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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
Be sure to read and understand the entire Use and Care Manual before attempting to install or operate this
water heater. It may save you time and money. Pay particular attention to the Safety Instructions. Failure to
follow these warnings could result in serious bodily injury or death. Should you have problems understanding
these instructions in this manual, or have any questions, STOP, and get help from a qualied service
technician, or the local gas utility.
DANGER!
Failure to properly install the water heater as outlined in the Installation Instructions in this manual can result
in unsafe operation of the water heater. To avoid the risk of re, explosion, or asphyxiation from carbon
monoxide, never operate this water heater unless it is installed properly and has adequate air supply for
proper operation. Be sure to inspect the ue terminal for proper installation at initial start-up; and at least
annually thereafter. Refer to the Care and Cleaning section of this manual for more information regarding ue
terminal inspection.
WARNING!
Gasoline, as well as other ammable materials and liquids (adhesives, solvents, paint thinners etc.), and the
vapors they produce are extremely dangerous. DO NOT handle, use or store gasoline or other ammable or
combustible materials anywhere near or in the vicinity of a water heater or any other appliance. Be sure to
read and follow the 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.
Flammable Vapor
Flammable Vapors
Safety Information
Vapors from ammable liquids will explode and catch re causing death or severe burns.
DO NOT use or store ammable
products such as gasoline,
solvents or adhesives in the
same room or area near the
water heater.
Water heater has a main burner ame. The
main burner ame:
1. Can come on at any time
2. Will ignite ammable vapors
Keep ammable products:
1. Far away from heater
2. In approved containers
3. Tightly closed
4. Out of children’s reach
Installation:
DO NOT install water heater where ammable products will be stored or used unless the main
burner ame is at least 18” above the oor. This will reduce, but not eliminate the risk of vapors
being ignited by the main burner ame.
Read and follow water heater warnings and instructions. If owner manual is missing, contact the
retailer or manufacturer.
Vapors:
1. Cannot be seen
2. Are heavier than air
3. Go a long way on the oor
4. Can be carried from other rooms to the main
burner ame by air currents.