Operating Instructions; To Turn Off Gas To Appliance - A.O. Smith BTF-80 Manual

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
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 burner 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. Set the ON/OFF switch on the control box to the
"ON" position.
3. Set the thermostat to the lowest setting by first
pressing the COOLER
together and holding for 1 second. Then press the
COOLER button until the warm indicator light
appears.
4. Set the ON/OFF switch on the control box to the
"OFF" position.
1. Set the thermostat to the lowest setting by first
pressing the COOLER
buttons together and holding for 1 second. Then
press the COOLER
indicator light appears.
If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

and HOTTER buttons

TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE

and HOTTER
button until the warm
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• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
C. Use only your hand to push in the gas control
buttons. Never use tools. If the control buttons will
not push in, don't try to repair them, 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
installer or service agency to replace a flooded
water heater. Do not attempt to repair the unit. It
must be replaced!
5. This appliance is equipped with a device which
automatically lights the burner.
DO NOT TRY TO LIGHT THE BURNER BY HAND.
6. Wait five (5) minutes
If you then smell gas,
in the safety information above on this label. If you
don't smell gas, go to the next step.
7. Turn on all electrical power to the appliance.
8. Set the ON/OFF switch on the control box to the
"ON" position.
9. Set the thermostat to the desired setting by first
pressing the COOLER
together and holding for 1 second. Then press the
HOTTER button.
10. WATER TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT
approximately 120°F.
CAUTION: Hotter water increases the risk
of scald injury. Consult the instruction
manual before changing temperature.
11. If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions
"TO TURN OFF GAS TO THE APPLIANCE" and call
your technician or gas supplier.
WARNING: TURN OFF ALL ELECTRIC
POWER BEFORE SERVICING.
2. Set the ON/OFF switch on the control box to the
"OFF" position.
3. Turn off all electrical power to the appliance if service
is to be performed.
to clear out any gas.
STOP! Follow "B"
and HOTTER buttons
is