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BFL13
Explorer II
Jan 10, 2015

Procedure for Lighting Manual Water Heater ? Update

Updated 15 Jan. ----------- Can't find it-- did look. Please give the sequence to light an RV gas WH (a 1981 model) which has a Unitrol with three red knobs. Big knob on front is the thermosta...
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Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Jan 10, 2015
FOR A ROBERTSHAW UNITROL
a. Turn lighting control dial to PILOT position.
b. Depress and hold reset push button while lighting pilot burner.
c. Allow pilot to burn thirty seconds before releasing reset push button.
d. If pilot does not remain lit, repeat operation allowing longer period before releasing reset push button.
e. Turn lighting control dial to ON position.
f. Set temperature control dial at mid-point position between
warm and hot

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