Honeywell 51370B Manal page 6

Installation (Locating the Water Heater) continued-
Water heater corrosion and component failure can be caused by the heating
and breakdown of airborne chemical vapors. Examples of some typical
compounds that are potentially corrosive are: spray can propellants, cleaning
solvents, refrigerator and air conditioning refrigerants, swimming pool
chemicals, calcium and sodium chloride, waxes and process chemicals. These
materials are corrosive at very low concentration levels with little or no odor to
reveal their presence. NOTE: DAMAGE TO THE WATER HEATER CAUSED
BY EXPOSURE TO CORROSIVE VAPORS IS NOT COVERED BY THE
WARRANTY. DO NOT OPERATE THE WATER HEATER IF EXPOSURE
HAS OR WILL OCCUR. DO NOT STORE ANY POTENTIALLY CORROSIVE
COMPOUNDS IN THE VICINITY OF THE WATER HEATER.
To comply with NSF requirements this water heater is to be:
a) Sealed to the floor with
sealant, in a smooth
and easily cleanable
way, or
b) Installed with an
optional leg kit that
includes legs and/or
extensions that provide
a minimum clearance
of 6" beneath the water
heater.
Liquefied petroleum gases/propane gas are 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 neighbor's
telephone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.

If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
DO NOT OPERATE APPLIANCE UNTIL THE LEAKAGE IS
CORRECTED!
WARNING
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