Bradford-White Corp TG-180I-N(X) Water Heater User Manual


 
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DO NOT tamper with or alter the water heater and/or controls.
DO NOT operate water heater with jumpered or absent controls or safety devices.
DO NOT operate water heater if any external part has been under water. Immediately call a
qualified service technician to inspect the water heater and to replace any part of the control
system including gas controls, which has been under water.
DO NOT attempt to use this water heater with any gas other than the type listed on the rating
plate. Do not attempt to convert this water heater for use with a gas other than the type for
which it is equipped. Failure to use the proper gas can create an unsafe condition resulting in
property damage, bodily injury, or death. Consult your local gas supplier or gas company if
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 nor 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
good 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. A venting system must be used to supply
outdoor air for combustion to the water heater.
This water heater requires its own separate venting system. DO NOT connect the exhaust
vent into an 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 other reproductive harm. Always use proper safety clothing, respirators and
equipment when servicing or working nearby this water heater.
WARNING