Laars Everhot IGE-199R Series, Installation And Operating Instruction Manual

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Improper installation, adjustments, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage,
personal injury or loss of life. Failure to follow all instructions in the proper order can cause personal
injury or death. Read and understand all instructions, including all those provided with the appliance
before installing, starting-up, operating, maintaining or servicing this appliance. Keep this manual and
literature in legible condition with this water heater for reference by owner and service technician.
This water heater requires regular maintenance and service to operate safely. Follow the instructions
contained in this manual.
Installation, maintenance, and service must be performed only by a qualified, skilled and
knowledgeable installer or service provider.
Installation is not complete unless a pressure relief valve is installed into the proper location in the
outlet piping of this water heater.
It is the responsibility of the installing contractor to see that all controls are correctly installed and are
properly operating when the installation is complete.
DO NOT operate this water heater without first being certain it is filled with water.
WARNING
DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable, combustible, or corrosive vapors and/or liquids in
the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
This water heater is for OUTDOOR INSTALLATION ONLY. DO NOT INSTALL INDOORS.
This water heater is equipped with an adjustable thermostat to control water temperature. Hot water
temperatures required for automatic dishwasher and laundry use can cause scald burns resulting in
serious personal injury and/or death. The temperature at which injury occurs varies with the person’s
age and the time of exposure. The slower response time of disabled persons increases the hazards to
them.
NEVER allow small children to use a hot water tap, or to draw their own bath water. NEVER
leave a child or disabled person unattended in a bathtub or shower.
DANGER
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