Lighting The Water Heater - Rheem CRTGH-95X Series Use And Care Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Lighting the Water Heater

WARNING:
heater, be sure to read and follow the instructions on
thefollowinglabel,alllabelsonthewaterheater,and
the "Important Safety Information" section in this
manual.Failuretodosocanresultinunsafeoperating
conditions that can result in death, personal injury,
propertydamage,and/orproductdamage.
WARNING
causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
1.STOP! Read the safety information above on this label.
2.Turn off all electric power to the appliance.
3.Do not attempt to light the burner by hand.
4.Turn the Gas Shutoff Valve located on the outside of the unit
clockwise
5.Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you then smell gas, STOP! Follow "B" in
the safety information above on this label. If you don't smell gas, go to the next step.
6.Turn the Gas Shutoff Valve located on the outside of the unit counterclockwise
the "ON" position.
7.Turn on all electric power to the appliance.
8.If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions "To Turn Off Gas To Appliance"
and call your service technician or gas supplier.
1.Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed.
2.Turn the Gas Shutoff Valve located on the outside of the unit clockwise
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Beforeoperatingthiswater
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING
: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
to the "OFF" position.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
GAS SHUTOFF
VALVE
OPEN
to the "OFF" position.
CLOSE
to