Installation / Operation Instruction Manual

Installation (Locating the Water Heater) continued-

The location of this water heater is of the utmost importance. Before installing

this water heater, you should read the Installation section of these instructions.

After reading these Installation and Operating Instructions, select a location for

the water heater where the floor is level and is easily accessible to gas and

water supply lines. DO NOT locate the water heater where water lines

could be subjected to freezing temperatures. Make sure the cold water

pipes are not located directly above the gas control so that condensate

during humid weather does not drip on the controls.

Note: For California installation, this water heater must be braced,

anchored, or strapped to avoid falling or moving during an earthquake.

See instructions for correct installation procedures. Instructions may be

obtained from DSA Headquarters Office, 1102 Q Street, Suite 5100,

Sacramento, CA 95811.

Water heater corrosion and component failure can be caused by the heating

and breakdown of airborne chemical vapors. Examples of some typical

compounds that are potentially corrosive are: spray can propellants, cleaning

solvents, refrigerator and air conditioning refrigerants, swimming pool

chemicals, calcium and sodium chloride, waxes and process chemicals.

These materials are corrosive at very low concentration levels with little or no

odor to reveal their presence.

NOTE: DAMAGE TO THE WATER HEATER CAUSED BY EXPOSURE TO

CORROSIVE VAPORS IS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. DO NOT

OPERATE THE WATER HEATER IF EXPOSURE HAS OR WILL OCCUR.

DO NOT STORE ANY POTENTIALLY CORROSIVE COMPOUNDS IN THE

VICINITY OF THE WATER HEATER.

WARNING

Liquefied petroleum gases/propane gases are heavier than air and will

remain at floor level if there is a leak. Basements, crawl spaces, closets

and areas below ground level will serve as pockets for accumulation of

leaking gas. Before lighting, smell all around the appliance area for gas.

Be sure to smell next to the floor.

IF YOU SMELL GAS:

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any telephone in your

building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s telephone.

Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

DO NOT OPERATE APPLIANCE UNTIL LEAKAGE IS CORRECTED!