Installation Instructions (cont'd)

USE WITHOUT POWER CORD (cont'd)

3.A standard ½" conduit opening has been made in the water heater junction box for the conduit connection.

4.Use wire nuts and connect the power supply wiring to the wires "ns'de the water heaters junction box.

5.The water heater must be electrically _grounded" by the installer. A green ground screw has been provided on the

water heater's junction box. Connect ground wire to this

location. For complete grounding details and all allowable

exceptions, refer to the latest edition of the National Electrical Code.

6. Replace the wiring junction cover using the screw provided.

WIRING DIAGRAM

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Venting

_WARNINGI

To insureproperventingof this gas-Eredwater heater,the cot- I rect vent pipe diameter must be utilized. Any additions of I other gas appliances on vent with this water heater will

adverselyaffectthe operationofthe water heater.

The combustion and ventilation air flow must not be obstructed.

•,WARNING,, I

The vent pipe from the water heater must be 3 diameter I

PVC schedule 40 pipe and must slope upward I/4 inch per

near foot.

All vent gases must be completely vented to the outdoors of the structure (dwelling).

a_WARNINGI

The water heater with draft hood installed must be properly I vented to a chimney which terminates outdoors. Never oper- _e the water heater unlessit isvented to the outdoors and has adequate air supply to avoid risks of improper operation explo-

sion or asphyxiation.

&WARNINGI

Obstructed or deteriorated vent systems may present a serious

health risk or asphyxiation.

Min. rise I/4"

per foot

A, WARNING

Failureto haverequiredclearancesbetweenwater heater and combustiblematerialwillresult in a fire hazard.

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