American Water Heater HCG3 130T 300 - Manual (Page 5)

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general safety information
Fire Hazard
Do not install water heater on
carpeted floor.
Do not operate water heater if
flood damaged.
For continued protection against
risk of fire:
Fire or Explosion Hazard
Read instruction manual before
installing, using or servicing
water heater.
Avoid all ignition sources if you smell gas.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Use only the gas shown on the water heater rating label.
Keep ignition sources away from faucets after extended
periods of non-use.
Maintain required clearances to combustibles.
Do not expose water heater controls to excessive gas
pressure.
Do not obstruct water heater air intake
with insulating blanket.
Gas and carbon monoxide detectors
are available.
Install water heater in accordance with
the instruction manual.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or
death. Always read and understand instruction manual.
Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas
Property Damage Hazard
All water heaters eventually leak. •
Do not install without adequate drainage. •
CAUTION
Fire and Explosion Hazard
Leak test before placing the
water heater in operation.
Disconnect gas piping and main
gas shutoff valve before leak
testing.
Install sediment trap in
accordance with NFPA 54.
Use joint compound or Teflon tape
compatible with propane gas.
Fire and Explosion Hazard
Turn off gas lines during installation.
Contact a qualified installer or service
agency for installation and service.
Excessive gas pressure to gas valve can
cause serious injury or death.
Do not use water heater with any gas
other than the gas shown on the rating
label.
Turn off power to the water heater
before performing any service.
Electrical Shock Hazard
•
Label all wires prior to disconnecting
when performing service. Wiring errors
can cause improper and dangerous
operation.
•
Verify proper operation after servicing.
•
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in personal injury or death.
•
Jumping out control circuits or components can
result in property damage, personal injury or death.
Service should only be performed by a qualified service
agent using proper test equipment.
•
Altering the water heater controls and/or wiring in any way
could result in permanent damage to the controls or water
heater and is not covered under the limited warranty.
•
Any bypass or alteration of the water
heater controls and/or wiring will result
in voiding the appliance warranty.
Altering the water heater controls and/or wiring in any way
could result in altering the ignition sequence allowing gas to
flow to the main burner before the hot surface igniter is at
ignition temperature causing delayed ignition which can
cause a fire or explosion.
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