Operating Instructions; Lighting Instructions - Rheem PowerVent Series Use & Care Manual

Lighting the water heater
Before operating this water heater, be sure to read and follow the instructions on the label pictured below and
all other labels on the water heater, as well as the warnings printed in this manual. Failure to do so can result in
unsafe operation of the water heater resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death. Should you have
any problems reading or following the instructions in this manual, STOP, and get help from a qualified person.
A.
B.
1.
Stop! Read the safety information above
on this label.
2.
Slide the "ON/OFF" switch located on the
gas valve to the "OFF" Position.
3.
Toggle the "ON/OFF" switch located on
the blower assembly to the "OFF"
position.
4.
Turn o all electric power to the
appliance.
5.
Set the valve thermostat dial to "LOW".
6.
This appliance has an automatic spark
ignition system. DO NOT attempt to light
the pilot by hand.
7.
Wait ve (5) minutes to clear out any gas.
If you smell gas, stop! Follow "B' in the
safety information above on the label. If
you do not smell gas, go to the next step.
8.
Turn on electric power to the appliance.
9.
Toggle the "ON/OFF" switch located on
the blower assembly to the "ON" position.
1. Turn o all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed.
2.
Close manual gas shut-o valve.
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING

WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions and use the Use & Care
Manual instructions exactly, a re or explosion may result causing property damage,
personal injury or loss of life.
This appliance is equipped with an
ignition device which automatically lights
the pilot. DO NOT try to light the pilot by
hand.
BEFORE PUTTING THIS APPLIANCE INTO
SERVICE - Smell all around the appliance
area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the
oor because some gas is heavier than air
and will settle on the oor.
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 suppliers
instructions.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the re department.
C.
Use only your hand to turn the gas control
knob. Never use tools. If the knob will
not turn by hand, do not try to repair it,
call a quali ed service technician. Force
or attempted repair may result in re or
explosion.
D.
DO NOT use this appliance if any part has
been under water. Immediately call a
quali ed installer or service agency to
replace a ooded water heater. Do not
attempt to repair the unit! It must be
replaced!
10.
Slide the "ON/OFF" switch located on
the gas valve to the "ON" position.
11.
Set the thermostat dial to the desired
setting.
12.
If the appliance will not operate,
follow the instructions "TO TURN OFF
GAS TO APPLIANCE" and call your
service technician or gas supplier.
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