the water heater
,
as well as the warnings printed in this manual
.
Failure to do so can result
in property damage
,
bodily injury or death
.
D
GE
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM MODELS
LP gas have an odorant added to aid in detecting a gas leak
.
Some people may not
physically be able to smell or recognize this odorant
.
If you are unsure or unfamiliar with
the smell of LP gas
,
ask the gas supplier
.
Other conditions
,
such as
“
odorant fade
,
”
which
causes the odorant to diminish in intensity
,
can also hide or camouflage a gas leak
.
Always check with commercial leak detector or soapy water
.
Gas detectors are recommended in LP gas applications and the installation
should be in accordance with the detector manufacturer
’
s recommendations and
/
or
local laws
,
rules
,
regulations or customs
.
•
Water heaters utilizing LP gas are different from natural gas models
.
A natural gas water
heater will not function safely on LP gas and vice versa
.
•
No attempt should ever be made to convert the water heater from LP gas to natural gas
.
To avoid possible equipment damage
,
personal injury or fire
,
do not connect the water
heater to a fuel type not in accordance with the portable tankless water heater data plate
.
•
LP appliances should not be installed below grade
(
for example
,
in a basement
)
if such
installation is prohibited by federal
,
state and
/
or local laws
,
rules
,
regulations or customs
.
•
Propane or LP gas must be used with great caution
.
It is heavier than air and will collect
DANGER
!
