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Have the installer show you the location of the gas shut-off valve and how to shut it off if
necessary. Turn off the manual shut-off valve if the waterheater has been subjected to
overheating, fire, flood, physical damage orif the gas supply fails to shut off.
●Read this manual entirely before
installing or operating the waterheater.
●Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose as described in this Use and
Care Manual.
●Be sure yourappliance is properly
installed in accordance with local codes
and the provided installation
instructions.
●Do not attempt to repairor replace any
part of your waterheater unless it is
specifically recommended in this
manual. All otherservicing should be
referred to a qualified technician.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
For yoursafety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of
fire orexplosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of
life.
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FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
California Law requires that residential waterheaters must be braced, anchored or
strapped to resist falling orhorizontal displacement due to earthquake motions. For
residential waterheaters up to 52 gallon capacity, a brochure with generic earthquake
bracing instructions can be obtained from: Office of the State Architect, 1102 Q Street,
Suite 5100, Sacramento, CA95814 or you may call 916-445-8100 or ask a water heater
dealer.
However, applicable local codes shall govern installation. Forresidential water heaters
of a capacity greaterthan 52 gallons or tankless-style, consult the local building
jurisdiction code for acceptable bracing procedures.
READ AND FOLLOWTHIS SAFETY INFORMATION
CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS