State GS6 75 YRDS L - Manual (Page 5)

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GENERAL SAFETY
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or death.
Always read and understand instruction manual.
• Install vent system in accordance with codes.
• Do not operate water heater if flood damaged.
• For operation above 7,700’, a high altitude
orifice must be installed.
• Do not operate if soot buildup is present.
• Do not place chemical vapor emitting products
near water heater or vent termination hood.
• Gas and carbon monoxide detectors are
available.
Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas
WARNING
Installation: Do not install the water heater or the vent termina-
tion hood 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 or
the vent termination hood.
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 pilot. While
operating, the pilot flame:
1. is in continuous operation
and
2. 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 by air currents.
Flammable Vapors FLAMMBLE
DANGER