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Thank You for purchasing this water heater. Properly installed
and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service.
ABBREVIATIONS USED
Abbreviations found in this Instruction Manual include :
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ANSI - American National Standards Institute
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ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers
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AHRI - Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute
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NEC - National Electrical Code
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NFPA - National Fire Protection Association
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UL - Underwriters Laboratory
QUALIFICATIONS
QUALIFIED INSTALLER OR SERVICE AGENCY
Installation and service of this water heater requires ability
equivalent to that of a Qualified Agency (as defined by ANSI
below) in the field involved. Installation skills such as plumbing,
air supply, venting, gas supply and electrical supply are required
in addition to electrical testing skills when performing service.
ANSI Z223.1 2006 Sec. 3.3.83:
“Qualified Agency” - “Any
individual, firm, corporation or company that either in person or
through a representative is engaged in and is responsible for (a)
the installation, testing or replacement of gas piping or (b) the
connection, installation, testing, repair or servicing of appliances
and equipment; that is experienced in such work; that is familiar
with all precautions required; and that has complied with all the
requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.”
If you are not qualified (as defined by ANSI above) and licensed
or certified as required by the authority having jurisdiction
to perform a given task do not attempt to perform any of the
procedures described in this manual. If you do not understand
the instructions given in this manual do not attempt to perform
any procedures outlined in this manual.
PREPARING FOR THE INSTALLATION
1. Read the entire manual before attempting to install or operate
the water heater. Pay close attention to the General Safety
Information on Page 4 and 5. If you don’t follow the safety
rules, the water heater may not operate safely. It could cause
property damage, injury and/or death.
This manual contains instructions for the installation,
operation, and maintenance of the 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.
Detailed installation diagrams are also found in this manual.
These diagrams will serve to provide the installer with a
reference. It is essential that all venting, water piping, gas
piping and wiring be installed as shown.
Particular attention should be given to the installation
of thermometers at the locations indicated in the piping
diagrams as these are necessary for checking the operation
of the water heater.
The principal components of the water heater are identified in
Features and Components section on Page 7 in this manual.
Use this reference to locate and identify various components
on the water heater.
INTRODUCTION
Service and diagnostic procedures should only be performed
by a Qualified Service Agency.
NOTE:
Costs to correct installation errors are not covered
under the limited warranty.
2. Be sure to turn off power when working on or near the
electrical system of the water heater. Never touch electrical
components with wet hands or when standing in water.
3. The installation must conform to all instructions contained in
this manual and the local code authority having jurisdiction.
These shall be carefully followed in all cases. Authorities
having jurisdiction should be consulted before installation
begins if there are any questions regarding compliance with
local, state or national codes.
In the absence of local codes, the installation must comply
with the current editions of the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 and the National Electrical Code,
NFPA 70, the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.
NFPA documents are also available from the National Fire
Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA
02269.
4. If after reading this manual you have any questions or do
not understand any portion of the instructions, call the toll
free number on the back cover of this manual for technical
assistance. In order to expedite your request, please have the
full Model, Serial and Series number of the water heater you
are working with available for the technician. This information
is located on the water heater’s rating label.
5. Carefully plan the placement of the water heater. Examine
the location to ensure that it complies with the requirements
in Determine Water Heater Location on Page 11 and the
Rough in Dimensions on Page 10.
6. For installation in California this water heater must be braced
or anchored to avoid falling or moving during an earthquake.
See instructions for correct installation procedures.
Instructions may be obtained from California Office of the
State Architect, 1102 Q Street, Suite 5100, Sacramento, CA
95811.
