Dometic WH-6GEA - Supplemental Directives; General Safety Messages; Intended Use

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L.P. Gas Water Heater Intended Use
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DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
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WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
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CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE: Used to address practices not related to
physical injury.
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Indicates additional information that is not related
to physical injury.
1.3 Supplemental Directives
To reduce the risk of accidents and injuries, please
observe the following directives before proceeding to
install or operate this appliance:
• Read and follow all safety information and
instructions.
• Read and understand these instructions before
installing, operating, or servicing this product.
• Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified Service Technician, Service Center, OEM, or
Gas Supplier.
• The installation must comply with all applicable local
or national codes, including the latest edition of the
following standards:
U.S.A.
– ANSI/NFPA70, National Electrical Code (NEC)
– ANSI/NFPA 1192, Recreational Vehicles Code
– ANSI Z223.1 National Fuel Gas Code
– Federal Mobile Home Construction & Safety
Standard, Title 24 CFR, part 3280, or when this
Standard Is not applicable, the Standard for
Manufactured Home Installations (Manufactured
Home Sites, Communities and Set-Ups), ANSI
A255.1
– ANSI Z21.10.1, Gas Water Heaters
– A119.5, Park Trailers
Canada
– CSA C22.1, Parts l & ll, Canadian Electrical Code
– CSA Z240 RV Series, Recreational Vehicles
– CAN/CGA B149 Installation Codes
– CAN/CSA-2240 MH Series, Mobile Homes
– CSA 4.1 (latest edition)
1.4 General Safety Messages
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WARNING: FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION HAZARD.
Failure to obey the following warnings could
result in death or serious injury:
• Follow the information in this manual exactly.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
2 Intended Use
This Water Heater is designed and intended for use in a
recreational vehicle (hereinaer referred to as “RV”) for
which it is supplied. This product is designed to heat
water and is not intended to be used as a space heater
for hydronic heating. This Water Heater is only suitable
for the intended purpose and application in accordance
with these instructions.
This manual provides information that is necessary for
proper installation, operation, and maintenance of
the Water Heater. Poor installation and/or improper
operating or maintenance will result in unsatisfactory
performance and a possible failure. The manufacturer
accepts no liability for any injury or damage to the
product resulting from:
• Incorrect assembly or connection, including excess
voltage
• Incorrect maintenance or use of spare parts
other than original spare parts provided by the
manufacturer
• Alterations to the product without express permission
from the manufacturer
• Use for purposes other than those described in this
manual
Dometic reserves the right to change product
appearance and product specifications.