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Instructions for Operation
Lighting
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AWARNING
BEFORE LIGHTING
[PROPANE
(L.P.) GAS WATER
HEATERS]: Propane (L.P.) gas is heavier
than air.
Should there be a leak in the system, the gas will
settle near the ground.
Basements, crawl spaces,
skirted areas under manufactured
(mobile) homes
(even when ventilated),
closets and areas below
/Figure 10_
ground level will serve as pockets for the accumula-
tion of this gas. Before attempting to light or relight
the water heater's pilot or turning on a nearby elec-
trical light switch,
be absolutely
sure there is no
accumulated gas in the area. Search for odor of gas
by sniffing
at ground
level in the vicinity of the
appliance. If odor is detected, follow steps indicated
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at "For Your Safety" on the cover page of this man-
ual then leave the premises.
Lighting and operating instructions are located on front of
the water heater, above or to one side of the gas control valve.
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AWARNING
AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED
BY THIS WATER HEATER.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
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 neigh-
bor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
[Figure 12]
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
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DO NOT force the gas control knob. Use only your
OBSERVATION
PIEZO
hand to push it down to light the pilot, or to turn
it
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IGNITOR
to "ON", "OFF" or "PILOT". Never use a tool such as
alever, wrench or pliers. Do not hit or damage the
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knob. A damaged knob may result in an explosion
and serious injury. If you have problem turning the
knob, call the gas supplier immediately.
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