3No flame.(Continued)Do not use the water heater ifthe exhaust pipe is displaced,has holes, is clogged or iscorroded.ProhibitedWARNINGBe sureto do.When a gas leak is noticed:1. Stop use immediately2. Close the gas valve3. [When installing indoors]Open windows and doorsIf you detect abnormal combustionor abnormal odors, or during anearthquake, tornado or fire:1. Turn off the hot water supply2. Turn off the power to the waterheater3. Turn off gas and water supplyvalve.4. Call the nearest Noritz agentBe sureto do.Do not allow anyone to change thewater temperature while hot water isbeing used.To prevent scalding, do not change the wa-ter temperature to a higher setting.ProhibitedCheck the temperatureof the running hot waterbefore entering theshower.Check the temperaturebefore stepping intothe bath tub.HighTemperature.Explosion Hazard ;If the temperature and pressure reliefvalve is dripping or leaking, have aqualified service technician replace it.Do not plug or remove the valve.Failure to follow these instructions can resultin fire or explosion, and personal injury ordeathProhibited(Continued)A. This water heater does not have apilot. It is equipped with anignition device that automaticallylights the burner. Do not try tolight the burner by hand.B. BEFORE OPERATING smell allaround the water heater area forevidence of leaking gas. Be sureto smell next to the floor becausesome gas is heavier than air andwill settle on the floor.WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS.• Do not try to light anyappliance.• Do not touch any electricalswitch; do not use any phonein your building.• Immediately call your gassupplier from a neighbor’sphone. Follow the gas supplier’sinstructions.• If you cannot reach your gassupplier, call the fire department.C. Use only your hand to turn thegas valve knob. Never use tools.If the knob will not turn by hand,don’t try to repair it. Call aqualified service technician.Force or attempted repair mayresult in a fire or explosion.D. Do not use this water heater ifany part has been under water.lmmediately call a qualifiedservice technician to inspect thewater heater and to replace anydamaged parts.