Supplemental Directives; General Safety Messages; Intended Use; General Information - Dometic WH - 6GA Manuel D'installation Et D'utilisation

L .P . Gas Water Heater
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1.3 Supplemental Directives

To reduce the risk of accidents and injuries, please
observe the following directives before proceeding to
install or operate this appliance:
• Read and follow all safety information and
instructions.
• Read and understand these instructions before
installing, operating, or servicing this product.
• Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified Service Technician, Service Center, OEM, or
Gas Supplier.
• The installation must comply with all applicable local
or national codes, including the latest edition of the
following standards:
U.S.A.
– ANSI/NFPA70, National Electrical Code (NEC)
– ANSI/NFPA 1192, Recreational Vehicles Code
– ANSI Z223.1 National Fuel Gas Code
– Federal Mobile Home Construction & Safety
Standard, Title 24 CFR, part 3280, or when this
Standard Is not applicable, the Standard for
Manufactured Home Installations (Manufactured
Home Sites, Communities and Set-Ups), ANSI
A255.1
– ANSI Z21.10.1, Gas Water Heaters
– A119.5, Park Trailers
Canada
– CSA C22.1, Parts l & ll, Canadian Electrical Code
– CSA Z240 RV Series, Recreational Vehicles
– CAN/CGA B149 Installation Codes
– CAN/CSA-2240 MH Series, Mobile Homes
– CSA 4.1 (latest edition)

1.4 General Safety Messages


WARNING: FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION HAZARD.
Failure to obey the following warnings could
result in death or serious injury:
• Follow the information in this manual exactly.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
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2 Intended Use

This Water Heater is designed and intended for use in a
recreational vehicle (hereinafter referred to as "RV") for
which it is supplied. This product is designed to heat
water and is not intended to be used as a space heater
for hydronic heating. Use these instructions to ensure
correct installation, operation, and maintenance of the
Water Heater. Dometic Corporation reserves the right to
modify appearances and specifications without notice.
Dometic Corporation accepts no liability for damage in
the following cases:
• Faulty assembly or connections
• Damage to the product resulting from mechanical
influences and excess voltage
• Alterations to the product without express permission
from the manufacturer
• Use for purposes other than those described in this
manual

3 General Information

NOTICE: This section provides reference information
regarding the recommended installation tools and
materials, the unit components, and the model
identification associated with the different water heater
models.
The images used in this document are for reference
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purposes only. Components and component
locations may vary according to specific product
models. Measurements may vary ±0.38 in. (10 mm).

3.1 Tools and Materials

Dometic Corporation recommends that the following
tools be used while servicing the Water Heaters.
Recommended Tools and Materials
Caulk or Butyl tape
1-1/3 in. x 1/8 in.
(3.38 cm x 0.32 cm)
Sealant
12 VDC Battery
Intended Use
No. 8 - 3/4 in.
(22.22 cm) round head
screws or equivalent
2x2 Lumber
Leak Detection Solution
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