Rheem RTGH Owners Manual
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Activating the Water Heater
WARNING:
Before operating this water heater, be sure to read and
follow the instructions on the following label, all labels on
the water heater, and the “Important Safety Information”
section in this manual. Failure to do so can result in unsafe
operating conditions that can result in death, personal
injury, property damage, and/or product damage.
WARNING : If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING
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 to the "OFF" position.
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 to
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.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
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 to
the
"OFF"
position.
GAS SHUTOFF
VALVE
OPEN CLOSE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Start/Adjust