Rheem HG Install the Draft Hood and Properly Vent the Water HEATER…, N G E R

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

Be sure to read and understand the entire Use and Care Manual before attempting to install or operate this water heater. It may save you time and cost. Pay particular attention to the Safety Instructions. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious bodily injury or death. Should you have problems understanding the instructions in this manual, or have any questions, STOP, and get help from a qualified service technician, or the local electric utility.

DANGER!

INSTALL THE DRAFT HOOD AND PROPERLY VENT THE WATER HEATER…

Failure to install the draft hood and properly vent the water heater to the outdoors as outlined in the Venting Section of the Installation Instructions in 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 Care and Cleaning section of this manual for more information regarding vent system inspection.

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.

!D A N G E R

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flammable Vapors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FLAMMABLES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vapors from flammable

Water heater has a main

 

liquids will explode and

burner and pilot flame.

 

catch fire causing death or

The pilot flame:

 

severe burns

 

1. is on all the time and

 

 

2. will ignite flammable

 

 

Do not use or store flammable

 

 

vapors.

 

 

products such as gasoline,

 

 

Vapors:

 

 

solvents or adhesives in the

 

 

1. cannot be seen,

 

 

same room or area near the

 

 

2. are heavier than air,

 

 

water heater.

 

 

 

 

3. go a long way on the

 

 

Keep flammable products:

 

 

floor and

 

 

1. far away from heater,

 

 

 

 

4. can be carried from

 

 

2. in approved containers,

 

 

other rooms to the pilot

 

 

3. tightly closed and

 

 

 

 

flame by air currents.

 

 

4. out of children’s reach.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Installation:

 

are at least 18above the

 

Do not install water heater

floor. This will reduce, but not

 

where flammable products will

eliminate, the risk of vapors

 

be stored or used unless the

being ignited by the main

 

main burner and pilot flames

burner or pilot flame.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Read and follow water heater warnings and instructions. If owners

manual is missing, contact the retailer or manufacturer.

 

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Rheem HG installation instructions Install the Draft Hood and Properly Vent the Water HEATER…, N G E R