IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
Be sure to read and understand the entire Use and Care Manual before attempting to install or operate this water heater. It may save you time and money. Pay particular attention to the Safety Instructions. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious bodily injury or death. Should you have problems understanding the instructions in this manual, or have any questions, STOP, and get help from a qualified service technician, or the local gas utility.
DANGER!
INSTALLAND PROPERLY VENT THE WATER HEATER…
Failure to install and properly vent the water heater to the outdoors as outlined in the Venting Section of the Installation Instructions in this manual can result in unsafe operation of the water heater. To avoid the risk of fire, explosion, or asphyxiation from carbon monoxide, never operate this water heater unless it is properly vented and has an adequate air supply for proper operation.
Be sure to inspect the vent outlet on the OUTDOOR water heater, or the vent terminal and the vent system on the INDOOR water heater for proper installation at initial start- up; and at least annually thereafter. Refer to the Care and Cleaning section of this manual for more information regarding vent system inspection.
WARNING!
Gasoline, as well as other flammable materials and liquids (adhesives, solvents, paint thinners etc.), and the vapors they produce are extremely dangerous. DO NOT handle, use or store gasoline or other flammable or combustible materials anywhere near or in the vicinity of a water heater or any other appliance. Be sure to read and follow the labels on the water heater, as well as the warnings printed in this manual. Failure to do so can result in property damage, bodily injury or death.
D A N G E R
FLAMMABLES
Flammable Vapors
| Vapors from flammable | Water heater has a main | |
liquids will explode and | burner flame. | ||
catch fire causing death or | The main burner flame: | ||
1. which can come on | |||
severe burns. | |||
at any time and | |||
Do not use or store flammable | 2. will ignite flammable | ||
products such as gasoline, | vapors. | ||
solvents or adhesives in the | Vapors: | ||
same room or area near the | 1. cannot be seen, | ||
water heater. | 2. are heavier than air, | ||
Keep flammable products: | 3. go a long way on the | ||
floor and | |||
1. far away from heater, | |||
4. can be carried from | |||
2. | in approved containers, | ||
other rooms to the | |||
3. | tightly closed and | ||
main burner flame by | |||
4. | out of children's reach. | ||
air currents. | |||
Installation: |
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Do not install water heater | 18" above the floor. This will | ||
where flammable products will | reduce, but not eliminate, the | ||
be stored or used unless the | risk of vapors being ignited | ||
main burner flame is at least | by the main burner flame. | ||
Read and follow water heater warnings and instructions. If owners manual is missing, contact the retailer or manufacturer.
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