Installation / Operation Instruction Manual

General Information continued-

Make sure that you check the rating plate and combination 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 combination gas control.

A sacrificial anode(s) is used to extend tank life. Removal of any anode, except

for inspection and/or replacement, 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 impurities in the water. If this should

happen, an alternative anode(s) 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.

THIS WATER HEATER MUST BE INSTALLED INDOORS OUT OF THE

WIND AND WEATHER.

Water heaters in residential garages must be installed so that all burner(s) and

burner ignition device(s) are located not less than 18 in (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.

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 SHOULD 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.