Operating Instructions; To Turn Off Gas To Appliance - Rinnai RHFE-201FA Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

Operating Instructions

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING
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 electric switch; do not use
any phone in your building.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighborís phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
1. STOP! Read the safety information above.
2. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance
using the ON/OFF button.
4. This appliance is equipped with an ignition
device which automatically lights the burner.
Do not try to light the burner by hand.
5. Locate the manual gas valve on the side of
the heater. Turn the manual valve
clockwise to the full OFF position.
Manual Valve
1. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance
using the ON/OFF button.
3. Locate the manual gas valve on the side of
the heater. Turn the manual valve
clockwise to the full OFF position.
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
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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 turn the gas
control knob. Never use tools. If the knob will
not push in or turn by hand, donít 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
and to replace any part of the control system
and any gas control which has been under
water.
6. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas.
Then smell for gas, including near the floor. If
you smell gas, STOP! Follow B in the safety
information above. If you don't smell gas, go
to the next step.
7. Turn the manual gas valve counterclockwise
to the full ON position.
8. Turn on all electric power to the appliance
using the ON/OFF button.
9. Set the thermostat to desired setting.
10. Combustion indicator glows red when the
burner is lit and flashes when the burner fails
to ignite. If the appliance will not operate,
follow the instructions To Turn Off Gas To
Appliance and call your service technician or
gas supplier. See manual for additional
information.
NOTE: The fan will continue to operate until the
appliance is cool. Do not turn the
appliance off by unplugging it from the
wall. Keep burner and control
compartment clean. See installation and
operating instructions.
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