I) INTRODUCTION
We thank you for choosing a Flammable Vapor
Resistant Water Heater.
Your satisfaction with this product
is very important to us. This gas-fired water heater has been
developed to produce domestic hot water and may also be
used in combination with space heating applications. The
Flame Guard
TM
safety system is designed to reduce the risk
of flammable vapor related fires by trapping the burning
vapors within the water heater combustion chamber using
the special flame arrester. The burning vapors literally “burn
themselves out” without escaping back into the room.
User Responsibilities
These instructions have been written for the proper installa-
tion, safe operation and maintenance of this water heater. It
is your responsibility to ensure that your water heater is
properly installed and cared for.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS
MANUAL MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. THOROUGHLY READ
ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO
INSTALL, OPERATE OR MAINTAIN THIS HEATER.
Installation and service requires trade knowledge in the
area of plumbing, electricity, venting, air supply and gas
supply. If you lack these skills or do not understand these
instructions, enlist the help of a qualified professional.
The manufacturer of this water heater cannot be held liable
for those damages caused by improper installation, sizing or
failure to comply with these instructions.
Protect your warranty:
Regularly maintain your water
heater and venting system as detailed in the “Maintenance”
section of this manual.
II) SAFETY
This water heater is design-certified by CSA International as
a Category I, non-direct vented water heater which takes its
combustion air either from the installation area or from air
ducted to the unit from the outside.
In addition to the installation instructions found in this man-
ual, the heater shall be installed according to all local and
provincial or state codes or, in the absence of such codes,
with the latest edition of the following specifications.
For Installations in Canada
"Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code" CAN/CSA-
B149.1
and
"Canadian Electrical Code (CAN/CSA
C22.1), Part I"
available from:
Canadian Standards Association,
5060 Spectrum Way,
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
L4W 5N6
For Installations in the United States
"National Fuel Gas Code" ANSI Z223.1 (NFPA 54)
and
"National Electrical Code" (NFPA 70)"
available from:
American National Standards Institute,
25 West 43rd Street,
New York, NY 10036
Massachusetts code
requires this water heater to be
installed in accordance with Massachusetts Plumbing and
Fuel Gas Code 248 CMR Section 2.00 and 5.00.
Check your phone listings for the local authorities having
jurisdiction over your installation.
Important:
All supply equipment, installation, approvals,
permits, inspections, etc. are the responsibility of the owner
of this water heater. Consult your local authorities for regu-
lations specific to your area.
Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance.
Always read and obey all safety messages.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the
chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word
“DANGER” or “WARNING”.
DANGER
WARNING
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow
instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.
WARNING
Service to the Flame Guard
TM
safety system
should only be performed by a qualified
service technician.
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