• Any alteration to the appliance or its controls
can cause unforeseen serious hazards and
will void the warranty.
• DO NOT alter the appliance for a positive
grounding battery system.
• DO NOT shorten the power cable or remove
the sticker that indicates polarity.
• DO NOT perform a hi-pot test on the appli-
ance unless the electronic ignition system
(circuit board) has been disconnected. A
hi-pot test applies a very high voltage be-
tween two conductors.
• DO NOT use a battery charger to supply
power to the appliance, even when testing.
• If the vehicle requires welding, DO NOT con-
nect the 12 V DC power to the appliance.
Electrical welding will cause serious damage
to the appliance controller.
United States and CANADA
This appliance must be installed in accordance
with local codes or, in the absence of local
codes, the Standard for Recreational Vehicles,
ANSI A119.2/NFPA 501C or CAN/CSA-Z240 RV.
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Selecting a suitable location
The appliance is designed to be installed on a
floor or a fixed platform with access to water.
Electrical connections are established at the
back. Gas access is from the side or from the
rear.
The appliance is designed exclusively for instal-
lation on an outside wall of a RV.
Installation of the water heater on the back
of a trailer is not advised because of high
pollution caused, e.g., by dirty and wet roads.
Risk of poisonous exhaust gases due to
improper installation!
• Make sure that the appliance is installed as
described below.
• DO NOT install the appliance in any location
where the vent may be covered or obstruct-
ed when any door on the RV is opened or
due to the design of the RV or due to special
features of the RV such as slide-out, pop-up,
etc.
• DO NOT install on a swing door.
• DO NOT install the appliance in such a way
that the cover plate is less than
– 1 foot (30 cm) from each side and top of
any window, slide-out or opening into the
RV,
– 6 feet (1.8 m) from any mechanical air
supply inlet or
– 3 feet (91 cm) from any gas tank connec-
tion or ventilation.
• Maintain a minimum clearance from com-
bustible materials on sides, top, floor and
rear (0 in.).
• Provide room for access to rear of appliance
for servicing.