Introduction; Qualifi Ed Installer Or Service Agency; Preparing For The Installation - Smith BTF-80 SERIES 210 Installation And Operating Manual

Thank You for purchasing this water heater. Properly
installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble
free service.
Abbreviations found in this Installation and Operating
manual:
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CSA - Canadian Standards Association
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ANSI - American National Standards Institute
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ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers
This gas-fi red water heater is design certifi ed by CSA
International, under Water Heater Standard 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 Qualifi ed Agency (as defi ned by
ANSI below) in the fi eld 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: "Qualifi ed Agency" - "Any
individual, fi rm, 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 qualifi ed (as defi ned 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 the "General Safety" section of this manual
fi rst 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-fi red water
heater. It also contains warnings throughout the
manual that you must read and be aware of. All
warnings and instructions are essential to proper
operation of the water heater and your safety. Since
we cannot put everything on the fi rst few pages,
READ ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING
TO INSTALL OR OPERATE THE WATER HEATER.
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INTRODUCTION

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 "Natural Gas and Propane
Installation Code" B149.1 and "Canadian Electrical
Code" (CSA C22.1), Part I . All documents are
available from:
CSA International,
8501 East Pleasant Valley Road,
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
44131-5575.
3. The water heater, when installed, must be electrically
grounded in accordance with the local codes or in the
absence of local codes, the current editions of the
"Canadian Electrical Code" (CSA C22.1), Part I .
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
fi res (see Figure 15 & Figure 16). Examine the location
to ensure the water heater complies with the "Locating
The New Water Heater" section in this manual.
6. For installation in areas subject to earthquakes, this
water heater must be braced, anchored, or strapped to
avoid falling or moving during an earthquake. Contact
local utilities for code requirements in your area.
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