For Your Safety Read Before Operating; Water Temperature Adjustment; To Turn Off Gas To Appliance; Operating Instructions - A.O. Smith FPSE-75 Owner's Manual

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING

WARNING:
explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of
life.
BEFORE OPERATING: ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED WITH WATER AND AIR PURGED FROM ALL LINES.
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 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 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
stops.
A. Set thermostat to the lowest setting.
B. Turn off all the electric power to the appliance
if service is to be performed.
If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

until it

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• 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.
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
If you then smell gas,
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
to clear out any gas.
STOP! Follow "B" in