A.O. Smith BTF-75 - Manual (Page 13)

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WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
• 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. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control
knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not push in or turn
by hand, don’t try to repair it, call a qualified service
technician. Force or attempted repair may result in a fire
or explosion.
D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under
water. The heater must be replaced.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
A. Set thermostat to the lowest setting.
B. Turn off all the electric power to the appliance
if service is to be performed.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
BEFORE OPERATING: ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED WITH WATER AND AIR PURGED FROM ALL LINES.
1. STOP! Read the safety information above
on this label.
2. Turn the “ON/OFF” switch on the blower control box to
the “OFF” position.
3. Set the thermostat to the lowest setting. Turn thermostat
dial fully counterclockwise until it stops.
4. This appliance is equipped with a device which
automatically lights the burner.
DO NOT TRY TO LIGHT THE BURNER BY HAND.
5. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If
you then smell gas, STOP! Follow "B" in the
safety information above on this label.
If you don't smell gas, go to the next step.
6. Set thermostat to desired setting.
7. Turn on all electrical power to the appliance.
8. If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions
"TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE" and call your
technician or gas supplier.
9. WATER TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT
Turn temperature knob by hand to the desired
temperature.
Hot is approximately 120°F.
CAUTION: Hotter water increases the risk
of scald injury. Consult the instruction
manual before changing temperatures.
WARNING: TURN OFF ALL ELECTRIC
POWER BEFORE SERVICING
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.
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING