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SECTION I: IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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This gas -fired water heater is design certified by CSA International under the American National Standard, Z21.10.3 (as indicated on the rating plate) and CAN/CGA 4.3-M (as indicated on the rating plate) available from CSA Standards Association, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3.

This water heater must be installed in accordance with local codes. In the absence of local codes, it must be installed in compliance with the National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1-Latest Edition), or in Canada CAN/CGA B149.1 Natural Gas Installation Code (Latest Edition) or CAN/CGA B149.2 Propane Installation Code (Latest Edition).

The following terms are used throughout this manual to bring attention to the presence of hazards at various risk levels, or to important information concerning product life.

DANGER

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death, serious injury or substantial property damage.

CAUTION

Indicates potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in moderate or minor injury or property damage.

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death, serious injury or substantial property damage.

NOTICE

Indicates special instructions on installation, operation or maintenance which are important but not related to personal injury hazards.

NOTICE

This water heater has a limited warranty. The warranty for this water heater is valid only if the water heater has been installed, maintained and operated in accordance with these instructions.

I	IMPORTANT INFORMATION	2	VII	GAS CONNECTIONS	31
II	SPECIFICATIONS	5	VIII	ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS	33
III	GENERAL INFORMATION	6	IX	OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS	34
IV	INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS	9	X	MAINTENANCE	37
V	WATER CONNECTIONS	15	XI	TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE	41
VI	VENTING	18	XII	PARTS LIST	43

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