A.O. Smith ProMax Power-Vent GPVH-50 Instruction Manual | Page 2

A.O. Smith Water Heater Instruction Manual - ProMax Power-Vent GPVH-50.
Download
Page  of 32
4.4, 1962 votes
background image

2

SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE

Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use and servicing of this water heater.

Many safety-related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you and 
others of a potential injury hazard.  Read and obey all safety messages and instructions throughout this manual.  It is very important 
that the meaning of each safety message is understood by you and others who install, use or service this water heater.

All safety messages will generally tell you about the type of hazard, what can happen if you do not follow the safety message and 
how to avoid the risk of injury.

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances 
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn of 
potential exposure to such substances.

WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive 
harm. This appliance can cause low-level exposure to some of the substances included in the Act.

IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS

•  Qualifi ed Installer:  A qualifi ed installer must have ability equivalent to a licensed tradesman in the fi elds of plumbing, 

air supply, venting and gas supply, including a thorough understanding of the requirements of the National Fuel Gas 
Code as it relates to the installation of gas fi red water heaters.  The qualifi ed installer must also be familiar with the 
design features and use of fl ammable vapor ignition resistant water heaters, and have a thorough understanding of this 
instruction manual.

•  Service Agency:  A service agency also must have ability equivalent to a licensed tradesman in the fi elds of plumbing, 

air supply, venting and gas supply, including a thorough understanding of the requirements of the National Fuel Gas 
Code as it relates to the installation of gas fi red water heaters.  The service agency must also have a thorough 
understanding of this instruction manual, and be able to perform repairs strictly in accordance with the service guidelines 
provided by the manufacturer.

•  

 Gas  Supplier:  The Natural Gas or Propane Utility or service who supplies gas for utilization by the gas burning 

appliances within this application. The gas supplier typically has responsibility for the inspection and code approval of 
gas piping up to and including the Natural Gas meter or Propane storage tank of a building. Many gas suppliers also 
offer service and inspection of appliances within the building.

Related Manuals for A.O. Smith ProMax Power-Vent GPVH-50

0.500960s