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Operating Instructions
Lighting
AWARNING
BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (L.P.) GAS WATER
HEATERS]: Propane(L.R) gasis heavierthan air. Shouldthere
be a leak in the system, the gas will settle near the ground.
Basements, crawl spaces,skirted areas under mobile homes
(evenwhen ventilated),closetsand areas below groundlevelwill
serve as pockets for the accumulation of this gas. Before
attempting to lightor relightthe water heater'spilot or turning
on a nearbyelectricallight switch,be absu4utely s urethem isno
accumulatedgasin the area. Searchfor odor of gasby sniffing at
ground levelin the vicinityof the appliance.If odor is detected,
follow stepsindicatedat "For YourSafety" on the coverpageof
this manual then ieave the premise_
Lighting and operating instructions are located on front of the
waterheater, above or to one side of the gascontrol valve.
AWARNING
AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED
BY THIS WATER HEATER.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
Do not try to light anyappliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch;do not use any phone in
your building.
Immediately callyour gassupplierfrom a neighbor'sphone.
Followthe gassuppliers instruction_
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire depart-
ment
AWARNING
DO NOT force the gas control knob. Use only your hand to
rashit down to light the pilot, or to turn it to "ON", "OFF"
or "PILOT". Never use a tool such as a lever,wrench or pli-
er_ Do not hit or damage the Imob. A damaged Imob may
result in an explosionand seriousinjury. If you have problem
turning the knob,callthe gassupplier immediately.
CHECK FOR LEAKS
Be sure to check all your gas pipes for leaksbefore lighting your
water heater. Use a soapy water solution, not a match or open
flame. Check the factory gas,_ttingsafter pilot is lit and gascon-
trol knob is still in PILOT position,.,Then, check the fittings
when the main burner is turned ON . Use a soapy water solu-
tion for this, too.
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