instructions.• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the firedepartment.C. Use only your hand to push in, move or turn thegas control knob or lever. Never use tools. If theknob or lever will not push in, move or turn byhand, don't try to repair it, call a qualified servicetechnician. Force or attempted repair may result ina fire or explosion.D. Do not use this heater if any part has been underwater. Immediately call a qualified service techni-cian to inspect the heater and to replace any partof the control system and any gas control whichhas been under water.For Automatic Ignition ModelsPlease read carefully and understand the followingsafety information before operating the heater.A. This heater is equipped with an ignition devicewhich automatically lights the pilot. Do not try tolight the pilot by hand.B. BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the heaterarea for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floorbecause some gases are heavier than air and willsettle 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 neigh-bor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the firedepartment.C. Use only your hand to push in, move or turn thegas control knob or lever. Never use tools. If theknob or lever will not push in, move or turn byhand, don't try to repair it, call a qualified servicetechnician. Force or attempted repair may result ina fire or explosion.D. Do not use this heater if any part has been underwater. Immediately call a qualified service techni-cian to inspect the heater and to replace any part18* If red reset button does not pop up whenreleased, STOP and immediately call yourservice technician or gas supplier.* If the pilot does not stay lit after several tries,turn the gas control knob to "OFF" and call yourService technician or gas supplier.10. Stand to the side of the heater and turn the gascontrol knob counterclockwise to "ON".11. Replace heater door.12. Turn "ON" all electrical power to the heater.13. Set the tankstat to the desired setting.System Shut Down Procedure1. Set the tankstat to "OFF" or the lowest setting.2. Turn off all electric switches to the heater.3. Turn off all gas valves supplying gas to the heater.Refer to operating instruction label on the heater.4. Shut off the water supply to the heater piping sys-tem loop.5. Open drain valve on the tank to remove water fromthe heater and the piping circuits.Lighting the HeaterFor your safety read carefully before proceeding tolight the heater.For Standing Pilot ModelsA. This heater has a pilot which must be lighted byhand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instruc-tions exactly.B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the heaterarea for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floorbecause some gas is heavier than air and will set-tle 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 neigh-bor's telephone. Follow the gas supplier'sWARNING: If you do not follow these instructionsexactly, a fire or explosion may result causing prop-erty damage, personal injury or loss of life.WARNING: If you do not follow these instructionsexactly, a fire or explosion may result causing prop-erty damage, personal injury or loss of life.CAUTION: Propane gas is heavier than air andsinks to the ground. Exercise extreme care in light-ing heater in confined areas.