Instructions / Assembly

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Safety Precautions
Do turn off manual gas shut-off valve if water heater
has been subjected to over heating, fire, flood,
physical damage or if the gas supply fails to shut off.
DO NOT turn on water heater unless it is completely
filled with water.
DO NOT turn on water heater if cold water supply
shut-off valve is closed.
DO NOT allow combustible materials such as
newspaper, rags or mops to accumulate near water
heater.
DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapours and liquids, such as adhesives or paint
thinner, in vicinity of this or any other appliance. If
such flammables must be used, open doors and
windows for ventilation, and all gas burning
appliances in the vicinity should be shut off including
their pilot burners, to avoid vapours lighting.
NOTICE: Flammable vapours can be drawn by air
currents from surrounding areas to the water heater.
If there is any difficulty in understanding or following
the Operating Instructions or the Care and Cleaning
section, it is recommended that a qualified person or
serviceman perform the work.
Operating the water heater
CAUTION: Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system served by this water heater that has not been
used for a long period of time (generally two weeks or more). HYDROGEN GAS IS EXTREMELY
FLAMMABLE!! To dissipate such gas and to reduce risk of injury, it is recommended that the hot water faucet be
opened for several minutes at the kitchen sink before using any electrical appliance connected to the hot water
system. If hydrogen is present, there will be an unusual sound such as air escaping through the pipe as the water
begins to flow. DO NOT smoke or use an open flame near the faucet at the time it is open.
!
DANGER: Hotter
water increases the
Potential for Hot
Water SCALDS.
Households with small
children, disabled, or
elderly persons may
require a 120°F or
lower gas control
(thermostat) setting to
prevent contact with
HOT water.
Water Temperature Setting
The temperature of the water in the water heater
can be regulated by turning the knob on the
front of the gas control (thermostat). Safety and
energy conservation are factors to be considered
when selecting the water temperature setting of
the water heater’s gas control (thermostat(s)).
The lower the temperature setting, the greater
the savings in energy and operating costs.
To comply with safety regulations, the gas
control (thermostat) was set at 120°F before
the water heater was shipped from the factory.
The recommended starting point temperature is
120°F.
Water temperatures above 125°F can cause
severe burns or death from scalding. Be sure to
read and follow the warnings outlined in this
manual and on the label located on the water
heater near the gas control thermostat.
Mixing valves are recommended for reducing
point of use water temperature by mixing hot
and cold water in branch water lines. It is
recommended that a mixing valve complying
with the Standard for Temperature Actuated
Mixing Valves for Hot Water Distribution
Systems, ASSE 1017 be installed. See page 4
for more details and contact a licensed plumber
or the local plumbing authority for further
information.
The chart on the next page may be used
as a guide in determining the proper water
temperature for your home.
Operating Procedure
This heater is equipped with an electronically
lit pilot to light the main burner. The pilot is
automatically lit each time there is a demand
for heating the water. On initial start-up, it is
recommended that the outer door be removed
(leave inner door in place for safety) to determine
if the pilot and main burner are operating properly.
Once filled with water, it is necessary to plug
the power cord in and make sure the “ON/OFF”
switch located on the blower assembly is in the
“ON” position and the gas control switch is in the
“ON” position. The blower will start and within
seconds the pilot will light followed by the main
burner. After the main burner ignites, replace the
outer door.
If no main burner flame is established, the gas
control will go through three trials for ignition
before going into a lock-out. A warning light will
alert the user of this lock-out condition. If this
happens, refer to “Troubleshooting Guide.”