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THE GAS LINE MUST BE OF ADEQUATE SIZE SO AS TO PREVENT
UNDUE PRESSURE DROP AND NEVER SMALLER THAN THE PIPE SIZE
TO THE GAS VALVE ON THE WATER HEATER. FAILURE TO PROPERLY
SIZE THE GAS LINE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE OR EXPLOSION CAUSING
PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT THIS WATER HEATER UNTIL IT IS
PROPERLY INSTALLED AND YOU UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE SAFETY
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS.
ADJUSTING THE THERMOSTAT PAST THE 120° F BAR ON THE
TEMPERATURE DIAL WILL INCREASE THE RISK OF SCALD INJURY.
SEE SECTION "WATER TEMPERATURE REGULATION".
HOUSEHOLDS WITH SMALL CHILDREN, ELDERLY, IMPAIRED OR
DISABLED
MEMBERS
SENSITIVE SKIN MAY REQUIRE A LOW TEMPERATURE SETTING TO
REDUCE THE RISK OF SCALD INJURY.
HOT WATER CAN PRODUCE FIRST DEGREE BURNS WITHIN:
3 SECONDS AT 140°F (60°C)
20 SECONDS AT 130°F (54°C)
8 MINUTES AT 120°F (49°C)

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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MODIFICATION/TAMPERING
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BURNER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL, CLEANING, AND REPLACEMENT
GAS CONTROL VALVE/THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT
THERMOCOUPLE AND PILOT ASSY. REPLACEMENT
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
REPAIR PARTS LIST AND ILLUSTRATION
IMPORTANT: TO INSURE PROPER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF THIS PRODUCT, COMPLETELY READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING TO ASSEMBLE, INSTALL, OPERATE, MAINTAIN OR REPAIR THIS PRODUCT. UPON
UNPACKING OF THE WATER HEATER, INSPECT ALL PARTS FOR DAMAGE PRIOR TO INSTALLATION AND START-UP.
This water heater is design-certified by CSA International as a Category IV, non-
direct vented water heater which takes its combustion air either from the
installation area or from air ducted to the unit from the outside.
This water heater should be installed in accordance with the latest edition of the
"National Fuel Gas Code", ANSI Z223.1, NFPA 54 and the requirements and codes
of the local utilities or other authorities having jurisdiction. This is available from
the following:
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GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
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ANYONE
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TEMPERATURE
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CONSUMER INFORMATION
DANGER
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BYPASS OR JUMPER THE ECO. THIS WILL
VOID THE WARRANTY AND RELEASE THE MANUFACTURER FROM
ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY ACCIDENT RESULTING FROM ELIMINATING
THE ECO FROM THE WATER HEATER CIRCUIT.
HYDROGEN GAS CAN BE PRODUCED IN A HOT WATER SYSTEM
THAT HAS NOT BEEN USED FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME
(GENERALLY TWO WEEKS OR MORE). HYDROGEN GAS IS
EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE AND CAN IGNITE WHEN EXPOSED TO A
SPARK OR FLAME. TO PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY
UNDER THESE CONDITIONS, WE RECOMMEND THE HOT WATER
FAUCET BE OPENED FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AT THE KITCHEN SINK
BEFORE USING ANY ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE WHICH IS CONNECTED
TO THE HOT WATER SYSTEM. IF HYDROGEN IS PRESENT, THERE
WILL PROBABLY BE AN UNUSUAL SOUND SUCH AS AIR ESCAPING
THROUGH THE FAUCET AS WATER BEGINS TO FLOW. DO NOT
SMOKE OR HAVE ANY OPEN FLAME NEAR THE FAUCET AT THE TIME
IT IS OPEN.
REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, SERVICE AND CLEANING OF WATER
HEATER PARTS MUST ONLY BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED
SERVICE TECHNICIAN
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National Fire Protection Agency
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
Local Authorities (Check your telephone listings.)
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American Gas Association
1515 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22209

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