Qualified Installer Or Service Agency; Preparing For The Installation - Kenmore 153.331350 Use & Care Manual

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"
-"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 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.
Preparing For The Installation
1. Read the "Safety Precautions" section of this
manual first and then entire manual carefully.
If you don't follow 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
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 instructions
are essential to proper operation of the water
heater and your safety. Since we cannot put
everything on the first few pages, READ
ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING
TO INSTALL OR OPERATE THE WATER
HEATER.
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The installation must conform with these
instructions and local code authority having
jurisdiction. In absence of local codes,
installation must comply with current editions
of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA 54 and National Electrical Code, NFPA
70. All documents are available from:
CSA International,
8501 East Pleasant Valley Road,
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
44131-5575.
NFPA documents are also available from:
National Fire Protection Association,
1 Batterymarch Park,
Quincy, MA 02269.
The water heater, when installed, must be
electrically grounded in accordance with the
local codes or in the absence of local codes:
the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70).
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
Figures 11 and 12). Examine the location to
ensure the water heater complies with the
"Facts To Consider About The Location" section
in this manual.
5. Complies with California Health and Safety
code 116875 (known as AB-1953) and with
weighted average maximum of 0.25% lead.