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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 Found In This Instruction Manual:
•
ANSI - American National Standards Institute
•
AHRI - Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute
•
NEC - National Electrical Code
•
NFPA - National Fire Protection Association
•
UL - Underwriters Laboratory
PREPARING FOR THE INSTALLATION
● Before removing any access panels or
servicing the water heater, make sure
the the electrical supply to the water
heater is turned OFF.
Electrical Shock Hazard
● Failure to follow these instructions can
result in personal injury or death.
1.
Read the “General Safety Information” section of this manual
first and then the entire manual carefully. If you don’t follow the
safety rules, the water heater may not operate safely. It could
cause
DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE
.
This manual contains instructions for the installation, operation,
and maintenance of the electric 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.
READ
THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OR
OPERATE THE WATER HEATER.
Be sure to turn off power when working on or near the electrical
system of the heater. Never touch electrical components with
wet hands or when standing in water. When replacing fuses
always use the correct size for the circuit. See
Wiring Diagram
(page 23).
The model and rating plate on page 9 interprets certain
markings into useful information. Both of these references
should be used to identify the heater, its components and
optional equipment.
2.
The installation must conform with these instructions and the
local code authority having jurisdiction and the requirements of
the power company. In the absence of local codes, the installation
must comply with the latest editions of the
National Electrical
Code, NFPA 70
or the
Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1.
The
National
Electrical Code
may be ordered from: National Fire Protection
Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269. The
Canadian Electrical Code
is available from the Canadian Standards
Association, 8501 East Pleasant Valley Road, Cleveland, OH
44131.
3.
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 back cover (page 24) of this manual for technical
assistance.
A sample rating plate is shown in
Model and Rating
(page 9).
In order to expedite your request, please have full model and
serial number available for the technician.
4.
Carefully plan your intended placement of the water heater.
Examine the location to ensure the water heater complies with
Locating the Water Heater
(page 10).
Installation and service of this water heater requires ability
equivalent to that of a licensed tradesman or qualified agency
in the field involved. Plumbing and electrical work are required.
See
Important Definitions
(page 3).
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