User Guide

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This water heater has a direct vent system in which all air
for combustion is taken from the outside atmosphere and
all combustion products are discharged to the outdoors.
This water heater must be properly vented for removal
of exhaust gases to the outside atmosphere. Correct
installation of the vent pipe system is mandatory for the
safe and effi cient operation of this water heater and is an
important factor in the life of the unit.
A Vent Kit included with this water heater consists of:
1. Blower outlet adapter (rubber coupling and gear
clamps),
2. Sound Suppressor
3. One (1) 45° Vent Termination Elbow,
4. More-restrictive Vent Termination Screens,
5. Less-restrictive Vent Termination Screens,
6. Wall Plates,
Vent pipe must be installed in accordance with all local
and provincial or state codes or, in the absence of such,
the latest edition of “National Fuel Gas Code”, ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or death.
Always read and understand instruction manual.
• Install water heater in accordance with the
instruction manual and NFPA 54.
• To avoid injury, combustion and ventilation air
must be taken from outdoors.
• Do not place chemical vapor emitting products
near water heater.
Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas
WARNING
Important: Check to make sure the vent pipe is not
blocked in any way.
Note: Do not common vent this water heater with any other
appliance. Do not install in the same chase or chimney
with a metal or high-temperature plastic from another gas
or fuel burning appliance.