Bradford White EF120T Installation & Operation Manual With Troubleshooting Manual page 3

DANGER
DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable, combustible, or corrosive vapors and/or liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
DO NOT install any damaged venting system components. If damage is evident then please contact the supplier
where the water heater was purchased, or the manufacturer listed on the rating plate for replacement parts.
Use only vent terminals provided or factory authorized terminals for venting this water heater.
This water heater is equipped with an adjustable thermostat to control water temperature. Hot water temperatures
required for automatic dishwasher and laundry use can cause scald burns resulting in serious personal injury
and/or death. The temperature at which injury occurs varies with the person's age and the time of exposure. The
slower response time of disabled persons and elderly increases the hazards to them. NEVER allow small children
to use a hot water tap, or to draw their own bath water. NEVER leave a child or disabled person unattended in a
bathtub or shower.
Failure to properly install the vent and air intake (if applicable) system could result in property damage, personal
injury, or death.
WARNING
Improper installation, adjustments, alteration, service, or maintenance can cause property damage, personal injury,
or loss of life. Failure to follow all instructions in the proper order can cause personal injury or death. Read and
understand all instructions, including all those provided with the appliance before installing, starting-up, operating,
servicing, or maintaining this appliance. Keep this manual and literature in legible condition with this water heater
for reference by owner and service technician.
This water heater requires regular maintenance and service to operate safely. Follow the instructions contained in
this manual.
Installation, maintenance, and service must be performed only by a qualified, skilled, and knowledgeable installer
or service provider.
Installation is NOT complete unless a temperature and pressure relief valve is installed into the proper location at
the top of this water heater.
It is the responsibility of the installing contractor to see that all controls are correctly installed and are properly
operating when the installation is complete.
This water heater is suitable for installation on combustible flooring. DO NOT install water heater directly on
carpeting.
DO NOT operate this water heater without first being certain it is filled with water.
DO NOT tamper with or alter the water heater and/or controls.
DO NOT operate water heater with jumpered or absent controls or safety devices.
DO NOT operate water heater if any external part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service
agency to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system, including gas controls, that has been
under water.
DO NOT attempt to use this water heater with any gas other than the type listed on the rating plate. DO NOT
attempt to convert this water heater for use with a gas other than the type for which it is equipped. Failure to use
the proper gas can create an unsafe condition resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death. Consult your
local gas supplier or gas company if there are any questions.
DO NOT operate this water heater if the input rate exceeds the rate shown on the water heater rating plate.
This water heater contains very hot water under high pressure. DO NOT unscrew any pipe fittings or attempt to
disconnect any components of this water heater without assuring the water is cool and is NOT under pressure.
Always wear protective clothing and equipment when installing, starting up, or servicing this water heater to
prevent scald injuries. DO NOT rely on the temperature gauges to determine the temperature. DO NOT touch any
components unless they are cool.
This water heater must be properly vented and connected to an approved vent system in good condition. DO NOT
operate water heater with the absence of an approved vent system. A clean and unobstructed vent system is
necessary, to allow noxious fumes that could cause injury or loss of life, to vent safely and will contribute toward
maintaining the water heater's efficiency.
DO NOT use this appliance if any external part to the tank has been submerged in water. You should contact a
qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system including the
combination gas control which has been submerged in water. See the Gas Connections section of this manual
before servicing or replacing a water heater that has had any external part to the tank submerged in water.
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