Installing Your Gas Water Heater; Unpacking The Water Heater - Whirlpool FG1H5040T3NOV Installation And Use Manual

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Consumer information
This water heater is design-certified by CSA
International as a Category I, 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 must be installed according to all
local and state codes or in the absence of local and
state codes with the "National Fuel Gas Code", ANSI
Z223.1 (N FPA 54)- latest edition. This is available from
the following:
American Gas Association
1515 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA22209
National Fire Protection Agency
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA02269
Check your phone listings for the local authorities
having jurisdiction over your installation.
Consumer Responsibilities
This manual has been prepared to acquaint you with
the installation, operation and maintenance of your gas
water heater and provide important safety information in
these areas.
Read all of the instructions thoroughly before
attempting the installation or operation of this water
heater. Keep this manual for future reference.
Service to the Flame Lock
TM
safety system should
only be performed by a qualified service technician.
The manufacturer of this water heater will not be liable
for any damages caused by failure to comply with the
installation and operating instructions outlined in this
manual.
If you lack the necessary skills required to properly
install this water heater or you have difficulty following
the instructions, you should not proceed but have a
qualified person perform the installation of this water
heater. Massachusetts code requires this water heater
to be installed in accordance with Massachusetts
Plumbing and Fuel Gas Code 248 CMR section 2.00
and 5.00.
A data plate identifying your water heater can be found
next to the gas control valve/thermostat. When referring
to your water heater always have the information listed
on the data plate readily available.
Unpacking the Water Heater
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more
people
to move and
install water heater.
Failure to do so can result in back or
other
injury.
Removing Packaging Materials
Important: Do not remove any permanent instructions,
labels, or the data label from outside of the water heater
or on the inside of panels.
,, Remove exterior packaging and place installation
components aside.
,, Inspect all parts for damage prior to installation and
start-up.
,, Completely read all instructions before attempting
to assemble and install this product.
,, After installation, dispose of packaging material in
the proper manner.