Bradford White M-I-MH40T6FLX - Manual (Page 6)

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Installation continued-
DO NOT install the water heater in any location where gasoline or flammable
vapors are likely to be present. This water heater MUST be installed indoors out
of the wind and weather.
The location of this water heater is of the utmost importance. Before installing this
water heater, read the installation section of these instructions. After reading these
installation and operating instructions, select a location for the water heater where the
floor is level and is easily accessible to gas and water supply lines. DO NOT locate the
water heater where water lines could be subjected to freezing temperatures.
Make sure the cold water pipes are not located directly above the gas control so
that condensate during humid weather does not drip on the controls.
Water heater corrosion and component failure can be caused by the heating and
breakdown of airborne chemical vapors. Examples of some typical compounds that are
potentially corrosive are: spray can propellants, cleaning solvents, refrigerator and air
conditioning refrigerants, swimming pool chemicals, calcium and sodium chloride,
waxes and process chemicals. These materials are corrosive at very low concentration
levels with little or no odor to reveal their presence. NOTE: DAMAGE TO THE WATER
HEATER CAUSED BY EXPOSURE TO CORROSIVE VAPORS IS NOT COVERED
BY THE WARRANTY. DO NOT OPERATE THE WATER HEATER IF EXPOSURE
HAS OR WILL OCCUR. DO NOT STORE ANY POTENTIALLY CORROSIVE
COMPOUNDS IN THE VICINITY OF THE WATER HEATER.
For exact venting specifications, please consult the Venting section, located on page 8,
of these Installation and Operating Instructions.
Note: For California installation this water heater must be braced, anchored, or
strapped to avoid falling or moving during an earthquake. See instructions for
correct installation procedures. Instructions may be obtained from DSA
Headquarters Office, 1102 Q Street, Suite 5100, Sacramento, CA 95811.
Liquefied petroleum gases/propane gas are heavier than air and will remain
at floor level if there is a leak. Basements, crawl spaces, closets and areas
below ground level will serve as pockets for accumulation of leaking gas.
Before lighting, smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell
next to the floor.
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
 Do not try to light any appliance.
 Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any telephone in your
building.
 Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s telephone. Follow
the gas supplier’s instructions.
 If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
DO NOT OPERATE APPLIANCE UNTIL LEAKAGE IS CORRECTED!
WARNING