Also, the water heater must be located and/or protected so it is not subject to physical damage by a moving vehicle.
DANGER
FLAMMBLE | Flammable Vapors |
HANDLE INSTALLATION
Vapors from flammable liquids may explode and catch fire causing death or severe burns.
Do not use or store flammable products such as gasoline, solvents or adhe- sives in the same room or area near the water heater.
Keep flammable products:
1.far away from heater,
2.in approved containers,
3.tightly closed and
4.out of children's reach.
Water heater has a main burner and spark generator. The spark generator:
1.can be triggered at any time and
2.the spark will ignite flammable vapors.
Vapors:
1.cannot be seen,
2.are heavier than air,
3.go a long way on the floor and
4.can be carried from other rooms to the the electodes by air currents.
For ease of handling and carrying, plugs are provided in the side of the shroud that can be removed and pipe handles inserted (see Figure 4).
•Remove plastic plugs from shroud side panels.
•Screw a short length of 3/4” NPT pipe into the sides of the water heater.
•Use the handles to move the water heater to the desired location.
•Remove the handles.
•Reinstall the plastic plugs in the shroud side panels.
Installation: Do not install the water heater where flammable products will be stored or used.
Handle | This water heater must not be installed directly on |
Handle | |
| carpeting. Carpeting must be protected by metal or wood |
| panel beneath the appliance extending beyond the full |
| width and depth of the appliance by at least 3in. (7.6cm) |
| in any direction, or if the appliance is installed in an alcove |
| or closet, the entire floor must be covered by the panel. |
| Failure to heed this warning may result in a fire hazard. |
FIGURE 4
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