Installing$the$water$heater:
Corrosive$Atmospheres
The'air'in'beauty'shops,'dry'cleaning'
establishments,'photo'processing'labs,''
and'storage'areas'for'liquid'and'powdered'
bleaches'or'swimming'pool'chemicals'
often'contains'such'halogenated'
hydrocarbons'and/or'corrosives.
An'air'supply'containing'halogenated'
hydrocarbons'may'be'safe'to'breathe,''
but'when'it'passes'through'a'gas'flame,'
corrosive'elements'are'released'that''
will'shorten'the'life'of'any'gas'burning'
appliance.
Propellants'from'common'spray'cans''
or'gas'leaks'from'A/C'and'refrigeration'
equipment'are'highly'corrosive'after'
passing'through'a'flame.
The'water'heater'warranty'is'voided'when'
failure'of'the'heater'is'due'to'operation'in'
a'corrosive'atmosphere.
NOTICE:$The$water$heater$
should$not$be$installed$near$
an$air$supply$containing$
halogenated$hydrocarbons$
and/or$other$corrosives.$
8
Manual&Appliance
Gas&Shut1off&Valve
Wood&Screw&x&5pcs.
Washer&x&4&pcs.
Use&&&Care&Manual
Tankless&Unit
FOR$YOUR$SAFETY!
—Do$not$store$oruse$gasoline$or other
flammable$vapors$orliquids$or other
combustible$materials$in$the$vicinity$of$this$or
any$otherappliance.$To$do$so$may$result$in$an
explosion$orfire.
—WHATTO$DO$IFYOU$SMELLGAS
●Do$not$try$to$light$any$appliance.
● Do$not$touch$any$electrical$switchK$do$not
use$any$phone$in$yourbuilding.
● Immediately$call$yourgas$supplierfrom$a
neighbor’s$phone.$Follow$the$gas
supplier’s$instructions.
● If$you$cannot$reach$yourgas$supplier,$call$
the$fire$department.
● Do$not$return$to$yourhome$until$authorized$
by$the$gas$supplierorfire$department.
—&Improperinstallation,$adjustment,
alteration,$service$ormaintenance$can$cause
property$damage,$personal$injury,$ordeath$.
Referto$this$manual.$Installation$and$service
must$be$performed$by$a$qualified$installer,
service$agency$orthe$gas$supplier.
!
WARNING:If$the$information$in$these$ instructions$ is$ not$ followed$ exactly,$
a$fire$orexplosion$may$result$causing$property$damage,$personal$injury$ordeath.
!
The$purpose$of$this$manual$is$twofold:$one,$to$provide$the$installerwith
the$basic$directions$and$recommendations$forthe$properinstallation$and
adjustment$of$the$waterheaterK$and$two,$to$the$owner–operator,$to
explain$the$features,$operation,$safety$precautions,$maintenance$and
troubleshooting$of$the$waterheater.$This$manual$also$includes$a$parts
list.
It$is$imperative$that$all$persons$who$are$expected$to$install,$operate$or
adjust$this$waterheaterread$the$instructions$carefully$so$they$may
understand$how$to$perform$these$operations.$If$you$don’t$understand
these$instructions$orany$terms$within$it,$seek$professional$advice.
Any$questions$regarding$the$operation,$maintenance,$service$or
warranty$of$this$waterheatershould$be$directed$to$the$sellerfrom$whom
it$was$purchased.$If$additional$information$is$required,$referto$the
section$on$How$to$Obtain$Service$Assistance.
Do$not$destroy$this$manual.$Please$read$carefully$and$keep$in$a$safe
place$forfuture$reference.
Recognize$this$symbol$as$an$indication$of$Important$Safety
Information!
California$Proposition$65$Warning:This$product$contains
chemicals$known$to$the$State$of$California$to$cause$cancer,$birth
defects$orotherreproductive$harm.
!
!
Use&&&Care&Manual
With&Installation&Instructions&for&the&Installer
Printed$in$USA
Water&Heaters
Residential&Gas&
Warning:$This$waterheateris$not$suitable$for
use$in$manufactured$(mobile)$homes!
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Inspect$Shipment
Inspect'the'water'heater'for'possible'damage.'Check'the'markings'on' the'rating'plate'of'
the'water'heater'to'be'certain'the'type'of'gas'supplied' corresponds'to'the'water'heater'
requirements.'Verify'all'included'parts'are'present'(see'below).
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