White Rodgers Thermostat 37C72U User Manual

37C72U  
Water Heater Thermostat Control  
Installation Instructions  
WHITE-RODGERS  
(Left-Hand Outlet Thread Model)  
FOR LP GAS ONLY  
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.  
FOR YOUR SAFETY  
“WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS”  
• Do not try to light any appliance.  
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any  
phone in your building.  
• Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfromaneighbor’s  
phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.  
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire  
department.  
WARNING  
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Do not use this LP Gas control on a Natural Gas  
water heater. Improper operation could occur, re-  
sulting in personal injury and/or death due to Car-  
bon Monoxide poisoning, fire, or explosion. Check  
for proper gas type as listed on the rating plate  
affixed to the water heater.  
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NOTE  
Fixed Adjustment Main and Pilot Regulators  
This gas control is equipped with LEFT-HAND threads in  
the outlet for use on LP gas water heaters where the  
connection between the gas control and the main burner  
manifold are with LEFT-HAND threads.  
The main and pilot gas regulators require no field  
service. They automatically control and maintain the  
outlet main and pilot burner gas pressure.  
FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THIS  
CONTROL COULD CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR DEATH.  
1. This control must be installed or serviced only by a  
professional.  
7. In some situations, the gas may lose its odor. To detect  
unodorized gas, you must have a gas detector which  
canbepurchasedfromyourgascompany. Ifyoudonot  
have a detector and have the slightest suspicion that  
gas may be present, get out of the house and call the  
gas company. DO NOT RELY TOTALLY ON YOUR  
NOSE.  
2. Do not use force when moving the gas control knob. If  
you cannot turn the knob with hand pressure only, the  
control must be replaced.  
3. Do not use the control if the knob will not “pop up” after  
being depressed while the knob is in the PILOT posi-  
tion. The mechanism is damaged and the control must  
be replaced. Shut off gas to the water heater.  
8. Ifanyproblemsorquestionsareencounteredaboutthe  
safe use of LP gas, contact your local gas supplier.  
4. For your safety, this control is supplied with tamper  
resistant screws. Do not attempt to repair or adjust the  
control. If you experience problems, replace the control  
immediately. Continuing to use a damaged control  
could result in fire and/or explosion.  
WARNING  
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Scald burns occur in under one second with 160°  
water, which this thermostat will deliver if the  
temperature dial is set at “VERY HOT”. Lower  
settings of the temperature dial will reduce the risk  
of scald and will reduce your fuel bill.  
5. LP gas is heavier than air. Leaking gas will settle near  
the ground and will tend to accumulate.  
6. An odorant has been added to the gas to help you  
detect it. Before lighting, search for the odor of gas by  
sniffing at floor level around the water heater.  
WHITE-RODGERS DIVISION  
EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.  
9797 REAVIS ROAD  
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI 63123-5398  
PART NO. 37-6093A  
Printed in U.S.A.  
9912  
 
d. Recheck for leaks.  
CAUTION  
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e. Rinse off soapy solution and wipe dry.  
Never use this water heater unless it is completely  
filled with water. To prevent damage to the tank,  
the tank must be filled with water. Water must flow  
from the hot water faucet before turning ON gas to  
the water heater.  
WARNING  
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DO NOT USE OPEN FLAME OR ANY KIND OF  
SPARK TO CHECK FOR LEAKS. Serious injury or  
death from fire or explosion could result.  
7. Open gas shutoff valve.  
8. BEFORE LIGHTING THE PILOT, CHECK THE GAS  
LINES FOR LEAKS:  
9. Affix the new Lighting Instruction label on the water  
heater to cover the existing label.  
a. Use a soapy water solution. DO NOT test for gas  
leaks using a match or open flame.  
NOTE  
b. Brush the soapy water solution on all gas pipes,  
joints, and fittings.  
The rating plate must be left visible for future reference.  
c. Check for bubbling soap. This means you have a  
leak. Turn OFF the gas and make the necessary  
repairs.  
TO LIGHT APPLIANCE  
1. Set control to lowest setting by turning the water tem-  
6. Turn gas control knob counterclockwise  
to “PILOT”.  
perature dial clockwise (  
) to the “PILOT LIGHT-  
ING” position. DO NOT FORCE.  
7. Depress control knob all the way and hold down.  
Immediately light the pilot with a match. Continue to  
hold knob down for approximately one (1) minute after  
pilot is lit. Release knob and it will pop back up. Pilot  
should remain lit. If pilot goes out, repeat steps 2, 3, 6  
and 7.  
GAS  
CONTROL  
KNOB  
TEMPERATURE  
POINTER  
If knob does not pop up when released, turn knob  
clockwise to “OFF”. STOP and immediately call  
your service technician or gas supplier.  
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CAUTION:  
If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, turn gas  
control knob to “OFF” and call your service techni-  
cian or gas supplier.  
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INCREASES WITH  
HOTTER WATER  
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8. Replace inner and outer burner doors.  
Figure 2. Gas Control Knob and  
Water Temperature Dial  
9. At arm's length away, turn gas control  
knob counterclockwise to the full “ON”  
position.  
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2. Turn gas control knob clockwise to “OFF”.  
10. Align the water temperature dial mark ( ) with the  
temperature pointer on the cover. This mark, indicative  
of approximately 120°F, is the preferred starting point.  
If hotter water is desired, see TEMPERATURE REGU-  
LATION on page 4.  
NOTE  
Gas control knob must be depressed slightlyto turn  
from "PILOT" to "OFF". Do not use tools or exces-  
sive force.  
11. Check for leaks at the pilot and main burner fittings on  
the gas control with the main burner firing. Use a soapy  
water solution. If a leak is detected, turn the gas supply  
off and make repairs.  
3. Wait at least five (5) minutes to clear out any gas, and  
then smell around the appliance area. If you smell gas,  
STOP! Follow instructions “What to do if you smell  
gas” on the first page of this instruction sheet. If you do  
not detect gas, continue with the next step.  
4. Remove inner and outer burner doors located on the  
water heater under gas control unit.  
5. Find pilot - follow small metal  
tubes from gas control. The  
pilot is located near the main  
PILOT  
THERMO-  
burner.  
BURNER COUPLE  
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TEMPERATURE REGULATION  
After the gas connections are made, water is in the heater  
and the pilot light is ignited, the control must be set to the  
desired water temperature.  
To avoid scald injury, set the control at the lowest setting  
which will still deliver your needed hot water.  
WARNING  
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The recommended water temperature dial setting is at the  
arrow ( ). The water temperature out of the heater at this  
setting will be approximately 120°F.  
The hotter the water the greater the risk of scald  
injury and the shorter the time to cause injury.  
If you use hot water frequently and in short spurts, water  
temperature can occasionally exceed the temperature set-  
tingbyupto30°Fbecauseofthedynamicsoftheappliance.  
APPROXIMATE  
TEMPERATURE  
(°F)  
APPROXIMATE  
TIME TO  
CAUSE INJURY  
SETTING  
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120° ±10°  
130° ±10°  
140° ±10°  
150° ±10°  
160° ±10°  
5 Minutes  
30 Seconds  
5 Seconds  
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VERY  
HOT  
Under 1 Second  
TEMPERATURE  
POINTER  
Be sure to protect babies and the infirm or others with  
impaired mobility who cannot get out of the hot water  
quickly. They are the people most commonly hurt in  
scald injuries and in need of lower temperature and other  
protection like supervision, point-of-use temperature  
control equipment or a system mixing valve. A point-of-  
use valve or a system mixing valve can be obtained from  
your plumber.  
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TEMPERATURE  
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RISK OF SCALDING  
INCREASES WITH  
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Figure 3. Water Temperature Dial  
The arrow ( ) setting is the safest and most economical. If  
you want hotter water, rotate the water temperature dial  
WARNING  
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counterclockwise (  
) to a higher setting. Approximate  
Never allow small children to use a hot water tap,  
or to draw their own bath water. Never leave a child  
or impaired person unattended in a bathtub or  
shower. Scald burns can result.  
water temperature delivered at the different settings is  
shown in the following table.  
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE  
Set the control to lowest setting by turning water tempera-  
Turn gas control knob clockwise to “OFF”.  
ture dial clockwise (  
) to the “PILOT LIGHTING”  
position on dial (as shown in Figure 3). DO NOT FORCE.  
NOTE  
Turn gas control knob clockwise to “PILOT”.  
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Gas control knob must be depressed slightly. Do not use  
tools or excessive force.  
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