Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING”.
DANGER You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow instructions.
WARNING You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
I) INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this water heater. Properly installed and maintained, it will provide years of trouble free service. This manual gives instructions for the proper instal- lation, safe operation and maintenance of this water heater. It is your responsibility to ensure that your water heater is properly installed and cared for.
The warranty on this water heater is applicable only when the water heater is installed and operated in accordance with these instructions. The manufacturer of this water heater will not be liable for any injury or property damage resulting from failure to comply with these instructions. Protect your warranty: Regularly maintain your water heater as detailed in the service and maintenance section of this manual.
Consumer Responsibilities
This manual has been prepared to acquaint you with the installation, operation and maintenance of your gas fired water heater and provide important safety information in these areas. It is your responsibility to ensure that your water heater is properly installed and cared for.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. THOROUGHLY READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO INSTALL, OPERATE OR MAINTAIN THIS HEATER.
Installation and service requires trade knowledge in the areas of plumbing, electricity, venting, air supply and gas supply. If you lack these skills or have difficulty understand- ing these instructions, you should not proceed. Enlist the help of a qualified service technician to install this water heater.
Examples of qualified service technicians include those trained in the plumbing and heating industry, local gas utili- ty personnel or an authorized service person.
Service to the system should only be performed by a quali- fied service technician.
The manufacturer and seller of this water heater will not assume any liability for any property damage, personal injury or death resulting from improper sizing, installation or failure to comply with these instructions.
The warranty on this water heater is in effect only when the water heater is installed and operated in accordance with these instructions. A data plate identifying your water heater can be found above the gas control/thermostat. When refer- ring to your water heater, always have the information listed on the data plate readily available.
Protect your warranty: Regularly service your water heater as directed in the "Maintenance" section of this man- ual.
Retain your original receipt as proof of purchase.
Do not discard this manual. You or future users of this water heater will need it for reference.
II) SAFETY
This water heater is
In addition to the installation instructions found in this man- ual, the water heater must be installed in accordance with all local and provincial or state codes or, in the absence of such, with the latest editions of the following specifications.
“Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code” CAN/CSA- B149.1 and “Canadian Electrical Code (CAN/CSA C22.1), Part I” available from:
Canadian Standards Association, 5060 Spectrum Way, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 5N6
Check your phone listings for the local authorities having jurisdiction over your installation.
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