General Safety Precautions - Raypak 260-401 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Be sure to read and understand the entire Instruction Manual before attempting to install or operate this water heater. Pay
particular attention to the following general Safety Precautions. Failure to follow these warnings could result in a fire or
explosion, causing property damage, bodily injury or death. Should you have any problems understanding the instructions
in this manual, STOP, and get help from a qualified installer or service technician or the gas supplier.
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WARNING
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. Be sure to read and follow
the warning label pictured below and other labels on the water
heater, as well as the warnings printed in this manual. Failure
to do so can result in property damage, bodily injury, or death.
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DANGER
Failure to install the draft hood and properly vent the water
heater to the outdoors as outlined in the Venting Section of this
manual can result in unsafe operation of the water heater. To
avoid the risk of fire, explosion, or asphyxiation from carbon
monoxide, never operate this water heater unless it is properly
vented and has an adequate air supply for proper operation.
Be sure to inspect the vent system for proper installation at
initial start-up; and at least annually thereafter. Refer to
Maintenance section of this manual for more information
regarding vent system inspections.
Vapors from
flammable liquids will
explode and catch fire
causing death or severe
burns.
Do not use or store flammable
products such as gasoline
solvents or adhesives in the
same room or area near the
water heater.
Keeflammable products:
1. far away from heater,
2. in approved containers,
3. tightly closed and
4. out of childrens reach.
Installation:
Do not install water heater
where flammable products
will be stored or used unless
the main burner and pilot flames
Read and follow water heater warnings and instructions. If owners
manual is missing, contact the retailer or manufacturer.
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General Safety Precautions

Water heater has a main
burner and pilot flame.
The pilot flame:
1. is on all the timeand
2. will ignite flammable
vapors.
Vapors:
1. cannot be seen,
2. are heavier than air,
3. go a long way on the
floor,
4. can be carried from other
room to the pilot flame by
their currents.
are at least 18" above the
floor. This will reduce, but
not eliminate, the risk of
vapors being ignited by the
main burner or pilot flame.
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DANGER
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM MODELS – Propane, or LP gas,
must be used with great caution.
• It is heavier than air and will collect first in lower areas
making it hard to detect at nose level.
• Make sure to look and smell for LP leaks before attempting
to light appliance. Use a soapy solution to check all gas fittings
and connections. Bubbling at a connection indicates a leak
that must be corrected. When smelling to detect an LP leak,
be sure to sniff near the floor too.
• Gas detectors are recommended in LP applications and
their installation should be in accordance with the
manufacturer's recommendations and/or local laws, rules,
regulations or customs.
• It is recommended that more than one method be used to
detect leaks in LP applications.
IF LP GAS IS PRESENT OR SUSPECTED:
• DO NOT attempt to find the cause yourself;
• DO NOT try to light any appliance;
• DO NOT touch any electrical switch;
• DO NOT use any phone in your building.
• Leave the building immediately and make sure that every-
one else leaves also.
• Leave the doors open for ventilation and contact the gas
supplier, a qualified service agency or the fire department.
• Keep the area clear until the service call has been made, the
leak is corrected, and a qualified agency has determined the
area to be safe.
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WARNING
Both LP and natural gas have an odorant added to help
detection. Some people may not physically be able to smell
or recognize this odorant. If unsure or unfamiliar about the
smell associated with LP or natural gas, ask the gas supplier.
Other conditions, such as "Odorant Fade", which causes the
odorant to "fade", or diminish in intensity can also hide or
camouflage a gas leak.
! DANGER
Water heaters utilizing Liquefied Petroleum gas (LP) are
different from natural gas models. A natural gas heater will not
function safely on LP gas and vice versa. Conversion from
Natural gas to LP gas (or vice versa) must be done by a
qualified service technician. To avoid possible equipment
damage, personal injury or fire: DO NOT connect this water
heater to a fuel type not in accordance with unit data plate.
Propane for propane units. Natural gas for natural gas units.
These units are not certified for any other type fuel.
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WARNING
LP appliances should not be installed below-grade (for ex-
ample, in a basement) if such installation is prohibited by
federal, state and/or local laws, rules, regulations or customs.
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