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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
WARNING
Safety Precautions
A. Turn off gas to the water heater if it has been subjected to overheating, fire, flood or physical damage. Do not
operate the water heater again until it has been thoroughly checked by a qualified service technician.
B. Confirm that the water heater is completely filled with water before turning it on.
C. Confirm that the cold water supply shut-off valve is open before turning the water heater on.
D. Never store combustible materials, such as paper products or rags, near the water heater.
E. Never store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Storage or use of gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance can
result in serious injury or death.
F. Call a service technician or other qualified person if there is any difficulty understanding or following instructions
in this Use & Care Manual.
CAUTION
Risk of Fire - Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system served by this water heater that has
not been used for a long period of time (generally two weeks or more). HYDROGEN GAS IS EXTREMELY
FLAMMABLE! To dissipate such gas and to reduce risk of injury, it is recommended that the hot water faucet be
opened for several minutes at the kitchen sink before using any electrical appliance connected to the hot water
system. If hydrogen is present, there will be an unusual sound such as air escaping through the pipe as the water
begins to flow. Do not smoke or use an open flame near the faucet at the time it is open.
FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
California Law requires that residential water heaters must be braced, anchored or strapped to resist falling
or horizontal displacement due to earthquake motions. For residential water heaters up to 52-gallon (197 L)
capacity, a brochure with generic earthquake bracing instructions can be obtained from: Office of the State
Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 or you may call 916-445-8100 or ask a water heater dealer.
Applicable local codes shall always govern installation. For residential water heaters of a capacity greater than
52 gallons (197 L) consult the local building jurisdiction for acceptable bracing procedures.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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