Bradford White UPV Series Service Manual page 3

UPV 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.
DO NOT store or use gasoline or other
flammable, combustible, or corrosive vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
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.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT ANY GAS
APPLIANCE IF YOU ARE NOT CERTAIN OF
THE FOLLOWING:
Liquefied petroleum gases/propane gas and
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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.
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.
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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