Please Read Before Proceeding; Hazard Definitions - Lochinvar Shield SWR125 Installation & Service Manual

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Hazard definitions

The following defined terms are used throughout this manual to bring attention to the presence of hazards of various risk levels
or to important information concerning the life of the product.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
⚠ DANGER
injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
⚠ WARNING
injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
⚠ CAUTION
moderate injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
CAUTION
avoided, may result in property damage.
NOTICE indicates special instructions on installation, operation, or maintenance that are important but not
NOTICE
related to personal injury or property damage.
Installer – Read all instructions, in this
⚠ WARNING
manual before installing. Perform steps in
the order given.
Have this water heater serviced/inspected
by a qualified service technician, at least
annually.
Failure to comply with the above could result
in severe personal injury, death or substantial
property damage.
When calling or writing about the water
NOTICE
heater – Please have the water heater model
and serial number from the water heater
rating plate.
Consider piping and installation when
determining water heater location.
Any claims for damage or shortage in
shipment must be filed immediately against
the transportation company by the consignee.
Factory warranty (shipped with unit) does
not apply to units improperly installed or
improperly operated.
Failure to adhere to the guidelines on this
⚠ WARNING
page can result in severe personal injury,
death, or substantial property damage.
⚠ WARNING DO NOT install units in rooms or
environments
contaminants (see Table 1A on page 10).
Failure to comply could result in severe
personal injury, death, or substantial
property damage.
that contain corrosive
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When servicing the water heater –
• To avoid electric shock, disconnect electrical supply
before performing maintenance.
• To avoid severe burns, allow the water heater to cool
before performing maintenance.
If the information in these instructions is
⚠ WARNING
not followed exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage,
personal injury or death
-- Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
-- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do
not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier
from a near by phone. Follow the
gas supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
-- Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer,
service agency, or the gas supplier.
Water heater operation –
• Do not block flow of combustion or ventilation air to
the water heater.
• Should overheating occur or gas supply fail to shut off,
do not turn off or disconnect electrical supply to
circulator. Instead, shut off the gas supply at a location
external to the appliance.
• Do not use this water heater if any part has been under
water. The possible damage to a flooded appliance can
be extensive and present numerous safety hazards. Any
appliance that has been under water must be replaced.
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