Installation Guide

6 • Residen al Standard Gas Water Heater Use and Care Guide
SAFETY
6 • Residen al Standard Gas Water Heater Use and Care Guide
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
if the T&P Relief Valve or discharge
pipe is blocked. Do not cap or plug the
T&P Relief Valve or discharge pipe.
Fire and Explosion Risk if Hot Water is
Not Used for Two Weeks or More.
CAUTION! Hydrogen gas builds up
in a hot water system when it is not
used for a long period (two weeks or
more). Hydrogen gas is extremely
fl ammable. If the hot water system
has not been used for two weeks or
more, open a hot water faucet for
several minutes at the kitchen sink
before using any electrical appliances
connected to the hot water system. If
hydrogen is present there will
probably be an unusual sound such as
“air” escaping through the pipe as hot
water begins to fl ow. Do not smoke or
have an open fl ame or other igni on
source near the faucet while it is
open.
Carbon Monoxide Risk
WARNING! This water heater
operates by burning gas. Carbon
monoxide is a colorless, odorless, gas
that is a by-product of burning of fuels
such as coal, wood, charcoal, oil,
kerosene, propane, and natural gas.
Breathing excessive and abnormal
amounts of carbon monoxide can
cause carbon monoxide poisoning,
resul ng in serious injury or death.
This water heater must be supplied
with adequate combus on air and
must be properly
vented to the
outdoors. Have a
qualifi ed person
(licensed plumber,
authorized gas
company personnel, or authorized
service technician) install the ven ng
system using these installa on
instruc ons. When the installa on is
complete, check the vent’s dra using
the instruc ons on pages 23-24.
• Install a fuel gas and carbon mon-
oxide detector in the living areas
of your home.
• Do not install this water heater in
a mobile home or manufactured
housing.
• Failure to follow these instruc-
 ons can result in serious injury
or death from carbon monoxide
poisoning.
Burn Risk
This water heater’s vent-
ing system can become
hot enough to burn. Do not touch the
ven ng system while water heater is
on, or un l the water heater is turned
off and the ven ng allowed to cool.
Installa on Accessories
Figure 1 - Gas Water Heater Hook-Up Kit
Figure 2 - Install a Pressure Reducing Valve set
to 50 to 60 PSI.