FULTON PDWH1000, Installation, Operation And Maintanance Manual

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The following are copies of safety labels and warnings which are affixed
to the Fulton Pulse Water heaters. They are reproduced here as a further
safety precaution and as a reminder to quickly identify them on the water heater.
For Your Safety
Read Before Operating
WARNING: If you not follow these
instructions exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage,
personal injury or loss of life.
Operating Instructions:
To Turn Off Gas To Water heater
A. This water heater does not have a pilot. It is
equipped with an ignition device which
automatically lights the burner. Do not
try to light the burner by hand.
B. BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the
water heater area for gas. Be sure to smell next
to the floor because some gas is heavier
than air and will settle on the floor.
What To Do If You Smell Gas
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Do not try to light any appliance.
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Do not touch any electric switch; do not
use any phone in your building.
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Immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas sup-
plier’s instructions.
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If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
C. Use only your hand to push in or turn
the gas control knob. Never use tools.
If the knob will not push in or turn by hand,
don’t try to repair it, call a qualified service
technician. Force or attempted repair may
result in a fire or explosion.
D. Do not use this water heater if any part has
been under water. Immediately call a
qualified service technician to inspect
the water heater and to replace any part of the
control system and any gas control which
has been under water.
1. STOP: Read the safety information above on
this label.
2. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
3. Turn off all electric power to water heater.
4. This water heater is equipped with an ignition
device which automatically lights the
burner. Do not try to light the burner by hand.
5. Turn gas cock knob clockwise to OFF one
quarter turn.
6. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then
smell for gas, including near the floor. If you
smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety infor-
mation above on this label. If you don’t smell
gas, go to the next step.
7. Turn gas cock knob counterclockwise one
quarter turn to ON.
8. Turn on all electric power to the water heater.
9. Set the thermostat to the desired setting.
10. If the water heater will not operate, follow the
instructions “To Turn Off Gas To Water heater” and
call your service technician or gas supplier.
1. Set the thermostat to the lowest setting.
2. Turn off all electric power to the water heater if
service is to be performed.
3. Turn gas cock knob clockwise to OFF one
quarter turn.
Warning
Improper installation, adjustment,
alteration, service or maintenance can
cause injury or property damage. Refer to
the user’s information manual provided
with this water heater. For assistance or additional
information consult a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
This Water heater Must
Be installed in accordance with local
codes, if any. If not, follow ANSI 223.1.
In Canada this water heater must be installed
in accordance with CAN/CGA B149.1 and .2
and/or local codes.
For Your Safety
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this water heater or any other appliance.
This Water heater Requires
A special venting system. Refer to installation
instructions section in Installation Manual
for roof or side wall venting methods and
necessary parts.
This Unit Must
Be installed at a minimum clearance of
1 inch or more (on either side) to any
combustible wall(s) and/or ceiling. This
unit shall be installed in a space larger
in comparison than the size of the water heater.