Safety Information
Safety Precautions. . . . . . . 3–6
LPGas Models . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installation Instructions
Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installation Methods . . . . . 8-9
Water Connections . . . . . . . 10
Gas Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Leak and Pressure Testing. . 13
Conversion
Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 24-27
Operating Instructions
Lighting Instructions. . . . . . 16
Water Temperature. . . . . 17, 18
Care and Cleaning
Draining. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Burner Inspection . . . . . . . . 20
Extended Shut-Down . . . . . 20
Troubleshooting Tips
Before You Call
For Service . . . . . . . . . . 21, 22
Customer Service
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
If You Need Service . . . . . . 28
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Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and
maintain your waterheater properly. A little preventive care on
your part can save you time and money overthe life of your
water heater.
You’ll find many answers to common problems in the
Troubleshooting Guide. If you review the chart of
Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call forservice.

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FOR YOUR RECORDS

Write the model and serial numbers here:
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You can find them on a label on the appliance.
Staple sales slip orcancelled check here.
Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under
the warranty.
Yoursafety and the safety of others are very important. There
are many important safety messages in this manual and on
your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol. Recognize this symbol
as an indication of Important Safety Information!
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”, “WARNING”, “CAUTION” or
“NOTICE”.
These words mean:
DANGER An imminently hazardous situation
that will result in death orserious
injury.
WARNING Apotentially hazardous situation that
could result in death orserious injury
and/or damage to property.
CAUTION Apotentially hazardous situation that
may result in minoror moderate
injury.
Notice: Attention is called to observe a
specified procedure ormaintain
a specific condition.
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