Operating Instructions - Eccotemp 45-H Notice D'utilisation

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Lighting the Water Heater
Before operating this water heater, be sure to read and follow the instructions on the label pictured below
and all other labels on the water heater, as well as the warnings printed in this manual. Failure to do so
can result in unsafe operation of the water heater resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Should you have any problems reading or following the instructions in this manual. STOP, and get help from
a qualified person.
FOR YOUR SAFETY BEFORE USING THE WATER HEATER
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. Test all connections with
a commercial leak detector or soapy water.
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 or fire department. • DO
NOT return to your home until authorized by the gas supplier or 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, don't 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.
1. STOP! Read the safety information above on this label.
2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance.
3. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
4. DO NOT attempt to light the burner by hand.
5. Turn the Gas Shut-off Valve located on the outside of the
unit clockwise to the "OFF" position.
6. Turn off all electrical power to the appliance
7. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow "B" in the safety
information above on this label. If you don't smell gas, go to the next step.
8. Turn the Gas Shutoff Valve located on outside of the unit counterclockwise to the "ON" position.
9. Turn on all electric power to the appliance.
10. Set thermostat to desired setting.
11. If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions "To Turn Off Gas To Appliance" and call
your service technician or gas supplier.
1. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed.
2. Turn the Gas Shut-off Valve located on the outside of the unit clockwise to the "OFF" position.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
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