WATER HEATER SAFETY

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

 

 

 

 

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous

 

 

DANGER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

situation which, if not avoided, could result

 

 

 

 

in death or injury.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous

 

 

WARNING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

situation which, if not avoided, could result

 

 

 

 

in death or injury.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION

 

situation which, if not avoided, may result

 

 

 

in minor or moderate injury.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION used without the safety alert

 

CAUTION

 

 

 

symbol indicates a potentially hazardous

 

 

 

 

situation which, if not avoided, could result

 

 

 

 

in property damage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Important Instructions

Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician. Water heaters subjected to flood conditions or any time the gas controls, main burner or pilot have been submerged in water require replacement of the entire water heater.

Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for a long period of time (generally two weeks or more). Hydrogen gas is extremely flammable and can ignite when exposed to a spark or flame. To prevent the possibility of injury under these conditions, we recommend the hot water faucet be opened for several minutes at the kitchen sink before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system. If hydrogen is present, there will probably be an unusual sound such as air escaping through the faucet as water begins to flow. Do not smoke or have any open flame near the faucet at the time it is open.

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn of potential exposure to such substances.

WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

This appliance can cause low-level exposure to some of the substances included in the Act.

Table Of Contents

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Water Heater Safety

. . . . 2

Installing Your Gas Water Heater

. 3-14

Unpacking the Water Heater

. . . . 3

Location Requirements

. . 4-5

Gas Supply

. . . . 6

Vent Pipe System

. 7-10

Inlet/Outlet Terminations

. . . 10

Water System Piping

. . . 11

Electrical Connections

. . . 13

Installation Checklist

. . . 14

Operating Your Water Heater

15-17

Lighting Instructions

. . . 15

Operational Conditions

. . . 17

Maintenance of Your Water Heater

18-20

Troubleshooting Flowchart

21-22

Repair Parts Illustration

23-24

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American Water Heater 40-42K BTU, 50-60K BTU installation instructions Water Heater Safety, Table Of Contents

40-42K BTU, 50-60K BTU specifications

When it comes to reliable water heating solutions, American Water Heater Company stands at the forefront of the industry, offering a range of models, including those with 50-60K BTU and 40-42K BTU capacity. These water heaters are engineered to deliver consistent and efficient hot water supply for residential and commercial applications.

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