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Installation (Locating the Water Heater) cont.-
This water heater MUST be installed indoors out of the wind and weather.
To comply with NSF requirements this water heater is to be:
a)
Sealed to the floor with sealant, in a smooth and easily cleanable way, or
b)
Installed with an optional leg kit that includes legs and/or extensions that
provide a minimum clearance of 6" beneath the water heater.
Note: For California installation, this water heater must be braced, anchored, or
strapped to avoid falling or moving during an earthquake. See instructions for
correct installation procedures. Instructions may be obtained from DSA
Headquarters Office, 1102 Q Street, Suite 5100, Sacramento, CA 95811.
Water heater corrosion and component failure can be caused by the heating and
breakdown of airborne chemical vapors. Examples of some typical compounds that are
potentially corrosive are: spray can propellants, cleaning solvents, refrigerator and air
conditioning refrigerants, swimming pool chemicals, calcium and sodium chloride,
waxes and process chemicals. These materials are corrosive at very low concentration
levels with little or no odor to reveal their presence.
NOTE: Damage to the water heater caused by exposure to corrosive vapors is
NOT covered by the warranty. Do NOT operate the water heater if exposure has
or will occur. Do NOT store any potentially corrosive compounds in the vicinity
of the water heater.
Liquefied petroleum gases/propane gases are 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. Before
lighting, smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to
the floor.
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 neighbor's telephone. Follow the
gas supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
DO NOT OPERATE APPLIANCE UNTIL LEAKAGE IS CORRECTED!
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT ANY GAS APPLIANCE IF YOU ARE NOT
CERTAIN OF THE FOLLOWING:
• Liquefied petroleum gases/propane gas and natural gas have an odorant
added by the gas supplier that aids in detection of the gas.
• Most people recognize this odor as a "sulfur" or "rotten egg" smell.
• Other conditions, such as "odorant fade" can cause the odorant to diminish
in intensity, or "fade", and not be as readily detectable.
• If you have a diminished sense of smell or are in any way unsure of the
presence of gas, immediately contact your gas supplier from a neighbor's
telephone.
• Gas detectors are available. Contact your gas supplier or plumbing
professional for more information.
WARNING
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