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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE..................................................................................................................2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...............................................................................................................................................3
TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................................................................................................4
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES .................................................................................................................................5
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................................................5
MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED ..................................................................................................................6
Material Needed .......................................................................................................................................................6
Basic Tools................................................................................................................................................................6
TYPICAL INSTALLATION ...............................................................................................................................................7
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................................................8-17
Removing the Old Water Heater ...............................................................................................................................8
Facts to Consider About the Location ..................................................................................................................9,10
Insulation Blankets ............................................................................................................................................10,11
Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances
LocatedinUnconnedSpaces ...............................................................................................................................11
Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances
LocatedinConnedSpaces ..............................................................................................................................11,12
Water Piping ......................................................................................................................................................12,13
Temperature Pressure Relief Valve ...................................................................................................................14,15
Filling the Water Heater ..........................................................................................................................................15
Venting ...............................................................................................................................................................15,16
Gas Piping .........................................................................................................................................................16,17
Sediment Trap ........................................................................................................................................................17
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................................18,19
Lighting & Operating Label .....................................................................................................................................18
Temperature Regulation .........................................................................................................................................19
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ...............................................................................................................................20-22
Tank (Sediment) Cleaning ......................................................................................................................................20
Venting System Inspection .....................................................................................................................................20
Burner Inspection ...................................................................................................................................................20
Burner Cleaning ......................................................................................................................................................20
Housekeeping .........................................................................................................................................................21
Anode Rod Inspection ............................................................................................................................................21
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation .......................................................................................................21
Draining ..................................................................................................................................................................22
Service ....................................................................................................................................................................22
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................................................................................................................................23-26
Start Up Conditions ...........................................................................................................................................23,24
Thermal Expansion ............................................................................................................................................23
Strange Sounds .................................................................................................................................................23
Draft Hood Operation ........................................................................................................................................23
Condensation ...............................................................................................................................................23,24
Smoke/Odor ......................................................................................................................................................24
Operational Conditions ......................................................................................................................................24,25
Smelly Odor .......................................................................................................................................................24
Air in Hot Water Faucets....................................................................................................................................24
High Temperature Shut-Off System ...................................................................................................................24
Leakage Checkpoints ........................................................................................................................................25
Troubleshooting Items ............................................................................................................................................26
PARTS ORDER LIST ...................................................................................................................................................27
WARRANTY .................................................................................................................................................................28
