Installation Instructions, Safety Precautions

Installation Instructions

DANGER

Read and followwater heater warnings and instructions. If owner’s manual is missing, contact the retaileror manufacturer.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (cont.)

WARNING: Do not use substitute materials. Use only parts certified with the appliance.

•This appliance must be installed, inspected and leak tested by a state- or city-qualified licensed contractor. It is the responsibility of the person having the water heater installed to ensure the installing contractor has proper licenses and permits for installing water heaters in your location. GE highly recommends that installers attend a product knowledge class to ensure customer satisfaction and warranty coverage. Failure to comply with state and local codes pertaining to water heater installations may void the warranty.

•This appliance is not to be installed outdoors.

•The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code,

CSA B149.1.

•The appliance and its appliance main gas valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa) (13.84 in W.C.).

•The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shut-off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa) (13.84 in W.C.).

•Carefully follow the venting instructions beginning on page 19 and in the Maintenance section in the Owner’s Manual for adequate combustion and ventilation air.

•The appliance should be located in an area where water leakage of the unit or connections will not result in damage to the area adjacent to the appliance or to lower floors of the structure. When such locations cannot be avoided, it

is recommended that a suitable drain pan, adequately drained, be installed under the appliance. The pan must not restrict combustion airflow.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (cont.)

•The flow of combustion and ventilation air shall not be obstructed.

•This appliance is not suitable for use in an application such as a pool or spa heater that uses chemically treated water. (This appliance is suitable for filling large or whirlpool bath tubs with potable water.)

•If a water heater is installed in a closed-water supply system, such as one having a backflow preventer in the cold water supply line, means shall be provided to control thermal expansion. Contact the water supplier or local plumbing inspector on how to control this situation.

•Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off, turn off the manual gas control valve to the appliance.

•Keep the air intake (at the flue terminal external to the home) location free of chemicals, such as chlorine or bleach, that produce fumes. These fumes can damage components and reduce the life of your appliance.

CAUTION: DO NOT operate the water heater if any part of the appliance has been under water.

CAUTION: BURN HAZARD. Hot exhaust and vent may cause serious burns. Keep back from water heater unit. Keep small children and animals away from unit.

CAUTION: Hot Water outlet pipes leaving unit can be hot to touch. Insulation must be used for hot water pipes below 36″ due to burn risk to children.

WARNING: This unit is not intended or qualified for use in manufactured homes, mobile homes or recreational vehicles.