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Safety Precautions

AWARNING

Agas water heater .cannotoperate properly without the correct amount of mr for combustion. Do not install in a

confined area such a closet, unless you provide air as shownin the "Locating The New Water Heater" section. Never obstruct the flow of ventilation air. If you have any doubts or questionsat all, call your gas company. Failure to providethe proper amount of combustionair can result

in a fire or explosion and can cause death, serious bodily injury, or property damage.

AWARNING

HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a tem-

perature which will satisfyclothes washing, dish washing and other sanmzing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact. Some people are more likely to be permanently injured by hot water than others. These

includethe elderly, children, the infirm, or physically/men- tally handicapped. If anyone using hot water in your home fits into one of these groups or if there is a local code or state law requiring a certain temperature water at the hot water tap, then you must take specialprecautions. In addi- tion to using the lowest possibletemperature setting that satisfiesyour hot water needs, a means such as a mixing valve, should be used at the hot water taps used by these people or at the water heater. Mixing valves are available at plumbing supply or hardware stores. Follow manufac- turers instructions for installation of the valves. Before changing the factory setting on the thermostat, read the "Temperature Regulation" section in this manual.

_,WARNING

Soot build-up indicates a problem that requires correc- tion before further use. Turn "off" gas to water heater and leave "off" until repairs are made, because failure to correct the cause of the sooting can result in a fire or

explosion causingdeath, serious bodily injury, or property damage.

_WARNING

This water heater must not be installed directly on car- peting. Carpeting must be protected by a metal or wood

panel beneath the appliance extending beyond the full width and depth of the appliance by at least 3 inches (76.2mm) in any direction, or if the appliance is installed in an alcove or closet, the entire floor must be covered by

the panel. Failure to heed this warning may result in a fire hazard.

_,WARNING

The power vent water heater requires its own (separate) venting system. It cannot be connectedto an existing vent pipe or chimney. It must be terminated horizontallyto the

outdoors. Failure to properly installthe venting system can result in asphyxiation, a fire or explosion and can cause

DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

AWARNING

No vent damper installation is compatible with this power vented water heater design.No vent damper, whether it is operated thermally or otherwise is to be installed on this power vented water heater. Alteration of any part of the factory-furnishedvent assemblycouldresultin improper op- eration due to restriction of flue gases,spillageof flue gases and may causecarbon monoxide poisoning.

AWARNING

•The applianceand its individualshutoffvalve must be dis- connected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of the gas system at test pressures in excessof I/2 pound per squareinch (3.5kPa).

•The appliancemust be isolated from the gas supply pip- ing system by closingits individual manual shutoff valve

during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping sys-

tem at test pressures equal or lessthan I/2 pound per square inch (3.5kPa).

AWARNING

BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (L.R) GAS WATER HEATERS]: Propane (L.R) gas is heavier than air. Should there be a leak in the system, the gaswill settle near the ground. Basements, crawl spaces, skirted areas under mobile homes (even when ventilated), closets and areas below ground level will serve as pockets for the accumula- tion of this gas. Before attempting to light or relight the water heater'spilot or turning on a nearby electrical light switch, be absolutely sure there is no accumulated gas in the are_ Search for odor of gasby sniffingat ground level in the vicinity of the appliance. If odor is detected, follow

steps indicated at "For Your Safety" on the cover page of this manual then leavethe premises.

_,WARNING

Chemical vapor corrosion of the flue and vent system may occur if air for combustion contains certain chemical vapors. Spray can propellants, cleaningsolvents,refHgera. tor and air conditioner refrigerants, swimming pool chemicals, calcium and sodium chloride, waxes, bleach,

and process chemicals are typical compounds which are potentially corrosive.

AE,WARNING

Obstructed or deteriorated vent systems may present a

serious health risk or asphyxiation.

Safety Precautions continued on page 4.

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Contents For Your Safety AN Odorant is Added to the GAS Used by this Water HeaterInjury Or Property DAM DEATH, Serious Bodily INJURY, or Property Safety PrecautionsObstructed or deteriorated vent systems may present a Safety Precautions onDEATH, Serious Bodily INJURY, or Property Damage AE,WARNINGEquipment AwarningVent termination must not be within 4 feet of any items J Such as gas meters, gas valves or other gas regulating JContents Customer Responsibilities Product40,000 Additional Tools Needed When Sweat Soldering Materials and Basic Tools NeededBasic Tools Removing the Old Water Heater Installation InstructionsHeater adjacentto the gascontrolvalvefor all clearance Water Heaters Eventually Leak InstallationofLocating the New Water Heater While this may reducethe changesof flammable vaporsfrom aOutlet vent. b Installation Instructions contdWhen determining the installation location for apower vent Hne. bALL AIR from Inside Buildings For Appliances Located in Confined SpacesInstallation Completed Using Must take spechl precaon In addition to usingWater Piping Reliefvalve Opening Temperature-Pressure Relief ValveFilling the Water Heater WiringUSE with Power Cord USE Without Power CordInstallation Instructions contd VentingSion or asphyxiation Venting System Example Installations for ALL Models Venting contdPVC Schedule 40 Vent Piping 50F Venting System Example Installations for ALL Models contdPrecautions Materials StandardsInstallation Showing USE of PVC, ABS or Cpvc Pipe Connecting PVC, ABS or Cpvc Pipe Vent to BlowerCode,ANSI Z223.1,also referred to as Nfpa GAS Piping with Flexible ConnectorAppliance and its gas connection must Beforeplacingthe appliancein operationCheck for Leaks Installation ChecklistContd Before Lighting the PilotOperation Operating InstructionsLighting Operating InstructionsOperating Instructions contd Whatto Doif YousmellgasA fire or explosion Hotter Water can SCALD,Water heatersare intendedto Temperature RegulationOiling Instructions Service and AdjustmentTank Sediment Cleaning Venting System InspectionInformation Service and Adjustment contdAssembly Replacement Gas Control Valve & BurnerDrain Valve Washer Replacement ServiceHousekeeping Strange Sounds Troubleshooting GuideStart Up Conditions Thermal ExpansionTroubleshooting Guide contd Leakage Checkpoints Page Power 90O1960 90019579OO1993 9001959This is a REPAIRPARTSLIST, not a Packing List 9001987 153.335844153.335914 42-9231RERS.IR Part

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