Installation / Operation Instruction Manual

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MAINTENANCE
The following maintenance should be performed by a qualified service
technician at the minimum periodic intervals suggested below. In some
installations, the maintenance interval may be more frequent depending on the
amount of use and the operating conditions of the water heater. Regular
inspection and maintenance of the water heater and vent-air intake system will
help to ensure safe and reliable operation.
1. Annually check the operation of the thermostat.
2. The flow of combustion and ventilation air must NOT be restricted. Clear
the combustion air openings of any dirt, dust, or other restrictions.
WARNING
DO NOT run out of propane gas. Damage to the water heater may occur.
WARNING
Water heaters are heat producing appliances. To avoid damage or
injury there must be no materials stored against the water heater or
vent-air intake system, and proper care must be taken to avoid
unnecessary contact (especially by children) with the water heater and
vent-air intake system.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD FLAMMABLE MATERIALS,
SUCH AS GASOLINE OR PAINT THINNER BE USED OR STORED
IN THE VICINITY OF THIS WATER HEATER, VENT-AIR INTAKE
SYSTEM OR IN ANY LOCATION FROM WHICH FUMES COULD
REACH THE WATER HEATER OR VENT-AIR INTAKE SYSTEM.
IMPORTANT
The water heater should be inspected at a minimum annually by a
qualified service technician for damaged components and/or joints
not sealed. DO NOT operate this water heater if any part is found
damaged or if any joint is found not sealed.