Rheem H95 Direct Vent Indoor Series Use and Care Manual - Page 3

Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Water Heater Venting Safety DANGER:Failuretoinstallandproperly ventthewaterheatertotheoutdoorsasoutlinedinthe "Venting"sectionoftheInstallationInstructionsin thismanualwillresultindeathfromfire,explosion,or asphyxiationfromcarbonmonoxide.NEVERoperatethis waterheaterunlessitisproperlyventedandhastheair supplypipingproperlyinstalledandterminatedtothe outdoors. Besuretoinspecttheventterminal,theairintake,and theventsystemonthewaterheaterforproperinstallation atinitialstart-upandatleastannuallythereafter.Referto the"Care and Cleaning"sectionofthismanualformore informationregardingventsysteminspection. WARNINGS: •Gasolineandotherflammableliquids,materials, and vapors(includingpaintthinners,solvents,and adhesives)areextremelydangerous.DO NOThandle, use,orstoregasolineorotherflammableorcombustible materialsanywhereinthevicinityofawaterheater oranyotherappliance.Besuretoreadandfollowthe labelsonthewaterheater,aswellasthewarnings printedinthismanual.Failuretodosocanresultin death,bodilyinjury,orpropertydamage. •Combustibleconstructionreferstoadjacentwallsand ceilingsandshouldnotbeconfusedwithcombustible orflammableproductsandmaterials.Combustible materials,suchasclothing,cleaningmaterials,or flammableliquids,shouldneverbestoredinthevicinity ofthisoranygasappliance.Fireorexplosioncanoccur causingdeath,personalinjury,and/orproductdamage. Seepage29forclearancestocombustiblematerials. •Followventmanufacturer'sinstructionsforventing installation,includingadditionalclearancesfrom combustibles,toavoidconditionsthatcanleadto death,personalinjury,and/orpropertydamage. •Usetanklesswaterheatermanufacturer-approved Schedule40PVC(foamcoreisnotpermittedatany time),Schedule80PVC,CPVC,ABS,orUL1738-listed CategoryIIIStainlessSteel.Nootherventmaterialis permitted.ForCanada,installationsmustfollowULC S636forexhaustventing. •Moistureinthefluegaswillcondenseasitleavesthe ventterminal.Incoldweatherthiscondensatecan freezeontheexteriorwall,undertheeaves,andon surroundingobjects.Somediscolorationtotheexterior ofthebuildingistobeexpected.However,improper locationorinstallationmayresultinseveredamageto thestructureorexteriorfinishofthebuilding. DANGER FLAMMABLES Flammable Vapors Vapors from flammable liquids will explode and catch fire causing death or severe burns. Do not use or store flammable products such as gasoline, solvents or adhesives in the same room or area near the water heater. Keep flammable products: 1. far away from heater, 2. in approved containers, 3. tightly closed and 4. out of children's reach. Water heater has a main burner flame. The main burner flame: 1. which can come on at any time and 2. will ignite flammable vapors. Vapors: 1. cannot be seen, 2. are heavier than air, 3. go a long way on the floor and 4. can be carried from other rooms to the main burner flame by air currents. Installation: Do not install water heater where flammable products will be stored or used unless the main burner flame is at least 18" above the floor. This will reduce, but not eliminate, the risk of vapors being ignited by the main burner flame. Read and follow water heater warnings and instructions. If owners manual is missing, contact the retailer or manufacturer. • For multiple-unit installation, a minimum distance betweenventterminationsmustbemaintainedtoprevent recirculation of vent gases. See page 39 for information onventingandclearancestomultipleterminations. CAUTIONS: •Ensurethattheapplianceventissecurelygluedand attachedtotheventconnectiononthetopofthewater heater.DONOTUSESCREWS. •Donotoperatewithoutthecondensatedrainconnected androutedtoaproperdrain. 3