Instructions / Assembly

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Start/Adjust
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Operating Instructions
Read, understand, and follow the safety information
listed on the operating label on page 68 and in the
“Important Safety Information” section on pages 2-8 in
this manual.
Disconnect all electric power to the water heater.
Turn the gas shut-off valve clockwise to the OFF
position. This valve is located on the outside of the
water heater. Wait 5 minutes to clear any gas. If you
don’t smell gas, proceed to Step 3.
NOTICE:
If you smell gas, STOP and follow the safety instructions
listed under B on the operating label or on the front cover
of this manual.
Turn the gas shut-off valve counterclockwise to the ON
position.
Turn on all electric power to the water heater. The water
heater burner will automatically light when there is a
demand for hot water.
WARNING:
DO NOT attempt to light the burner by hand. Lighting the
burner by hand is an unsafe operating condition that can
result in death, personal injury, property damage, and/or
product damage.
If the water heater burner will not light, turn off the
water heater as described below and call your service
technician or gas supplier.
Shutting Off the Water Heater
Disconnect all electric power to the water heater.
Turn the gas shut-off valve clockwise to the OFF
position.
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Activating the Water Heater