Instructions / Assembly

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LP and Natural gas have an odorant added to aid in detecting a gas leak. Some people
may not physically be able to smell or recognize this odorant. If you are unsure or
unfamiliar with the smell of LP or natural gas, ask the gas supplier. Other conditions,
such as “odorant fade”, which causes the odorant to diminish in intensity, can also hide
or camouflage a gas leak.
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DANGER!
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM (LP - PROPANE OR BUTANE)
AND NATURAL GAS MODELS
● This water heater is supplied with
a thermostatic gas valve that is
convertible to LP from natural gas. Be
sure to read and carefully follow the
Conversion Instructions included in this
manual when converting the valve from
one type of gas to another.
● After conversion, be certain that the
gas supplied to the heater is the type
that the valve has been converted for
(LP for heaters converted to LP use,
and natural gas for heaters converted to
natural gas use). This water heater will
not operate safely if connected to a fuel
type other than the one the gas valve is
converted for.
● LP gas must be used with great caution.
It is heavier than air and will collect
first in lower areas making it hard to
detect at nose level.
● Before attempting to light the water
heater, make sure to look and smell
for gas leaks. Use a soapy solution to
check all gas fittings and connections.
Bubbling at a connection indicates a
leak that must be corrected. When
smelling to detect an LP leak, be sure to
sniff near the floor also.
● Gas detectors are recommended
in LP and natural gas applications
and their installation should be in
accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations and/or local laws,
rules, regulations or customs.
● It is recommended that more than one
method, such as soapy solution, gas
detectors, be used to detect leaks in LP
gas applications.
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DANGER: If a gas leak is present or
suspected:
● DO NOT attempt to find the cause
yourself.
● DO NOT try to light any appliance.
● DO NOT touch any electrical switch.
● DO NOT use any phone in your
building.
● Leave the house immediately and make
sure your family and pets leave also.
● Leave the doors open for ventilation
and contact the gas supplier, a qualified
service agency or the fire department.
● Stay away from the house (or building)
until the service call has been made, the
leak is corrected and a qualified agency
has determined the area to be safe.