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Safety Instructions
Installation Instructions
Operating Instructions
Care and Cleaning
T
roubleshooting Tips
Customer Service
LP and natural gas have an odorant added to aid in detecting a gas leak. Some people may not
physically be able to smell or recognize this odorant. If you are unsure or unfamiliar with the smell
of LP or natural gas, ask the gas supplier. Other conditions, such as “odorant fade”, which causes
the odorant to diminish in intensity, can also hide or camouflage a gas leak.
DANGER!
LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM (LP—PROPANE OR BUTANE)
AND NATURAL GAS MODELS
!
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Water heaters utilizing LP gas are different
from natural gas models. A natural gas
water heater will not function safely on LP
gas and vice versa.
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No attempt should ever be made to
convert the water heater from natural gas
to LP gas. To avoid possible equipment
damage, personal injury or fire, do not
connect the water heater to a fuel type
not in accordance with the unit data plate.
LP for LP units. Natural gas for natural
gas units. These units are not certified for
any other fuel type.
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LP appliances should not be installed below
grade (for example, in a basement) if such
installation is prohibited by federal, state
and/or local laws, rules, regulations or
customs.
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LP gas must be used with great caution.
It is heavier than air and will collect first
in lower areas making it hard to detect at
nose level.
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Before attempting to light the water
heater, make sure to look and smell for gas
leaks. Use a soapy solution to check all gas
fittings and connections. Bubbling at a
connection indicates a leak that must be
corrected. When smelling to detect a gas
leak, be sure to sniff near the floor also.
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Gas detectors are recommended in LP
& natural gas applications and their
installation should be in accordance
with the detector manufacturer’s
recommendations and/or local laws,
rules, regulations or customs.
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It is recommended that more than one
method, such as soapy solution, gas
detectors, etc., be used to detect leaks
in gas applications.
DANGER: If a gas leak is present or
suspected:
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Do not
attempt to find the cause
yourself.
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Do not
try to light any appliance.
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Do not
touch any electrical switch.
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Do not
use any phone in your building.
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Leave the house immediately and make
sure your family and pets leave also.
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Leave the doors open for ventilation and
contact the gas supplier, a qualified service
agency or the fire department.
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Stay away from the house (or building)
until the service call has been made, the
leak is corrected and a qualified agency
has determined the area to be safe.
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