American Standard VAPORSHIELD Residential 30, Operating, Installation And Service Manual

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CONSUMER RESPONSIBILITIES
THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN PREPARED TO ACQUAINT YOU WITH THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF
YOUR GAS WATER HEATER AND TO PROVIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
WE URGE YOU TO READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY before attempting installation or operation of your water heater.
Keep these instructions for future reference.
The manufacturer of this water heater will not be liable for any damages caused by failure to comply with the installation and operating
instructions outlined on the following pages. These instructions are a guide for the correct installation of your water heater. If you lack
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that part of the installation you do not understand. Failure to follow this warning can result in an incorrect installation that can result
in
DEATH, INJURY OR PROPERY DAMAGE.
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from the installation area or from air ducted to the unit from outside.
This appliance must be installed in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
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American Gas Association
400 North Capitol, St; NW
Washington D.C. 2000 I -0000
E mail AGA.org National Fire Protection Agency
I Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
Check your local phone listings for the local
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WARNING
Use two or more people to move and install water heater,
unless proper handling equipment is utilized. Failure to do
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Important: Do not remove any permanent instructions,
labels, or the data label from outside of the water heater
or on the inside of panels.
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components aside.
• Inspect all parts for damage prior to intallation and
startup.
• Completely read all instructions before attempting to
assemble and install this product.
When referring to your water heater always have the
information listed on the rating plate readily available.
Under no circunstances is the manufacturer to be held liable for any water damage in connection with this water heater.
WARNING
• This water heater may not be installed in a mobile home.
• Location selection should be as close to the stack or
chimney as practical and as centralized with the piping
system as possible.
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freezing temperatures.
• The water heater should be located so that the controls
and drain are easily accessible (at least 24 inches of open
space of the water heater).
• The heater should be located in an area where leakage of
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the structure.
• A suitable drain pan must be installed under the heater.
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depth of I 3/4 inches inside of pan, have a minimum
length and width of at least two inches greater than the
diameter of the heater, and must be piped to an adequate
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(Figure I).
Important WARNINGS:
Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water.
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or anytime the gas controls, main burner or pilot have been submerged in water, require replacement
of the entire water heater.
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WATER HEATER
LOCATIONS
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Figure 1
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of the water heater
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adequate
drain
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