Ruud AP15318 Use & Care Manual page 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ A LL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
Be sure to read and understand the entire Use and Care Manual before attempting to install or operate this
water heater. It may save you time and money. Pay particular attention to the Safety Instructions. Failure to
follow these warnings could result in serious bodily injury or death. Should you have problems understanding
the instructions in this manual, or have any questions, STOP, and get help from a qualified service technician,
or the local gas utility.
INSTALL A ND PROPERLY VENT THE WATER HEATER...
Failure to install and properly vent the water heater to the outdoors as outlined in the
Venting Section of the Installation Instructions in this manual can result in unsafe operation
of the water heater. To avoid the risk of fire, explosion or asphyxiation from carbon
monoxide, never operate this water heater unless it is properly vented and has an adequate
air supply for proper operation.
Be sure to inspect the vent outlet for proper installation at initial start-­up;; and at least
annually thereafter. Refer to the Care and Cleaning section of this manual for more
information regarding vent system inspection.
Gasoline, as well as other flammable materials and liquids ( which include, but are not
limited to adhesives, solvents, paint thinners etc.), and the vapors they produce are
extremely dangerous. DO NOT handle, use or store gasoline or other flammable or
combustible materials anywhere near or in the vicinity of a water heater or any other
appliance. Be sure to read and follow the labels on the water heater, as well as the warnings
printed in this manual. Failure to do so can result in property damage, bodily injury or
death.
AP15318 tankless 10 30 09.indd 3
DANGER!
WARNING!
D A N G E R
Flammable Vapors
FLAMMABLES
Vapors from flammable
liquids will explode and
catch fire causing death or
severe burns.
Do not use or store flammable
products such as gasoline,
solvents or adhesives in the
same room or area near the
water heater.
Keep flammable products:
1. far away from heater,
2. in approved containers,
3. tightly closed and
4. out of children's reach.
Installation:
Do not install water heater 18" above the floor. This will
where flammable products will reduce, but not eliminate, the
be stored or used unless the risk of vapors being ignited
main burner flame is at least by the main burner flame.
Read and follow water heater warnings and instructions. If
owners manual is missing, contact the retailer or manufacturer.
Water heater has a main
burner flame.
The main burner flame:
1. which can come on
at any time and
2. will ignite flammable
vapors.
Vapors:
1. cannot be seen,
2. are heavier than air,
3. go a long way on the
floor and
4. can be carried from
other rooms to the
main burner flame by
air currents.
3
11/9/2009 3:17:33 PM