Safe Operation
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING
WARNING
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.
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 on the control panel.
4. 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.
5. Turn Manual valve clockwise
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
1. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if
service is to be performed (Using the ON/OFF
button located on control panel.)
3. Locate the manual gas valve.
4. Turn the manual valve clockwise
full OFF position.
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If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
to the full
Manual Valve
CLOSE
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TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
to the
Rinnai Corporation EX38CT Manual
• 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.
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. Burner is lit when indicator lamp "ON" turns
red.
11. "ON" indicator and fault code 11, flash when
burner fails to ignite.
12. 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.
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.