For Your Safety Read Before Operating; Operating Instructions - American Standard TCWH180S-AS User's Information Manual

TANKLESS WATER HEATER

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING

WARNING
If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury
of loss of life.
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 check and smell for gas everywhere around the appliance. Be certain to smell next to the
floor as some gas is heavier than air and may settle on the floor.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any phone in your building.
Do not try to light any appliance.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. 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, do not attempt to repair it, call a qualified technician. Forced or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion.
D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been submerged under water. Immediately call a qualified technician to inspect
the appliance and replace those parts of the control system and gas controls that were under water.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. STOP! Read the safety information above on this label.
2. Set the thermostat to lowest setting. (Never use Water Heater unless it is completely filled with water).
3. Turn OFF electrical power supply to the Water Heater.
4. Don't try to light the burner by hand.
5. Turn gas shut-off valve clockwise
6. Wait five (5) minutes for any gas to clear-out. If you then smell gas, STOP! Follow step "B" above on this label. If you
don't smell gas, go to the next step.
7.Turn manual gas shut-off valve counterclockwise
8.Turn ON electrical power to the appliance.
9.Wait until default temperature (125ºF) is displayed. Set desired water temperature. Turn on hot water faucet.
10. Set thermostat to desired setting.
11. If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions "To Turn Off Gas To Appliance" and call your
service technician or gas supplier.
TO TURN-OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
1. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
2. Turn-off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed.
3. Turn manual gas shutoff valve to "OFF".
The following terms are used throughout this manual to define and draw the attention of readers to the presence of
hazards of various risk levels, or to important product information.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor of moderate injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in property damage.
NOTE:
Indicates attention is required and details important information to a particular procedure.
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to "OFF" position. Do not force.
to "ON" position.
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