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Important Safety Information
A. This Water Heater does not have a pilot.
It is equipped with an ignition device that
automatically lights the burner. Do not try
to light the burner by hand.
B. BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the
Water Heater area for evidence of leaking
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
• 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 neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas
supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department.
C. Use only your hand to turn the gas valve
knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not
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. lmmediately call a
qualified service technician to inspect the
Water Heater and to replace any damaged
parts.
When a gas leak is noticed:
1. Stop use immediately.
2. Close the gas valve.
[Indoor Installation]
3. Open windows and doors.
If you detect abnormal combustion or
abnormal odors, or during an earthquake,
tornado or fire:
1. Turn off the hot water supply.
2. Turn off the power to the Water Heater.
3. Turn off gas and water supply valves.
4. Call the nearest Noritz agent.
Explosion Hazard;
If the temperature and pressure relief valve
is dripping or leaking, have a qualified service
technician replace it. Do not plug or remove
the valve.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
fire or explosion, and personal injury or death.
Check the temperature of the running hot
water before entering the shower.
Check the temperature before stepping into
the bathtub.
To prevent burns or scalding, turn off the
button and wait until the appliance cools
before performing maintenance.
WARNING
Do not place the exhaust vent terminal in an
indoor environment by means of adding walls
and ceiling (Do not enclose using corrugated
sheets, etc.).
Carbon monoxide poisoning or fire may occur
as a result.
Leave the proper clearance between the
Water Heater and nearby objects (trees,
timber, boxes with flammable materials, etc.).
Do not place combustibles such as laundry,
newspapers, oils etc. near the heater or the
exhaust vent terminal.
Do not install this Water Heater in a
recreational vehicle or on a boat as this may
be a Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard.
Do not install this Water Heater in a mobile
home when using SV conversion kit (“-SV”
configuration).
Do not use combustible chemicals such as oil,
gasoline, benzene etc. in the near the heater
or the exhaust vent terminal.
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
Do not place or use a spray can near the
Water Heater or the exhaust vent terminal.
*Indicates suggested clearances for maintenance.
[Outdoor Installation]
Left side:
3 in. (76 mm)
or more
Right side:
3 in. (76 mm)
or more
Front:
24 in. (610 mm)*
Top:
36 in. (910 mm) or more
Left side:
3 in. (76 mm)
or more
Right side:
3 in. (76 mm)
or more
Front:
24 in. (610 mm)*
3 in.(76 mm)
from exhaust
vent pipe*
Top:
12 in.(300 mm)
or more
[Indoor Installation]
