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Pre-Installation Instructions for Your Safety
WARNING
If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion could result causing property damage, personal
injury or loss of life.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
Use this water heater at your own risk. The set outlet water temperature can cause severe burns instantly
or death from scalds. Test the water before bathing or showering. Do not leave children or the infirm without
supervision.
Installation Codes
Before Installation
The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
Properly ground the unit in accordance with all local codes or in the absence of local codes, with the National
Electrical Codes, ANSI/NFPA 70.
This water heater does not have a pilot. It is equipped with an ignition device that automatically lights the burner.
Do not try to light the burner by hand.
Smell all around the water heater area for evidence of leaking gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because LP
gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.
Use only your hand to turn the manual gas valve knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not turn by hand, don't try
to repair it. Call a qualified service technician. Force or attempted repair could result in a fire or explosion.
Do not use this water heater if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to
inspect the water heater and to replace any damaged parts.
Far away from water heater
In approved containers
Tightly closed
Out of children's reach
Cannot be seen
Vapors are heavier than air
Go a long way on the floor
Can be carried from other rooms to the main burner by air currents
Turn off all electrical power to the water heater if service is to be performed.
Turn the manual gas valve located on the outside of the unit clockwise to the off position.
Vapors
from flammable liquids will explode and catch fire causing death or severe burns. Do not use or store
flammable products such as gasoline, solvents or adhesives in the same room or area near the water heater.
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Keep flammable products
Vapors
TO TURN OFF GAS TO WATER HEATER
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