Introduction; Qualifications - American Water Heater BCG3 Instruction Manual

Thank You for purchasing this water heater. Properly installed
and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service.
aBBreViations used
Abbreviations found in this instruction manual include :
• ANSi - American National Standards institute
• ASme - American Society of mechanical engineers
• GAmA - Gas Appliance manufacturer's Association
• NeC - National electrical Code
• NfPA - National fire Protection Association
• uL - underwriters Laboratory
• CSA - Canadian Standards Association

Qualifications

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

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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 the 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.
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