Safe Installation, Use, And Service; Important Definitions; Approvals - A.O. Smith 100 Series Installation And Operating Manual

Residential condensing gas water heaters
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Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use and servicing of this water heater. Many safety-
related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you and others of
a potential injury hazard. Read and obey all safety messages and instructions throughout this manual. It is very important that
the meaning of each safety message is understood by you and others who install, use or service this water heater.
Many safety-related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you and others of
a potential injury hazard. Read and obey all safety messages and instructions throughout this manual. It is very important that the meaning
of each safety message is understood by you and others who install, use, or service this water heater.
All safety messages will generally tell you about the type of hazard, what can happen if you do not follow the safety message, and how
to avoid the risk of injury.

IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS

Qualified Installer: A qualified installer must have ability equivalent to a licensed tradesman in the fields of plumbing, air supply, venting
and gas supply, including a thorough understanding of the requirements of the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code B149.1 as it relates to
the installation of gas fired water heaters. The qualified installer must also be familiar with the design features and use of flammable vapour
ignition resistant water heaters and have a thorough understanding of this Installation and Operating manual.
Service Agency: A service agency also must have ability equivalent to a licensed tradesman in the fields of plumbing, air supply, venting
and gas supply, including a thorough understanding of the requirements of the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code" B149.1 as it relates to
the installation of gas fired water heaters. The service agency must also have a thorough understanding of this Installation and Operating
manual, and be able to perform repairs strictly in accordance with the service guidelines provided by the manufacturer.
Gas Supplier: The Natural Gas or Propane Utility or service who supplies gas for utilization by the gas burning appliances within this
application. The gas supplier typically has responsibility for the inspection and code approval of gas piping up to and including the Natural
Gas meter or Propane storage tank of a building. Many gas suppliers also offer service and inspection of appliances within the building.

SAFE INSTALLATION, USE, AND SERVICE

SAFE INSTALLATION, USE, AND SERVICE
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to
potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death. Keep this manual near the water heater.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION

APPROVALS

APPROVALS
DANGER indicates an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in injury or death.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result
in injury or death.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alert
symbol indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
property damage.
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