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PART 1 – GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
A. PRECAUTIONS
This water heater is approved for indoor installations only. Clearance to combustible materials: 0” top, bottom,
sides and back. Heater must have room for service: 24” front and 6” sides are minimum recommended service
clearances. (A combustible door or removable panel is acceptable front clearance.) This water heater has been
approved for closet installation, and installation on combustible flooring. Do not install this water heater directly on
carpeting.
INSTALLER – Read all instructions in this manual before installing. Perform steps in the order given.
USER – This manual is for use only by a qualified heating installer/service technician. Have this heater
serviced/inspected by a qualified service technician annually.
FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE GUIDELINES ON THIS PAGE CAN RESULT IN SUBSTANTIAL PROPERTY
DAMAGE, SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
NOTE: If the heater is exposed to the following, do not operate until all corrective steps have been made by a
qualified serviceman:
1. FIRE
2. DAMAGE
3. WATER
Any claims for damage or shortage in shipment must be filed immediately against the transportation company by
the consignee.
DO NOT USE THIS WATER HEATER IF ANY PART HAS BEEN UNDERWATER. Immediately call a qualified
service technician. Replace any part of the control unit that has been under water.
B. WHEN SERVICING THE WATER HEATING SYSTEM
To avoid electric shock, disconnect electrical supply before performing maintenance.
To avoid severe burns, allow heater to cool before servicing.
C. HEATER WATER
Do not use petroleum-based cleaning or sealing compounds in a water heating system. Gaskets and
seals in the system may be damaged. This can result in substantial property damage.
Do not use “homemade cures” or “heater patent medicines”. Damage to heater, substantial property
damage, and/or serious personal injury may result.
PART 2 – PREPARE THE WATER HEATER
UNCRATING HEATER – Any claims for damage or shortage in shipment must be filed immediately against the
transportation company by the consignee.
COLD WEATHER HANDLING – If the heater has been stored in a very cold location (BELOW 0
o
F) before
installation, handle with care until the plastic components come to room temperature.
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