Consumer Safety Information; Safety Definitions; Safety Behaviors And Practices - Rinnai Energysaver EX38C Manual

Safety Definitions

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and
others.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Safety Behavior and Practices
WARNING
 Repairs should be performed by a qualified service
technician.
 Keep the area around the appliance clear and free
from combustible materials, gasoline, and other
flammable vapors and liquids.
 Never store liquid propane containers indoors.
 Do not use this appliance if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a qualified service
technician to inspect the appliance and to replace
any part of the control system and any gas control
which has been under water.
CAUTION
 Do not block the warm air discharge. Do not allow
anyone to sleep directly in front of the appliance.
 Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be
located out of traffic and away from furniture and
draperies.
 Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards
of high surface temperature and should stay away
to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
 Young children should be carefully supervised when
they are in the same room as the appliance.
 Clothing or other flammable material should not be
placed on or near the appliance.
 Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing
must be replaced prior to operating the appliance.
 Do not insert items into the louvers.

Consumer Safety Information

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
Rinnai Corporation EX38C Manual
 This appliance is equipped with a three-prong plug
for your protection against shock hazard and should
be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-
prong receptacle. Do not cut or remove the ground
prong from this plug.
 Any alteration to the appliance or its controls can be
dangerous.
 Do not operate appliance with the panels removed,
cracked or broken. Replacement of the panels
should be done by a licensed or qualified service
person.
 Do not spray aerosols near the appliance while it is
operating. Most aerosols contain butane gas which
is flammable.
 Do not unplug the appliance while it is operating or
while the fans are on.
 Do not use bare hands to touch the front louvers
due to high temperatures which may cause burns.
 Wear hand protection when touching the side back
covers, front louver, and rear intake for the
convection fan.
 Prevent dust from accumulating on the power cord,
side covers, and parts behind the appliance.
 Do not sit on the heater.
 Do not place containers of liquid on top of the
heater. Water spillage can cause extensive
damage to the appliance and may result in electric
shock.
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