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Safety Instructions
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AWARNING
A gas water heater cannot operate properly without
This water heater must not be installed directly on
the correct amount of air for combustion.
Do not
carpeting. Carpeting must be protected by a metal
install in a confined area such a closet, unless you
or wood
panel beneath
the appliance
extending
provide
air as shown
in the "Locating
The New
beyond the full width and depth of the appliance by
Water Heater" section. Never obstruct the flow of
at least 3 inches (76.2mm) in any direction, or if the
ventilation air. If you have any doubts or questions
appliance
is installed
in an alcove or closet, the
at all, call your gas company. Failure to provide the
entire floor must be covered by the panel. Failure to
proper amount of combustion air can result in a fire
heed th s warning may resu t in a f re hazard.
or explosion and can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY
INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE,
AWARNING
The power vent water heater requires its own (sepa-
rate)venting
system. It cannot be connected to an
•,WARNING
existing vent pipe or chimney. It must be terminated I
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water
heaters
are
to the outdoors. Failure to properly install the vent-
intended to produce hot water, Water heated to a
ing system can result in asphyxiation, a fire or explo-
sion and can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
temperature which will satisfy clothes washing, dish
washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
permanently injure you upon contact. Some people
are more likely to be permanently
injured by hot
water than others. These include the elderly, children,
the infirm, or physically/mentally
handicapped.
If
AWARNING
anyone using hot water m your home fits into one of
these. ¢_roupsor if there is a local code or state law
No vent damper installation is compatible with this
power vented water heater design. No vent damper,
requiring
a certain temperature
water at the hot
whether it is operated thermally or otherwise is to
water tap, then you must take special precautions. In
be installed on this power vented water heater. AI-
addition to using the lowest possible temperature
teration of any part of the factory-furnished
vent as-
setting that satisfies your hot water needs, a means
sembly could result in improper operation due to re-
such as a mixing valve, should be used at the hot
striction of flue gases, spillage of flue gases and ma
water taps use(] by these people or at the water
cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
heater. Mixing valves are available at plumbing sup-
ply or hardware stores. Follow manufacturers instruc-
tions for installation of the valves. Before changing
the factory
setting
on the thermostat,
read the
AWARNING
"Temperature Regulation" section in this manual.
The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must
be disconnected from the gas supply piping system
during any pressure testing of the gas system at
test pressures in excess of ½ pound per square inch
•,WARNING
(3.5kPa).
Soot build-up indicates a problem that requires cot-
The appliance must be isolated from the gas sup-
rection before further use. Turn "OFF" gas to water
ply piping system by closing its individual manual
heater
and leave "OFF"
until repairs are made,
shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the
gas supply piping system at test pressures equal or [
because failure to correct the cause of the sooting
less than ½ pound per square inch (3.5kPa).
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can result in a fire or explosion causing DEATH, SERI-
OUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTYDAMAGE.
AWARNING
AWARNING
Chemical vapor corrosion
of the flue and vent sys-
tem may occur if air for combustion contains certain
BEFORE LIGHTING
[PROPANE (L.P.) GAS WATER
chemical vapors. Spray can propellants, cleaning sol-
HEATERS]: Propane (L.P.) gas is heavier
than air. I
vents, refrigerator
and air conditioner refrigerants,
Should there be a leak in the system, the gas will set-
swimming pool chemicals, calcium and sodium chlo-
tie near the ground. Basements, crawl spaces, skirted
ride, waxes, bleach, and process chemicals are typi-
areas under manufactured
(mobile)
homes (even
cal compounds which are potentially corrosive.
when ventilated),
closets and areas below ground
level will serve as pockets for the accumulation of
this gas. Before attempting
to operate
the water i
heater or turning on a nearby electrical light switch, J
AWARNING
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be absolutely
sure there is no accumulatecl gas in the
area. Search for odor of gas by sniffing at ground I
Obstructed or deteriorated
vent systems may pre-
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level in the vicinity of the appliance. If odor is detect- I
sent a serious health risk or asphyxiation.
ed, follow steps indicated at "For Your Safety" on the i
cover page of this manual then leave the premises,
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Safety Instructions continued on page 4.
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