TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE

2

APPROVALS

2

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

3-4

TABLE OF CONTENTS

5

INTRODUCTION

5

Qualified Installer or Service Agency

5

Preparing for the Installation

5

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMMONWEALTH

OF MASSACHUSETTS

6

TYPICAL INSTALLATION

7-9

Mixing Valves

9

LOCATING THE NEW WATER HEATER

10-13

Facts to Consider About Location

10-11

Insulation Blankets

11

Air Requirements

11-12

Unconfined Space

12

Confined Space

12

Fresh Air Openings for Confined Spaces

12

Outdoor Air Through Two Openings

12

Outdoor Air Through One Opening

12-13

Outdoor Air Through Two Horizontal Ducts

13

Outdoor Air Through Two Vertical Ducts

13

Air from Other Indoor Spaces

13

INSTALLING THE NEW WATER HEATER

14-27

Chemical Vapor Corrosion

14

Water Piping

14

Space Heating & Potable Water System

14

Closed Water Systems

14

Thermal Expansion

15

Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve

15-16

High Altitude Installation

16

Gas Piping

16-17

Sediment Traps

17

Filling the Water Heater

17-18

Vent Pipe Assembly

18

Venting

18

Vent Pipe Termination

19

Planning the Vent System

20

Condensate

20-21

Blower Assembly Installation

21

Installation of Vent System

21

Vent Terminal Installation, Sidewall

21-22

Installation of Vent System, Sidewall

23

Installation of Vertical Vent System

23

Vent Attenuation Assembly Installation Instructions

24-25

Vent Pipe Preparation

26-27

LIGHTING & OPERATING LABEL

28

TEMPERATURE REGULATION

29

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

30

Start Up Conditions

30

Operational Conditions

30

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

30-33

Venting System Inspection

30

Burner Operation and Inspection

31

Burner Cleaning

31

Housekeeping

31

Anode Rod Inspection

31

Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Test

32

Draining and Flushing

32

Service

33

LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS

33

REPAIR PARTS LIST

34

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES

35-37

NOTES

38

LIMITED WARRANTY

39

INTRODUCTION

Thank You for purchasing this water heater. Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service.

Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual:

CSA - Canadian Standards Association

ANSI - American National Standards Institute

NFPA - National Fire Protection Association

ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers

GAMA - Gas Appliance Manufacturer’s Association

UL - Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

This gas-fired water heater is design certified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. under American National Standard/CSA Standard for Gas Water Heaters ANSI Z21.10.3 • CSA 4.3 (current edition).

Qualified Installer or Service Agency

Installation and service of this water heater requires ability equivalent to that of a Qualified Agency (as defined by ANSI below) in the field involved. Installation skills such as plumbing, air supply, venting, gas supply and electrical supply are required in addition to electrical testing skills when performing service.

ANSI Z223.1 2006 Sec. 3.3.83: “Qualified Agency” - “Any individual, firm, corporation or company that either in person or through a representative is engaged in and is responsible for (a) the installation, testing or replacement of gas piping or (b) the connection, installation, testing, repair or servicing of appliances and equipment; that is experienced in such work; that is familiar with all precautions required; and that has complied with all the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.”

If you are not qualified (as defined by ANSI above) and licensed or certified as required by authority having jurisdiction to perform a given task do not attempt to perform any of the procedures described in this manual. If you do not understand the instructions given in this manual do not attempt to perform any procedures outlined in this manual.

Preparing for the Installation

1.Read “General Safety Information” section, page 3 and 4 of this manual first and then entire manual carefully. If you don’t follow safety rules, the water heater will not operate properly. It could cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

This manual contains instructions for installation, operation, and maintenance of the gas-fired water heater. It also contains warnings throughout the manual that you must read and be aware of. All warnings and all instructions are essential to proper operation of the water heater and your safety. Since we cannot put everything on the first few pages, READ ENTIRE MANUAL

BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OR OPERATE THE WATER HEATER.

2.The installation must conform with these instructions and local code authority having jurisdiction. In absence of local codes, installation must comply with current editions of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 and National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. All documents are available from Canadian Standards Association, 8501 East Pleasant Valley Road, Cleveland, OH 44131. NFPA documents are also available from National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

3.The water heater when installed must be grounded in accordance with the local codes, or in the absence of local codes: the National

Electrical Code (NFPA 70).

4.If after reading this manual you have any questions or do not understand any portion of the instructions, call the local gas utility or the manufacturer whose name appears on the rating plate.

5.Carefully plan the place where you are going to put the water heater. Correct combustion, vent action, and vent pipe installation are very important in preventing death from possible carbon monoxide poisoning and fires, see Figures 1 and 2.

Examine the location to ensure the water heater complies with the

“Locating the New Water Heater” section in this manual.

6.For California installation this water heater must be braced, anchored, or strapped to avoid falling or moving during an earthquake. See instructions for correct installation procedures.

Instructions may be obtained from California Office of the State

Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.

7.Massachusetts Code requires this water heater to be installed in accordance with Massachusetts 248-CMR 2.00: State Plumbing Code and 248-CMR 5.00.

8.Complies with SCAQMD rule #1146 and districts having equivalent NOx requirements.

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