Lighting Instructions - Rheem PVG Installation, Operation And Service Manual

FIGURE 17A : LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS (ROBERTSHAW THERMOSTAT)
A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When
lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly.
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 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! It is imperative that you read all the safety warnings
before lighting the pilot.
2. Remove outer and inner doors.
3. Turn the temperature dial counterclockwise
setting.
4. Turn gas control knob
clockwise to the "OFF"
position.
5. To clear any gas that may
have accumulated wait ten
(10) minutes. If you then smell gas, STOP! Follow "B" in the
safety warning above. If you do not smell gas go to the next
step.
6. Find pilot - follow the smaller
metal tube from
thermostat to the pilot.
1. Turn the temperature dial counterclockwise
setting.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
If you do not follow these directions exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

to its lowest
the
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
to its lowest
WA R N I N G
•
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 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
anytime the gas controls, main burner or pilot have been
submerged in water require replacement of the entire water
heater.
7. Turn the gas control knob
counterclockwise
"PILOT".
8. Light match and hold to pilot.
Depress the reset button all
the way in; hold until pilot
lights. Repeat immediately if pilot does not light on the first
try. Continue to hold the button for about (1) minute after the
pilot is lit. Release the reset button and it will pop back up.
Pilot should remain lit. If the pilot light goes out, repeat steps 3
- 8.
IMPORTANT: If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, turn
gas control knob to "OFF" and call your service technician or gas
supplier.
IMPORTANT: If the reset button does not pop up when released,
stop and immediately shut off the gas at the line valve or tank. Call
your service technician or gas supplier.
9. Replace the inner door.
10. Turn the gas control knob counterclockwise
11. Set the temperature dial to the
desired setting.
12. Replace the outer door.
2. Turn the gas control knob clockwise
to
to "ON".
to the "OFF" position.