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GENERAL SAFETY
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or death.
Always read and understand instruction manual.
• Install vent system in accordance with codes.
• Do not operate water heater if flood damaged.
• For operation above 10,100’, a high altitude
orifice must be installed.
• Do not operate if soot buildup is present.
• Do not obstruct water heater air intake with
insulating jacket.
• Do not obstruct blower air intake.
• Do not place chemical vapor emitting products
near water heater.
• Gas and carbon monoxide detectors are
available.
• No vent damper installation is compatible with
this power vented water heater.
Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas
WARNING
Installation: Do not install the water heater where flammable
products will be stored or used.
Vapors from flammable
liquids may explode and
catch fire causing death or
severe burns.
Do not use or store flamma-
ble products such as gaso-
line, solvents or adhesives in
the same room or area near
the water heater.
Keep flammable products:
1. far away from heater,
2. in approved containers,
3. tightly closed and
4. out of children's reach.
Water heater has a main
burner and hot surface igniter.
The hot surface igniter:
1. can be triggered at any
time and
2. the hot surface will ignite
flammable vapors.
Vapors:
1. cannot be seen,
2. are heavier than air,
3. go a long way on the floor
and
4. can be carried from other
rooms to the electrodes
by air currents.
Flammable Vapors
FLAMMBLE
WARNING
•
Do not operate water heater if flood damaged.
•
Inspect anode rods regularly, replace when significantly
depleted.
•
Install in location with drainage.
•
Fill tank with water before operation.
•
Properly sized thermal expansion tanks are required on all
closed water systems.
Refer to this manual for installation and service.
Improper Installation, use and service may result
in property damage.
CAUTION
• Before servicing the water heater, make
sure the blower assembly is unplugged
or the electrical supply to the water
heater is tumed "OFF".
• Label all wires prior to disconnection
when servicing controls. Wiring error can
cause improper and dangerous opera-
tion. Verify proper operation after
servicing.
• Failure to do this could result in death,
serious bodily injury, or property
damage.
WARNING
