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Be sure to read and understand the entire Instruction Manual before attempting to install or operate this water heater. Pay
particular attention to the following general Safety Precautions. Failure to follow these warnings could result in a fire or
explosion, causing property damage, bodily injury or death. Should you have any problems understanding the instructions
in this manual, STOP, and get help from a qualified installer or service technician or the gas supplier.
Gasoline, as well as other flammable materials and liquids
(adhesives, solvents, 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. Be sure to read and follow
the warning label pictured below and other 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.
Failure to install the drafthood and properly vent the water
heater to the outdoors as outlined in the Venting Section of
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 system for proper
installation at initial start-up; and at least annually thereafter.
Refer to the Venting section of this manual (pg. 11) for more
information regarding vent system inspections.
PROPANE MODELS – Propane must be used with great
caution.
• It is heavier than air and will collect first in lower areas
making it hard to detect at nose level.
• Make sure to look and smell for propane leaks before
attempting to light appliance. Use a soapy solution to check
all gas fittings and connections. Bubbling at a connection
indicates a leak that must be corrected. When smelling to
detect a propane leak, be sure to sniff near the floor too.
• Gas detectors are recommended in propane applications
and their installation should be in accordance with the
manufacturer's recommendations and/or local laws, rules,
regulations or customs.
• It is recommended that more than one method be used to
detect leaks in propane applications.
IF PROPANE IS PRESENT OR SUSPECTED:
• DO NOT attempt to find the cause yourself;
• DO NOT try to light any appliance;
• DO NOT touch any electrical switch;
• DO NOT use any phone in your building.
• Leave the building immediately and make sure that every-
one else leaves also.
• Leave the doors open for ventilation and contact the gas
supplier, a qualified service agency or the fire department.
• Keep the area clear until the service call has been made,
the leak is corrected, and a qualified agency has determined
the area to be safe.
Both propane and natural gas have an odorant added to help
detection. Some people may not physically be able to smell
or recognize this odorant. If unsure or unfamiliar about the
smell associated with propane or natural gas, ask the gas
supplier. Other conditions, such as "Odorant Fade", which
causes the odorant to "fade", or diminish in intensity can also
hide or camouflage a gas leak.
Water heaters utilizing propane are different from natural gas
models. A natural gas heater will not function safely on
propane and vice versa. Conversion from natural gas to
propane (or vice versa) must be done by a qualified service
technician. To avoid possible equipment damage, personal
injury or fire: DO NOT connect this water heater to a fuel type
not in accordance with unit data plate. Use propane for
propane units, natural gas for natural gas units. These units
are not certified for any other type fuel.
Propane appliances should not be installed below-grade (for
example, in a basement) if such installation is prohibited by
federal, state and/or local laws, rules, regulations or customs.
General Safety Precautions
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Vapors from flammable liquids
will explode and catch fire
causing death or severe
burns.
Do not use or store flammable
products such as gasoline sol-
vents 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 where flammable products will be
stored or used unless the main burner and pilot flames are at
least 18" above the floor. This will reduce, but not eliminate, the
risk of vapors being ignited by the main burner or pilot 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 and pilot flame.
The pilot flame:
1. Is on all the time or intermit-
tently (IID).
2. Will ignite flammable va-
pors.
Vapors:
1. Cannot be seen,
2. Are heavier than air,
3. Go a long way on the floor,
4. Can be carried from other
rooms to the pilot flame by air
currents.