Raypak 0135A, 0195A, 0090A Are important but not related to personal injury hazards, Customs

WARNINGS—Pay Attention to These Terms

DANGER:	Indicates the presence of immediate hazards which will cause severe
	personal injury, death or substantial property damage if ignored.
WARNING:	Indicates the presence of hazards or unsafe practices which could cause
	severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage if ignored.
CAUTION:	Indicates the presence of hazards or unsafe practices which could cause
	minor personal injury or product or property damage if ignored.
NOTE:	Indicates special instructions on installation, operation, or maintenance which
	are important but not related to personal injury hazards.

DANGER: Failure to install the draft hood and properly vent the water heater to the outdoors as outlined in the Venting section of 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 system for proper installation at initial start-up; and at least annually thereafter. Refer to the Maintenance section of this manual for more information regarding vent system inspections.

DANGER: Water heaters utilizing propane gas are different from natural gas models. A natural gas heater will not function safely on propane gas and vice versa. Conversion from Natural gas to propane gas (or vice versa) must be done by a qualified service technician. To avoid possible equipment damage, personal injury or fire: DO NOT connect this water heater to a fuel type not in accordance with unit data plate. Propane for propane units, Natural gas for natural gas units. These units are not certified for any other type fuel.

WARNING: Gasoline, as well as other flammable materials and liquids (adhesives, solvents, 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. Be sure to read and follow the warning label pictured below and other 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.

WARNING: Propane appliances should not be installed below-grade (for example, in a basement) if such installation is prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, rules, regulations or customs.

DANGER: PROPANE MODELS: Propane gas must be used with great caution.

• It is heavier than air and will collect first in lower

areas making it hard to detect at nose level.

• Make sure to look and smell for propane leaks

before attempting to light appliance. Use a soapy

solution to check all gas fittings and connections.

Bubbling at a connection indicates a leak that must

be corrected. When smelling to detect an propane

leak, be sure to sniff near the floor too.

• Gas detectors are recommended in propane appli-

cations and their installation should be in

Vapors from flammable liquids will explode and catch fire causing death or severe

burns.

Do not use or store flammable products such as gasoline solvents or adhesives 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 childrenʼs reach.

Water heater has a main burner and pilot flame. The pilot flame:

1.is on all the time and

2.will ignite flammable vapors.

Vapors:

1.cannot be seen,

2.are heavier than air,

3.go a long way on the floor,

4.can be carried from other room to the pilot flame by their currents.

accordance with the manufacturer's recommenda-

tions and/or local laws, rules, regulations or

customs.

• It is recommended that more than one method be

used to detect leaks in propane applications.

Installation:	are at least 18" above the
Do not install water heater	floor. This will reduce, but
where flammable products	not eliminate, the risk of
will be stored or used unless	vapors being ignited by the
the main burner and pilot flames	main burner or pilot flame.

Read and follow water heater warnings and instructions. If owners manual is missing, contact the retailer or manufacturer.

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