American Water Heater 6510238 - Manual (Page 17)

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OPERATING YOUR WATER HEATER
Lighting Instructions
Read and understand these directions thoroughly before
attempting to light or re-light the pilot. Make sure the tank
is completely filled with water before lighting the pilot.
Check the data plate near the gas valve control/thermostat
for the correct gas. Do not use this water heater with any
gas other than the one listed on the data plate. If you
have any questions or doubts, consult your gas supplier
or gas utility company.
Explosion Hazard
IMPORTANT: If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries,
turn gas control knob to "OFF" and call your service
technician or gas supplier.
IMPORTANT: If the reset button does not pop up when
released, stop and immediately shut off the gas at the line
valve or tank. Call your service technician or gas supplier.
7. Turn the gas control knob
counterclockwise to "ON".
8. Set the temperature dial to
the desired setting.
9. Replace the outer door.
1. Turn the temperature dial counterclockwise to its
lowest setting.
1. Remove the outer door.
2. Turn the temperature dial counterclockwise to its
lowest setting.
3. Turn gas control knob clockwise
to the “OFF" position.
4. To clear any gas that may have
accumulated wait ten (10) minutes.
If you then smell gas, STOP! Refer to the safety warning
on the cover. If you do not smell gas go to the next step.
5. Turn the gas control knob
counterclockwise
to "PILOT".
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
RESET
BUTTON
INDEX
BARS
130° F
BAR
130° F
BAR
120° F
BAR
6. Depress the reset button all the way
in and IMMEDIATELY depress the igniter
button until you hear a loud click.
Observe the pilot through the view port.
Do not release the reset button. Repeat
immediately if pilot does not light on
the first try.
Continue to hold the
button for about (1) minute after the
pilot is lit. Release the reset button and
it will pop back up. Pilot should remain
lit. If the pilot light goes out, repeat
steps 2 - 6.
If the pilot does not light
by the fourth attempt with the igniter,
repeat steps 3 - 6.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
2. Turn the gas control knob clockwise to the "OFF"
position.
IGNITER
Replace viewport if glass is missing or
damaged.
Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion or fire.