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INSTALLING YOUR GAS WATER HEATER
Important Information About This Water Heater
This gas water heater was manufactured to voluntary
safety standards to reduce the likelihood of a flammable
vapor ignition incident. New technology used in meeting
these standards makes this product more sensitive to
installation errors or improper installation environments.
Please review the Installation Checklist found at the end of
the installation instructions section and make any required
installation upgrades or changes.
Consumer Information
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.
This water heater must be installed according to all local
and state codes or, in the absence of local and state
codes, the “National Fuel Gas Code”, ANSI Z223.1(NFPA
54)-current edition. This is available from the following:
CSA America, Inc.
8501 East Pleasant Valley Road
Cleveland, OH 44131
National Fire Protection Agency
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
Check your phone listings for the local authorities having
jurisdiction over your installation.
Consumer 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 FVIR System should only be performed by a
qualified technician.
Examples of a qualified technician include: licensed
plumbers, authorized gas company personnel, and
authorized service personnel.
IMPORTANT: 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
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 rating plate identifying your water heater can be found
on the front of your water heater. When referring to your
water heater, always have the information listed on the
rating plate readily available. Retain your original receipt
as proof of purchase.
Unpacking the Water Heater
Excessive Weight Hazard
WARNING
Use two or more people to move and install the water heater.
Failure to do so can result in injury (including back injury).
IMPORTANT: Do not remove any permanent instructions,
labels, or the data label from either the outside of the
water heater or on the inside of water heater panels.
•
Remove exterior packaging and place installation com-
ponents 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/recycle all packaging
materials.
Location Requirements
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
WARNING
Do not install in a mobile home.
Doing so can result in carbon monoxide poisoning and death.
The Flammable Vapor (FV) Sensor is designed to reduce
the risk of flammable vapor-related fires. Flammable liquids
(such as gasoline, solvents, propane, etc,) emit flammable
vapors which can be ignited by a gas water heater’s spark
igniter or main burner. The resulting flashback and fire can
cause death or serious burns to anyone in the area.
This heater is equipped with an FV sensor for detecting the
presence of flammable vapors. When the sensor detects
those vapors, the unit will shut down and not operate.
Should this happen, please refer to the troubleshooting
guide. Even though this water heater is a flammable vapors
ignition resistant water heater and is designed to reduce
the chances of flammable vapors being ignited, gasoline
and other flammable substances should never be stored
or used in the same vicinity or area containing a gas water
heater or other open flame or spark producing appliance.
In the event the FV Sensor does not prevent the ignition of
flammable vapors, the FVIR System is designed to reduce
the risk of flammable vapor-related fires.
