Safety Behaviors And Practices For The Consumer And Installer - Rinnai REU-VA1320WF-US Operation And Installation Manual

Safety Behaviors and Practices for the Consumer and Installer

WARNING

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.

Keep the area around the appliance clear and free
from combustible materials, gasoline, and other
flammable vapors and liquids.

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.

Always check the water temperature before entering
a shower or bath.

To protect yourself from harm, before performing
maintenance:

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.)

Turn off the gas at the manual gas valve, usually
located adjacent to the water heater.

Turn off the incoming water supply. This can be
done at the cold water supply valve immediately
below the water heater or by turning off the
water supply to the building.

Caution: Label all wires prior to disconnection when
servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper
and dangerous operation.

Verify proper operation after servicing.

Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control
knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not push in or
turn by hand, do not try to repair it; call a licensed
professional. Force or attempted repair may result in
a fire or explosion.

Do not use this appliance if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a qualified service technician
to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the
control system and any gas control which has been
under water.

Do not use substitute parts that are not authorized for
this appliance.

Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut
off, turn off the manual gas control valve to the
appliance.

Do not adjust the DIP switch unless specifically
instructed to do so.

Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug with
this appliance.

Any alteration to the appliance or its controls can be
dangerous and will void the warranty.

Make sure the water heater and its water lines are
protected from freezing. Damage due to freezing is
not covered by the warranty.

Suitable for combination water (potable) heating and
space heating and not suitable for space heating
applications only.

This appliance must be installed in accordance with
local codes, the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1 / NFPA 54 or the CSA B149.1, Natural Gas
and Propane Installation Code.

WARNING—Follow instructions for proper installation.
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