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Installation
Instructions
(cont'd)
"Fuel"
Conversion Instruc-
tions From Natural Gas To
Propane (L.P.) Gas
&WARNING
This water heater has been factory equipped to operate
with the type gasindicated in the "EQUIPPED FOR" area
of the model rating plate located near the gas control
valve. The indicated gas may be either Natural or
Propane (L.R). By following the conversioninstructionsin
this manual or the instructions near the gascontrol valve,
the water heater must be converted if it is to be used
with the opposite gas. DO NOT USE THIS WATER
HEATER WITH ANY GAS OTHER THAN THE ONE
LISTED ON THE MODEL RATING PLATE. Failure to use
the correct gas can cause problems which can result in
DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE. If you have any questions or doubts consult
your gassupplier or gas company.
Read and follow detailed conversion instructions located on the
water heater and also in this manual in their entirety before starting
the conversion.
Conversion kit with necessary parts are in a bag attached to the
drain valve.
Step 1.
Step 2.
Step 3.
Step 4.
Step 5.
Turn gas control knob "A"to "PILOT". Depress and turn
"OFF. (See Figure 1, page 17).
Remove outer and inner access doors from water heater.
Remove burner as_,mbly from water heater and control by
loosening _A nut H holding burner assembly to control.
(See Figure 2, page 17). Loosen pilot tube nut _J" and
thermocouple nut "K" at control.
Remove screws _D" disengaging manifold from burner.
(See Figure 3, page 17)
Remove orifice _E" (See Figure 3, page 17) using 3A"
wrench. Install orifice marked _L.P." found in the bag
into manifold. Tighten securely. Secure burner to mani-
fold with screwsSD ' .
Step 6. Loosen pilot tube nut "F" (See Figure 4, page 17). Re-
move orifice "G" and replace with blue colored orifice
found in bag. Reinstall nut "F" and tighten securely.
Step 7. Make sure all connections are tightened securely,and rein-
stall burner assemblyinto waterheater. Position end of the
manifold inside bracket as shown in Figure3 on page 17.
Reinstall manifold into control and tighten 3A" nut ("H')
securely. Recheck to see that end of tuanifold is still inside
bracket as shown in Figure 3 on page 17. Reinstall pilot
tubing and thermocouple
into control. (See Figure 2,
page 17)
Step 8. Place screwdriver in slot _B'. (See Figure 1, page 17). De-
press and turn counter-clockwise (_-'_)
to stop. Con-
trol screw must be in "IN" position for propane (UE) gas
and m OUT
posmon for natural gas. STOP. Read label
"For Your Safety" located on your water heater.
Step 9.
Step 10.
Step 1I.
Step 12.
Step 13.
Step 14.
Step 15.
Step 16.
Step 17.
Step 18.
Step 19.
Set the thermostat to lowest setting
by turning the water temperature
dial clockwise, ("-'_)
to its lowest
temperature setting (with arrow on
dial) as shown. DO NOT FORCE.
Turn gas control knob clockwise _
_ to _OF F_,._:_si-
tion. Knob cannot be turned from PILOT" to OFF"
unless knob is depressed slightly. DO NOT FORCE.
Wait five (5) minutes to dear out any gas. If you then
smell gas, STOP! Follow _B" in the safety information
on "ForYourSafety" label. If you don't smell gas, go to
the next step.
Find pilot-follow metal tube from gas control. The pilot
is located on the right hand side of the burner. (See Fig-
ure 4, page 17)
PILOT BURNER ___
THERMOCOUPLE
If you don't smell gas, turn knob on gas control
counter-clockwise __
to _PILOT" position.
Push in control knob all the way and hold down. Imme-
diately light the pilot with a match. Continue to hold
control knob in for about one (1) minute after the pilot
is lit. Releaseknob and it will pop back up. Pilot should
remain lit. If it goes out, repeat steps 9 through 12.
• If knob does not pop up when released, stop and
immediately call the Sears Service Center or gas
supplier.
• If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, depress
and
turn
the
gas
control
knob
clock-
wise _
_ to "OFF"and call the Sears Service Cen-
ter or gas supplier.
Check for gas leaks with only pilot flame burning using
a soapy water solution, not a match or open flame.
Cbeck for gas leaks at fittings _F_and _G_ (See Figure4,
page 17) and at fitting _J" (See Figure2, page 17).
Make sure temperature adjustment dial is turned dock-
wise (f'-'%)
in its lowest position (See Figure 1,
page 17).
Replace inner and outer doors.
At arms length away turn gas control knob to the full
ON
position. WARNING: Do not use gas control
knob to regulate gas flow. Turn temperature adjust-
tuent dial counter-clockwise (_"x)
until gas flows to
main burner and ignites.
With a soapy water solution, not a match or open
flame, check for gas leaks at gas connection "H'. (See
Figure 2, page 17). If gas leak occurs, turn offimmedi-
ately by shutting offgas cock at inlet to/a,._
control,or by turning gas control knob sh'_
to PI-
LOT" pushing down and turning to "OFF ". Repair gas
leak as necessary, and repeat steps 9 through 19.
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