Operating The Water Heater; Safety Precautions - American Standard HPWH50G-AS Owners And Operation Manual

HEAT PUMP WATER HEATER
The chart shown above may be used as a guide in determining the proper water temperature for your home.
NOTE: Households with small children, disabled or elderly persons may require a 120°F or lower thermostat
setting to prevent contact with HOT water.
DANGER
WARNING
FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
California Law requires that residential water heaters must be braced, anchored or strapped to resist falling or hori-
zontal displacement due to earthquake motions. For residential water heaters up to 52 gallon capacity, a brochure with
generic earthquake bracing instructions can be obtained from: Office of the State Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento,
CA 95814 or you may call 916.324.5315 or ask a water heater dealer.
However, applicable local codes shall govern installation. For residential water heaters of a capacity greater than 52
gallons, consult the local building jurisdiction for acceptable bracing procedures.
California Proposition 65 Warning: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.

OPERATING THE WATER HEATER

WARNING

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

A.Turn off power to water heater if it has been subjected to overheating, fire, flood or physical damage.
B.Do not turn on the water heater unless it is filled with water.
C.Do not turn on the water heater if cold water supply shut-off valve is closed.
D.Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids, such as adhesives or paint thinner, in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance. If such flammables must be used, open doors and windows for ventilation.
NOTE: Air currents may draw flammable vapors from surrounding areas to the water heater.
E. If there is any difficulty in understanding or following the Operating Instructions or the Care and Cleaning section,
it is recommended that a qualified person or serviceman perform the work.
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There is a Hot Water SCALD Potential if the control water temperature is set too
high.
Gasoline, as well as other flammable materials and liquids (adhesives, solvents, etc.),
and the vapors they produce are extremely dangerous. DO NOT handle, use or
store gasoline or other flammable or combustible materials anywhere near or in
the vicinity of a water heater. The arc drawn in the water heater controls can ignite
these vapors. Failure to do so can result in property damage, bodily injury or death.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system served by this water heater
that has not been used for a long period of time (generally two weeks or more).
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE!! To dissipate such gas and to
reduce risk of injury, it is recommended that the hot water faucet be opened for
several minutes at the kitchen sink before using any electrical appliance connected
to the hot water system. If hydrogen is present, there will be an unusual sound such
as air escaping through the pipe as the water begins to flow. Do not smoke or use
an open flame near the faucet at the time it is open.