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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Electrical Safety
DANGER:
Shock Hazard – Make sure
the electrical power to the water heater is off to avoid
electric shock that will result in death or serious
personal injury.
WARNINGS:
• For your safety, the information in this manual must
be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion,
or electric shock that can result in death, personal
injury, and/or property damage.
• Field wiring connections and electrical grounding
must comply with local codes or, in the absence of
local codes, with the latest edition of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or in Canada,
Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1, Part 1.
CAUTIONS:
• Label all wires prior to disconnecting for service.
Wiring errors can cause dangerous and improper
operation. Verify correct operation after servicing.
• For your safety, burner inspection and cleaning
should be performed only by qualified service
personnel.
• Make certain the power to the water heater is OFF
before removing the unit cover panel. Exposed
electrical components and moving parts can cause
personal injuries.
• For your safety, DO NOT attempt repair of electrical
wiring, gas piping, remote control, burners, vent
connectors, or other safety devices. Refer repairs to
qualified service personnel.
California law requires that water heaters must
be braced, anchored, or strapped to resist falling
or horizontal displacement due to earthquake
motions. For water heaters up to 52-gallon
capacity, a brochure with generic earthquake
bracing instructions can be obtained from: Office
of the State Architect, 1102 Q Street, Suite 5100,
Sacramento, CA 95814, or you may call
916-445-8100 or ask a water heater dealer.
However, applicable local codes shall govern
installation. For residential water heaters of a
capacity greater than 52 gallons or tankless-style,
consult the local building jurisdiction code for
acceptable bracing procedures.
FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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