Please Read Before Proceeding; Water Heater Operation - Lochinvar 151 - 801 Operation Manual

Please read before proceeding

Installer – Read all instructions, including
WARNING
this manual and the Outdoor Armor Water
Heater Service 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 If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal
injury or loss of life.
-- This water heater MUST NOT be
installed in any location where gasoline or
flammable vapors are likely to be present.
-- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance near the
water heater.
• Do not touch any electric switch.
• Immediately call your gas supplier.
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.
Outdoor Armor Water Heater
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.
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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