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SECTION IV: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
This water heater must be located in an area where leakage of the heat exchange
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coil, water line connections, or the pressure relief valve will not result in damage to
the area adjacent to the water heater or to lower floors of the structure. When such
locations cannot be avoided, a suitable drain pan must be installed under the wate
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heater. The drain pan depth must be suitable for draining and collecting water, and
have a minimum length and width of at least four (4) inches (10.2 cm) measured
from the jacket of the water heater. The drain pan, as described above, can be
purchased from your plumbing professional. The drain pan must be piped to an
adequate drain. The piping must be at least ¾ inch (1.9 cm) in diameter and pitched
for proper drainage.
WARNING
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT ANY GAS APPLIANCE IF YOU ARE NOT CERTAIN OF
THE FOLLOWING:
• Liquefied petroleum gases/propane gas and natural gas have an odorant added
by the gas supplier that aids in detection of the gas.
• Most people recognize this odor as a “sulfur” or “rotten egg” smell.
• Other conditions, such as “odorant fade” can 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 any way unsure of the presence
of gas, immediately contact your gas supplier from a telephone in anothe
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building.
• Gas detectors are available. Contact your gas supplier or plumbing professional
for more information.
Liquefied petroleum gases/propane gas is heavier than air and will remain at floor level i
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there is a leak. Basements, crawl spaces, closets and areas below ground level will serve
as pockets for accumulation of leaking gas. Before lighting, smell all around the appliance
area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor.
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any telephone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a telephone in another building. Follow
the gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
DO NOT OPERATE THE APPLIANCE UNTIL THE LEAKAGE IS CORRECTED!
INSTALLATION OF THIS WATER HEATER REQUIRES ABILITY EQUIVALENT TO
THAT OF A LICENSED PLUMBER. PLUMBING, AIR SUPPLY, VENTING, GAS
SUPPLY AND ELECTRICAL WORK ARE REQUIRED.
WARNING
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