TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE

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Start Up Conditions

31

GENERAL SAFETY

3

Condensate

32

TABLE OF CONTENTS

4

Smoke/Odor

32

INTRODUCTION

4

Thermal Expansion

32

Preparing for the New Installation

4

Strange Sounds

32

TYPICAL INSTALLATION

5-6

OPERATIONALCONDITIONS

32

LOCATING THE NEW WATER HEATER

7

Smelly Water

32

Facts to Consider About Location

7-8

“Air” in Hot Water Faucets

32

Venting Clearances

8

High Temperature Shut Off System

32

Optional Wire Grill

9

PERIODICMAINTENANCE

33

Flue Extensions

9

Venting System Inspection

33

Vertical Height (Extension Kit)

10

Burner Inspection

33

Horizontal (Extension Kit)

10

Burner Cleaning

33

Vent Installations

11-24

Housekeeping

34

INSTALLING THE NEW WATER HEATER

25

Anode Rod Inspection

34

Water Piping

25

Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation

34

Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve

26

Filling the Water Heater

27

Draining

34

Gas Piping

27-28

Drain Valve Washer Replacement

35

Sediment Traps

28

LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS

35

Installation Checklist

29

REPAIR PARTS

36

LIGHTING & OPERATING LABEL

30

TROUBLESHOOTING

40

TEMPERATUREREGULATION

31

NOTES

41-43

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

31

WARRANTY

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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 ProtectionAssociation

ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers

GAMA - Gas Appliance Manufacturer’s Association

This gas-fired water heater is design certified by CSAINTERNATIONAL underAmerican National Standard/CSAStandard for Gas Water Heaters ANSI Z21.10.1 • CSA 4.1 (current edition).

This gas-fired water heater is equipped with a piezo-electric spark device used for pilot burner ignition, and complies with the Standard for Manually-Operated Piezo-Electric Spark Gas Ignition Systems and Components, ANSI Z21.77 • CGA 6.23.

PREPARING FOR THE INSTALLATION

1.Read the “General Safety” section, page 3 of this manual first and then the entire manual carefully. If you don’t follow the safety rules, the water heater will not operate properly. It could cause DEATH, SERIOUSBODILYINJURYAND/ORPROPERTYDAMAGE.

This manual contains instructions for the 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 the proper operation of the water heater and your safety. Since we cannot put everything on the first few pages, READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE

ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OR OPERATE THE WATER HEATER.

2.The installation must conform with these instructions and the local code authority having jurisdiction. In the absence of local codes, installations shall comply with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54. This publication is available from the Canadian Standards Association, 8501 East Pleasant Valley Rd., Cleveland Ohio 44131, or The National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

3.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.

4.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.

5.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.

6.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.

7.Complies with SCAQMD rule #1121 and districts having equivalent NOx requirements.

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State Industries Green Choice instruction manual Table of Contents, Introduction

Green Choice specifications

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