GE GP Series, SG Series, HG Series Install the Draft Hood and Properly Vent the Water HEATER…

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

Be sure to read and understand the entire Use and Care Manual before attempting to install or operate this water heater. It may save you time and money. Pay particular attention to the Safety Instructions. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious bodily injury or death. Should you have problems understanding the instructions in this manual, or have any questions, STOP, and get help from a qualified service technician, or the local gas utility.

!DANGER!

INSTALL THE DRAFT HOOD AND PROPERLY VENT THE WATER HEATER…

Failure to install the draft hood and properly vent the water heater to the outdoors as outlined in the Venting Section of the Installation Instructions in this manual can result in unsafe operation of the water heater. To avoid the risk of fire, explosion, or asphyxiation from carbon monoxide, never operate this water heater unless it is properly vented and has an adequate air supply for proper operation. Be sure to inspect the vent system for proper installation at initial start-up; and at least annually thereafter. Refer to the Care and Cleaning section of this manual for more information regarding vent system inspection.

! WARNING!

Gasoline, as well as other flammable materials and liquids (adhesives, solvents, paint thinners, etc.), and the vapors they produce are extremely dangerous. DO NOT handle, use or store gasoline or other flammable or combustible materials anywhere near or in the vicinity of a water heater or any other appliance. Be sure to read and follow the warning label pictured below and other labels on the water heater, as well as the warnings printed in this manual. Failure to do so can result in property damage, bodily injury or death.

!W A R N I N G

FLAMMABLES

Flammable Vapors

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD

Can result in serious injury or death.

!Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Storage of or use of gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance can result in serious injury or death.

Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service

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Contents To do so may result in an explosion or fire Do not try to light any appliancePart No. AP13204-4 01/05 Pub. No -50103 JR Troubleshooting Tips Safety InformationInstallation Instructions Care and CleaningInstall the Draft Hood and Properly Vent the Water HEATER… Was shipped from Time/Temperature Relationship in ScaldsAt its lowest setting Was setSafety Instructions Installation Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and CleaningTop View Closet Installing the water heaterSafety Instructions Top View AlcoveCorrosive Atmospheres Customer ServiceInspect Shipment Combustion and Ventilation AirWater Supply Connections Typical InstallationTroubleshooting Tips Customer Thermal ExpansionCondensation Care and Cleaning OperatingRelief Valve To Fill the Water HeaterHigh Altitude Leak TestingPressure Testing the Gas Supply System Gas SupplyVenting Insulation BlanketsInstructions Heat Traps Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation InstallationDuring Installation of this water heater… Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer ServiceInstallation checklist Water Heater LocationWater Supply Requires water for space heating at Combination Potable and Space Heating ApplicationLighting the water heater. With SmartWater Ignition System Operating the water heater Safety PrecautionsWater Temperature Setting Time/Temperature Relationship in ScaldsWater Temperature Setting… Service Troubleshooting TipsCustomer Draining the Water Heater Care and cleaning of the water heaterRoutine Preventative Maintenance SafetyAnode Rod Venting System InspectionBurner Inspection Vacation and Extended Shut-DownProblem Possible Causes What To Do Before you call for service…Scale and sediment Clean tank Tank Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Replacement parts Burner Assembly KitInstructions For Placing a Parts Order If you need service… Please place in envelope and mail to Water Heater Model Number Serial Number Model Number Serial Number