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WARNING
INSTALLATION OF THIS WATER HEATER REQUIRES ABILITY EQUIVALENT TO
THAT OF A LICENSED TRADESMAN IN THE FIELD. PLUMBING, AIR SUPPLY,
VENTING, GAS SUPPLY AND ELECTRICAL WORK ARE REQUIRED.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT ANY GAS APPLIANCE IF YOU ARE NOT CERTAIN
OF THE FOLLOWING:
Liquefied petroleum gases/propane gas and natural gas have an odorant
added by the gas supplier that aids in detection of the gas.
Most people recognize this odor as a “sulfur” or “rotten egg” smell.
Other conditions, such as “odorant fade” can cause the odorant to diminish in
intensity, or “fade”, and not be as readily detectable.
If you have a diminished sense of smell, or are in any way unsure of the
presence of gas, immediately contact your gas supplier from a telephone in
another building.
Gas detectors are available. Contact your gas supplier or plumbing
professional for more information.
Liquefied petroleum gases/propane gas is heavier than air and will remain at floor
level if there is a leak. Basements, crawl spaces, closets and areas below ground
level will serve as pockets for accumulation of leaking gas. Before lighting, smell all
around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor.
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any telephone in your building.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a telephone in another building.
Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
DO NOT OPERATE THE APPLIANCE UNTIL THE LEAKAGE IS CORRECTED!
WARNING
This water heater must be located in an area where leakage of the tank, water line
connections, or the combination temperature and pressure relief valve will not result in
damage to the area adjacent to the water heater or to lower floors of the structure.
When such locations cannot be avoided, a suitable drain pan must be installed under
the water heater. The drain pan depth must be suitable for draining and collecting
water, and have a minimum length and width of at least 4 inches (10.2 cm) measured
from the jacket of the water heater. The drain pan, as described above, can be
purchased from your plumbing professional. The drain pan must be piped to an
adequate drain. The piping must be at least ¾ inch (1.9 cm) in diameter and pitched
for proper drainage.