American Water Heater 316888-004 - Manual (Page 36)

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LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Set the thermostat to the lowest setting.
2. Set the ON/OFF switch on the control panel to the “OFF”
position.
3. Turn off all electrical power to the appliance if service is
to be performed.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
1. STOP! Read the safety information above on
this label.
2. Ensure tank is filled with water and the gas line is
connected.
3. This appliance is equipped with a device which
automatically lights the burner. DO NOT TRY TO LIGHT
THE BURNER BY HAND.
4. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you smell
gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety
information above on this label. If you don’t
smell gas:
5. Turn on all electrical power to the appliance.
6. If the green light above the stand-by button is flashing,
press the stand-by button. If the green light is turned off
then the water heater will automatically light the burners.
7. Set the display to the desired setting. CAUTION: Hotter
water increases the risk of scald injury. Consult the
instruction manual before changing temperature.
8. If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions
“TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE” and call your
technician or gas supplier.
DANGER:
Hotter water increases the
risk of scald injury. Consult the instruction
manual before changing temperature.
DANGER:
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
A. This appliance does not have a pilot. It is equipped with
an ignition device which automatically lights the burner.
Do NOT try to light the burner by hand.
B. BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the appliance
area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because
some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any phone
in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's
phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
C. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under
water. Immediately contact a qualified installer or
service agency to replace a flooded water heater. Do
not attempt to repair the unit! It must be replaced!
BEFORE LIGHTING: ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED WITH WATER AND AIR PURGED FROM ALL LINES
FLAMMABLE
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING