Safe Installation, Use And Service - A.O. Smith DVE-150, DHE-200 Installation And Operaion Manual

safe InstallatIon, use, and serVIce
the proper installation, use and servicing of this water heater is extremely important to your safety and the safety of others.
Many safety-related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you and
others of a potential injury hazard. read and obey all safety messages and instructions throughout this manual. It is very important
that the meaning of each safety message is understood by you and others who install, use, or service this water heater.
all safety messages will generally tell you about the type of hazard, what can happen if you do not follow the safety message, and
how to avoid the risk of injury.
• Qualified Installer or Service Agency:
Installation and service of this water heater requires ability equivalent to that of a Qualified Agency (as defined by ANSI below) in the field
involved. Installation skills such as plumbing, air supply, venting, gas supply, electrical supply are required in addition to electrical testing
skills when performing service.
• ANSI Z223.1 2006 Sec. 3.3.83:
"Qualified Agency" - "Any individual, firm, corporation or company that either in person or through a representative is engaged in and is
responsible for (a) the installation, testing or replacement of gas piping or (b) the connection, installation, testing, repair or servicing of
appliances and equipment; that is experienced in such work; that is familiar with all precautions required; and that has complied with all
the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction."
this is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you
to potential personal injury hazards. obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
danGer indicates an imminently hazardous
danGer
situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or injury.
warnInG indicates a potentially hazardous
warnInG
situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or injury.
cautIon indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result
cautIon
in minor or moderate injury.
cautIon used without the safety alert
symbol indicates a potentially hazardous
cautIon
situation which, if not avoided, could result
in property damage.
IMportant defInItIons
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