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General Information continued-
WARNING
This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm.
INSTALLATION
Locating The Water Heater
This water heater MUST be installed indoors out of the wind and
weather.
This water heater shall NOT be installed in any location where gasoline
or flammable vapors are likely to be present, unless the installation is
such to eliminate the probable ignition of gasoline or flammable
vapors.
The location this water heater is to be installed is of utmost importance.
Before installing this water heater, consult the installation section of these
instructions. After reading these installation and operating instructions, select
a location for the water heater where the floor is level and is easily
accessible to a power supply and water connections. It is recommended that
the water heater be located near the center of greatest hot water usage to
prevent heat loss through the pipes.
DO NOT locate the water heater
where water lines could be subjected to freezing temperatures. Locate
the water heater so that access panels and drain valves are accessible.
Some models are not equipped with a drain valve. For those models, install
a drain tee in the cold water inlet as close as practical to the water heater.
Water heater corrosion and component failure can be caused by the heating
and breakdown of airborne chemical vapors. Examples of some typical
compounds that are potentially corrosive are: spray can propellants, cleaning
solvents, refrigerator and air conditioning refrigerants, swimming pool
chemicals, calcium or sodium chloride, waxes and process chemicals.
IMPORTANT
Before proceeding, please inspect the water heater and it’s components for
possible damage. DO NOT install any damaged components. If damage is
evident, please contact the supplier where the water heater was purchased
or the manufacturer listed on the rating plate for replacement parts.
WARNING
Water heaters are heat producing appliances. To avoid damage or injury,
there shall be no materials stored against the water heater and proper care
shall be taken to avoid unnecessary contact (especially by children) with
the water heater.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL FLAMMABLE
MATERIALS, SUCH AS GASOLINE OR PAINT THINNER BE USED OR
STORED IN THE VICINITY OF THIS WATER HEATER OR ANY
LOCATION FROM WHICH FUMES COULD REACH THE WATER
HEATER.
