Installation / Operation Instruction Manual

General Information continued-

WARNING

This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer, birth defects, and reproductive harm.

INSTALLATION

Locating the Water Heater

This water heater must NOT be installed in any location where gasoline

or flammable vapors are likely to be present, unless the installation is

such to eliminate the probable ignition of gasoline or flammable

vapors.

The location this water heater is to be installed is of utmost importance. After

reading these installation and operating instructions, select a location for the

water heater where the floor is level and is easily accessible to a power

supply and water connections. It is recommended that the water heater be

located near the center of greatest hot water usage to prevent heat loss

through the pipes. DO NOT locate the water heater where water lines

could be subjected to freezing temperatures. Locate the water heater

so that access panels and drain valves are accessible.

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 (salts), 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.

IMPORTANT

Before proceeding, please inspect the water heater and it’s components for

possible damage. DO NOT install any damaged components. If damage is

evident, please contact the supplier where the water heater was purchased

or the manufacturer listed on the rating plate for replacement parts.

WARNING

Water heaters are heat producing appliances. To avoid damage or injury,

there shall be no materials stored against the water heater and proper care

shall be taken to avoid unnecessary contact (especially by children) with

the water heater. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL FLAMMABLE

MATERIALS, SUCH AS GASOLINE OR PAINT THINNER BE USED OR

STORED IN THE VICINITY OF THIS WATER HEATER OR ANY

LOCATION FROM WHICH FUMES COULD REACH THE WATER

HEATER.