Explanation Of Symbols; Important Safety Instructions; Ensuring A Safe Operating Environment; Responsibilities Of The Operator - Furrion FWH09A Manuel D'utilisation

Explanation of Symbols

This manual has safety information and instructions to help
you eliminate or reduce the risk of accidents and injuries.
Always respect all safety warnings identified with these
symbols. A signal word will identify safety messages and
property damage messages, and will indicate the degree or
level of hazard seriousness.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Important Safety Instructions

Read these instructions carefully to ensure safe and correct
operation of your appliance. Retain the instruction manual
and installation instructions for future use or for subsequent
owners.
Ensuring a Safe Operating
Environment
DANGER
Suffocation or Fire Hazard
● Exhaust gases are hot and contain carbon monoxide,
do not breath or obstruct the exhaust gases.
Failure to follow the instruction will lead to serious injury,
property damage or death.
● NEVER use this appliance in enclosed spaces or tents.
● ALWAYS turn the appliance off, and shut off fuel supply
while parking the RV in an enclosed space, such as a
garage or repair shop.
● NEVER place seating or picnic tables in direct path of the
exhaust outlet.
● DO NOT use this water heater without a working
carbon monoxide detector installed in the RV. Follow
the manufacturer's instruction and guidelines for its
installation.
● ALWAY keep the air inlet and exhaust outlet free of
obstructions in order to ensure clean combustion.
● DO NOT place articles on or against the appliance.
● DO NOT lean any objects against the water heater's
access door or place any foreign objects within 24" (610
mm) of the access door.
● DO NOT use or store flammable materials near the
appliance.
● DO NOT spray aerosols in the vicinity of the appliance
while it is in operation.
● DO NOT modify the appliance.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate personal injury, or
property damage.

Responsibilities of the Operator

● The operator is responsible for their own health and
safety, persons with pacemakers should discuss with their
doctor before opening the access door, or performing any
service repairs.
● The operator is responsible for the water quality used in
the appliance.
● The operator is responsible for all routine inspections
found in the Cleaning and Maintenance section of this
manual.
● The operator is responsible for using and maintaining gas
cylinders as specified by the RV manufacturer.
● The operator is responsible for ensuring no spray water
enters the appliance when cleaning the RV.
● The operator is responsible for using the appliance for
potable water only. They are responsible for ensuring
non-potable water sources, components, or heating
systems, new or old, are not connected in any means to
the appliance.
While Driving
● The operator is responsible for ensuring all components
are seated and locked in place before moving the RV,
check the following:
− Access door is flush with the mounting plate.
− Door locker is engaged. (Fig. 1)
Fig. 1
● The operator is responsible for ensuring the gas system
is turned off at the gas cylinders before transit. Turn off all
necessary valves as indicated by the RV manufacturer.
● The operator is responsible for making sure the appliance
is off when refueling, traveling through tunnels, parking in
garages or car ports, or on ferries.
Door Locker
2