General Information - American Water Heater DIRECT VENT GAS WATER HEATER Installation And Operating Instruction Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION

This gas-fired water heater's design is certified by CSA International under
the American National Standard Z21.10.1 - (as indicated on the rating plate)
and CSA 4.1-M - (as indicated on the rating plate).
This water heater must be installed in accordance with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1-Latest
Edition) and/or in Canada CAN/CGA B149 Installation Codes (Latest
Editions). The warranty for this water heater is in effect only when the water
heater is installed, adjusted, and operated in accordance with these
Installation and Operating Instructions. The manufacturer will not be held
liable for any damage resulting from alteration and/or failure to comply with
these instructions.
This water heater is not design certified for installation in a mobile home.
Such an installation may create a hazardous condition and will nullify the
warranty.
This water heater has been designed and certified for the purpose of heating
potable water. The installation and use of this water heater for any purpose
other than the heating of potable water may cause damage to the water
heater and create a hazardous condition and nullify the warranty.
Incorrect operation of this appliance may create a hazard to life and
property and will nullify the warranty.
Do not use this appliance if any part has been submerged in water. You
should contact a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to
replace any part of the control system including the combination gas control,
which has been submerged in water.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable, combustible, or
corrosive vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
CAUTION
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