Rinnai ES38 - Manual (Page 27)

Rinnai Corporation ES38 Manual 27
Operating Instructions
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING
WARNING If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
A. This appliance does not have a pilot. It is
equipped with an ignition device which
automatically lights the burner. Do not try to
light the burner by hand.
B. BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the
appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next
to the floor because some gas is heavier than
air and will settle on the floor.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electric switch; do not use
any phone in your building.
• 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.
C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas
control knob. Never use tools. If the knob will
not push in or turn by hand, do not try to
repair it, call a qualified service technician.
Force or attempted repair may result in a fire
or explosion.
D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been
under water. Immediately call a qualified
service technician to inspect the appliance
and to replace any part of the control system
and any gas control which has been under
water.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
1. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance
using the ON/OFF button.
3. Locate the manual gas valve on the side of
the heater. Turn the manual valve
clockwise to the full OFF position.
NOTE: The fan will continue to operate until the
appliance is cool. Do not turn the
appliance off by unplugging it from the
wall. Keep burner and control
compartment clean. See installation and
operating instructions.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. STOP! Read the safety information above.
2. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance
using the ON/OFF button.
4. This appliance is equipped with an ignition
device which automatically lights the burner.
Do not try to light the burner by hand.
5. Locate the manual gas valve on the side of
the heater. Turn the manual valve
clockwise to the full OFF position.
6. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas.
Then smell for gas, including near the floor. If
you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety
information above. If you don’t smell gas, go
to the next step.
7. Turn the manual gas valve counterclockwise
to the full ON position.
8. Turn on all electric power to the
appliance using the ON/OFF button.
9. Set the thermostat to desired setting.
10. Combustion indicator glows red when the
burner is lit and flashes when the burner fails
to ignite. If the appliance will not operate,
follow the instructions “To Turn Off Gas To
Appliance” and call your service technician or
gas supplier. See manual for additional
information.
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