27Lighting InstructionsThis water heater does not have a pilot. t is e uipped with an ignition device that automaticall lightsthe burner.Do not tr to light the burner b hand.1. Read the safet information in the installation manual or on the front of the water heater.2. Turn off all electrical power to the unit.. Do not attempt to light the burner b hand.4. Turn the gas control manual valve (e ternal to the unit) clockwise to the off position.5. Wait five minutes to clear out an gas. f the smell of gas remains stop and follow theinstructions on page of wner s Guide.. Turn the gas control manual valve counterclockwise to the on position.7. Turn on electric power to the unit.8. The unit will now operate whenever hot water is called for. f the unit will not operate follow theshutdown instructions and call a service technician.Shutdown Instructions1. Stop an water demand.2. Turn off electric power.. Turn the gas control manual valve clockwise to the off position.Should overheating occur or the gas suppl fail to shut off turn off the manual control valve to the appliance.Handling after trial operationf the unit will not be used immediatel close off all gas and water shutoff valves drain allof the water out of the unit and the plumbing s stem to prevent the unit and s stem fromfree ing and bleed the gas out of the gas line.ree ing is not covered b the warrant .CAUTIONA fire or explosion may result if these instructions are not followed, which may cause lose oflife, personal injury or property damage.WARNING