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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 in the act.
Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for a long period of time (generally two
weeks or more). Hydrogen gas is extremely flammable and can ignite when exposed to a spark or flame. To prevent
the possibility of injury under these conditions, we recommend the hot water faucet be opened for several minutes at
the kitchen sink before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system. If hydrogen is pres-
ent, there will probably be an unusual sound such as air escaping through the faucet as water begins to flow. Do not
smoke or have any open flame near the faucet at the time it is open.
important definitions
• qualified installer: A qualified installer must have ability equivalent to a licensed tradesman in the fields 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 confirm proper installation and operation of the water heater) as they relate to the installation
of electric water heaters. The qualified 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 fields 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 confirm 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
danGer indicates an imminently 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