Bradford White UPV75 Series Service Manual page 3

UPV75 Series
WARNING: If the information in these instructions is
not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury, or death.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable,
combustible, or corrosive vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS!
• DO NOT try to light any appliance.
• DO NOT touch any electrical switch; DO NOT use
any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified
installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
WARNING
Water heaters are heat producing appliances. To avoid
damage or injury, do not store materials against the water
heater or vent- air intake system. Use proper care to avoid
unnecessary contact (especially by children) with the water
heater and vent-air intake components. UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCES MUST FLAMMABLE MATERIALS,
SUCH AS GASOLINE OR PAINT THINNER BE USED OR
STORED IN THE VICINITY OF THIS WATER HEATER,
VENT-AIR INTAKE SYSTEM OR IN ANY LOCATION
FROM WHICH FUMES COULD REACH THE WATER
HEATER OR VENT-AIR INTAKE SYSTEM
WARNING
If sweat fittings are to be used DO NOT apply heat to the
nipples on top of the water heater. Sweat the tubing to the
adapter before fitting the adapter to the water connections. It
is imperative that heat is not applied to the nipples containing
a plastic liner.
WARNING
Hydrogen gas can be produced in an operating water heater
that has not had water drawn from the tank for a long period
of time (generally two weeks or more). Hydrogen gas is
extremely flammable. To prevent the possibility of injury
under these conditions, we recommend the hot water faucet
to be open for several minutes at the kitchen sink before you
use any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot
water system. If hydrogen is present, there will be an unusual
sound such as air escaping through the pipes as hot water
begins to flow. DO NOT smoke or have open flame near the
faucet at the time it is open.
DANGER
DO NOT store or use gasoline or other
flammable, combustible, or corrosive vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
IMPORTANT
Before proceeding, please inspect the
water heater and its components for
possible damage. DO NOT install any
water heater with damaged 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.
WARNING
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT ANY GAS
APPLIANCE IF YOU ARE NOT CERTAIN OF
THE FOLLOWING:
Liquefied petroleum gases/propane gas and
•
natural gas have an odorant added by the gas
supplier that aids in the detection of the gas.
Most people recognize this odor as a "sulfur" or
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"rotten egg" smell.
Other conditions, such as "odorant fade" can
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cause the odorant to diminish in intensity, or
"fade", and not be as readily detectable.
If you have a diminished sense of smell or are in
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any way unsure of the presence of gas,
immediately contact your gas supplier from a
neighbor's telephone.
Gas detectors are available. Contact your gas
supplier, or plumbing professional, for more
information.
WARNING
FAILURE TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A NEW,
LISTED ¾" X ¾" TEMPERATURE AND
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE WILL RELEASE THE
MANUFACTURER FROM ANY CLAIM THAT
MIGHT RESULT FROM EXCESSIVE
TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURES.
WARNING
Turn OFF or disconnect the electrical power supply
to the water heater before servicing. Label all wires
prior to disconnection when servicing controls.
Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous
operation. Verify proper operation after servicing.
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