American Water Heater Powerflex Installation And Operating Manual page 5

WARNING
Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas
• Install vent system in accordance with codes.
• Do not operate water heater if flood damaged.
• For operation above 10,100', a high altitude
orifice must be installed.
• Do not operate if soot buildup is present.
• Do not obstruct water heater air intake with
insulating jacket.
• Do not obstruct blower air intake.
• Do not place chemical vapor emitting products
near water heater.
• Gas and carbon monoxide detectors are
available.
• No vent damper installation is compatible with
this power vented water heater.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or death.
Always read and understand instruction manual.
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GENERAL SAFETY
liquids may explode and
catch fire causing death or
severe burns.
Do not use or store
flammable products such as
gasoline, solvents or adhe-
sives in the same room or
area near the water heater.
Keep flammable products:
1. far away from heater,
2. in approved containers,
3. tightly closed and
4. out of children's reach.
Installation: Do not install the water heater where flammable
products will be stored or used.
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DANGER
FLAMMBLE Flammable Vapors
Vapors from flammable Water heater has a main
burner and hot surface igniter.
The hot surface igniter:
1. can be triggered at any
2. the hot surface will ignite
Vapors:
1. cannot be seen,
2. are heavier than air,
3. go a long way on the floor
4. can be carried from other
time and
flammable vapors.
and
rooms to the the
electodes by air currents.
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