3
Altitude
Input rating of this water heater is based on sea level
operation. At higher elevations the actual input rate
will be lower than the value listed on the rating plate
due to the natural derating of natural gas and LP gas.
This water heater can be installed at elevation up to
to 7,800 feet (2,377 m) without any change or modi-
fication. Do not attempt to adjust the input rate by
changing the manifold pressure.
Failure to install a water heater suitable for the
altitude at the location it is intended to serve, can
result in improper operation of the appliance
resulting in property damage and/or producing
carbon monoxide gas, which could result in personal
injury, or death.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
AVERTISSEMENT
ATTENTION
Location
This water heater should be located close enough to the
outside wall so that it is within the venting requirements
listed in these installation instructions and as close as
possible to the main use of hot water. This location
must not be subject to freezing temperatures. The
water heater should be positioned, so that there is
easy access to the burner, gas control valve, and
drain valve. It must be located close to a suitable
free-flowing floor drain. Where a floor drain is not
adjacent to the water heater, a suitable drain pan
must be installed under the water heater (
see Figure
11
). This drain pan should be at least four (4) inches
(10.2 cm) larger than the diameter of the water heater,
and at least one (1) inch (2.5 cm) deep, providing
access to the drain valve. This pan must not restrict
the flow of ventilation and combustion air. This pan
must be piped to a suitable drain to prevent damage
to property in the event of a water leak from the pip-
ing, the relief valve, or the water heater.
Sooner or later, all water heaters leak. The
manufacturer, based on national building codes,
has given the necessary instructions to prevent
damage to the building. Under no circumstances
is the manufacturer to be held liable for any water
damage, in connection with this water heater.
This water heater is approved for installation on
either a combustible or non-combustible floor.
However, should this water heater be installed directly
on carpeting, the carpeting must be protected by a
wood or metal panel beneath the water heater.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT
These instructions have been written as a guide for the proper installation and operation of your water heater, and
the manufacturer of this water heater will not accept any liability where these instructions have not been followed.
However, for your safety and to avoid damage caused by improper installation, this water heater must be
installed by a Certified Licensed Professional, and meet all local codes or, in the absence of local codes, CAN/
CSA B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Gas Installation Code, in Canada, and/or the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, in the United States.
Before proceeding with the installation instructions:
1)
Inspect the water heater and its component parts for possible damage.
DO NOT
install or attempt to
repair any damaged component parts. If you detect any damage, contact the dealer where the water
heater was purchased or the manufacturer listed on the warranty card.
2)
Verify that the type of gas being supplied corresponds to that which is marked on the rating plate and
gas control valve of the water heater.
Vapours from flammable
liquids will explode and
catch fire causing death
or severe burns.
Do not use or store flammable
products, such as gasoline,
solvents or adhesives in the
same room or area near the
water heater.
Keep flammable products:
1. far away from heater,
2. in approved containers,
3. tightly closed, and
4. out of children's reach.
DANGER
!
Flammable Vapours
FLAMMABLES
Water heater has a main
burner and pilot flame.
The pilot flame:
1. is on all the time, and
2. will ignite flammable
vapours.
Vapours:
1. cannot be seen,
2. are heavier than air,
3. go a long way on the floor,
and
4. can be carried from other
rooms to the pilot flame by
air currents.
Installation:
Do not install the water heater
where flammable products will
be stored or used unless the
main burner and pilot flames
are at least eighteen (18)
inches (46 cm) above the floor.
This will reduce, but not
eliminate, the risk of vapours
being ignited by the main
burner or pilot flame.
Read and follow the water heater warnings and instructions.
If owners manual is missing, contact the retailer or manufacturer.
!
DANGER
!
!
Les vapeurs des liquides
inflammables exploseront,
s'enflammeront et entraîneront la
mort ou des brûlures graves.
Ne pas utiliser, ni entreposer des
produits inflammables, comme de
l'essence, des solvants ou des
adhésifs dans la même pièce que le
chauffe-eau.
Garder les produits inflammables :
1. très loin du chauffe-eau,
2. dans des récipients approuvés,
3. dans des récipients fermés
hermétiquement,
4. hors de la portée des enfants.
Vapeurs inflammables
INFLAMMABLE
Le chauffe-eau est pourvu d'un
brûleur principal et la flamme de la
veilleuse :
1. est toujours présente,
2. enflammera les vapeurs
inflammables.
Les vapeurs :
1. sont invisibles,
2. sont plus lourdes de l'air,
3. se propagent sur le plancher
sur une grande distance
4. peuvent être transportées à
partir d'autres pièces, jusqu'à la
flamme de la veilleuse, par les
courants d'air.
Installation :
Ne pas installer le chauffe-eau dans un
endroit où des produits inflammables
seront entreposés ou utilisés sauf si le
brûleur principal et la flamme de la
veilleuse sont à au moins dix-huit (18)
pouces (46 cm). au-dessus du plancher.
Ceci réduira, sans l'éliminer, le risque
d'inflammation des vapeurs par le
brûleur principal ou la flamme de la
veilleuse.
Lisez et suivez les directives et mises en garde fournies avec le chauffe-eau. Si les
directives ne sont pas fournies, communiquez avec le détaillant ou le fabricant.
