Safety Behaviors And Prac Ces For The Consumer And Installer - Rinnai RL75i Installation And Operation Manual

Safety Behaviors and Prac ces for the Consumer and Installer

WARNING
Before opera ng, smell all around the appliance
area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor
because some gas is heavier than air and will se le
on the floor.
Keep the area around the appliance clear and free
from combus ble materials, gasoline, and other
flammable vapors and liquids.
Combus ble construc on refers to adjacent walls
and ceiling and should not be confused with
combus ble or flammable products and materials.
Combus ble and/or flammable products and
materials should never be stored in the vicinity of
this or any gas appliance.
Always check the water temperature before
entering a shower or bath.
To protect yourself from harm, before performing
maintenance:
Turn off the electrical power supply by
unplugging the power cord or by turning off the
electricity at the circuit breaker. (The
temperature controller does not control the
electrical power.)
Turn off the gas at the manual gas valve, usually
located immediately below the water heater.
Turn off the incoming water supply. This can be
done at the isola on valve immediately below
the water heater or by turning off the water
supply to the building.
CAUTION
BURN HAZARD. Hot exhaust and vent may cause
serious burns. Keep away from water heater unit.
Keep small children and animals away from the
unit.
WARNING
California law requires this no ce to be provided:
California Proposi on 65:
This product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproduc ve harm.
Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas
control knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not
push in or turn by hand, do not try to repair it; call a
licensed professional. Force or a empted repair
may result in a fire or explosion.
Do not use this appliance if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a licensed professional to
inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the
control system and any gas control which has been
under water.
Do not use subs tute materials. Use only parts
cer fied for the appliance.
Should overhea ng occur or the gas supply fail to
shut off, turn off the manual gas control valve to the
appliance.
Do not adjust the DIP switch unless specifically
instructed to do so.
Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug
with this appliance.
Any altera on to the appliance or its controls can be
dangerous and will void the warranty.
Hot water outlet pipes leaving the unit can be hot
to touch. In residen al applica ons, insula on
must be used for hot water pipes below 36" due to
burn risk to children.
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