INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND SERVICE MANUAL
POWER VENT STORAGE TYPE GAS WATER HEATER
MODELS PVG/PVCG
THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE INTENDED AS AN AID TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL FOR PROPER INSTALLATION,
ADJUSTMENT AND OPERATION OF THIS WATER HEATER.
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE
ATTEMPTING INSTALLATION OR OPERATION. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN IMPROPER
INSTALLATION, OPERATION, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE,
POSSIBLY RESULTING IN FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, SCALD
INJURY, CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING, EXPLOSION,
PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
INSTALLER:
•
ATTACH THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO OR ADJACENT TO THE
WATER HEATER.
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BEFORE LEAVING THE PREMISES REVIEW THIS INSTALLATION,
OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL TO BE SURE THE HEATER
HAS BEEN INSTALLED CORRECTLY. START AND OPERATE THE
UNIT FOR ONE COMPLETE CYCLE AND MAKE SURE THE
WATER TEMPERATURE IS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CONSUMER
AT THE FIXTURES.
OWNER:
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RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE. RETAIN THE ORIGINAL RECEIPT AS PROOF OF
PURCHASE.
THIS MANUAL IS NOT TO BE USED WITH GAS STORAGE TYPE
WATER HEATERS CERTIFIED FOR INSTALLATION IN
MANUFACTURED HOMES (MOBILE HOMES).
AN ODORANT IS ADDED BY THE GAS SUPPLIER TO THE GAS
USED BY THIS WATER HEATER
.
WARNING
AN ODORANT IS ADDED BY THE GAS SUPPLIER TO THE GAS USED BY
THIS WATER HEATER.
THIS ODORANT MAY FADE OVER AN
EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. DO NOT DEPEND UPON THIS ODORANT
AS AN INDICATION OF LEAKING GAS. IF A GAS LEAK IS SUSPECTED,
CHECK FOR LEAKS BY USING A CHLORIDE-FREE SOAP AND WATER
SOLUTION, OR OTHER APPROVED METHOD. IF A LEAK CANNOT BE
FOUND BUT IS STILL SUSPECTED, FOLLOW THE STEPS UNDER
"WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS" AS OUTLINED ON THIS PAGE.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY
DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
WARNING
THIS WATER HEATER MUST BE BRACED, ANCHORED, OR
STRAPPED TO AVOID FALLING OR MOVING DURING AN
EARTHQUAKE. CONTACT LOCAL UTILITIES FOR CODE
REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA OR CALL THE 800 NUMBER
SHOWN ON FRONT OF THIS MANUAL AND REQUEST
INSTRUCTIONS 6600933 FOR EXAMPLES.
Recognize this symbol as an indication of Important Safety
Information.
WARNING: If the information in these
instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage,
personal injury or death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
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Do not try to light any appliance.
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Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use
any telephone in your building.
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Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s telephone. Follow the gas
supplier’s instructions.
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If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.
TO OBTAIN TECHNICAL, WARRANTY OR SERVICE
ASSISTANCE DURING OR AFTER THE INSTALLATION OF
THIS WATER HEATER, CALL TOLL FREE
1-800-999-9515.
WHEN CALLING FOR ASSISTANCE, PLEASE HAVE THE
FOLLOWING INFORMATION READY:
1. MODEL
NUMBER
2. 7 DIGIT PRODUCT NUMBER
3. SERIAL
NUMBER
4. DATE OF INSTALLATION
6510187
March 2000
Supersedes 6510162
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