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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
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.
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| Vapors from flammable | Water heater has a main |
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liquids will explode and | burner and pilot flame. |
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catch fire causing death or | The pilot flame: |
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severe burns |
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| products such as gasoline, |
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Installation: |
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Do not install water heater | floor. This will reduce, but not |
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where flammable products will | eliminate, the risk of vapors |
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be stored or used unless the | being ignited by the main |
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main burner and pilot flames | burner or pilot flame. |
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Read and follow water heater warnings and instructions. If owners | ||||||||||||||
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