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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Consumer Information
OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES.
This water heater is design-certified by CSA International
as a Category IV, direct vented water heater which takes
its combustion air from the outside of the structure and
exhausts all products of combustion to the outside of the
structure.
This water heater must be installed according to all local
and state codes or in the absence of local and state codes
with the “National Fuel Gas Code”, ANSI Z223.1(NFPA
54)- latest edition. Canadian installations must be per-
formed in accordance with CAN/CGA-B149. This is avail-
able from the following:
CSA America, Inc.
8501 East Pleasant Valley Road
Cleveland, OH 44131
National Fire Protection Agency
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02169-7471
Canadian Standards Association
178 Rexdale Boulevard
Toronto, ON M9W 1R3
Check the phone listings for the local authorities having
jurisdiction over this installation.
Installer and Owner Responsibilities
This manual has been prepared to acquaint you with the
installation, operation, and maintenance of your gas water
heater and provide important safety information in these
areas.
Read all of the instructions thoroughly before attempting
the installation or operation of this water heater.
Do not discard this manual. You or future users of this
water heater will need it for future reference.
Service to the water heater should only be performed
by a qualified service technician.
Examples of qualified service technicians include:
those trained in the plumbing and heating industry,
local gas utility personnel, or an authorized service
person.
The manufacturer and seller of this water heater will
not be liable for any damages, injuries, or deaths
caused by failure to comply with the installation and
operating instructions outlined in this manual.
If you lack the necessary skills required to properly install
this water heater, or you have difficulty following the
instructions, you should not proceed but have a qualified
service technician perform the installation of this water
heater.
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.
A data plate identifying your water heater can be found on
the front of the heater. When referring to your water heater,
always have the information listed on the data plate readily
available.
Retain your original receipt as proof of purchase.
Unpacking the Water Heater
Removing Packaging Materials
Important: Do not remove any permanent instructions,
labels, or the data plate from outside of the water heater or
on the inside of panels.
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Remove exterior packaging and place installation
components aside.
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Inspect all parts for damage prior to installation and
start-up.
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Completely read all instructions before attempting to
assemble and install this product.
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After installation, dispose of packaging material in the
proper manner.
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and
install water heater unless proper
handling equipment is utilized.
Failure to do so can result in back or
other injury.
