User Guide
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IFYOUSMELLGAS:
• Do not try to start the water heater.
• Do not touch any electric switches; do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas
supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
WARNING
Operation
1.
Once the above checks have been completed, please clean
filter of any debris. Refer to p. 41 for instructions.
2.
Fully open the manual water control valve on the water
supply line.
3.
Open a hot water tap to verify that water is flowing to that
tap. Then close the hot water tap.
4.
Fully open the manual gas control valve installed.
5.
Turn on the 120 VAC, 60 Hz power supply to the water
heater.
6.
Now you are ready to enjoy hours of endless hot water.
• ChecktheGASandWATERCONNECTIONSfor leaks before firing unit for the first time.
• Open the main gas supply valve to the water heater using only your hand to avoid any
spark. Never use tools. If the knob will not turn by hand, do not try to force it; call a quali-
fied service technician. Forced repair may result in a fire or explosion due to gas leaks.
• Be sure to check for the presence of leaking gas toward the bottom of the water heater
because some gases are heavier than air and may settle towards the floor.
• ChecktheGASPRESSURE. Refer to p. 20 and 22.
• Do not try to light the burner manually. It is equipped with an electronic ignition device
which automatically lights the burner.
• CheckforPROPERVENTINGandCOMBUSTIONAIRto the water heater.
• PurgetheGASandWATERLINES to remove any air pockets.
• Do not use this water heater if any part has been submersed under water. Immediately call
a qualified service technician to inspect the water heater and to replace any damaged parts.
FORYOURSAFETY,READBEFOREOPERATING
INITIAL OPERATION
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