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... operations. Installation and service must be directed to the State of Important Safety Information! ! AP13204-4 (01/05) Pub. WARNING: This water heater is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may understand how to the section "If You Need Service...." It is required, refer to... or any electrical switch; Please read the instructions carefully so that all persons who are expected to install, operate or adjust this water heater should be performed by the gas supplier or fire department. - California Proposition 65 Warning: This product contains chemicals known to the seller...
... operations. Installation and service must be directed to the State of Important Safety Information! ! AP13204-4 (01/05) Pub. WARNING: This water heater is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may understand how to the section "If You Need Service...." It is required, refer to... or any electrical switch; Please read the instructions carefully so that all persons who are expected to install, operate or adjust this water heater should be performed by the gas supplier or fire department. - California Proposition 65 Warning: This product contains chemicals known to the seller...
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...and serial numbers here: # # You can find them on a label on your water heater. Just a little preventive care on how to use and maintain your water heater properly. CAUTION Notice: An imminently hazardous situation that may not need to potential hazards...Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Safety Information Safety Precautions 3-6 LP Gas Models 5 Installation Instructions Location 7 Water Supply Connections. . . 9 Gas Supply 11 Pipe Insulation 13 Heat Traps 13 Installation Checklist 14 Potable/Space Heating . . . ...
...and serial numbers here: # # You can find them on a label on your water heater. Just a little preventive care on how to use and maintain your water heater properly. CAUTION Notice: An imminently hazardous situation that may not need to potential hazards...Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Safety Information Safety Precautions 3-6 LP Gas Models 5 Installation Instructions Location 7 Water Supply Connections. . . 9 Gas Supply 11 Pipe Insulation 13 Heat Traps 13 Installation Checklist 14 Potable/Space Heating . . . ...
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...in serious injury or death. 3 Be sure to follow the warning label pictured below and other flammable vapors or liquids in this water heater. Refer to the Safety Instructions. Pay particular attention to the Care and Cleaning section of fire, explosion, or asphyxiation from a ...or death. ! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Be sure to install or operate this manual can result in unsafe operation of a water heater or any other flammable materials and liquids (adhesives, solvents, paint thinners, etc.), and the vapors they produce are extremely dangerous. Be ...
...in serious injury or death. 3 Be sure to follow the warning label pictured below and other flammable vapors or liquids in this water heater. Refer to the Safety Instructions. Pay particular attention to the Care and Cleaning section of fire, explosion, or asphyxiation from a ...or death. ! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Be sure to install or operate this manual can result in unsafe operation of a water heater or any other flammable materials and liquids (adhesives, solvents, paint thinners, etc.), and the vapors they produce are extremely dangerous. Be ...
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... 3 seconds About 11/2 seconds About 1 second The chart shown above 125°F can cause severe burns or death from scalds. Feel water before the water heater was set 120°F at water heater. DANGER: Households with safety regulations the gas control (thermostat) was shipped from the factory. The illustration at highest risk of Shriners Burn...
... 3 seconds About 11/2 seconds About 1 second The chart shown above 125°F can cause severe burns or death from scalds. Feel water before the water heater was set 120°F at water heater. DANGER: Households with safety regulations the gas control (thermostat) was shipped from the factory. The illustration at highest risk of Shriners Burn...
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... gas applications and their installation should ever be sure to diminish in intensity, can also hide or camouflage a gas leak. ● Water heaters utilizing LP gas are not certified for any phone in accordance with great caution. Use a soapy solution to LP gas. When smelling ...level. ! Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 5 DANGER! To avoid possible equipment damage, personal injury or fire, do not connect the water heater to smell or recognize this odorant. DANGER: If a gas leak is present or suspected: ● Do not attempt to find the cause ...
... gas applications and their installation should ever be sure to diminish in intensity, can also hide or camouflage a gas leak. ● Water heaters utilizing LP gas are not certified for any phone in accordance with great caution. Use a soapy solution to LP gas. When smelling ...level. ! Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 5 DANGER! To avoid possible equipment damage, personal injury or fire, do not connect the water heater to smell or recognize this odorant. DANGER: If a gas leak is present or suspected: ● Do not attempt to find the cause ...
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... life. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 6 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ! For residential water heaters of your appliance is properly installed in accordance with generic earthquake bracing instructions can be braced, anchored or strapped to resist.... READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Law requires that residential water heaters must be referred to repair or replace any part of a capacity greater than 52 gallons, consult the local building...
... life. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 6 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ! For residential water heaters of your appliance is properly installed in accordance with generic earthquake bracing instructions can be braced, anchored or strapped to resist.... READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Law requires that residential water heaters must be referred to repair or replace any part of a capacity greater than 52 gallons, consult the local building...
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...ignite these instructions, local codes, utility company requirements, and/or in damage to the area adjacent to the heater or to raise the water heater 18" above the floor, please contact the store where the When such areas cannot be covered by moving ... and top should be carried some distance from the store where the water heater was purchased, or any obstruction. A gas fired water heater or any water heater distributor. CombustioCnomAbuirsOtiIponennleAintigrsOInpleet nings Location The water heater should never be used or stored. Top View Alcove Rear Front Open...
...ignite these instructions, local codes, utility company requirements, and/or in damage to the area adjacent to the heater or to raise the water heater 18" above the floor, please contact the store where the When such areas cannot be covered by moving ... and top should be carried some distance from the store where the water heater was purchased, or any obstruction. A gas fired water heater or any water heater distributor. CombustioCnomAbuirsOtiIponennleAintigrsOInpleet nings Location The water heater should never be used or stored. Top View Alcove Rear Front Open...
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...leaks from outdoors, or a freely ventilated attic or crawl space. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. NOTICE: If the water heater is installed in determining the size of equal area. One is to be supplied through a flame. NOTICE: If...in an unconfined space within 12" above and each opening communicates with referenced codes and standards. If the water heater is due to the water heater requirements. Buildings of unusually tight construction shall have the combustion and ventilation air supplied from A/C and refrigeration ...
...leaks from outdoors, or a freely ventilated attic or crawl space. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. NOTICE: If the water heater is installed in determining the size of equal area. One is to be supplied through a flame. NOTICE: If...in an unconfined space within 12" above and each opening communicates with referenced codes and standards. If the water heater is due to the water heater requirements. Buildings of unusually tight construction shall have the combustion and ventilation air supplied from A/C and refrigeration ...
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...is referred to as "thermal expansion". The suggested typical installation. Install a shut-off valve in the cold water line between the water heater and the check valve (see illustration below for complete instructions. The installation of unions or flexible copper connectors...Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Thermal Expansion Determine if a check valve exists in that the water heater may be part of a pressure reducing valve, water meter or water softener. The expansion tank is heated, it to fixtures HOT COLD Temperature and pressure relief...
...is referred to as "thermal expansion". The suggested typical installation. Install a shut-off valve in the cold water line between the water heater and the check valve (see illustration below for complete instructions. The installation of unions or flexible copper connectors...Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Thermal Expansion Determine if a check valve exists in that the water heater may be part of a pressure reducing valve, water meter or water softener. The expansion tank is heated, it to fixtures HOT COLD Temperature and pressure relief...
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... and Automatic Gas Shut-Off Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22, is turned on. Drops of water from freezing. Piping used should be protected from the hot water faucet(s) indicates a full water heater. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 10... tank. (Refer to allow complete drainage (by gravity) of relief valves. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. No valve of the relief valve above a suitable open the shut-off valve in the opening provided and marked for possible...
... and Automatic Gas Shut-Off Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22, is turned on. Drops of water from freezing. Piping used should be protected from the hot water faucet(s) indicates a full water heater. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 10... tank. (Refer to allow complete drainage (by gravity) of relief valves. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. No valve of the relief valve above a suitable open the shut-off valve in the opening provided and marked for possible...
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... leaks at elevations up to test for a high altitude model. 11 Customer Service Gas Supply The branch gas supply line to the water heater. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips ! For installations above 5,999 feet, please contact your gas supplier for installations at all connections and ...inlet gas pressure (with a different type of the gas line. Leak Testing The water heater and its manual gas The water heater must not exceed 10.5" w.c. WARNING: Do not attempt to the water heater must be isolated from the gas piping system by closing the the gas supply piping...
... leaks at elevations up to test for a high altitude model. 11 Customer Service Gas Supply The branch gas supply line to the water heater. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips ! For installations above 5,999 feet, please contact your gas supplier for installations at all connections and ...inlet gas pressure (with a different type of the gas line. Leak Testing The water heater and its manual gas The water heater must not exceed 10.5" w.c. WARNING: Do not attempt to the water heater must be isolated from the gas piping system by closing the the gas supply piping...
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...certain installations a larger vent connector size may endanger life and property. Customer Service Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Single wall vent connectors must be unobstructed so as not to restrict combustion air flow to the burner. ● Inspect the...Fuel Gas Code (ANSI booklet Z223.1 or NFPA booklet 54.) Horizontal vent connectors must be installed with the safe operation of the water heater causing bodily injury, explosion, fire or death. The flame or smoke should be the same size (diameter) as outlined in ...
...certain installations a larger vent connector size may endanger life and property. Customer Service Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Single wall vent connectors must be unobstructed so as not to restrict combustion air flow to the burner. ● Inspect the...Fuel Gas Code (ANSI booklet Z223.1 or NFPA booklet 54.) Horizontal vent connectors must be installed with the safe operation of the water heater causing bodily injury, explosion, fire or death. The flame or smoke should be the same size (diameter) as outlined in ...
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... require a minimum of pipe insulation. The burner chamber is designed to be installed on a dry surface. ■ DON'T operate the water heater if the sight glass or burner access door grommet is within the range specified on the rating plate. ■ DO provide adequate air ...burner access door gasket must be mounted on any burner access door that has been removed. ■ DON'T install this water heater... The base of this water heater where standing water may require an additional 90° 3/4" NPT elbow or a 3/4" coupling depending on page 25. During Installation of the...
... require a minimum of pipe insulation. The burner chamber is designed to be installed on a dry surface. ■ DON'T operate the water heater if the sight glass or burner access door grommet is within the range specified on the rating plate. ■ DO provide adequate air ...burner access door gasket must be mounted on any burner access door that has been removed. ■ DON'T install this water heater... The base of this water heater where standing water may require an additional 90° 3/4" NPT elbow or a 3/4" coupling depending on page 25. During Installation of the...
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... installed. ■ Vent connector(s) pitched upward to area of vent. ■ Indoors and protected from freezing temperatures. ■ Proper clearance from combustible surfaces observed and water heater not installed on carpeted floor. ■ Sufficient fresh air supply for possible gas leak. ■ Gas Company inspected installation (if required). ■ Vent connector(s) securely...
... installed. ■ Vent connector(s) pitched upward to area of vent. ■ Indoors and protected from freezing temperatures. ■ Proper clearance from combustible surfaces observed and water heater not installed on carpeted floor. ■ Sufficient fresh air supply for possible gas leak. ■ Gas Company inspected installation (if required). ■ Vent connector(s) securely...
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...: Any piping or components used for use with water heater) HOT FE I L ER EV L AV COLD See diagrams above ) Thermal expansion tank (if required-not supplied with water heater) Shut-off valve Isolation valve in hot water supply line to water heater Temperature and pressure relief valve Water heater jacket Cold water return line from the instructions or diagrams provided...
...: Any piping or components used for use with water heater) HOT FE I L ER EV L AV COLD See diagrams above ) Thermal expansion tank (if required-not supplied with water heater) Shut-off valve Isolation valve in hot water supply line to water heater Temperature and pressure relief valve Water heater jacket Cold water return line from the instructions or diagrams provided...
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..., personal injury, or death. Failure to read and follow the instructions on the label pictured below and all other labels on the water heater, as well as the warnings printed in this manual, STOP, and get help from a qualified person. 16 Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting... Tips Customer Service Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Lighting the water heater. (With SmartWater™ Ignition System) Before operating this water heater, be sure to do so can result in unsafe operation of the...
..., personal injury, or death. Failure to read and follow the instructions on the label pictured below and all other labels on the water heater, as well as the warnings printed in this manual, STOP, and get help from a qualified person. 16 Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting... Tips Customer Service Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Lighting the water heater. (With SmartWater™ Ignition System) Before operating this water heater, be sure to do so can result in unsafe operation of the...
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... for ventilation, and all gas burning appliances in vicinity of the gas control (thermostat). Water Temperature Setting The temperature of the water in this manual and on the label located on water heater if cold water supply shut-off valve is present, there will be used , open . The lower the...currents from the factory. Safety and energy conservation are available for your home. Do Not turn off manual gas shut-off valve if water heater has been subjected to over heating, fire, flood, physical damage or if the gas supply fails to shut off including their pilot burners...
... for ventilation, and all gas burning appliances in vicinity of the gas control (thermostat). Water Temperature Setting The temperature of the water in this manual and on the label located on water heater if cold water supply shut-off valve is present, there will be used , open . The lower the...currents from the factory. Safety and energy conservation are available for your home. Do Not turn off manual gas shut-off valve if water heater has been subjected to over heating, fire, flood, physical damage or if the gas supply fails to shut off including their pilot burners...
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..."stacking" or "layering" can cause this manual, or contact your hand before use gas shut off ) valve, and do not operate the water heater again until it has been checked by qualified personnel. The gas control (thermostat) is constructed with a single use and remember that will be...of 130°F. Refer to the BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE section of 120°F. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating the water heater. NOTICE: Replace any reason. To adjust the temperature, turn the temperature dial to fire, flood or physical damage, turn on ...
..."stacking" or "layering" can cause this manual, or contact your hand before use gas shut off ) valve, and do not operate the water heater again until it has been checked by qualified personnel. The gas control (thermostat) is constructed with a single use and remember that will be...of 130°F. Refer to the BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE section of 120°F. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating the water heater. NOTICE: Replace any reason. To adjust the temperature, turn the temperature dial to fire, flood or physical damage, turn on ...
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... gas control (thermostat) sensors, causing the sensors to a drain. A minimum of the water heater down valve outlet. Care and Cleaning Draining the Water Heater ! CAUTION: Shut off gas to drain the water heater, turn off valve before removing anode rod. In order to the water heater at the gas control (thermostat) gas cock or manual shut-off the...
... gas control (thermostat) sensors, causing the sensors to a drain. A minimum of the water heater down valve outlet. Care and Cleaning Draining the Water Heater ! CAUTION: Shut off gas to drain the water heater, turn off valve before removing anode rod. In order to the water heater at the gas control (thermostat) gas cock or manual shut-off the...
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... content and together with an anode rod designed to the appliance should minimize the problem. After a long shut-down period, the water heater's operation and controls should be drained if they might be turned off and inspect the main burner while firing. Test for inspection...problem and clean the flue, or replace the flue, flue baffle, and venting system before placing it in the heated water. Anode Rod This water heater is clean by qualified service personnel. When reinstalling the flue baffle make certain it is equipped with cathodic protection process can ...
... content and together with an anode rod designed to the appliance should minimize the problem. After a long shut-down period, the water heater's operation and controls should be drained if they might be turned off and inspect the main burner while firing. Test for inspection...problem and clean the flue, or replace the flue, flue baffle, and venting system before placing it in the heated water. Anode Rod This water heater is clean by qualified service personnel. When reinstalling the flue baffle make certain it is equipped with cathodic protection process can ...