Safety Precautions - Rheem PROG50-38N RH60 Use & Care Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
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For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of
fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of
life.
FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
California Law requires that all new and replacement water heaters, and all existing
residential water heaters, must be braced, anchored, or strapped to resist falling or
horizontal displacement due to earthquake motion. At a minimum, any water heater
shall be secured in accordance with the California Plumbing Code, or modifications
made thereto by a city, country, or city and country pursuant to Section 17958.5. Generic
instructions for California titled "Guidelines for Earthquake Bracing Residential Water
Heaters" can be obtained by:
∙ Writing the California, Department of General Services, Division of State Architect,
1102 Q Street, Suite 5100, Sacramento, CA 95814
∙ Calling (916) 445-8100
∙ Following web address:
https://www.dgs.ca.gov/-/media/Divisions/DSA/Publications/gas_shutoff/
waterheaterbracing

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Have the installer show you the location of the gas shut-off valve and how to shut it off
if necessary. Turn off the manual shut-off valve if the water heater has been subjected to
overheating, fire, flood, physical damage or if the gas supply fails to shut off.
Read this manual entirely before installing
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or operating the water heater.
Use this appliance only for its intended
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purpose as described in this Use and Care
Manual.
Be sure your appliance is properly installed
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in accordance with local codes and the
provided installation instructions.
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION
CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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DO NOT attempt to repair or replace
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any part of your water heater unless it is
specifically recommended in this manual.
All other servicing should be referred to a
qualified technician.