GE GeoSpring GEH50DEEDXX Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
CAUTION!
Risk of Fire - Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system served by this water heater that has not been used for
a long period of time (generally two weeks or more). HYDROGEN GAS IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE!! To dissipate such gas and
to reduce risk of injury, it is recommended that the hot water faucet be opened for several minutes at the kitchen sink before
using any electrical appliance connected to the hot water system. If hydrogen is present, there will be an unusual sound such
as air escaping through the pipe as the water begins to flow. Do not smoke or use an open flame near the faucet at the time it
is open.
WARNING!
Risk of Fire - DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance. Keep rags and other combustibles away.
FOR INSTALLATIONS
IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
California Law requires that residential water heaters must be braced, anchored or strapped to resist falling or
horizontal displacement due to earthquake motions. For residential water heaters up to 52 gallon (236.4 L) capacity, a
brochure with generic earthquake bracing instructions can be obtained from: Office of the State Architect, 400 P Street,
Sacramento, CA 95814 or you may call 916.324.5315 or ask a water heater dealer.
Applicable local codes shall always govern installation. For residential water heaters of a capacity greater than
52 gallons (236.4 L) consult the local building jurisdiction for acceptable bracing procedures.
California Proposition 65 Warning: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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