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1 SAFETY
CONSIDERATIONS
WARNING: If the information in the supplied manual(s) is not followed exactly, a fire, explosion or exposure to
hazardous materials may result, causing property damage, personal injury or death.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
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Do not
store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
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Do not
try to light any appliance.
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Do not
touch any electric switch; do not use any phone in your building.
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Immediately
call your gas supplier from a location away from your building and the smell of gas. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions.
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If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
This product contains, or may come to contain materials that have been identified as carcinogenic, or possibly carcinogenic
to humans. Before installing, servicing or removing this product, read and follow the supplied instructions
WARNING: Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier,
who must read and follow the supplied instructions before installing, servicing or removing this appliance. Refer to
the information contained in this manual. Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can
cause property damage, personal injury, exposure to hazardous materials or death.
WARNING: Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service
technician to inspect the unit and to replace any part of the control system, all gas controls and all other items
affecting safe appliance operation and which has been under water.
WARNING: In an emergency shut the main gas supply valve to the appliance from a location safely away from the
emergency. Failure to follow these instructions can cause property damage, personal injury, and exposure to
hazardous materials or death.
PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION
REFRACTORY CERAMIC FIBER PRODUCT WITH CRYSTALLINE SILICA
WARNING: This product contains or may come to contain crystalline silica, which has been identified by the
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as carcinogenic to humans. This product also contains
refractory ceramic fibers, which have been identified by the IARC as possibly carcinogenic to humans. Avoid
breathing fiber particulates and dust.
RISKS
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Air borne fibrous insulation is a possible cancer hazard by inhalation.
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Airborne crystalline silica may cause silicosis (lung disease) by inhalation.
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May cause temporary irritation to eyes, skin, and respiratory tract.
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
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Minimize airborne fibers with engineering controls.
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Use NIOSH/MSHA approved respirators as required (see MSDS).
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Wear long sleeved, loose-fitting clothing, eye protection and gloves.
FIRST AID MEASURES
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(If any of the irritations listed persists, seek medical attention)
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Eyes:
Flush with water.
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Skin:
Wash with soap and warm water.
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Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Get medical attention if gastrointestinal symptoms develop.
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Inhalation: Remove to fresh clean air.
WARNING: If you are unfamiliar with the safe handling of refractory ceramic fiber products, or if you wish additional
information prior to beginning any disassembly of the water heater or boiler that might expose refractory ceramic
fiber materials, contact: Unifrax Corporation, 2351 Whirlpool Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14305-2413, 1-800-322-2293.
IDENTIFICATION OF REFRACTORY CERAMIC FIBER MATERIALS (RCF):
The burner, lower tank and upper and lower flue collector assemblies utilize RCF material. (The RFC materials are located
within the product and not generally exposed except during service, disassembly or assembly.)
