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General Information continued-
A sacrificial anode is used to extend tank life. The removal of this anode, for any
reason, will nullify the warranty. In areas where water is unusually active, an odor
may occur at the hot water faucet due to a reaction between the sacrificial anode
and the impurities in the water. If this should happen, an alternative anode may
be purchased from the supplier that installed this water heater. This will minimize
the odor while protecting the tank. Additionally, the water heater should be
flushed with appropriate dissolvers to eliminate any bacteria.
INSTALLATION
Locating The Water Heater
DO NOT install the water heater in any location where gasoline or
flammable vapors are likely to be present.
Water Heaters in residential garages must be installed so that all burner(s)
and burner ignition device(s) are located not less than 18 inches
(46 cm)
above the floor and must be located or protected to avoid physical
damage. For other installations refer to local codes. In the absence of
local codes, the water heater must be installed in compliance with the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1
- (Latest Edition) and/or in Canada,
CAN/CGA B149 Installation Codes
(Latest Editions).
The location of this water heater is of the utmost importance. Before installing
this water heater, read the installation section of these instructions. After reading
these installation and operating instructions, select a location for the water heater
where the floor is level and is easily accessible to gas and water supply lines.
DO
NOT locate the water heater where water lines could be subjected to
freezing temperatures
.
Make sure the cold water pipes are not located
directly above the gas control so that condensate during humid weather
does not drip on the controls
.
Installation (Locating The Water Heater) continued
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WARNING
Water heaters are heat producing appliances. To avoid damage or injury, do not
store materials against the water heater or vent-air intake system. Use proper
care to avoid unnecessary contact (especially by children) with the water heater
and vent-air intake components.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES MUST
FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, SUCH AS GASOLINE OR PAINT THINNER BE
USED OR STORED IN THE VICINITY OF THIS WATER HEATER, VENT-AIR
INTAKE SYSTEM OR IN ANY LOCATION FROM WHICH FUMES COULD
REACH THE WATER HEATER OR VENT-AIR INTAKE SYSTEM.
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