Raypak 260-401 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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4Be sure to read and understand the entire Instruction Manual before attempting to install or operate this water heater. Payparticular attention to the following general Safety Precautions. Failure to follow these warnings could result in a fire orexplosion, causing property damage, bodily injury or death. Should you have any problems understanding the instructionsin this manual, STOP, and get help from a qualified installer or service technician or the gas supplier.Gasoline, as well as other flammable materials and liquids(adhesives, solvents, etc.), and the vapors they produce, areextremely dangerous. DO NOT handle, use or store gasolineor other flammable or combustible materials anywhere nearor in the vicinity of a water heater. Be sure to read and followthe warning label pictured below and other labels on the waterheater, as well as the warnings printed in this manual. Failureto do so can result in property damage, bodily injury, or death.Failure to install the draft hood and properly vent the waterheater to the outdoors as outlined in the Venting Section of thismanual can result in unsafe operation of the water heater. Toavoid the risk of fire, explosion, or asphyxiation from carbonmonoxide, never operate this water heater unless it is properlyvented and has an adequate air supply for proper operation.Be sure to inspect the vent system for proper installation atinitial start-up; and at least annually thereafter. Refer toMaintenance section of this manual for more informationregarding vent system inspections.LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM MODELS – Propane, or LP gas,must be used with great caution.• It is heavier than air and will collect first in lower areasmaking it hard to detect at nose level.• Make sure to look and smell for LP leaks before attemptingto light appliance. Use a soapy solution to check all gas fittingsand connections. Bubbling at a connection indicates a leakthat must be corrected. When smelling to detect an LP leak,be sure to sniff near the floor too.• Gas detectors are recommended in LP applications andtheir installation should be in accordance with themanufacturer's recommendations and/or local laws, rules,regulations or customs.• It is recommended that more than one method be used todetect leaks in LP applications.IF LP GAS 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 building immediately and make sure that every-one else leaves also.• Leave the doors open for ventilation and contact the gassupplier, a qualified service agency or the fire department.• Keep the area clear until the service call has been made, theleak is corrected, and a qualified agency has determined thearea to be safe.Both LP and natural gas have an odorant added to helpdetection. Some people may not physically be able to smellor recognize this odorant. If unsure or unfamiliar about thesmell associated with LP or natural gas, ask the gas supplier.Other conditions, such as "Odorant Fade", which causes theodorant to "fade", or diminish in intensity can also hide orcamouflage a gas leak.Water heaters utilizing Liquefied Petroleum gas (LP) aredifferent from natural gas models. A natural gas heater will notfunction safely on LP gas and vice versa. Conversion fromNatural gas to LP gas (or vice versa) must be done by aqualified service technician. To avoid possible equipmentdamage, personal injury or fire: DO NOT connect this waterheater to a fuel type not in accordance with unit data plate.Propane for propane units. Natural gas for natural gas units.These units are not certified for any other type fuel.LP appliances should not be installed below-grade (for ex-ample, in a basement) if such installation is prohibited byfederal, state and/or local laws, rules, regulations or customs.General Safety Precautions!WARNING!WARNING!DANGER!DANGER!WARNING!DANGER!Vapors fromflammable liquids willexplode and catch firecausing death or severeburns.Do not use or store flammableproducts such as gasolinesolvents or adhesives in thesame room or area near thewater heater.Keeflammable products:1. far away from heater,2. in approved containers,3. tightly closed and4. out of childrens reach.Water heater has a mainburner and pilot flame.The pilot flame:1. is on all the timeand2. will ignite flammablevapors.Vapors:1. cannot be seen,2. are heavier than air,3. go a long way on thefloor,4. can be carried from otherroom to the pilot flame bytheir currents.Installation:Do not install water heaterwhere flammable productswill be stored or used unlessthe main burner and pilot flamesare at least 18" above thefloor. This will reduce, butnot eliminate, the risk ofvapors being ignited by themain burner or pilot flame.Read and follow water heater warnings and instructions. If ownersmanual is missing, contact the retailer or manufacturer.