Installation / Operation Instruction Manual

Installation (Locating The Water Heater) continued-

Water heater corrosion and component failure can be caused by the heating and

breakdown of airborne chemical vapors. Examples of some typical compounds

that are potentially corrosive are: spray can propellants, cleaning solvents,

refrigerator and air conditioning refrigerants, swimming pool chemicals, calcium

and sodium chloride, waxes and process chemicals. These materials are

corrosive at very low concentration levels with little or no odor to reveal their

presence. NOTE: DAMAGE TO THE WATER HEATER CAUSED BY

EXPOSURE TO CORROSIVE VAPORS IS NOT COVERED BY THE

WARRANTY. DO NOT OPERATE THE WATER HEATER IF EXPOSURE HAS

OR WILL OCCUR. DO NOT STORE ANY POTENTIALLY CORROSIVE

COMPOUNDS IN THE VICINITY OF THE WATER HEATER.

WARNING

Liquefied petroleum gases/propane gas are heavier than air and will remain

at floor level if there is a leak. Basements, crawl spaces, closets and areas

below ground level will serve as pockets for accumulation of leaking gas.

Before lighting, smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell

next to the floor.

IF YOU SMELL GAS:

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any telephone in your

building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s telephone. Follow

the gas supplier’s instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

DO NOT OPERATE APPLIANCE UNTIL LEAKAGE IS CORRECTED!

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