Lighting The Water Heater; Lighting & Operation Label - A.O. Smith 101 Series Instruction Manual

lighting & operation laBel
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
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
1. STOP! Read the safety information above on this
label.
2. Set thermostat to lowest setting.
3. Turn off all electrical power to the appliance.
4. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which
automatically lights the burner. Do not try to light the
burner by hand.
5. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise
to "OFF".
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 gas control knob counterclockwise
8. Turn on all electrical power to the appliance.
1. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
2. Turn off all electrical power to the appliance if service is to be performed.
3. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise

lighting the water heater

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
to "ON".
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.
9. Set thermostat to desired setting.
10. If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions
"To Turn Off Gas To Appliance" and call your service
technician or gas supplier.
GAS
CONTROL
KNOB
to "OFF". Do not force.
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