Bradford White 55X-80B-3X - Manual (Page 5)

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General Information continued-
This water heater has been manufactured for operation at altitudes from sea
level to 2000 feet (610m). For use of this appliance at an elevation greater
than 2000 feet (610m), contact the dealer or manufacturer listed on the rating
plate for information on any necessary modification. Uncorrected operation of
this appliance may create a hazard to life and property.
Make sure that you check the rating plate and combination gas control on the
water heater to be certain that the type of gas being supplied corresponds
with the marking on the rating plate and combination gas control.
A sacrificial anode is used to extend tank life. The removal of this anode, for
any reason, will nullify the warranty. In areas where water is unusually active,
an odor may occur at the hot water faucet due to a reaction between the
sacrificial anode and the impurities in the water. If this should happen, an
alternative anode may be purchased from the supplier that installed this water
heater. This will minimize the odor while protecting the tank. Additionally, the
water heater should be flushed with appropriate dissolvers to eliminate any
bacteria.
INSTALLATION
Locating the Water Heater
This water heater MUST be installed indoors out of the wind and weather.
This water heater MUST NOT be installed in any location where gasoline or
flammable vapors are likely to be present, unless the installation is such to
eliminate the probable ignition of gasoline or flammable vapors.
Water heaters in residential garages must be installed so that all burner(s)
and burner ignition device(s) are located not less than 18 inches (45.7 cm)
above the floor and be located, or protected, to avoid physical damage. For
other installations refer to local codes. In the absence of local codes, the
water heater must be installed in compliance with the National Fuel Gas
Code, (ANSI Z223.1- Latest Edition), or in Canada CAN/CGA B149.1 Natural
Gas Installation Code (Latest Edition) or CAN/CGA B149.2 Propane
Installation Code (Latest Edition).
WARNING
Water heaters are heat producing appliances. To avoid damage or
injury there must be no materials stored against the water heater or
vent-air intake system and proper care must be taken to avoid
unnecessary contact (especially by children) with the water heater and
vent-air intake components. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL
FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, SUCH AS GASOLINE OR PAINT
THINNER TO BE USED OR STORED IN THE VICINITY OF THIS
WATER HEATER, VENT-AIR INTAKE SYSTEM OR IN ANY
LOCATION FROM WHICH FUMES COULD REACH THE WATER
HEATER OR VENT-AIR INTAKE SYSTEM.