Please read before proceeding
Installer –
Read all instructions, in this
manual before installing. Perform steps in
the order given.
Have this water heater serviced/inspected
by a qualified service technician, at least
annually.
Failure to comply with the above could result
in severe personal injury, death or substantial
property damage.
Failure to adhere to the guidelines on this
page can result in severe personal injury,
death, or substantial property damage.
Water heater operation –
• Do not block flow of combustion or ventilation air to
the water heater.
• Should overheating occur or gas supply fail to shut off,
do not turn off or disconnect electrical supply to
circulator. Instead, shut off the gas supply at a location
external to the appliance.
• Do not use this water heater if any part has been under
water. The possible damage to a flooded appliance can
be extensive and present numerous safety hazards. Any
appliance that has been under water must be replaced.
When calling or writing about the water
heater – Please have the water heater model
and serial number from the water heater
rating plate.
Consider piping and installation when
determining water heater location.
Any claims for damage or shortage in
shipment must be filed immediately against
the transportation company by the consignee.
Factory warranty (shipped with unit) does
not apply to units improperly installed or
improperly operated.
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If the information in these instructions is
not followed exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage,
personal injury or death
-- Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
-- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do
not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier
from a near by phone. Follow the
gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
--
Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer,
service agency, or the gas supplier.
WARNING
NOTICE
WARNING
WARNING
Upon receiving equipment, check for signs of shipping
damage. Pay particular attention to parts accompanying the
appliance which may show signs of being hit or otherwise being
mishandled. Verify total number of pieces shown on packing
slip with those actually received. In case there is damage or a
shortage, immediately notify carrier.
Experience has shown that improper installation or system
design, rather than faulty equipment, is the cause of most
operating problems.
1. Excessive water hardness causing a lime build-up in the
copper tube is not the fault of the equipment and is
not covered under the manufacturer’s warranty (see Water
Treatment and Water Chemistry).
2. Excessive pitting and erosion on the inside of the copper tube
may be caused by too much water velocity through the tubes
and is not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.
WARNING
To minimize the possibility of serious
personal injury, fire or damage to your
appliance, never violate the following
safety rules.
1. Water heaters are heat producing appliances. To avoid
damage or injury, do not store materials against the
appliance or the vent-air intake system. Use proper
care to avoid unnecessary contact (especially children)
with the appliance and vent-air intake components.
2. Never cover your appliance, lean anything against it,
store trash or debris near it, stand on it or in any way
block the flow of fresh air to your ap pli ance.
3. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES must flammable
materials such as gasoline or paint thinner be used or
stored in the vicinity of this appliance, vent-air intake
system or any location from which fumes could reach
the appliance or vent-air intake system.
Installation & Service Manual
When servicing the water heater –
• To avoid electric shock, disconnect electrical supply
before performing maintenance.
• To avoid severe burns, allow the water heater to cool
before performing maintenance.
WARNING
The California Safe Drinking Water
and Toxic Enforcement Act requires
the Governor of California to publish a
list of substances known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm, and requires
businesses to warn of potential exposure to
such substances.
This product contains a chemical known to
the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or orther reproductive harm. This
boiler can cause low level exposure to some
of the substances listed in the Act.
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