Noritz NRC98-OD Installation Manual

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24Lighting InstructionsThis water heater does not have a pilot. It is equipped with an ignition device that automatically lightsthe burner.Do not try to light the burner by hand.1. Read the safety information in the installation manual or on the front of the water heater.2. Turn off all electrical power to the unit.3. Do not attempt to light the burner by hand.4. Turn the gas control manual valve (external to the unit) clockwise to the off position.5. Wait five minutes to clear out any gas. If the smell of gas remains, stop, and follow the instruc-tions on page 3 of Owner's Guide.6. 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. If the unit will not operate, follow theshutdown instructions and call a service technician.Shutdown Instructions1. Stop any water demand.2. Turn off electric power.3. Turn the gas control manual valve clockwise to the off position.Should overheating occur, or the gas supply fail to shut off, turn off the manual control valve to the appliance.Handling after trial operation• If the unit will not be used immediately, close off all gas and water shutoff valves, drain all ofthe water out of the unit and the plumbing system to prevent the unit and system from freez-ing, and bleed the gas out of the gas line.Freezing is not covered by the warranty.CAUTIONA fire or explosion may result if these instructions are not followed, which may cause lose oflife, personal injury or property damage.WARNING