Lighting & Operating Label; Lighting Instructions; To Turn Off Gas To Appliance - A.O. Smith GDV Instruction Manual

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
BEFORE LIGHTING: ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED WITH WATER AND AIR PURGED FROM ALL LINES
A. This appliance has a pilot which is lit by a piezo-electric
spark gas ignition system. Do not open the inner door of
the appliance and try to light the pilot by hand.
B. BEFORE LIGHTING 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.
GAS CONTROL
KNOB
THERMOSTAT
GAS CONTROL
1. STOP! Read the safety information above on
this label.
2. Set the thermostat to lowest setting (PILOT LIGHTING).
Turn thermostat dial fully clockwise
until it stops.
3. Push the gas control knob down slightly and turn
clockwise to "OFF". SEE FIGURE 'A'. NOTE: Knob
cannot be turned from "PILOT" to "OFF" unless knob is
pushed down slightly. Do not force.
4. Remove the outer burner door located below the gas
control.
5. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you then
smell gas, STOP!
information above
smell gas, go to
6. This unit is equipped with a push button pilot ignitor,
which is used to light the pilot. Locate the ignitor on the
gas control.
7. Turn gas control knob counterclockwise
SEE FIGURE 'B'.
8. The pilot is located on the left side of the burner. It can
be located by looking through the glass view port while
pressing the piezo ignitor button several times. Look for
a spark at the pilot location, Figure "D".

TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE

1. Turn the thermostat dial to lowest setting (PILOT
LIGHTING).

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

FIGURE 'A'
PIEZO
IGNITOR
DIAL
"OFF" POSITION
Follow "B" in the safety
on this label. If you don't
next step.
to "PILOT".
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• 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 a fire
or explosion.
D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been
underwater. 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!
FIGURE 'B' FIGURE 'C'
"PILOT" POSITION "ON" POSITION
TOP KNOB
9. Once the pilot has been found, push the gas knob all the
way down. Immediately press and release the pilot
ignitor button continuously up to (10) times. If the pilot
will not light, repeat steps (3) through (9).
10. Continue to hold the gas control knob down for about
one (1) minute after the pilot is lit. Release the gas
control knob and it will pop back up. Pilot should remain
lit. If it goes out, repeat step (9). It may take several
minutes for air to clear the lines before the pilot will light.
• If knob does not pop up when released, stop and
immediately call your service technician or gas supplier.
• If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, turn the gas
control knob clockwise
technician or gas supplier. SEE FIGURE 'A'.
11. Once the pilot flame is established replace the outer
burner door.
12. At arm's length away, turn gas control knob
counterclockwise
13. Set thermostat to desired setting.
DANGER: DANGER: Hotter water increases the risk of
scald injury. Consult the instruction manual
before changing temperature.
2. Push gas control knob down slightly and turn clock-wise
to 'OFF'. Do not force. SEE FIGURE 'A'.
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THERMOCOUPLE
PILOT
ELECTRODE
FIGURE "D"
to 'OFF' and call your service
to 'ON'. SEE FIGURE 'C'.