Burnham 40A User Manual

The following defined terms are used throughout this manual to bring attention to the presence of hazards of various risk levels,
or to important information concerning the life of the water heater.

DANGER

Indicates an im minently haz ardous situation

wh ic h, i f n ot a voi de d, wi ll re sul t i n de at h,

serious injury or substantial property damage.

WARNING

In dic at es a pot ent ia ll y ha za rdo us s itu ati on

which, if not avoide d, could result in death,

serious injury or substantial property damage.

N O T IC E

Indi cates spec ial ins tru ctions on

ins tall atio n, ope ra tion, or maintenanc e

whi ch are importan t but not re late d to

persona l i njury ha zards .

NOTE: The equipment shall be installed in accordance with those installation regulations required in the area where the

installation is to be made. These regulations shall be carefully followed in all cases. Authorities having jurisdiction
shall be consulted before installations are made.

All wiring on water heaters installed in the USA shall be in accordance with the National Electrical Code and/or local
regulations.

All wiring on water heaters installed in Canada shall be in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code and/or local
regulations.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - READ CAREFULLY

DANGER

DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any

other appliance.

If you smell gas vapors, DO NOT try to operate any appliance - D O NOT touch any electrical

switch or use any phone in the building. Immediately, call the gas supplier from a remotely

located phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions or if the supplier is unavailable, contact the

fire department.

CAUTION

Ind ica tes a po ten tia lly h aza rdo us situa tio n

which, if n ot av oid ed, m ay res ult in

mo der ate o r m ino r injury o r p rop erty

dam age .