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SAFETY INFORMATION
CONSUMER
SUPPORT
MAINTENANCE
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY
INFORMATION
WARNING!
Gasoline, as well as other ammable materials and liquids (adhesives, solvents, etc.), and the vapors they produce, are
extremely dangerous. DO NOT handle, use or store gasoline or other ammable or combusble 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.
For Installaons in the State of California
California Law requires that residenal water heaters must be braced, anchored or strapped to resist falling or
horizontal displacement due to earthquake moons. For residenal water heaters up to 52 gallon capacity, a brochure
with generic earthquake bracing instrucons can be obtained from: Oce of the State Architect, 400 P Street,
Sacramento, CA 95814 or you may call 916-324-5315 or ask a water heater dealer.
However, applicable local codes shall govern installaon. For residenal water heaters of a capacity greater than 52
gallons, consult the local building jurisdicon for acceptable bracing procedures.
California Proposion 65 Warning: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproducve harm.