PE MODEL WATER HEATERS

SUPPLEMENT TO INSTRUCTION MANUAL

P/N 238-44219-00

(Replaces pg. 2 in instruction manual.)

CONGRATULATIONS!

You have just purchased one of the finest water heaters on the market today!

This installation, operation and instruction manual will explain in detail the installation and maintenance of your new Programmable Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant Gas Water Heater. We strongly recommend that you contact a plumbing professional for the installation of this water heater.

We require that you carefully read this manual, as well as the enclosed warranty, and refer to it when questions arise. If you have any specific questions concerning your warranty, please consult the plumbing professional from whom your water heater was purchased. For your records, we recommend that you write the model, serial number and installation date of your water heater in the maintenance section in the back of this manual.

Special Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant System:

This water heater is equipped with a Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant System. In the event of improper usage or storage of gasoline or other flammable materials in the location where the water heater is installed, the technology will resist ignition of the flammable vapors outside the confines of the water heater.

The Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant System Features:

Advanced Flame Arrestor Design

Re-settable Thermal Switch to prevent burner/pilot operation with restricted airflow

Flammable Vapor Sensor

Automatic Ignition Device

Sight Window to observe operation of pilot and burner

FOR YOUR SAFETY: Activation of the Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant System occurs when flammable vapors are drawn into the water heater and are combusted. If flammable vapors are detected:

Do not try to light any appliance.

Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

Leave the premises and immediately call the fire department from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the fire department’s instructions.

Once the flammable vapor has been evacuated, contact your plumbing professional or the manufacturer for further instructions. Replacement of a Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant System equipped water heater due to a flammable vapor shutdown is not covered under the terms of the limited warranty.

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