State GS6 75 URRBS - Manual (Page 2)

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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.
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 included in the Act.
IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS
• Qualifi ed Installer: A qualifi ed installer must have ability equivalent to a licensed tradesman in the fi elds of plumbing,
air supply, venting and gas supply, including a thorough understanding of the requirements of the National Fuel Gas
Code as it relates to the installation of gas fi red water heaters. The qualifi ed installer must have a thorough
understanding of this instruction manual.
• Service Agency: A service agency also must have ability equivalent to a licensed tradesman in the fi elds of plumbing,
air supply, venting and gas supply, including a thorough understanding of the requirements of the National Fuel Gas
Code as it relates to the installation of gas fi red water heaters. The service agency must also have a thorough
understanding of this instruction manual, and be able to perform repairs strictly in accordance with the service guidelines
provided by the manufacturer.
• Gas Supplier: The Natural Gas or Propane Utility or service which supplies gas for utilization by the gas burning
appliances within this application. The gas supplier typically has responsibility for the inspection and code approval of
gas piping up to and including the Natural Gas meter or Propane storage tank of a building. Many gas suppliers also
offer service and inspection of appliances within the building.
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, could 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