General Safety - American Standard VAPORSHIELD Residential 30 Operating, Installation And Service Manual

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WARNING
Read and understand instruction
manual and safety messages before
installing, operating or servicing this
water heater.
Failure to follow instructions and safety
messages could result in death or
serious injury.
Instruction manual must remain with
water heater.
DANGER
Water temperature over 125°F (52°C)
can cause severe burns instantly
resulting in severe injury or death.
Children, the elderly, and the physycally
or mentally disabled are at highest risk
for scald injury.
Feel water before bathing or showering.
Temperature limiting, valves are
available.
Read instruction manual for safe
temperature setting.
WARNING
Fire or Explosion Hazard
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• Avoid all ignition source if you smell gas.
• Do not expose water heater control to excessive gas pressure.
• Use only gas shown on rating plate.
• Maintain required clearances to combustibles.
• Keep ingnition sources away from faucets after extended period
of non-use.
Read instruction manual before
installing, using or servicing
water heater.

GENERAL SAFETY

Improper installation and use may result in proper damage.
• Do not operate water heater if flood damaged.
• Inspect and replace anode.
• Install in location with drainage.
• Fill tank with water before operation.
• Be alert for thermal expansion. Refer to instruction manual for
installation and service.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
For continued protection against
risk or fire:
• Do not install water heater on
carpeted floor.
• Do not operate water heater if
flood damaged.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
• Overheated water can cause
water tank explosion.
• Properly sized temperature and
pressure relief valve must be
installed in opening provided.
CAUTION
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