Safety Instructions
Installation Instructions
Operating Instructions
Care and Cleaning
T
roubleshooting Tips
Customer Service
Be sure to read and understand the entire Use and Care Manual before attempting to install or operate this
water heater. It may save you time and money. Pay particular attention to the Safety Instructions. Failure to
follow these warnings could result in serious bodily injury or death. Should you have problems understanding
the instructions in this manual, or have any questions, STOP, and get help from a qualified service technician,
or the local gas utility.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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Failure to install the draft hood and properly vent the water heater to the outdoors as
outlined in the Venting Section of the Installation Instructions in this manual can result in
unsafe operation of the water heater. To avoid the risk of fire, explosion, or asphyxiation from
carbon monoxide, never operate this water heater unless it is properly vented and has an
adequate air supply for proper operation. Be sure to inspect the vent system for proper
installation at initial start-up; and at least annually thereafter. Refer to the Care and Cleaning
section of this manual for more information regarding vent system inspection.
DANGER!
INSTALL THE DRAFT HOOD AND PROPERLY VENT
THE WATER HEATER…
!
Gasoline, as well as other flammable materials and liquids (adhesives, solvents, paint thinners,
etc.), and the vapors they produce are extremely dangerous.
DO NOT
handle, use or store
gasoline or other flammable or combustible materials anywhere near or in the vicinity of a
water heater or any other appliance. Be sure to read and follow the warning label pictured
below and other labels on the water heater, as well as the warnings printed in this manual.
Failure to do so can result in property damage, bodily injury or death.
WARNING!
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