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WARNING
Ensure that the intake air will not contain any of the contaminants in Table 2. Contaminated air will damage
the heater, resulting in possible substantial property damage, severe personal injury, or death. For example,
do not pipe intake air near a swimming pool or laundry facilities. These areas always contain contaminants.
Products to Avoid
Areas Likely to Have Contaminants
Spray cans containing
fluorocarbons
Refrigerant leaks
Dry cleaning / laundry areas and
establishments
Auto body shops
Permanent wave solutions
Paint or varnish removers
Swimming pools
Plastic manufacturing plants
Chlorinated waxes / cleaners
Hydrochloric or Muriatic acid
Metal fabrication plants
Furniture refinishing areas
and establishments
Chlorine-based swimming
pool chemicals
Cements and glues
Beauty shops
New building construction
Calcium chloride used for
thawing Refrigeration
Antistatic fabric softeners used in
clothes dryers
Refrigeration repair shops
Remodeling areas
Sodium chloride used for
water softening
Chlorine-type bleaches, laundry
detergents, and cleaning solvents
Photo processing plants
Garages and workshops
Adhesives used to fasten
DAMAGE TO THE HEATER CAUSED BY EXPOSURE TO CORROSIVE VAPORS IS NOT COVERED BY
WARRANTY.
(Refer to the limited warranty for complete terms and conditions.)
CAUTION
This water heater is designed to automatically prevent freezing to temperatures of 5
°F (-15°C).
This freeze protection is not effective if the power fails. In order for freeze protection
to operate, the water heater must have electrical power, gas, water and the main switch must be on.
CAUTION
Freeze Protection
Note:
Damages resulting from incorrect installation or from use of products not approved by the manufacturer
ARE NOT covered by warranty.
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