WARNINGS—Pay Attention to These Terms
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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
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
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 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.
IF PROPANE IS PRESENT OR SUSPECTED:
•DO NOT attempt to find the cause yourself;
•DO NOT try to light any appliance;
•DO NOT touch any electrical switch;
•DO NOT use any phone in your building.
•Leave the building immediately and make sure that everyone else leaves also.
•Leave the doors open for ventilation and contact the gas supplier, a qualified service agency or the fire department.
•Keep the area clear until the service call has been made, the leak is corrected, and a qualified agency has determined the area to be safe.
WARNING: Both propane and natural gas have an odorant added to help detection. Some people may not physically be able to smell or recognize this odorant. If unsure or unfamiliar about the smell associated with propane or natural gas, ask the gas supplier. Other conditions, such as "Odorant Fade", which causes the odorant to "fade", or diminish in intensity can also hide or camouflage a gas leak.
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