State Industries SBL85 275NE(A), SBL85 390NE(A) Introduction, Abbreviations Used, Qualifications

Introduction

Thank You for purchasing this water heater. Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service.

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations found in this Instruction Manual include :

•ANSI - American National Standards Institute

•ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers

•AHRI - Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute

•NEC - National Electrical Code

•NFPA - National Fire Protection Association

•UL - Underwriters Laboratory

•CSA - Canadian Standards Association

Qualifications

Qualified Installer or Service Agency

Installation and service of this water heater requires ability equivalent to that of a Qualified Agency (as defined by ANSI

below) in the field involved. Installation skills such as plumbing, air supply, venting, gas supply and electrical supply are required in addition to electrical testing skills when performing service.

ANSI Z223.1 2012 Sec. 3.3.85: “Qualified Agency” - “Any individual, firm, corporation or company that either in person or through a representative is engaged in and is responsible for (1) the installation, testing or replacement of gas piping or (2) the connection, installation, testing, repair or servicing of appliances and equipment; that is experienced in such work; that is familiar with all precautions required; and that has complied with all the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.”

If you are not qualified (as defined by ANSI above) and licensed or certified as required by the authority having jurisdiction to perform a given task do not attempt to perform any of the procedures described in this manual. If you do not understand the instructions given in this manual do not attempt to perform any procedures outlined in this manual.

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