Manual

Readandunderstandinstruction
manualandsafetymessages
beforeinstalling,operatingor
servicingthiswaterheater.
Failuretofollowinstructionsand
safetymessagescouldresultin
deathorseriousinjury.
Instructionmanualmustremain
withwaterheater.
Fire Hazard
For continued protection against
riskof fire:
• Do not install water heater on
carpeted floor.
• Do not operate water heater if
flood damaged.
Water temperature over 125°F
(52°C) can cause severe burns
instantly resulting in severe injury
or death.
Children, the elderly, and the
physically or mentally disabled
are at highest riskforscald injury.
Feel water before bathing or
showering.
Temperature limiting valves are
available.
Read instruction manual for safe
temperature setting
Fire or Explosion Hazard
• Da not _tore or use gasoline or Dther flammabl_
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
• Avoid all ignition sources if you smell LP gas.
• Do not expose water heater control to excessive gas
pressure.
• Use only gas shown on rating plate.
• Maintain required clearances to combustibles.
• Keep ignitiDn sources away from faucets after
extended period of nun-use. Jll_l
Read instruction manual before
installing, using or sewicing
water heater.
Explosion Hazard
• Overheated water can cause
watertank explosion.
• Properly sized temperature
and pressure relief valve must
be installed in opening
provided.
Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas
• Install vent system in accordance with
codes.
• Do not operate water heater if flood
damaged.
• High altitude orifice must be installed for
operation above 2,000 feet (610 m),
• Do not operate if soot buildup.
• Do not obstruct water heater air intake
with insulating jacket,
• Do not place chemical vapor emitting
products near water heater,
• Gas and carbon monoxide detectors
are available.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or
death. Always read and understand instruction manual.
Improper installation and use may result
in property damage.
• Do not operate water heater if flood damaged.
• Inspect and replace anode.
• Install in location with drainage.
• Fill tank with water before operation.
• Be alert for thermal expansion.
Refer to instruction manual for installation and service.