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Safety
FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
California Law requires that residential water heaters must be braced, anchored or
strapped to resist falling or horizontal displacement due to earthquake motions.
For residential water heaters up to 52 gallon capacity, a brochure with generic
earthquake bracing instructions can be obtained from: Office of the State Architect,
400 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 or you may call 916-445-8100 or ask a water
heater dealer.
However, applicable local codes shall govern installation. For residential water
heaters of a capacity greater than 52 gallons or tankless style, consult the local
building jurisdiction code for acceptable bracing procedures.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Have the installer show you the location of the gas shut-off valve and how to shut
it off if necessary. Turn off the manual shut-off valve if the water heater has been
subjected to overheating, fire, flood, physical damage or if the gas supply fails to
shut off.
• Read this manual entirely before installing or operating the water heater.
• Use this water heater only for its intended purpose as described in this Use
and Care Manual.
• Be sure your water heater is properly installed in accordance with local codes
and the provided installation instructions.
• Unless recommended by an Eccotemp technician, all part replacements and
servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to
minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property
damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
