Bradford-White Corp 238-37281-00R - Manual (Page 4)

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GENERAL INFORMATION
This water heater must be installed in accordance with The Federal
Manufactured Home Construction And Safety Standard (H.U.D. Title 24, Part
3280.707d2) or CAN/CSA Z240 MH series, mobile home. In the absence of
such a standard, the water heater should be installed in accordance with the
Standard For Mobile Homes (ANSI/NFPA NO. 501-B1977).
The warranty for this water heater is in effect only when the water heater is
installed, adjusted, and operated in accordance with these Installation and
Operating Instructions. The manufacturer will not be liable for any damage
resulting from alteration and/or failure to comply with these instructions.
This water heater is of the closed combustion type (direct venting) where all the
combustion air is supplied from the outdoors through the air intake and all
combusted gas products are vented directly to the outside by means of the roof
jack. No draft diverter (vent hood) is required for this water heater.
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. has tested a representative sample of this water
heater design for its safety of operation. The UL listing of this water heater
includes the field installation of the following components: roof jack, air intake
tube, and heater tie down materials. These components for field installation
may have been shipped with this heater and must be installed according to
these instructions (see figure 1). No other components are approved for use
with this water heater.
This water heater has been designed and certified for the purpose of heating
potable water. The installation and use of this water heater for any purpose
other than the heating of potable water may cause damage to the water heater,
create a hazardous condition, and nullify the warranty.
Do not use this appliance if any part has been submerged in water. You should
contact the plumbing professional who installed the water heater to inspect the
appliance and to replace any part of the control system including the
combination gas control which has been submerged in water.
CAUTION
Incorrect operation of this appliance may create a hazard to life and
property and will nullify the warranty.
IMPORTANT
Before proceeding, please inspect the water heater and components for
possible damage. DO NOT install any damaged components. If damage
is evident then please contact the supplier where the water heater was
purchased or the manufacturer listed on the rating plate for replacement
parts.