Noritz ecoTOUGH NRC98-DV Owner's Manual page 3

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Do not use the water heater
if the intake/exhaust pipe
is displaced, has holes,
Prohibited
is clogged or is corroded.
Do not allow anyone to change the
water temperature while hot water is
being used.
Prohibited
To prevent scalding, do not change the wa-
ter temperature to a higher setting.
A. This water heater does not have
a pilot. It is equipped with an
ignition device that automatically
No flame.
lights the burner. Do not try to
light the burner by hand.
B. BEFORE OPERATING smell all
around the water heater area for
evidence of leaking gas. Be sure
to smell next to the floor because
some gas is heavier than air and
will settle on the floor.
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.
C. Use only your hand to turn
the gas valve knob. Never use
tools. If the knob will not turn by
hand, don't try to repair it. Call
a qualified service technician.
Force or attempted repair may
result in a fire or explosion.
D. Do not use this water heater if
any part has been under water.
lmmediately call a qualified
service technician to inspect the
water heater and to replace any
damaged parts.
After the water heater has been out of
use for a long time make sure that you
fill the condensate trap with water.
Be sure
to do.
This is to prevent dangerous exhaust
gases from entering the building.
Failure to fill the condensate trap
could result in severe personal injury
or death.
(Refer to page 20 for further instructions.)
WARNING
When a gas leak is noticed:
1. Stop use immediately
2. Close the gas valve
Be sure
to do. 3. Open windows and doors
If you detect abnormal combustion
or abnormal odors, or during an
earthquake, tornado or fire:
Be sure
1. Turn off the hot water supply
to do.
2. Turn off the power to the water
heater
3. Turn off gas and water supply
valve.
4. Call the nearest Noritz agent
Explosion Hazard ;
If the temperature and pressure relief
valve is dripping or leaking, have a
Prohibited
qualified service technician replace it.
Do not plug or remove the valve.
Failure to follow these instructions can re-
sult in fire or explosion, and personal injury
or death
Check the temperature
of the running hot water
before entering the
High
shower.
Temperature.
Check the temperature
before stepping into
the bath tub.

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