A.O. Smith 185762-000 - Manual (Page 2)

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All safety messages will generally tell you about the type of hazard, what can happen if you do not follow the safety message, and
how to avoid the risk of injury.
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn of
potential exposure to such substances.
Warning: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive
harm. This appliance can cause low level exposure to some of the substances listed, including formaldehyde.
IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS
• Qualifi ed Installer: A qualifi ed installer must have ability equivalent to a licensed tradesman in the fi elds of plumbing and electrical
installation of these appliances. This would include a thorough understanding of the requirements of the National Electrical Code and
applicable local electrical and plumbing codes (and tools necessary to confi rm proper installation and operation of the water heater) as
they relate to the installation of electric water heaters. The qualifi ed installer must have a thorough understanding of the water heater
Instruction Manual.
• Service Agency: A service agency also must have ability equivalent to a licensed tradesman in the fi elds of plumbing and electrical
installation of these appliances. This would include a thorough understanding of the requirements of the National Electrical Code and
applicable local electrical and plumbing codes (and tools necessary to confi rm proper installation and operation of the water heater) as
they relate to the installation of electric water heaters. The service agency must have a thorough understanding of the water heater
Instruction Manual.
SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE
Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use, and servicing of this water heater.
Many safety-related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you
and others of a potential injury hazard. Read and obey all safety messages and instructions throughout this manual. It is very
important that the meaning of each safety message is understood by you and others who install, use, or service this water
heater.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you
to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
D A N G E R i n d i c a t e s a n i m m i n e n t l y
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alert
symbol indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result
in property damage.
CAUTION