User Guide

RH180 Manual 5
Safety Behaviors and Pracces for the Consumer and Installer
FVIR (Flammable Vapor Ignion Resistant) Sensor
Flammable liquids such as cleaning solvents, aerosols, paint thinners, adhesives, gasoline and propane must be
handled and stored with extreme care. These ammable liquids emit ammable vapors and when exposed to an
ignion source can result in a re hazard or explosion. Flammable liquids should not be used or stored in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
This water heater is equipped with a ammable vapor sensor and meets the requirements of ANSI Z21.10.1 If
ammable vapors are detected, the ammable vapor sensor will close the gas supply to the water heater, the ignion
source will be disabled and an “FE” error code will ash on the controller. If the controller is ashing an “FE” or if
ammable vapors are suspected:
 Leave the area immediately, leaving the exit point open to allow venlaon
 Do not touch any electric device (including phone or light switch)
 Call emergency personnel from a neighbors phone
 Do not try to reset the water heater or light the pilot to any other appliance
When safety personnel has idened the area as safe and all ammable vapors have been removed and eliminated
from the area, the units can be reset by unplugging the unit then plugging back in.
Do not spray or use chemicals containing bleach, cleaners, polish, silicone, phosphorous, or
lubricants near the water heater. These chemicals will damage the ammable vapor sensor.
Never clean or tamper with the ammable vapor sensor. Do not place cat lier near the
appliance as it can corrode or damage the sensor. If the sensor is corroded or damaged its
reacon me can be aected and it may not react as described.
WARNING
Install vent system per local and naonal codes.
Read and follow all instrucons in this secon.
Do not install this water heater above 5,400  (1646 m).
Do not obstruct water heater air intake.
Do not operate water heater if ood damaged.
Failure to properly vent this appliance can result in death, personal
injury and/or property damage.
Every home should have a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm in the hallway
near bedrooms in each sleeping area. Check baeries monthly and
replace them annually.
WARNING
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
WARNING
 Do not use this appliance if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a qualied service technician
to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the
control system and any gas control which has been
under water.
(N’ulisez cet appareil s’il alimentaon a été plunge
dans l’eau, meme parellement. Faites inspecter
l’appareil par un technician qualié et remplacez
toute pare du système de contrôle et toute
commande qui ont été plongés dans l’eau.)
 Any alteraon to the appliance or its controls can be
dangerous and will void the warranty.
 This appliance is equipped with a three-prong plug for
your protecon against shock hazard and should be
plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong
receptacle. Do not cut or remove the ground prong
from this plug.