For Your Safety; Operating Instructions; To Turn Off Gas To Appliance - A.O. Smith PREFERRED BPD 400 Installation, Operation, Service, Maintenance, Limited Warranty

FOR Y Y Y Y Y OUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERA FOR FOR OUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERA
FOR FOR OUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERA OUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING
A. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically
lights the pilot. Do not try to light the pilot 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.
1. STOP! Read the safety information above on this label.
2. Turn off all electrical power to the water heater.
3. Remove thermostat access cover.
4. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
5. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which
automatically lights the pilot. Do not try to light the pilot by
hand.
6. Turn knob on gas control clockwise
Hotter water increases the risk of scald injury. Before changing temperature setting see instruction manual. For
operation at outlet water temperature not in excess of 180°F (82° C).
1. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be
performed.
2. Remove thermostat access cover.
3. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
OUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERA
If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
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to "OFF" position.
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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.
Immediately contact a qualified service technician or contractor
to replace a flooded water heater. Do not attempt to repair the
unit! It must be replaced!
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7. 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 do not smell gas, go to the next step.
8. At arms length away, turn gas control knob counter-
clockwise
Do not use gas control knob to regulate gas flow.
9. At arms length away, set the thermostat to desired setting.
The 120°F (67° C) setting which approximates 120°F (67° C) is
preferred starting point. If hotter water is desired, see
instruction manual and "warning" below.
10. Replace thermostat access cover.
11. Turn on all electric power to the appliance.
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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4. Turn gas control knob clockwise
DO NOT FORCE.
5. Replace thermostat access cover.
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to the full "ON" position. WARNING
to "OFF" position.