For Your Safety Read Before Operating; Operating Instructions; To Turn Off Gas To Appliance - Polaris GAS WATER HEATER Installation, Operation And Service Manual

FIGURE 17 POLARIS LIGHTING INSTRUCTION

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING

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:
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Do not try to light any 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 warnings above on this label.
2. Turn off electric power to the appliance.
3. Turn temperature dial counter-clockwise
setting.
4. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which
automatically lights the burner. Do NOT try to light the
burner by hand.
5. Remove control access panel.
6. Push down on the red selector arm on the gas valve and
move to the "OFF" position. NOTE: Selector arm cannot be
moved to "OFF" unless arm is pushed in slightly. Do not
force.
7. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you then smell
gas, STOP! Follow "B" in the safety warnings above on
this label. If you don't smell gas, go to the next step.
1. Turn off electric power to appliance if service is to be
performed.
2. Turn the temperature dial counter-clockwise
lowest setting.
3. Remove control access panel.
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W A R N I N G
If you do not follow these directions exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE

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If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
C. Use only your hand to push in or move the gas control
selector arm. Never use tools. If the selector arm will not
push in or move 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 under water.
Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect
the appliance. Water heaters subjected to flood conditions
or any time the gas valve, main burner, blower, electrical or
igniter controls have been submerged in water require
replacement of the entire water heater.
8. Move the red selector arm on the gas valve to the "ON"
position.
9. Replace control access panel.
10. Set temperature dial to desired setting.
11. Turn on electrical power to the appliance. Green power
light will glow. Yellow igniter light will glow as the igniter
reaches temperature (35 seconds). The burner will then
start and the
burner light will glow.
12. If the appliance will not
operate, follow the
instructions "To Turn Off
Appliance" and call your
service technician or gas
supplier.
4. Push down on the red selector arm on the gas valve and
move to the "OFF" position. Do not force.
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5. Replace control access panel.
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