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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION
Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important during the installation, operation and servicing of this
water heater. Many safety-related messages are provided in this manual and on your water heater. Always read
and abide by all safety messages. These messages will point out the potential hazard, tell you how to reduce the
risk of injury and tell you what will happen if the instructions are not followed.
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you
or others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word
“DANGER”
or
“WARNING”.
Serious injury or death can occur if you do not follow the instructions
immediately.
Serious injury or death can occur if you do not follow the instructions.
WARNING
AVERTISSEMENT
DANGER
WARNING
AVERTISSEMENT
DANGER
WARNING
AVERTISSEMENT
DANGER
DO NOT
use this water heater if any part has been under water. Immediately call a
qualified service technician to inspect the water heater and to replace any part of the
control system which has been under water. Failure to follow this instruction can result
in property damage, personal injury or death.
Safety Information ............................................... 2
Installation Instructions ...................................... 3
Location .............................................................. 3
Minimum Clearances ......................................... 3
Combustion and Ventilation Air Supply ............. 3
Requirements for Unconfined Spaces ............... 4
Requirements for Confined Spaces (Indoor
Combustion and Ventilation Air) ....................... 4
Requirements for Confined Spaces (Outdoor
Combustion and Indoor Ventilation Air) ................ 4
Requirements for Confined Spaces
(Outdoor Combustion and Ventilation Air) ........ 4
Air duct sizing .......................................................5
Louvers and Grilles ............................................ 6
Corrosive Atmospheres ...................................... 6
Venting .................................................................6
Chimney requirements .........................................6
Flue piping .......................................................... 6
Draft Regulator (Barometric Damper Control) .... 7
Flue collar/Blocked Vent Switch
(Installation and Operation) ................................ 7
Optional Sidewall Venting (Power Vent) ............. 7
Water Piping ....................................................... 8
Temperature & Pressure-Relief Valve ............... 9
Pressure Build-up in a Water System ................ 9
Filling the Water Heater ..................................... 9
Oil Supply ............................................................ 9
Oil Burner Installation ........................................ 10
Oil Filter ............................................................. 10
Oil Burner Nozzles ............................................ 10
Wiring ................................................................ 10
Installation Instructions for Water Heaters
Approved for combination Space Heating
and Potable Water Heating ............................... 11
Installation Checklist ........................................ 13
Operating Instructions ..................................... 14
Lighting the Water Heater ................................ 14
Lighting the Burner ............................................ 14
Water Temperature Regulation ........................ 14
General Maintenance ....................................... 15
Housekeeping ................................................. 15
Annual Service by a Contractor ....................... 15
Routine Maintenance by the Home Owner ....... 15
Oil Burner Air Adjustment ................................. 15
Burner Electrode ............................................... 15
Burner Primary (Safety) Control ........................ 15
Shutting Down the Water Heater ...................... 15
Condensation .................................................... 15
Water Heater Tank ............................................ 16
Temperature and Pressure-Relief Valve ........... 16
Venting System Inspection................................ 16
Anode ................................................................ 16
Draining the Water Heater ................................ 16
Getting Service for your Water Heater .............. 17
Replacement Parts ............................................ 17
Warranty ............................................................. 18
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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