American Water Heater Residential Gas Water Heaters, VG6250T 110, VGD625T 100 instruction manual CAUTION

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PRECAUTIONS
DO NOT USE THIS WATER HEATER IF ANY PART HAS BEEN
UNDER WATER. Immediately call a qualied service agency to
inspect the water heater and to make a determination on what steps
should be taken next.
If the unit is exposed to the following, do not operate heater until all
corrective steps have been made by a qualied service agency.
1. External re.
2. Damage.
3. Firing without water.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This water heater must be grounded in accordance with the National
Electrical Code and/or local codes. These must be followed in all
cases. Failure to ground this water heater properly may also cause
erratic control system operation.
This water heater must be connected to a grounded permanent
wiring system; or an equipment grounding conductor must be
run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment
grounding terminal or lead on the water heater.
HYDROGEN GAS FLAMMABLE
Explosion Hazard
Flammable hydrogen gases
may be present.
Keep all ignition sources away
from faucet when turning on
hot water.
Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system served by
this water heater that has not been used for a long period of
time (generally two weeks or more). Hydrogen gas is extremely
ammable. To reduce the risk of injury under these conditions, it is
recommended that a hot water faucet served by this water heater
be opened for several minutes before using any electrical appliance
connected to the hot water system. If hydrogen is present there will
probably be an unusual sound such as air escaping through the pipe
as the water begins to ow. THERE SHOULD BE NO SMOKING
OR OPEN FLAME NEAR THE FAUCET AT THE TIME IT IS OPEN.
Read and understand this instruction
manual and the safety messages
herein before installing, operating or
servicing this water heater.
Failure to follow these instructions and
safety messages could result in death
or serious injury.
This manual must remain with the
water heater.
Water temperature over 125°F (52°C)
can cause severe burns instantly
resulting in severe injury or death.
Children, the elderly and the
physically or mentally disabled are at
highest risk for scald injury.
Feel water before bathing or
showering.
Temperature limiting devices such as
mixing valves must be installed
when required by codes and to
ensure safe temperatures at fixtures.
Explosion Hazard
Overheated water can cause
water tank explosion.
Properly sized temperature and
pressure relief valve must be
installed in the opening provided.
Verify the power to the water heater is turned off before performing any service procedures.
Improper installation, use and service may result
in property damage.
Do not operate water heater if flood damaged.
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Inspect anode rods regularly, replace if damaged.
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Install in location with drainage.
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Fill tank with water before operation.
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Properly sized thermal expansion tanks are required on all
closed water systems.
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Refer to this manual for installation and service.
CAUTION
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION