Introduction; Abbreviations Used; Qualified Installer Or Service Agency; Preparing For The Installation - Lochinvar LTN07575 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:
• UL - Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
• ANSI - American National Standards Institute
• NFPA - National Fire Protection Association
• ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers
• AHRI - Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration
Institute
• CAN - Canada
• EPACT - Energy Policy Act
• CSA - Canadian Standards Association
This gas-fired water heater is design certified by
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. under the
National Standard/CSA Standard for Gas Water Heaters
(current edition).
ANSI Z21.10.3 • CSA 4.3

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 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"
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.

INTRODUCTION

PREPARING FOR THE INSTALLATION

1. Read the "General Safety" section, page 4 of this
manual first and then the entire manual carefully. If you
don't follow the 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 the installation,
operation, and maintenance of the gas-fired water
heater. It also contains warnings throughout the manual
that you must read and be aware of. All warnings and
all instructions are essential to the proper operation of
the water heater and your safety. Since we cannot put
everything on the first few pages, READ THE ENTIRE
MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OR
OPERATE THE WATER HEATER.
2. The installation must conform with these instructions
and the local code authority having jurisdiction. In
the absence of local codes, the installation must
comply with the National Fire Protection Association, 1
American
Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
3. 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.
4. 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
fires, see
14).
- "Any
Examine the location to ensure the water heater is
consistent with the requirements described in
Consider About the Location
5. For California installation this water heater must be
braced, anchored, or strapped to avoid falling or
moving during an earthquake. See instructions for
correct installation procedures. Instructions may be
obtained from California Office of the State Architect,
400 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.
6. Massachusetts Code requires this water heater to be
installed in accordance with
2.00: State Plumbing Code,
5
(page 10) and
Figure 9 Figure 10
(page 8).
Massachusetts 248-CMR
and
248-CMR 5.00
(page
Facts to
.