Installation Instructions

Consumer Information

Unpacking the Water Heater

OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES. This water heater is design-certified by CSA International as a Category IV, direct vented water heater which takes its combustion air from the outside of the structure and exhausts all products of combustion to the outside of the structure.

This water heater must be installed according to all local and state codes or in the absence of local and state codes with the “National Fuel Gas Code”, ANSI Z223.1(NFPA 54)- latest edition. Canadian installations must be per- formed in accordance with CAN/CGA-B149. This is avail- able from the following:

CSA America, Inc.

8501 East Pleasant Valley Road Cleveland, OH 44131

National Fire Protection Agency 1 Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02169-7471

Canadian Standards Association 178 Rexdale Boulevard Toronto, ON M9W 1R3

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

Installer and Owner Responsibilities

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install water heater unless proper handling equipment is utilized.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

Removing Packaging Materials

Important: Do not remove any permanent instructions, labels, or the data plate from outside of the water heater or on the inside of panels.

•Remove exterior packaging and place installation components aside.

•Inspect all parts for damage prior to installation and start-up.

•Completely read all instructions before attempting to assemble and install this product.

•After installation, dispose of packaging material in the proper manner.

This manual has been prepared to acquaint you with the installation, operation, and maintenance of your gas water heater and provide important safety information in these areas.

Read all of the instructions thoroughly before attempting the installation or operation of this water heater.

Do not discard this manual. You or future users of this water heater will need it for future reference.

Service to the water heater should only be performed by a qualified service technician.

Examples of qualified service technicians include: those trained in the plumbing and heating industry, local gas utility personnel, or an authorized service person.

The manufacturer and seller of this water heater will not be liable for any damages, injuries, or deaths caused by failure to comply with the installation and operating instructions outlined in this manual.

If you lack the necessary skills required to properly install this water heater, or you have difficulty following the instructions, you should not proceed but have a qualified service technician perform the installation of this water heater.

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.

A data plate identifying your water heater can be found on the front of the heater. When referring to your water heater, always have the information listed on the data plate readily available.

Retain your original receipt as proof of purchase.