Use and Care Manual
05
2. PACKING LIST
1. Water heater-Qty 1
2. Operating Instructions-Qty 1
3. Mounting Screws-4 Sets
3. IMPORTANT WARNINGS
- You MUST install this water heater according to all directions and specications contained in
this manual. Failure to properly install the heater can result in property damage or severe
injury or death by burning, explosion, or asphyxiation due to carbon monoxide.
- You MUST check the exhaust ue for obstructions at the initial installation and at least
annually thereafter.
- You MUST check all connections for gas leaks with soapy water before ring the unit.
This must be done at the initial install and after every propane bottle change if using an LP
model. If you detect a gas leak of any kind, DO NOT re up your unit.
- You MUST check for gas leaks by smell. Understand that LP is heavier than air and may sink
to ground level. If you detect a gas leak of any kind, DO NOT re up your unit.
- You MUST observe the unit in operation for several cycles before leaving it unattended.
- Unit MUST be hung vertically, with the water and gas connections at the bottom and the
exhaust at the top.
- You MUST use a carbon monoxide detector in conjunction with this, or any, gas burning
appliance.
- Do NOT expose the water heater to strong wind (including that from fans) or rain.
- Do NOT install the water heater near ammable or volatile substances. Do not handle or
store these substances near the heater (gasoline, acetone, motor oil, paint thinners or any
other ammable or volatile substance).
- Do NOT use tubing or piping that is aging or cracked in any way.
- Do NOT use this appliance with any type of gas other than that indicated on the data plate
located on the side of the unit. Death or severe injury may result.
- Do NOT attempt to modify the internal components of this appliance.