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Safety Instructions
AWARNING
I
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 Jn 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 this warning may result in a fire hazard.
or explosion and can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY
INJURY, OR PROPERTYDAMAGE,
AWARNING
The power
vent water heater requires its own (sepa-
rate)venting
system. It cannot be connected
to
an
AWARNING
exist ng vent pipe or chimney. It must be term nated
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-
temperature which will satisfy clothes washing, dish
I sion and can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY,
washing, and other sanitizing needs can sca|d and
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
permanently
injure you upon contact. Some people
are more likely to be permanently
injured by hot
water than others, These indude the elderly, children,
the infirm, or physically/mentally
handicapped.
If I
_,WARNING
anyone using hot water in your home fits into one of I
these groups or if the_
is a local code or state law _
_No vent damper installation
is compatible with this
power ventedwater
heater design. No vent damper,
requiring
a certain temperature
water
at the hot I
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
I
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 may
water taps used 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
A WARNING
(3.5kPa).
Soot build-up indicates a problem that requires cor-
• 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 nch (3.5kPa).
can result in a fire or explosion causing DEATH, SERI-
OUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE,
AWARNING
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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.
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
I level will serve as pockets for the accumulation of
this gas. Before attempting
to operate the water
heater or turning on a nearby electrical light switch,
be absolutely sure there is no accumulatedgas in the
_,WARNING
1
Obstructed or deteriorated
vent systems may pre-
sent a serious health risk or asphyxiation.
area.
Search for odor of gas by sniffing at ground
level in the vicinity of the appliance. If odor is detect-
ed, follow steps indicated at "For Your Safety" on the
cover page ofth s manua then eave the prem ses.
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Safety Instructions continued on page 4.
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