American Water Heater 316888-004 - Manual (Page 13)

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HANDLE INSTALLATION
For ease of handling and carrying, plugs are provided
in the side of the shroud that can be removed and pipe
handles inserted (see Figure 4).
• Remove plastic plugs from shroud side panels.
• Screw a short length of 3/4” NPT pipe into the sides of
the water heater.
• Use the handles to move the water heater to the desired
location.
• Remove the handles.
• Reinstall the plastic plugs in the shroud side panels.
Handle
Handle
FIGURE 4
Installation: Do not install the water heater where flammable
products will be stored or used.
Vapors from flammable
liquids may explode and
catch fire causing death or
severe burns.
Do not use or store
flammable products such as
gasoline, solvents or adhe-
sives in the same room or
area near the water heater.
Keep flammable products:
1. far away from heater,
2. in approved containers,
3. tightly closed and
4. out of children's reach.
Water heater has a main
burner and spark generator.
The spark generator:
1. can be triggered at any
time and
2. the spark will ignite
flammable vapors.
Vapors:
1. cannot be seen,
2. are heavier than air,
3. go a long way on the floor
and
4. can be carried from other
rooms to the the
electodes by air currents.
Flammable Vapors FLAMMBLE
DANGER
This water heater must not be installed directly on
carpeting. Carpeting must be protected by metal or wood
panel beneath the appliance extending beyond the full
width and depth of the appliance by at least 3in. (7.6cm)
in any direction, or if the appliance is installed in an alcove
or closet, the entire fl oor must be covered by the panel.
Failure to heed this warning may result in a fi re hazard.