Instructions / Assembly

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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.
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 Control LED Error Codes" Section of this manual for a list of error codes.
Venting:
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DANGER:
Failure to properly vent the water heater to the outdoors as
outlined in the "Venting and Combustion Air Inlet" section of
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 adequate air supply for proper operation. Be
sure to inspect the Vent and Combustion Air Inlet section for
proper installation at initial start-up and, at least, annually,
thereafter. Refer to the "Maintenance" section of this manual
for more information regarding vent system inspections.
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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 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
Flammable Materials:
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WARNING:
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 the warning label pictured below
and other labels on the water heater and in this manual.
Failure to do so can result in property damage, bodily injury,
or death.
Natural Gas and Lique-
fied Petroleum Safety
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DANGER:
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM MODELS — Propane (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.
• Make sure to look and smell for LP leaks before
attempting ignition of the water heater. 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 too.
• Gas detectors are recommended in LP applications
and their installation should be in accordance with
the manufacturer's recommendations and local laws,
rules, regulations, or customs.
• It is recommended that more than one method be used
to detect leaks in LP applications.
IF LP GAS 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 building 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.