Manual

Installation Instructions (cont'd)
"Fuel" Conversion Instruc-
tions From Natural Gas To
Propane (L.P.) Gas
AWARNING
This water heater has been factory equipped to operate
with the type gasindicated in the "EQUIPPED FOR" area
of the model rating plate located near the gas control
valve. The indicated gas may be either Natural or
Propane(L.P.). By followingthe conversioninstructidnsin
this manual or the instructionsnear the g.ascontrol valve,
the water heater must be converted if _t is to be used
with the opposite gas. DO NOT USE THIS WATER
HEATER WITH ANY GAS OTHER THAN THE ONE
LISTED ON THE MODEL RATING PLATE. Failureto use
the correct gas can cause problems which can result in
DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE. If you have any questions or doubts consult
yourgassupplieror gascompany. I
Read and follow detailed conversion instructions located on the
water heater and also in this manual in their entirety before starting
the conversion.
Conversion kit with necessary parts are in a bag attached to the
drain valve.
Step 1.
Step 2.
Step 3.
Turn gas control knob "A" to "PILOT". Depress and turn
"OFF". (See Figure I, page 17).
Remove outer and inner access doors from water heater.
Remove burner as_mbly from water heater and control by
loosening _Anut H holding burner assemblyto control
(See Figure 2, page !7). Loosen pilot tube nut J" and
thermocoupte nut K at control.
Step 4. Remove screws "D" disengaging manifold from burner.
(See Figure 3, page 17)
Step 5. Remove orifice E (See Figure 3, page 17) using
wrench. Install orifice marked "L.E" found in the bag
into manifold. Tighten securely. Secure burner to mani-
fold with screws _D".
Step 6. Loosen pilot tube nut "F" (See Figure 4, page 17)• Re-
move orifice "G" and replace with blue colored orifice
found in bag. Reinstall nut "F" and tighten securel_
Step 7. Make sure all connections aretightened securely, and rein-
stall burner assemblyinto water heater. Posltion.end of the
manifold inside bracket as shown in Figure 3 on page 17.
Reinstall manifold into control and tighten ¾" nut ("H")
securely.Recheck to seethat end of manifold is stillinside
bracket as shown in Figure 3 on page 17. Reinstall pilot
tubing and thermocouple into control. (See Figure 2,
page 17)
Step 8. Place screwdriver in slor _B". (See Figflre1, page 17). De-
press and turn counter-clockwise (€_) to stop. Con-
trol screw must be in "IN" position for propane (L.P.)gas
and m OUT posmon for natural gas. STOP. Read label
"For Your Safety" located on your water b._ater.
Step 9.
Step 10.
Step 11.
Step 12.
Step 13.
Step 14.
Step 15.
Step 16.
Step 17.
Step 18.
Step 19.
Set the thermostat to lowest setting
by turning the water temperature
dial clockwise, _'-'_) to its lowest
temperature setting (with arrow on _ |_, _ [[
dial) as shown• DO NOT FORCE.
Turn gas control knob clockwise _ "_"_"_toOFF posi-
tion. Knob cannot be turned from "PILOT" to "OFF"
unless knob is depressed slightly. DO NOT FORCE•
Wait five (5) minutes to c!e,atout anygas. If you then
smell gas, STOP! Follow B in the safety information
on For Your Safety label. If you don t smell gas, go to
the next step.
Find pilot-follow metal tube from gascontrol The pilot
is located on the right hand side of the burner• (See Fig-
ure 4, page 17)
PILOT BURNER __THERMOCOUPLE
If you don't smell gas, turn knob on gas control
counter-clockwise [ _ to "PILOT" position.
Push in control knob all the way and hold down. Imme-
diately light thepilot with a match. Continue to hold
control knob in for about one (1) minute afterthe pilot
is lit. Releaseknob and it will pop back up. Pilot should
remain lit. If it goes out, repeat steps 9 through 12.
* If knob does not pop up when released, stop and
immediately call the Sears Service Center or gas
supplier.
* If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, depress
and turn the gas control knob clock-
wise _ 1 to "OFF" and call the Sears Service Cen-
ter or gas supplier•
Check for gas leaks with only pilot flame burning using
a soapy water solution, not a match or open flame•
Check for gas leaks at fittin_ "F"and "G_ (See Figure 4,
page 17) and at fitting "J (SeeFigure 2, page 17).
Make sure temperature adjustment dial is turned dock-
wise (ff"_) in its lowest position (See Figure 1,
page 17).
Replace inner and outer doors•
At arms length away turn gas control knob to the fidl
"ON" position. WARNING: Do not use gas control
knob to regulate gas flow. Turn temperature adjust-
ment dial counter-dockwise (_-'_ until gas flows to
main burner and ignites.
With a soapy water solution, not a match or open
flame, check for gas leaks at gas connection _H'. (See
Figure 2, page 17). If gas leak occurs, turn offimmedi-
ately by shutting off gas cock at inlet to _xj
control,or by turning gas control knob _xl_ to PI-
LOT" pushing down and turning to "OFF . Repair gas
leak as necessary, and repeat steps 9 through 19.
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