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INITIAL OPERATION
FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ
BEFORE OPERATING
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Check the GAS and WATER CONNECTIONS for leaks
before firing unit for the first time .
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Open the main gas supply valve to the unit using only
your hand to avoid any spark . Never use tools . If the
knob will not turn by hand, do not try to force it; call a
qualified service technician . Forced repair may result in
a fire or explosion due to gas leaks .
•
Be sure to check for the presence of leaking gas toward
the bottom of the unit because some gases are heavier
than air and may settle towards the floor .
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Check the GAS PRESSURE . Refer to pg . 15 .
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Do not try to light the burner manually . It is equipped
with an electronic ignition device which automatically
lights the burner .
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Check for PROPER VENTING and COMBUSTIBLE AIR
to the water heater .
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Purge the GAS and WATER LINES to remove any air
pockets or debris .
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Do not use this water heater if any part has been
submersed under water . Immediately call a qualified
service technician to inspect the water heater and to
replace any damaged parts .
WARNING
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
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Do not try to start the water heater .
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Do not touch any electric switches; do not
use any phone in your building .
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Immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbor’s phone . Follow the gas
supplier’s instructions .
•
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department .
1 . Once the above checks
have been completed,
please clean filter of any
debris . Refer to pg . 27 for
instructions .
2 . Fully open the manual
water control valve or
valves on the water sup-
ply lines .
3 . Open a hot water tap to
verify that water is flowing
to that tap . Then close
the hot water tap .
4 . Fully open the manual gas
control valve installed .
5 . Turn on the 120 VAC, 60
Hz power supply to the
water heater .
6 . Now you are ready to
enjoy hours of endless hot
water .
