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IMPORTANT
Before proceeding, please inspect the
water heater and its components for
possible damage.
DO NOT
install any
water heater with damaged
components. If damage is evident
then please contact the supplier where
the water heater was purchased or the
manufacturer listed on the rating plate
for replacement parts.
DANGER
DO NOT store or use gasoline or
other flammable, combustible, or
corrosive vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance
.
WARNING
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT ANY GAS APPLIANCE
IF YOU ARE NOT CERTAIN OF THE FOLLOWING:
x
Liquefied petroleum gases/propane gas and
natural gas have an odorant added by the gas
supplier that aids in the detection of the gas.
x
Most people recognize this odor as a “sulfur” or
“rotten egg” smell.
x
Other conditions, such as “odorant fade” can
cause the odorant to diminish in intensity, or
“fade”, and not be as readily detectable.
x
If you have a diminished sense of smell or are in
any way unsure of the presence of gas,
immediately contact your gas supplier from a
neighborʼs telephone.
Gas detectors are available. Contact your gas
supplier, or plumbing professional, for more
information.
WARNING
FAILURE TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A NEW,
LISTED 3/4” X 3/4” TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE
RELIEF VALVE WILL RELEASE THE
MANUFACTURER FROM ANY CLAIM THAT MIGHT
RESULT FROM EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURE AND
PRESSURES.
CAUTION
If sweat fittings are to be used DO NOT apply heat to
the nipples on top of the water heater. Sweat the tubing
to the adapter before fitting the adapter to the water
connections. It is imperative that heat is not applied to
the nipples containing a plastic liner.
WARNING
Water heaters are heat producing appliances. To
avoid damage or injury, do not store materials
against the water heater or vent-air intake system.
Use proper care to avoid unnecessary contact
(especially by children) with the water heater and
vent-air intake components. UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD FLAMMABLE
MATERIALS, SUCH AS GASOLINE OR PAINT
THINNER BE USED OR STORED IN THE
VICINITY OF THIS WATER HEATER, VENT-AIR
INTAKE SYSTEM OR IN ANY LOCATION FROM
WHICH FUMES COULD REACH THE WATER
HEATER OR VENT-AIR INTAKE SYSTEM.
WARNING
Hydrogen gas can be produced in an operating
water heater that has not had water drawn from the
tank for a long period of time (generally two weeks
or more). HYDROGEN GAS IS EXTREMELY
FLAMMABLE. To prevent the possibility of injury
under these conditions, we recommend the hot
water faucet to be open for several minutes at the
kitchen sink before you use any electrical appliance
which is connected to the hot water system. If
hydrogen is present, there will be an unusual sound
such as air escaping through the pipes as hot water
begins to flow. DO NOT smoke or have open flame
near the faucet at the time it is open.
– WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
x
Do not try to light any appliance.
x
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any
phone in your building.
x
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighborʼs
phone. Follow the gas supplierʼs instructions.
x
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
– Installation and service must be performed by a qualified
installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
WARNING:
If the information in these instructions is not followed
exactly, a fire or explosion may result in property damage, personal
injury, or death.
For Your Safety
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable, combustible, or
corrosive vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
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