Eccotemp 45-H Use & Care Manual - Save These Instructions

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL 

INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

FOR INSTALLATIONS I N THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

California Law requires that residential water heaters must be braced, anchored 

or strapped to resist falling or horizontal displacement due to earthquake 

motions.For residential water heaters up to 52 gallon capacity, a brochure with 

generic earthquake bracing instructions can be obtained from: Office of the State 

Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 or you may call 916-445-8100 or 

ask a water heater dealer.

However, applicable local codes shall govern installation. For residential water 

heaters of a capacity greater than 52 gallons or tankless style, consult the local 

building jurisdiction code for acceptable bracing procedures.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Have the installer show you the location of the gas shut-off valve and how to shut 

it off if necessary. Turn off the manual shut-off valve if the water heater has been 

subjected to overheating, fire, flood, physical damage or if the gas supply fails to 

shut off.

•   Read this manual entirely before installing or operating the water heater.

•   Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this

    Use and Care Manual.

•   Be sure your appliance is properly installed in accordance with local codes

    and the provided installation instructions.

•   Part of your water heater unless it is specifically recommended in this manual.

    All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY .

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to

minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property

damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

This water heater must be installed in accordance with these instructions, local codes, utility company requirements, and/

or in the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of the American National Standard/National Fuel Gas Code. A copy 

can be purchased from either the American Gas Association, 400 North Capitol Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001 

as ANSI standard Z223.1 or National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269 as NFPA 54. In 

Canada, the latest edition of the CSA B149.1 Natural Gas and Propane Installation, and the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA

C22.1Part1, in the absence of local codes.