Rheem Warrior Gas Series Use and Care Manual - Page 5

! DANGER! liquefied petroleum (LP - Propane or butane) and Natural gas models LP and Natural gas have an odorant added to aid in detecting a gas leak. Some people may not physically be able to smell or recognize this odorant. If you are unsure or unfamiliar with the smell of LP or natural gas, ask the gas supplier. Other conditions, such as "odorant fade", which causes the odorant to diminish in intensity, can also hide or camouflage a gas leak. ● T his water heater is supplied with a thermostatic gas valve that is convertible to LP from natural gas. Be sure to read and carefully follow the Conversion Instructions included in this manual when converting the valve from one type of gas to another. ● After conversion, be certain that the gas supplied to the heater is the type that the valve has been converted for (LP for heaters converted to LP use, and natural gas for heaters converted to natural gas use). This water heater will not operate safely if connected to a fuel type other than the one the gas valve is converted for. ● LP gas must be used with great caution. It is heavier than air and will collect first in lower areas making it hard to detect at nose level. ! DANGER: If a gas leak is present or suspected: ● Do not attempt to find the cause yourself. ● Do not try to light any appliance. ● Do not touch any electrical switch. ● Do not use any phone in your building. ● Leave the house immediately and make sure your family and pets leave also. ● Leave the doors open for ventilation and contact the gas supplier, a qualified service agency or the fire department. ● Stay away from the house (or building) until the service call has been made, the leak is corrected and a qualified agency has determined the area to be safe. ● Before attempting to light the water heater, make sure to look and smell for gas leaks. Use a soapy solution to check all gas fittings and connections. Bubbling at a connection indicates a leak that must be corrected. When smelling to detect an LP leak, be sure to sniff near the floor also. ● Gas detectors are recommended in LP and natural gas applications and their installation should be in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and/or local laws, rules, regulations or customs. ● It is recommended that more than one method, such as soapy solution, gas detectors, be used to detect leaks in LP gas applications. 5