User Manual

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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 specications 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.