LAARS Stor - Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions - Manual (Page 7)

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Important Information continued-
WARNING
It is the responsibility of the installing contractor to see that all
controls are correctly installed and are operating properly when
the installation is complete.
DO NOT operate the water heater with jumpered or absent
controls or safety devices.
DO NOT tamper with or alter the water heater and/or controls.
DO NOT operate the water heater if any external part has been
under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to
inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control
system that was under water.
This water heater is suitable for installation on combustible
flooring. DO NOT install this water heater on carpeting.
DO NOT operate this water heater without first being certain it
is filled with water.
Flammable items, pressurized containers, or any other potential
fire hazardous articles must never be placed on or adjacent to the
heater. Containers of flammable gases should not be stored or
used in the same room with this water heater.
Hydrogen gas can be produced in an operating water heater that
has not had water drawn from the tank for a long period of time
(generally two weeks or more). Hydrogen gas is extremely
flammable. To prevent the possibility of injury under these
conditions, we recommend that the water faucet be opened for
several minutes at the kitchen sink before you use any electrical
appliance that is connected to the hot water system. If hydrogen
is present, there will be unusual sounds such as air escaping
through the pipes as hot water begins to flow. Do not smoke or
have open flame near the faucet at the time it is open.