GSW 72090 manual This is the safety alert symbol, I Introduction, Ii Safety, User Responsibilities

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 II) SAFETY

We thank you for choosing a Flammable Vapor Resistant Water Heater. Your satisfaction with this product is very important to us. This gas-fired water heater has been developed to produce domestic hot water and may also be used in combination with space heating applications. The Flame GuardTM safety system is designed to reduce the risk of flammable vapor related fires by trapping the burning vapors within the water heater combustion chamber using the special flame arrester. The burning vapors literally “burn themselves out” without escaping back into the room.

User Responsibilities

These instructions have been written for the proper installa- tion, safe operation and maintenance of this water heater. 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 ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO INSTALL, OPERATE OR MAINTAIN THIS HEATER.

Installation and service requires trade knowledge in the area of plumbing, electricity, venting, air supply and gas supply. If you lack these skills or do not understand these instructions, enlist the help of a qualified professional.

The manufacturer of this water heater cannot be held liable for those damages caused by improper installation, sizing or failure to comply with these instructions.

Protect your warranty: Regularly maintain your water heater and venting system as detailed in the “Maintenance” section of this manual.

WARNING

Service to the Flame GuardTM safety system should only be performed by a qualified service technician.

This water heater is design-certified by CSA International as a Category I, non-direct vented water heater which takes its combustion air either from the installation area or from air ducted to the unit from the outside.

In addition to the installation instructions found in this man- ual, the heater shall be installed according to all local and provincial or state codes or, in the absence of such codes, with the latest edition of the following specifications.

For Installations in Canada

"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

For Installations in the United States

"National Fuel Gas Code" ANSI Z223.1 (NFPA 54) and "National Electrical Code" (NFPA 70)" available from:

American National Standards Institute,

25 West 43rd Street,

New York, NY 10036

Massachusetts code requires this water heater to be installed in accordance with Massachusetts Plumbing and Fuel Gas Code 248 CMR Section 2.00 and 5.00.

Check your phone listings for the local authorities having jurisdiction over your installation.

Important: All supply equipment, installation, approvals, permits, inspections, etc. are the responsibility of the owner of this water heater. Consult your local authorities for regu- lations specific to your area.

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