American Water Heater 6510238 - Manual (Page 3)

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Consumer Information
This water heater is design-certified by CSA International
as a Category I, 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, the “National Fuel Gas Code”, ANSI Z223.1(NFPA
54)- latest edition. This is available 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
Check your phone listings for the local authorities having
jurisdiction over your installation.
Consumer Responsibilities
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.
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. Examples of qualified service technicians include:
those trained in the plumbing and heating industry, local
gas utility personnel, or an authorized service person.
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
next to the gas control valve/thermostat. 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.
Removing Packaging Materials
Important: Do not remove any permanent instructions,
labels, or the data label 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.
Unpacking the Water Heater
INSTALLING YOUR GAS WATER HEATER
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.