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Electrical Safety
DANGER:
Shock Hazard – Make sure the
electrical power to the water heater is off to avoid electric
shock that will result in death or serious personal injury.
WARNINGS:
• For your safety, the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, or electric
shock that can result in death, personal injury, and/or
property damage.
• Field wiring connections and electrical grounding must
comply with local codes or, in the absence of local codes,
with the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/
NFPA 70, or in Canada, Canadian Electrical Code, CAN/CSA
C22.1, Part 1.
CAUTIONS:
• Label all wires prior to disconnecting for service. Wiring
errors can cause dangerous and improper operation. Verify
correct operation after servicing.
• For your safety, burner inspection and cleaning should be
performed only by qualified service personnel.
• Make certain the power to the water heater is OFF
before removing the unit cover panel. Exposed electrical
components and moving parts can cause personal injuries.
• For your safety, DO NOT attempt repair of electrical wiring,
gas piping, remote control, burners, vent connectors, or
other safety devices. Refer repairs to qualified service
personnel.
California law requires that water heaters must be braced,
anchored, or strapped to resist falling or horizontal
displacement due to earthquake motions. For water heaters
up to 52-gallon capacity, a brochure with generic earthquake
bracing instructions can be obtained from: Office of the State
Architect, 1102 Q Street, Suite 5100, Sacramento, CA 95814,
or you may call 916-445-8100 or ask a water heater dealer.
However, applicable local codes shall govern installation. For
residential water heaters of a capacity greater than 52 gallons
or tankless-style, consult the local building jurisdiction code
for acceptable bracing procedures.
FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION