2006-10-07 02:38:57 · 7 answers · asked by Joyce O 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
First make sure there are no flammables around such as a gas can which puts out fumes which can ignite and ruin your day. Next, turn the gas valve at the base of your water tank to pilot. Push in the red valve that you just turned. Hold it a a couple seconds and light the pilot with a match. You will have to hold the red button down for 20 to 30 seconds to heat up the thermocouple in order for the pilot to stay lit. After it stays lit, turn the red knob back to heat. You are done.
2006-10-07 02:41:47 · answer #1 · answered by William E 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Steps
1. Set the gas-control knob to the Off position and turn the thermostat to its lowest setting (typically clockwise in both cases). Wait 5 minutes for any gas to clear. If after 5 minutes you smell gas, do not proceed. Call the utility company for immediate service.
2. Open or remove the outer and inner access covers for the burning chamber using a wrench or pliers. Use a flashlight to locate the end of the pilot-light tube that extends from the gas-control valve into the burning chamber. Adjust your position so you can comfortably reach this point with a wooden match and see what you are doing.
3. Turn the control knob to the pilot position and immediately hold a match near the end of the pilot-light tube. Depress and hold the reset button on the gas-control valve (see illustration). Remove the match as soon as the pilot lights, but keep the button depressed for about a minute.
4. If the pilot does not remain lighted, repeat all these steps. Otherwise, turn the gas cock on the control valve to the On position, set the thermostat to the desired temperature and replace the access panels.
2006-10-08 21:13:01 · answer #2 · answered by etcher1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most pilots light up after 2 or 3 mickeys.
2006-10-07 10:36:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Follow the "brand specific" instructions on the label located on the front lower area of the unit.
2006-10-07 10:07:41 · answer #4 · answered by ezachowski 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brenda, I commend ya.
2006-10-07 21:32:04 · answer #5 · answered by Huero 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wear something sexy.
I usually light my water heater with a long match.
You light up my life..........you give me hope.........to carry on.......You light up my day..............
2006-10-09 23:54:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
roman candle to the ****
2006-10-07 09:40:27 · answer #7 · answered by Roscoe P Coletrain..yip yip 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋