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Read Before Operation
On Receipt
It is our policy to promote safe delivery of all orders. This product shipment has been
thoroughly checked, packed and quality certified before leaving our factory.
Visible Loss or Damage
If any of the goods called for on the bill of lading or express receipt are damaged or the
quantity is short, do not accept them until the freight or express delivery agent makes an
appropriate notation on your freight bill or receipt.
Concealed Loss or Damage
When a shipment has been delivered to you in apparent good condition, but upon opening
the packaging if any loss or damage has taken place while in transit, inform the carrier’s
agent / A. O. Smith representative immediately.
About this manual
This manual is a guide to good practice for operating and periodic maintenance of the
A. O. Smith HSE-HAS water heater.
Do not operate the water heater before reading the user manual.
Please follow instructions in this manual to ensure personal safety and proper operation of
this product. Always install, operate, inspect and maintain this product in accordance with
all applicable standards. Please store this user manual carefully for any future reference.
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