Instructions / Assembly

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Lighting the water heater
Before operating this water heater, be sure to read and follow the instructions on the label pictured
below and all other labels on the water heater, as well as the warnings printed in this manual. Failure to
do so can result in unsafe operation of the water heater resulting in property damage, personal injury,
or death. Should you have any problems reading or following the instructions in this manual, STOP,
and get help from a qualified person.
instructions exactly, a re or explosion may result causing property damage,
personal injury or loss of life.
If you do not follow these instructions and the Use & Care Manual
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
Reliance Home Comfort and the fire department.
Use only your hand to turn the gas control knob.
Never use tools. If the knob will not turn by hand,
don’t try to repair it, call Reliance Home Comfort.
Force or attempted repair may result in fire or
explosion.
Do not use this appliance if any part has been
under water. Immediately call a Reliance Home
Comfort to replace a flooded water heater. Do not
attempt to repair the unit! It must be replaced!