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Safety Instructions
_WARNING
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_,WARNING
Minimum clearances between the water heater and|"
Vent termination" must not be within 4 feet of any
combustible or noncombustible construction are 0" at/
items such as gas meters, gas valves or other gas reg-
the sides and rear, 6" at the front, and 0" from the/
u atin_l equipment.
vent pipe. Clearance from the top of the jacket is 14"
on most models. Note that a lesser dimension may be
allowed on some models. Refer to the label on the I
water heater adjacent to tile gas control valve for all
_ CAUTION
clearances,
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WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of
the water
heater must be accomp ished in such a
manner that if the tank or any connections should I
leak, the flow of water will not cause damage to
AWARNING
the structure.
For this reason, it is not advisable to
Flood damage to a water heater may not be readily
install the water heater in at attic or upper floor,
visible or immediately
detectible.
However, over a
When such locations cannot be avoided, a suitable
period of time a flooded water
heater will create
drain
pan should
be installed
under the water
dangerous conditions which can cause DEATH, SERI-
heater. Drain pans are available at your local hard-
OUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
ware store. Such a drain pan must be not greater I
Contact the Maytag dealer from whom the appli-
than 1½ inches deep, have a minimum length and I
ance was purchased or call Maytag Customer Service
width
of at least 2 inches greater than the water
at 1-800-788-8899
for an authorized
servicer to
heater dimensions and must be piped to an ade-
replace a flooded water heater. Do not attempt to
quate drain. The pan must not restrict combustion
repair the unit! It must be replaced!
air flow. Under no circumstances is the manufactur-
er or Maytag to be held liable for any water dam-
age in connection with this water heater.
AWARNING
HYDROGEN GAS: Hydrogen gas can be produced in
a hot water
system that has not been used for a
long period of time (generally two weeks or more).
Hydrogen gas is extremely flammable and explosive.
To prevent the possibility of injury under these con-
ditlons,
we recommend
the hot water
faucet be
opened
for several minutes
at the kitchen
sink
before any electrical appliances which are connected
to the hot water system are used (such as a dish-
washer or washing machine). If hydrogen gas is pre-
sent, there will probably be an unusual sound simi-
lar to air escaping through the pipe as the hot water
faucet is opened. There must be no smoking or open
flame near the faucet at the time it is open.
AWARNING
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INSULATING JACKETS: When installing an external I
water heater insulation jacket on a gas water heater:
• DO NOT cover the temperature-pressure relief valve.
• DO NOT put insulation over any part of the top of
the gas water heater.
• DO NOT put insulation over the gas control valve or
gas control valve/burner cover, or any access areas
to the burner.
• DO NOT let insulation around the gas water heater
to get within 8 inches of the floor (air must get to
the burner).
• DO NOT cover or remove operating
instructions,
and safety related warning
labels and materials
affixed to the water heater.
Failure to heed this will result in the possibility of
fire or explosion.
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