Use and Care Manual

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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
Water heaters utilizing LP gas are
different from natural gas models.
A natural gas water heater will not
function safely on LP gas and vice
versa.
No attempt should ever be made to
convert the water heater from natural
gas to LP gas. To avoid possible
equipment damage, personal injury or
fire, do not connect the water heater
to a fuel type not in accordance with
the unit data plate. LP for LP units.
Natural gas for natural gas units. These
units are not certified for any other fuel
type.
LP appliances should not be installed
below grade (for example, in a
basement) if such installation is
prohibited by federal, state and/or local
laws, rules, regulations or customs.
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 a gas leak, be sure to
sniff near the floor also.
Gas detectors are recommended in LP
& natural gas applications and their
installation should be in accordance
with the detector 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, etc., be used to detect leaks in
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.