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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Thank You for purchasing this water heater. Properly installed and
maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service.
ABBREVIATIONS USED
Abbreviations found in this Instruction Manual include:
•
ANSI - American National Standards Institute
•
ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers
•
CSA - Canadian Standards Association
QUALIFICATIONS
QUALIFIED INSTALLER OR SERVICE AGENCY
Installation and service of this water heater requires ability
equivalent to that of a Qualified Agency (as defined by ANSI below)
in the field involved. Installation skills such as plumbing, air supply,
venting, gas supply and electrical supply are required in addition
to electrical testing skills when performing service.
ANSI Z223.1 2006 Sec. 3.3.83:
“Qualified Agency” - “Any
individual, firm, corporation or company that either in person or
through a representative is engaged in and is responsible for (a)
the installation, testing or replacement of gas piping or (b) the
connection, installation, testing, repair or servicing of appliances
and equipment; that is experienced in such work; that is familiar
with all precautions required; and that has complied with all the
requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.”
If you are not qualified (as defined by ANSI above) and licensed or
certified as required by the authority having jurisdiction to perform
a given task do not attempt to perform any of the procedures
described in this manual. If you do not understand the instructions
given in this manual do not attempt to perform any procedures
outlined in this manual.
PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
1.
Read the entire manual before attempting to install or operate
the water heater. Pay close attention to the General Safety
section of this manual. If you don’t follow the safety rules, the
water heater may not operate safely. It could cause property
damage, injury and/or death.
2.
This manual contains instructions for the installation, operation,
and maintenance of the water heater. It also contains warnings
throughout the manual that you must read and be aware of.
All warnings and all instructions are essential to the proper
operation of the water heater and your safety. Detailed
installation diagrams are also found in this manual. These
diagrams will serve to provide the installer with a reference. It
is essential that all venting, water piping, gas piping and wiring
be installed as shown.
3.
Particular attention should be given to the installation of
thermometers as these are necessary for checking the
operation of the water heater.
4.
The principal components of the water heater are identified
in
Features and Components
(page 8). Use this reference to
locate and identify various components on the water heater.
5.
See the
Installation Checklist
(page 41)
and
Troubleshooting
(page 48). By using this checklist the user may be able to
make minor operational adjustments and avoid unnecessary
service calls. However, service and diagnostic procedures
should only be performed by a Qualified Service Agency.
Note: Costs to correct installation errors are not covered
under the limited warranty.
6.
Be sure to turn off power when working on or near the electrical
system of the water heater. Never touch electrical components
with wet hands or when standing in water.
7.
The installation must conform with these instructions and local
code authority having jurisdiction. In absence of local codes,
installation must comply with current editions of the
Natural Gas
and Propane Installation Code” B149.1 and Canadian Electrical Code”
(CSA C22.1), Part I
.
All documents are available from:
Canadian Standards Association
www.shopcsa.ca
8.
The water heater, when installed, must be electrically grounded
in accordance with the local codes or in the absence of local
codes: current edition of the
Canadian Electrical Code” (CSA C22.1),
Part I
.
9.
If after reading this manual you have any questions or do not
understand any portion of the instructions, call the toll free
number listed on the front page of this manual for technical
assistance. In order to expedite your request, please have the
full Model, Serial and Series number of the water heater you
are working with available for the technician. This information
is located on the water heater’s rating plate.
10.
Carefully plan the placement of the water heater. Examine
the location to ensure that it complies with the requirements
in
Locating the Water Heater
(page 11).