A.O. Smith Water Heater - Manual (Page 20)

OPERATING YOUR WATER HEATER
Lighting Instructions
Read and understand these directions thoroughly before
attempting to light or re-light the pilot. Make sure the view
port is not missing or damaged. (See Figure 23) Make
sure the tank is completely filled with water before lighting
the pilot. Check the rating plate near the gas control valve/
thermostat for the correct gas. Do not use this water
heater with any gas other than the one listed on the rating
plate. If you have any questions or doubts, consult your
gas supplier or gas utility company.
U/
AWARNING
Explosion Hazard
Replace view port if glass is missing
or damaged.
Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion or fire.
White Rodgers Gas Control Valve/Thermostat - Lighting Instructions
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
BEFORE LIGHTING: ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED WITH WATER AND AIR PURGED FROM ALL LINES
A. This appliance has a pilot which is lit by a piezo­
electric spark gas ignition system. Do not open
the inner door of the appliance and tryTo light
the pilot by hand.
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance
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.
area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under
because some gas is heavier than air and wi
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 appliance. Water heaters subjected to a
phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions, flammable vapors ignition will show a
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire discoloration on the air intake grid and require
department. replacement of the entire water heater.
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!
E. DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE IF THERE HAS |
BEEN AN IGNITION OF VAPORS. Immediately
call a qualified service technician to inspect the
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
GAS CONTROL
KNOB-........ *
PIEZO
IGNITOR
GENERATOR
120“ MARK
-THERMOSTAT
DIAL
GAS CONTROL
1
"OFF" POSITION "PILOT" POSITION "ON" POSITION
TOP KNOB-
MAIN BURNER
PILOT
THERMOCOUPLE
FIGURE "D"
STOP! Read the safety information
above on this label.
2. Set the thermostat to lowest setting(PILOT LIGHTING).
Turn thermostat dial fully clockwise c until it stops.
3. Push the gas control knob down slightly and turn
clockwise O to "OFF". SEE FIGURE 'A'.
NOTE: Knob cannot be turned from "PILOT" to "OFF"
unless knob is pushed down slightly. Do not force.
4. Remove the outer burner door located below
the gas control.
5. Wait ten (10) minutes to clear out any gas. If you
then smell STOP! Follow "B" in the
safety information f above on this label. If
you don't smell gas, to next step.
6. This unit is equipped with a push button pilot ignitor,
which is used to light the pilot. Locate the ignitor
on the gas control.
/.Turn gas control knob counterclockwise
D to ¥|L0T". see figure 'B'.
8. The pilot is located on the right side of the burner. It
can be located by looking through the glass view port
while pressing the piezo ignitor button several times.
Look for a spark at the pilot location. Figure "D".
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Once the pilot has been found, push the gas knob
all the way down. Immediately press the pilot ignitor
button rapidly (4) to (5) times. If the pilot will not [
light, repeat step (3) through (9).
. Gontinue to hold the gas control knob down for about !
one (1) minute after the pilot is lit. Release the gas
control knob and it will pop back up. Pilot should
remain lit. If it goes out, repeat step (3) through (9). It
may take several minutes for air to clear the lines [
before the pilot will light.
• If knob does not pop up when released, stop and
immediately call your service technician or gas
supplier.
• If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries,
turn the gas control knob clockwise to 'OFF and j
call your service technician or gas supplier.
SEE FIGURE 'A'
11. Once the pilot flame is established replace the |
outer burner door.
12. At arm's length away, turn gas control knob |
counterclockwise f) to 'ON'. SEE FIGURE 'C.
13. Set thermostat to desired setting.
A —— Hotter water Increases the risk of
scald injury. Consult the instruction
manual before changing temperature.
I . S e t t h e t h e r m o s t a t t o
( P I L O T L I G H T I N G )
o w e s t s e t t i n g 2. Push gas control knob down slightly and turn clock­
wise C to'OFF'. Do not force. SEE FIGURE'A'.
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