General Information - Lochinvar WATER HEATERS Installation & Operation Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION

For your family's comfort, safety, and convenience, we recommend this water heater be installed
and serviced by a plumbing professional.
WARNING
To avoid damage or injury, there must be no materials stored against the indirect water heater and proper
care shall be taken to avoid unnecessary contact (especially by children) with the indirect water heater.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids in the vicinity of this water heater or any other
appliance.
DANGER
DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable, combustible, or corrosive vapors and/or liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
DO NOT try to light any appliance.
DO NOT touch any electric switch; do not use any telephone in your building.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a telephone in another building. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
DO NOT OPERATE THE APPLIANCE UNTIL THE LEAKAGE IS CORRECTED!
Liquefied petroleum gas/propane gas is heavier than air and will remain at floor level if there is a leak.
Basements, crawl spaces, closets, and areas below ground level will serve as pockets for accumulation
of leaking gas.
This water heater is supplied with an adjustable thermostat to control water temperature. Hot water
temperatures required for automatic dishwasher and laundry use can cause scald burns resulting in
serious personal injury and/or death. The temperature at which injury occurs varies with the person's age
and the time of exposure. The slower response time of disabled persons increases the hazards to them.
NEVER allow small children to use a hot water tap or to draw their own bath water. NEVER leave a child
or disabled person unattended in a bathtub or shower.
WARNING
Installation is not complete unless a pressure and temperature relief valve is installed into the side of the
water heater. This water heater contains very hot water under high pressure. Do not unscrew any pipe
fittings or attempt to disconnect any components of this water heater without positively assuring the water
is cool and has no pressure. Always wear protective clothing and equipment when installing, starting up,
or servicing this water heater to prevent scald injuries. Do not rely on the pressure and temperature
gauges to determine the temperature and pressure of the water heater. This water heater contains
components that become very hot. Do not touch any components unless they are cool. Improper
installation, adjustments, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, personal injury
or loss of life. Failure to follow all instructions in the proper order can cause personal injury or death.
Read and understand all instructions, including all those contained in component manufacturer's
manuals, which are provided with the appliance before installing, starting-up, operating, maintaining, or
servicing this appliance. Keep this manual and literature in legible condition and posted near the
appliance for reference by owner and service technician. This water heater requires regular maintenance
and service to operate safely. Follow the instructions contained in this manual. Installation, maintenance,
and service must be performed only by an experienced, skilled, and knowledgeable installer or service
agency.
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