Safety Precautions - Rinnai ThermaCirc360 RUR199i Installation And Operation Manual

1.2 Safety Precautions

The following precautions apply to the installer and consumer. Read and follow all instructions in this section.
WARNING
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Before operating, 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 settle on the
floor.
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Keep the area around the appliance clear and free
from combustible materials, gasoline, and other
flammable vapors and liquids.
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Combustible construction refers to adjacent walls and
ceiling and should not be confused with combustible
or flammable products and materials. Combustible
and/or flammable products and materials should
never be stored in the vicinity of this or any gas
appliance.
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Always check the water temperature before entering a
shower or bath.
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To protect yourself from harm, before performing
maintenance:
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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.)
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Turn off the gas at the manual gas control valve,
usually located immediately below the water
heater.
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Turn off the incoming water supply. This can be
done at the isolation valve immediately below the
water heater or by turning off the water supply to
the building.
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Use only your hand to turn the manual gas control
valve. Never use tools. If the manual gas control
valve will not turn by hand, do not try to repair it;
call a trained and qualified professional. Force or
attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion.
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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 manual gas control valve
which has been under water.
(N'utilisez pas cet appareil s'il a été plunge dans l'eau,
même partiellement. Faites inspecter l'appareil par un
licence professionnelle et remplacez toute partie du
système de contrôle et toute commande qui ont été
plongés dans l'eau.)
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Do not use substitute materials. Use only parts
certified for the appliance.
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Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut
off, turn off the manual gas control valve to the
appliance.
(En cas de surchauffe ou si l'alimentation en gaz ne
s'arrête pas, fermez manuellement le robinet d'arrêt
de l'admission de gaz.)
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Only trained and qualified professionals are permitted
to adjust parameter settings.
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DO NOT adjust the internal gas valve. The design is such that adjustment is not
required. Warranty will be voided if the internal gas valve is adjusted.
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Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug with this
appliance.
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Any alteration to the appliance or its controls can be
dangerous and will void the warranty.
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Proper venting is required for the safe operation of
this appliance.
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Flammable liquids such as cleaning solvents, aerosols,
paint thinners, adhesives, gasoline and propane must
be handled and stored with extreme care. These
flammable liquids emit flammable vapors and when
exposed to an ignition source can result in a fire
hazard or explosion. Flammable liquids should not be
used or stored in the vicinity of this or any other gas
appliance.
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DO NOT operate the water heater without the front
panel installed. The front panel should only be
removed for service/maintenance or replacing internal
components.
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BURN HAZARD. Hot exhaust and vent may cause
serious burns. Keep away from the water heater. Keep
small children and animals away from the water
heater.
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Hot water outlet pipes leaving the water heater can be
hot to touch.
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Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
(Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser d'essence ou ni d'autres
vapeurs ou liquides inflammables à proximité de cet
appareil ou de tout autre appareil.)
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Install the vent system per local and national codes.
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Do not install this water heater above 10,200 ft(3,109
m).
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Do not obstruct combustion air to the water heater.
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Failure to properly vent this appliance can result in
death, personal injury and/or property damage.
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Rinnai recommends that every home have a carbon
monoxide (CO) alarm in the hallway near bedrooms in
each sleeping area. Check batteries monthly and
replace them annually.
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California law requires the following Proposition 65
warning to be provided:
WARNING
This product can expose you to chemicals including
lead, lead compounds and carbon bisulfide which
are known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more
information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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