Rheem RTGH-C95DVLN Installation Instructions Manual page 6

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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 death, personal injury, or property
damage. Should you have any problems reading or
following the instructions in this manual, STOP and get
help from a qualified service technician.
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING
WARNING
causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
1.STOP! Read the safety information above on this label.
2.Turn off all electric power to the appliance.
3.DO NOT attempt to light the burner by hand.
4.Turn the Gas Shutoff Valve located on the outside of the unit
clockwise
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.Turn the Gas Shutoff Valve located on the outside of the unit counterclockwise
the "ON" position.
7.Turn on all electric power to the appliance.
8.If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions "To Turn Off Gas To Appliance"
and call your service technician or gas supplier.
1.Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed.
2.Turn the Gas Shutoff Valve located on the outside of the unit clockwise
6
: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
to the "OFF" position.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
GAS SHUTOFF
VALVE
OPEN
to the "OFF" position.
CLOSE
to