Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING”.
DANGER You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow instructions.
WARNING You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this water heater. Properly installed and maintained, it will provide years of trouble free service. This manual gives instructions for the proper instal- lation, safe operation and maintenance of this water heater. It is your responsibility to ensure that your water heater is properly installed and cared for.
Important Consumer Notice
The warranty on this water heater is in effect only when the water heater is installed and operated in accordance with these instructions. The manufacturer of this water heater will not assume any liability for any injury or property dam- age resulting from failure to comply with these instructions. Protect your warranty: Regularly maintain your water heater as detailed in the service and maintenance section of this manual.
Installation Code Requirements
In addition to the installation instructions found in this man- ual, the water heater must be installed in accordance with all local and provincial or state codes or, in the absence of local and provincial or state codes, with the latest edition of “Canadian Electrical Code” (in Canada) available from:
Canadian Standards Association
5060 Spectrum Way,
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
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or
“National Electrical Code” (in USA) available from: American Standards Institute,
1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018
The requirements of these documents must be carefully fol- lowed in all cases. Authorities having jurisdiction shall be consulted before installations are made. Check your phone
WARNING
THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY TO THE WATER HEATER MUST BE TURNED OFF WHEN WORKING ON, OR NEAR, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OF THE HEATER. NEVER TOUCH THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS WITH WET HANDS OR WHILE STANDING IN WATER. TO ENSURE CONTINUED SAFETY PROTECTION, REPLACE FUSES WITH SAME SIZE, TYPE AND RAT- ING ONLY.
listings for the local authorities having jurisdiction over your installation.
Important: All supply equipment, installation, approvals, permits, inspections, etc. are the responsibility of the owner of this water heater. Consult your local authorities for regu- lations specific to your area.
Refer to Figure 1 to identify the major components and the optional equipment installed on this water heater. Familiarize yourself with all the controls and components identified to help with checking the operation of this heater.
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