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Important Safety Information
[When supplying combustion air from the
indoors]
Check the air supply opening for dust or
obstructions.
To prevent inury or death, do not allow small
children to bathe or play in the bathroom
unsupervised.
Do not touch the power cord with
wet hands.
Contact a qualified service technician for any
necessary repairs, service or maintenance.
Do not use parts other than those specified
for this appliance.
California Proposition 65 lists chemical
substances known to the state to cause
cancer, birth defects, death, serious illness or
other reproductive harm. This product may
contain such substances, be their origin from
fuel combustion (gas, oil) or components of
the product itself.
The gas conversion kit shall be installed by
a qualified service agency in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions and all
applicable codes and requirements of the
authority having jurisdiction. The information
in the instructions must be followed to
minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to
prevent property damage, personal injury,
or death. The qualified service agency is
responsible for the proper installation of
this kit. The installation is not proper and
complete until the operation of the converted
appliance is checked as specified in the
manufacturer’s instructions supplied with the
kit.
If the appliance is installed in a location with
very high humidity, condensate may form
inside the unit and/or cause incomplete
combustion, damage to the electrical
components, or electric leakage.
Do not turn off the Water Heater while
someone is bathing.
Do not cover the Water Heater and the
exhaust vent terminal, store trash or debris
near it, or in any way block the flow of fresh
air to the appliance.
Do not touch the exhaust vent pipe and
exhaust vent terminal during or immediately
after operation of the Water Heater.
Be sure the gas/power supplied matches
“Type of Gas” and “Electrical Rating” on the
rating plate.
Installation and service must be performed by
a qualified installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.
Consult the nearest Noritz agent if the Water
Heater location needs to be changed.
If this appliance will be installed in a location
where hair spray or aerosols will be used,
locate the appliance in a separate area that is
supplied with fresh air from outdoors.
Do not use hair spray or spray detergent in the
vicinity of the appliance.
Avoid installation in places where dust or
debris will accumulate.
Dust may accumulate and reduce the
performance of the unit’s fan.
This can result in incomplete combustion.
WARNING
Be sure to electrically ground the appliance.
Keep power cord free of dust.
Do not use the Water Heater for other than
hot water supply, shower and bath.
Do not use a broken or modified power cord.
Do not bind, bend or stretch power cords.
Do not scratch, modify, or subject them to
impact or force.
Do not use condensate, discharged from the
condensate drain pipe, for drinking or for
consumption by animals.
CAUTION
(e.g. NRCR111DV (GQ-C3260WXQ-FF US))
