LAARS U.H.E. - Installation Manual - Manual (Page 9)

SECTION IV: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
This water heater must be located in an area where leakage of the tank, water line
connections, or the combination temperature and pressure relief valve will not result in
damage to the area adjacent to the water heater or to lower floors of the structure. When
such locations cannot be avoided, a suitable drain pan must be installed under the water
heater. The drain pan depth must be suitable for draining and collecting water, and have
a minimum length and width of at least four (4) inches (10.0 cm) measured from the
jacket of the water heater. The drain pan, as described above, can be purchased from
your plumbing professional. The drain pan must be piped to an adequate drain. The
piping must be at least ¾ inch (2.0 cm) in diameter and pitched for proper drainage.
WARNING
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT ANY GAS APPLIANCE IF YOU ARE NOT
CERTAIN OF THE FOLLOWING:
• Liquefied petroleum gases/propane gas and natural gas have an odorant added by the
gas supplier that aids in detection of the gas.
• Most people recognize this odor as a “sulfur” or “rotten egg” smell.
• Other conditions, such as “odorant fade” can cause the odorant to diminish in
intensity, or “fade”, and not be as readily detectable.
• If you have a diminished sense of smell, or are in any way unsure of the presence of
gas, immediately contact your gas supplier from a telephone in another building.
• Gas detectors are available. Contact your gas supplier or plumbing professional for
more information.
Liquefied petroleum gases/propane gas is heavier than air and will remain at floor level if there
is a leak. Basements, crawl spaces, closets and areas below ground level will serve as pockets
for accumulation of leaking gas. Before lighting, smell all around the appliance area for gas.
Be sure to smell next to the floor.
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any telephone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a telephone in another building. Follow the
gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
DO NOT OPERATE THE APPLIANCE UNTIL THE LEAKAGE IS CORRECTED!
INSTALLATION OF THIS WATER HEATER REQUIRES ABILITY EQUIVALENT
TO THAT OF A LICENSED TRADESMAN IN THE FIELD INVOLVED.
PLUMBING, AIR SUPPLY, VENTING, GAS SUPPLY AND ELECTRICAL WORK
ARE REQUIRED.
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