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Operating Instructions
Lighting
A WARNING
BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (L.P.) GAS WATER
HEATERS]:Propane(L.R) gasis heavierthan air. Shouldthere
be a leak in the system,the gas will settle near the ground.
Basements,crawl spaces, skirted areas under mobile homes
(evenwhenventilated),closetsandareasbelowgroundlevelwill
serve as pockets for the accumulation of this gas. Before
attemptingto light or relightthe water heater'spilot or turning
on a nearbyelectricallight switch,be absolutely surethere isno
accumulated gasin the area.Searchfor odor of gasbysniffing at
groundlevelin the vicinityof the appliance.If odor isdetected
followstepsindicatedat "For YourSafety" on the coverpageof
this manualthen leavethe premises.
Figure 6
Lighting and operating instructions are located on front of the
water heater, above or to one side of the gas control valve.
_,WARNING
AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED
BY THIS WATER HEATER.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• DO not touch any electricalswitch;do not useany phone in
your building.
• Immediately callyour gassupplierfrom a neighbor's phone.
Follow the gassuppiier_instruedons.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier,call the fire depart-
merit.
AWARNING
DO NOT force the ges contrnl Imob. Use only your hand to
pushit down to light the pilot, or to turn it to "ON", "OFF"
or "PILOT". Never use a tool such as a lever,w_nch or pli-
ers. Do not hit or damage the knob. A darnaged Imob may
result in an explosionand suHous injury. If you haveproblem
turning the Imob,callthe gassupplier immediately.
Figure 7
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CHECK FOR LEAKS
Be sure to check all your gas pipes for leaks before lighting your
water heater. Use a soapy water solution, not a match or open
flame. Check the factory gas fittings after pilot is lit and gas con-
trol knob is still in "PILOT" position. Then, check the fittings
when the main burner is turned "ON". Use a soapy water solu-
tion for this, too.
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OUTER
DOOR