Instructions / Assembly

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Be sure to read and understand the entire Use and Care Manual before attempting to install or
operate this water heater. It may save you time and money. Pay particular attention to the Safety
Instructions. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious bodily injury or death. Should
you have problems understanding the instructions in this manual, or have any questions, STOP, and
get help from a qualified service technician, or the local gas utility.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
Failure to install the blower assembly and properly vent the water heater to the
outdoors as outlined in the Venting Section of the Installation Instructions in this
manual can result in unsafe operation of the water heater. To avoid the risk of fire,
explosion, or asphyxiation from carbon monoxide, never operate this water heater
unless it is properly vented and has an adequate air supply for proper operation. Be
sure to inspect the vent system for proper installation at initial start-up; and at least
annually thereafter. Refer to the Care and Cleaning section of this manual for more
information regarding vent system inspection.
DANGER!
INSTALL THE BLOWER ASSEMBLY AND PROPERLY
VENT THE WATER HEATER
Gasoline, as well as other flammable materials and liquids (which include but are not
limited to adhesives, solvents, paint thinners etc.), and the vapors they produce are
extremely dangerous. DO NOT handle, use or store gasoline or other flammable or
combustible materials anywhere near or in the vicinity of a water heater or any other
appliance. Be sure to read and follow warning label pictured below and other labels on
the water heater, as well as the warnings printed in this manual. Failure to do so can
result in property damage, bodily injury or death.
WARNING!
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FLAMMABLES
Flammable Vapors
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Can result in serious injury or death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Storage of or use of gasoline
or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance can result in serious injury or death.
W ARNING
NOTICE: This water heater is equipped with a flammable vapor sensor that will automatically
shut down the water heater in the presence of gasoline vapors and some other flammable vapors.
If the flammable vapor sensor shuts down the water heater, contact a qualified service technician.
Clear any hazardous materials and ventilate the area around the water heater. DO NOT turn
off the appliance or adjust the ON/OFF switch in any way. DO NOT tamper with the flammable
vapor sensor. DO NOT submerse the flammable vapor sensor in water. DO NOT allow the
flammable vapor sensor to come into contact with any substances such as bleach or cleaners. See
the “Gas Valve Error Code” Section of this manual for a list of error codes.