Instructions / Assembly

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The water heater must be installed with the factory supplied draft hood in place.
Venting
This water heater is a Category I -Fan-
assisted appliance. Vent connectors must
be attached to the draft hood outlet to
connect the water heater to the gas vent
or chimney. The vent connectors must
be the same size (diameter) as the draft
hood or larger, never smaller.
For proper venting in certain
installations a larger vent connector
size may be needed. It is recommended
that a double wall B-Vent connector be
used for venting purposes. Consult the
Vent Tables in Appendix G of the latest
version of the National Fuel Gas Code
(ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54).
Multi-story and common venting is
permitted. Consult the latest version
of the National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54).
Horizontal vent connectors must be
pitched upward to the chimney at least
1/4” per linear foot of length. Single
wall vent connectors must be at least 6”
from adjacent unprotected combustible
surface. Vent joints must be securely
fastened by sheet metal screws or other
approved method.
Test for spillage at the draft hood relief
opening after 5 minutes of main burner
operation. Use a flame of a match or
candle or smoke. The flame or smoke
should be pulled into the draft hood’s
relief opening(s). If the flame or smoke
is not pulled into the draft hood's relief
opening, shut off the water heater and
make proper adjustments/repairs to the
venting system.
DANGER: Failure to
install the draft hood and
properly vent the water
heater to the outdoors as
outlined in the Venting
section of this manual will
result in unsafe operation of
the water heater causing
bodily injury, explosion, fire
or death. To avoid the risk
of fire, explosion, or
asphyxiation from carbon
monoxide, NEVER operate
the water heater unless it is
properly vented and has
adequate air supply for
proper operation as outlined
in the Venting section of this
manual.
Insulation Blankets
Insulation blankets, available to the
general public, for external use on gas
water heaters are not necessary. The
purpose of an insulation blanket is to
reduce the standby heat loss encountered
with storage tank heaters. This water
heater meets or exceeds the National
Appliance Energy Conservation Act
standards with respect to insulation and
standby loss requirements making an
insulation blanket unnecessary.
The manufacturer’s warranty does not
cover any damage or defect caused
by installation, attachment or use of
any type of energy saving or other
unapproved devices (other than those
authorized by the manufacturer) into,
onto or in conjunction with the water
heater. The use of unauthorized energy
saving devices may shorten the life of
the water heater and may endanger life
and property.
The manufacturer disclaims any
responsibility for such loss or injury
resulting from the use of such
unauthorized devices.
CAUTION: If local codes require
the application of an external
insulation blanket to this water
heater, pay careful attention to the
following so as not to restrict the
proper function and operation of the
water heater:
● DO NOT cover the operating or
warning labels attached to the water
heater or attempt to relocate them on
the exterior of insulation blanket.
 DO NOT apply insulation to the top
of the water heater. This will interfere
with the safe operation of the draft
hood.
 DO NOT cover the burner access
door, jacket door, gas control
(thermostat), or temperature and
pressure relief valve.
 DO NOT apply insulation to the
bottom of the water heater or the
area where the combustion air inlet
openings are located. This area must
be unobstructed so as not to restrict
combustion air flow to the burner.
 Inspect the insulation blanket
frequently making certain it has not
sagged and is restricting the air flow
to the combustion air inlet openings
(perforation holes) located around the
lower perimeter of the water heater
jacket. This could result in an unsafe
operating condition.
WARNING: If local codes
require external application
of insulation blanket kits the
manufacturer’s instructions
included with the kit must
be carefully followed.