Noritz NRCP982-DV - Contaminant Hazards

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Safety Precautions
Chapter2.–SafetyRegulations
Proper care is your responsibility. Carefully read
and understand the Operating Information in this
guide before operating the Noritz Water Heater.
Be fully aware of where the gas shut-o󰘯 valve is
located and how to operate it.
Close the gas shut-o󰘯 valve immediately if the
appliance is subjected to 󰘰re, overheating, 󰘱ood,
physical damage, or any other damaging condition
that might a󰘯ect the operation of the unit.
The Water Heater must be checked by a quali󰘰ed
technician before resuming operation.
DO NOT use this Water Heater if any part has
been under water, call a quali󰘰ed technician
immediately for inspecting the Water Heater and
for replacing any part of the control system and
any gas control which has been under water.
Do not power up the unit unless the gas and water
supply valves are fully opened. Make sure that fresh
air intake 󰘱ue and exhaust gas 󰘱ue are opened and
functional.
DO NOT attempt to install, repair, or service the
Water Heater by yourself.
Contact a quali󰘰ed technician if the Water Heater
needs repair or maintenance.
Ask your gas supplier for a list of quali󰘰ed service
providers.
˝Verify proper operation after servicing operation˝
The gas ignition system components must be
protected from water (dripping, spraying, rain, etc.)
during appliance operation and service (circulator
replacement, condensate trap, control replacement,
etc.)
PRODUCTSTOAVOID AREASLIKELYTOHAVECONTAMINANTS
Spraycanscontaininguorocarbons Drycleaning/laundryareasandestablishments
Permanentwavesolutions Swimmingpools
Chlorinatedwaxes/cleaners Metalfabricationplants
Chlorine-basedswimmingpoolchemicals Beautyshops
Calciumchlorideusedforthawing Refrigerationrepairshops
Sodiumchlorideusedforwatersoftening Photoprocessingplants
Refrigerantleaks Autobodyshops
Paintorvarnishremovers Plasticmanufacturingplants
HydrochloricorMuriaticacid Furniturerenishingareasandestablishments
Cementsandglues Newbuildingconstruction
Antistaticfabricsoftenersusedinclothesdryers Remodelingareas
Chlorine-typebleaches,laundrydetergents,andcleaningsolvents Garagesandworkshops
Donotoperatethewaterheaterifitscombustionairintakeislocatedinornearoneoftheareasorinthevicinityofproductslistedin
Table.Theseareaswillalwayscontainhazardouscontaminatesthatcanformstrongacidswhilepassingthroughtheburnerandvent
system.Theseacidswillcorrodethewaterheater’sheatexchanger,burnercomponentsandventsystem,resultinginuegasspillage
and/orwaterleakage,possiblesubstantialpropertydamage,severepersonalinjury,ordeath.Ifthewaterheatercombustionairintake
islocatedinanyarealikelytocauseorcontaincontamination,orifproductswhichwouldcontaminatetheaircannotberemoved,the
intakemustbere-pipedandterminatedtoanotherlocation.
WARNING
DANGER
Safety Precautions