Bradford-White Corp IGI-180C Water Heater User Manual


 
DO NOT operate water heater with jumpered or absent controls or safety devices.
DO NOT operate water heater if an
y
external part has been under water. Immediatel
y
call a
qualified service a
g
enc
y
to inspect the appliance and to replace an
y
part of the control s
y
stem
including gas controls, which has been under water.
DO NOT attempt to use this water heater with an
y
g
as other than the t
y
pe listed on the ratin
g
plate. Do not attempt to convert this water heater for use with a
g
as other than the t
y
pe for
which it is equipped. Failure to use the proper
g
as can create an unsafe condition resultin
g
in
propert
y
dama
g
e, bodil
y
in
j
ur
y
, or death. Consult
y
our local
g
as supplier or
g
as compan
y
i
f
there are any questions.
DO NOT operate this water heater if the input rate exceeds the rate shown on the water heater
rating plate.
This water heater contains very hot water under high pressure. Do not unscrew any pipe fittings no
r
attempt to disconnect any components of this water heater without positively assuring the water is cool
and is not under pressure. Always wear protective clothing and equipment when installing, starting up
or servicing this water heater to prevent scald injuries. Do not rely on the temperature gauges to
determine the temperature. Do not touch any components unless they are cool.
This water heater must be properly vented and connected to an approved vent system in goo
d
condition. DO NOT operate water heater with the absence of an approved vent system. A clean and
unobstructed vent system is necessary to allow noxious fumes that could cause injury or loss of life to
vent safely and will contribute toward maintaining the water heater’s efficiency.
This water heater is for indoor installation only. The supplied venting system must be used to supply
outdoor air for combustion to the appliance.
This water heater requires its own separate venting system. DO NOT connect the exhaust vent into a
n
existing vent pipe or chimney.
Water heater materials of construction, products of combustion and the fuel contain carbon monoxide,
nitrogen oxides, aldehydes and/or other toxic or harmful substances which can cause death or serious
injury and which are known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects and othe
r
reproductive harm. Always use proper safety clothing, res
p
irators and equipment when servicing o
r
working nearby this water heater.
DO NOT tamper with or alter the water heater and/or controls.
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