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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Read all instructions thoroughly before installing or operating.
WARNING!
This manual provides information on the installation, operation and maintenance of the water heater.
To reduce the risk of property damage, electric shock, serious injury or death, it is important to read the
precautions below, all labels on the water heater, and the safety messages and instructions throughout this
manual.
Be sure to read and understand the entire Installation and Operation Manual before installing or operating
this water heater, and pay particular attention to the Safety Instructions.
A licensed professional must install the water heater in accordance with the instructions in this manual. The
consumer must read the entire manual to properly operate the water heater. Should you have problems
understanding the instructions in this manual, or have any questions concerning installation or operation of
the water heater, please get help from a qualified service technician, or the local electric utility.
WARNING! Proposition 65 California: This product contains chemicals known to the state of California
to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
It is important to know where the circuit breaker is located. Please ask the installer to show you its location
and how to shut it o if necessary. Turn o the circuit breaker if the water heater has been subjected to
overheating, fire, flood or physical damage.
• Read this manual entirely before installing or operating the water heater.
• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Installation and Operation Manual.
Be sure your appliance is properly installed in accordance with local codes and the provided installation
instructions.
DO NOT attempt to repair or replace any part of your water heater unless it is specifically recommended in
this manual.
All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.