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SAFETY GUIDELINES
SAFETY DEFINITION
GENERAL
1. Followalllocalcodes,orintheabsenceoflocalcodes,followthemostrecenteditionofCSAB149.1
NaturalGas,PropaneInstallationCode.
2. Properlygroundtheunitinaccordancewithalllocalcodesorintheabsenceoflocalcodes,withCSA
standardC22.1CanadaElectricalCodePart1.
3. Carefullyplanwhereyouintendtoinstallthewaterheater.Pleaseensure:
•Yourwaterheaterwillhaveenoughcombustibleairandproperventilation.
•Locateyourheaterwherewaterleakagewillnotdamagesurroundingareas.(pleasereferto
p.8.)
4. Check the rating plate for the correct GAS TYPE, GAS PRESSURE, WATER PRESSURE and ELECTRIC
RATING.
*If this unit does not match your requirements, do not install and consult with the manufacturer.
5. Ifanyproblemshouldoccur,turnoffallhotwatertapsandturnoffthegas.Thencallatrained
technician or the Gas Company or the manufacturer.
WARNING
Indicatesanimminentlyhazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoided,couldresult
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicatesanimminentlyhazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoided,couldresult
in minor or moderate injury.
Safety Guidelines
Installaon Manual
Indicatesanimminentlyhazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoided,willresultin
death or serious injury.
DANGER
WARNING
• Watertemperaturesover52°C(125°F)cancausesevereburnsinstantlyor
deathfromscalding.Thewatertemperatureissetat49°C(120°F)fromthe
factory to minimize any scalding risk. Before bathing or showering always
checkthewatertemperature.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammables, vapors, or liquids in the
vicinity of this appliance.
• Donotreversethewaterand/orgasconnectionsasthiswilldamagethegas
valves and can cause severe injury or death. Follow the diagram on p. 22
wheninstallingyourwaterheater.
• Do not use this appliance if any part has been in contact with or been
immersed in water. Immediately call a licensed plumber, a licensed gas
fitter, or a professional service technician to inspect and/or service the unit if
necessary.
• Donotdisconnecttheelectricalsupplyiftheambienttemperaturewilldrop
below freezing. The Freeze Protection System only works if the unit has
electrical power. The warranty will not be covered if the heat exchanger
is damaged due to freezing. Refer to the section on the Freeze Protection
System on p. 40 for more information.
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