Use and Care Manual

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WHL-005 REV. 7.17.14
PART 1 – PRODUCT AND SAFETY INFORMATION
USER – Have this water heater serviced/inspected by a qualified service technician annually.
FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE GUIDELINES IN THIS MANUAL CAN RESULT IN SUBSTANTIAL PROPERTY DAMAGE, SEVERE
PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. STOP! DO NOT use this water heater unless it is completely filled with water.
2. Ensure electrical power to the water heater is turned OFF.
3. This water heater is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the burner. DO NOT attempt to light the burner
by hand.
4. Turn the gas shut-off valve clockwise to the “OFF” position. Do not force.
5. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow the information on page 2, this manual. If you don’t
smell gas, go to the next step.
6. Turn manual gas shut-off valve to the “ON” position.
7. Turn ON electrical power to the water heater.
8. Wait until default temperature (125
o
F) is displayed. Set desired water temperature.
9. If the water heater will not operate, follow the instructions on page 2 to turn off the gas to the water heater. Then call your
service technician or gas supplier.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO THE WATER HEATER
1. Set the thermostat to the lowest setting.
2. Turn off all electrical power to the water heater.
3. Turn manual gas shutoff valve to “OFF”.
Proper care of this water heater is the user’s / owner’s responsibility. The user / owner should carefully read and understand the
Operating Information in this manual before operating this water heater.
It is the user / owner’s responsibility to know the location of the gas shut-off valve and how to operate it. Immediately close the gas
shut-off valve if the water heater is subjected to fire, overheating, flood, physical damage, or any other damaging condition that might
affect the operation of the unit. Have the water heater checked by a qualified technician before resuming operation.
DO NOT use this water heater if ANY part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified technician to inspect the water heater and
replace any part of the control system or gas control which has been under water.
DO NOT power up the water heater unless the gas and water supply valves are fully opened. Make sure the fresh air intake pipe and
exhaust vents are open and functional.
DO NOT attempt to install, repair, or service this water heater. Contact a qualified technician if the water heater needs repair or
maintenance. Ask your gas supplier for a list of qualified service providers.
DO NOT use spray paint, hair spray, or any other flammable sprays near the water heater or near the exterior fresh air intake pipe
termination. DO NOT place any items in or around the exterior exhaust vent termination and/or fresh air intake pipe that could restrict or
block the flow in or out of the vent system.
All safety devices must be tested after the water heater is installed.
Always verify proper water heater operation after servicing.
The gas ignition system components must be protected from water (dripping, spraying, rain, etc.) during water heater operation and
service (circulator replacement, condensate trap, control replacement, etc.)
The E80 code will display when there is no water in the water heater. Ensure the water heater is full of water. Then manually reset the
water heater to resume operation.
This water heater features a factory installed overheating prevention device. This limit provides water heater shutdown in the event that
the water heater water temperature exceeds the set point of the limit control. Certain local codes require additional water temperature
limiting devices.
Failure to follow these warnings could result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
A. BEFORE OPERATION
1. Check the Gas Type (NG/LP)
When operating the water heater for the first time, ensure the connected gas type matches that of the gas type of the water
heater. Check whether the gas supplied is NG or LP. The water heater gas type is indicated on the rating plate on the side of
the water heater.
Attempting to operate this water heater on a gas supply other than specified on the rating plate will result in improper water heater
operation, and could result in property damage, personal injury, or death.