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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
Both LP and natural gas have an odorant added to aid in detecting a gas leak. Some
people may not physically be able to smell or recognize this odorant. If you are unsure or
unfamiliar with the smell of LP or natural gas, ask the gas supplier. Other conditions, such
as “odorant fade”, which causes the odorant to diminish in intensity, can also hide or
camouflage a gas leak.
DANGER!
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM MODELS
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Water heaters utilizing LP gas are
different from natural gas models. A
natural gas water heater will not function
safely on LP gas and vice versa.
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No attempt should ever be made to
convert the water heater from natural gas
to LP gas. To avoid possible equipment
damage, personal injury or fire, do not
connect the water heater to a fuel type
not in accordance with the unit data
plate. Propane for propane units. Natural
gas for natural gas units. These units are
not certified for any other fuel type.
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LP appliances should not be installed
below grade (for example, in a basement)
if such installation is prohibited by
federal, state and/or local laws, rules,
regulations or customs.
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Propane or LP gas must be used with
great caution. It is heavier than air and
will collect first in lower areas making it
hard to detect at nose level.
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Make sure to look and smell for LP gas
leaks before attempting to light the
appliance. Use a soapy solution to check
all gas fittings and connections. Bubbling
at a connection indicates a leak that
must be corrected. When smelling to
detect an LP leak, be sure to sniff near
the floor too.
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Gas detectors are recommended in LP
applications and their installation should
be in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations and/or local laws, rules,
regulations or customs.
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It is recommended that more than one
method be used to detect leaks in LP gas
applications.
If LP gas is present or suspected:
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Do not
attempt to find the cause
yourself.
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Do not
try to light any appliance.
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Do not
touch any electrical switch.
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Do not
use any phone in your building.
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Leave the house immediately and make
sure your family and pets leave also.
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Leave the doors open for ventilation and
contact the gas supplier, a qualified
service agency or the fire department.
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Keep the area clear until the service call
has been made, the leak is corrected and
a qualified agency has determined the
area to be safe.
