Operating Instructions; Lighting Instructions; Lighting The Water Heater; For Your Safety Read Before Operating - Rheem HG Series Use & Care Manual

Lighting the water heater.

Before operating this water heater, be sure to read and follow the instructions on the label pictured below
and all other labels on the water heater, as well as the warnings printed in this manual. Failure to do so
can result in unsafe operation of the water heater resulting in property damage, bodily injury, or death.
Should you have any problems reading or following the instructions in this manual, STOP, and get help
from a qualified person.
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may
A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand.
When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly.
B. BEFORE PUTTING THIS APPLIANCE INTO SERVICE—
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 the appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical 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. TURN GAS COCK KNOB CLOCKWISE TO
"OFF" POSITION.
RED BUTTON
3. TURN TEMPERATURE DIAL
COUNTERCLOCKWISE TO LOWEST SETTING.
4. WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO CLEAR OUT ANY GAS.
IF YOU SMELL GAS, STOP! FOLLOW "B" IN THE
SAFETY INFORMATION ABOVE ON THIS LABEL.
IF YOU DON'T SMELL GAS, GO TO THE NEXT STEP.
5. REMOVE BOTH THE INNER DOOR AND OUTER DOOR
FROM THE WATER HEATER.
6. FOLLOW THE METAL TUBES FROM GAS CONTROL
THRU DOOR OPENINGS.
THE PILOT IS
LOCATED ON THE
HORIZONTAL LEG OF THE
LARGER TUBE (OR BURNER).
1. TURN TEMPERATURE DIAL COUNTER CLOCKWISE
2. TURN GAS COCK KNOB CLOCKWISE
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FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING

result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

GAS COCK KNOB
INDEX
TEMPERATURE DIAL
PILOT
BURNER
THERMOCOUPLE

TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE

TO "OFF" POSITION.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
C. Use only your hand to turn the gas control knob. Never
use tools. If the knob will not 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 valve that has been under
water.
7. TURN THE GAS COCK KNOB COUNTER CLOCKWISE
TO "PILOT" POSITION.
8. PUSH DOWN ON THE "RED BUTTON" UNTIL IT COMES
TO REST ON THE TOP OF CONTROL. IT MUST CLEAR
THE NOTCH PROVIDED IN THE "GAS COCK KNOB". HOLD
"RED BUTTON" DOWN AND LIGHT THE PILOT WITH A
MATCH. CONTINUE TO HOLD THE "RED BUTTON" IN FOR
ABOUT ONE (1) MINUTE AFTER THE PILOT IS LIT.
RELEASE BUTTON AND IT WILL POP BACK UP.
PILOT SHOULD REMAIN LIT. IF IT GOES OUT, REPEAT
STEPS 2 THROUGH 8.
•
IF THE BUTTON DOES NOT POP BACK 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 COCK KNOB" TO "OFF"
AND CALL YOUR SERVICE TECHNICIAN OR GAS
SUPPLIER.
9. REPLACE INNER AND OUTER DOORS.
10. TURN "GAS COCK KNOB" COUNTER CLOCKWISE TO
"ON".
11. TURN THE TEMPERATURE DIAL TO THE DESIRED
SETTING.
TO LOWEST SETTING.