Installation / Operation Instruction Manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION
This gas-fired water heater’s design is certified by CSA International under the American
National Standard Z21.10.1 and CSA 4.1-M, most current editions at the time of
manufacture. This is a category III 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 Operating 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 combination 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 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.
CAUTION
Incorrect operation of this appliance may create a hazard to life and
property and will nullify the warranty.
WARNING
Prior to connecting the gas supply line to a gas fired water heater, ensure
that the gas supply line does not have moisture/water or dirt/scale inside
the gas line. Commonly this check is done at the lowest point in the gas
distribution system prior to gas burning appliances.
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.
CAUTION
This water heater must not be used as a source of construction heat or
during the construction phase of any building.