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safE InstallatIon, usE and sErVICE
Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use, and servicing of this water heater.
Many safety-related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you and
others of a potential injury hazard. Read and obey all safety messages and instructions throughout this manual. It is very important
that the meaning of each safety message is understood by you and others who install, use, or service this water heater.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
danGEr
danGEr indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or injury.
warnInG
warnInG indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or injury.
CautIon
CautIon indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result
in minor or moderate injury.
CautIon
CautIon used without the safety alert
symbol indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result
in property damage.
all safety messages will generally tell you about the type of hazard, what can happen if you do not follow the safety
message, and how to avoid the risk of injury.
the California safe drinking water and toxic Enforcement act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of
substances known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm, and requires
businesses to warn of potential exposure to such substances.
this product contains a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive
harm. this appliance can cause low level exposure to some of the substances listed.
IMportant dEfInItIons
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Qualified Installer or Service Agency:
Installation and service of this water heater requires ability equivalent to that of a Qualified Agency (as defined by ANSI below) in
the field involved. Installation skills such as plumbing and electrical supply are required in addition to electrical testing skills when
performing service.
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ANSI Z223.1 2006 Sec. 3.3.83:
“Qualified Agency” - “Any individual, firm, corporation or company that either in person or through a representative is engaged in and is
responsible for (a) the installation, testing or replacement of gas piping or (b) the connection, installation, testing, repair or servicing of
appliances and equipment; that is experienced in such work; that is familiar with all precautions required; and that has complied with all
the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.”
