For Your Safety Read Before Operating; Operating Instructions; To Turn Off Gas To Appliance - A.O. Smith BTH-120 Instruction Manual

lighting & operation laBels
The instruction label below is affixed to the water heater's covered by this manual at the factory and must be followed when lighting
and operating the water heater.
WARNING
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 electrical switch; do not use any telephone
in your building.
•
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's
MODEL INFORMATION
Tank Temperature
Operating Set Point
Status: Heating
MENU
ON/OFF SWITCH
1. STOP! Read the safety information above on this
label.
2. Set the ON/OFF switch on the control panel to
the "ON" position.
3. Set the thermostat to the lowest setting.
4. Set the ON/OFF switch on the control panel to the
"Off" position.
1. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
2. Set the ON/OFF switch on the control panel to the "OFF" position.
3. Turn off all electrical power to the appliance if service is to be performed.
lighting the water heater
Bth 199 and 250 models only

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING

IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY A FIRE OR EXPLOSION
MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

103°F
UP
120°F
OFF
DN
O
GAS
N
HELP

TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE

telephone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
•
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 fire
or explosion.
D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water.
Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect
the appliance and to replace any part of the control system
and any gas control which has been under water.
5. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which
automatically lights the burner.
DO NOT TRY TO LIGHT THE BURNER BY HAND.
6. 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 on to
the next step.
7. Turn on all electrical power to the appliance.
8. Set the ON/OFF switch on the control panel to
the "ON" position.
9. Set thermostat to desired setting.
CAUTION: Hotter water increases the risk of
scald injury. Consult the instruction
manual before changing temperature.
10. If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions
"TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE" and call your service
technician or gas supplier.
WARNING: TURN OFF ALL ELECTRICAL
POWER BEFORE SERVICING.
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