Safety Information; Safety Definitions; Safety Symbols; Symbols Used In The Instructions - Navien NPE-180A Service Manual

1. Safety Information

1.1 Safety Definitions

All Safety messages indicate the risk of potential hazards. Follow the
instructions precisely to avoid the risk of injury.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used
to alert you of potential personal injury
hazards.
Observe all of the safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid possible injury
or death.

1.2 Safety Symbols

DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in severe injury or death.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in injury or death.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
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1.3 Symbols Used in the Instructions

The following symbols are used throughout the instructions to
bring attention to important information concerning the appliance.
IMPORTANT
Warns of a risk of damage and environmental pollution
NOTE
Indicates additional information that is important but not
related to personal injury or property damage.

1.4 Safety Precautions

DANGER
FLAMMABLE MATERIALS
Keep the area around the water heater clear and free from
flammable materials.
DO NOT place flammable liquids such as oils or gasoline, etc.
●
near the water heater.
DO NOT place combustibles such as newspapers and
●
laundry etc. near the water heater or the venting system.
DO NOT place or use hair spray, spray paint or any other type
●
of spray can near the water heater or the venting system
(including the vent termination).
DO NOT place anything in or around the vent terminations
●
that could obstruct the air flow in and out of the water
heater such as a clothes line.
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