Install Instructions

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GENERAL INFORMATION
This gas-fired water heater is design certified by CSA International under the
American National Standard Z21.10.3 and CAN/CGA 4.3-M most current
editions at the time of manufacture. This is a category IV water heater.
This water heater must be installed in accordance with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1-Latest
Edition) and/or in Canada CAN/CGA B149 Installation Codes (Latest Editions).
The warranty for this water heater is in effect only when the water heater is
installed, adjusted, and operated in accordance with these Installation and
Operation Instructions. The manufacturer will not be held liable for any damage
resulting from alteration and/or failure to comply with these instructions.
This water heater is NOT design certified for installation in a mobile home.
Such an installation may create a hazardous condition and will nullify the
warranty.
DO NOT use this appliance if any external part to the tank has been
submerged in water. You should contact a qualified service technician to
inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system including
the gas control which has been submerged in water. See the Gas Connections
section of this manual before servicing or replacing a water heater that has had
any external part to the tank submerged in water.
Make sure that you check the rating plate and gas control on the water heater
to be certain that the type of gas being supplied corresponds with the marking
on the rating plate and gas control.
CAUTION
Incorrect operation of this appliance may create a hazard to life
and property and will nullify the warranty.
DANGER
DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable, combustible, or
corrosive vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
IMPORTANT
Before proceeding, please inspect the water heater and its components
for possible damage. DO NOT install any water heater with damaged
components. If damage is evident then please contact the supplier where
the water heater was purchased, or the manufacturer listed on the rating
plate for replacement parts.