Introduction; Abbreviations Used; Qualifications; Preparing For The Installation - American Water Heater BCL380T1996NOX 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 include :
• AnSI - American national Standards Institute
• ASMe - American Society of Mechanical engineers
• AHrI - Air-Conditioning, Heating, and refrigeration Institute
• neC - national electrical Code
• nFPA - national Fire Protection Association
• Ul - Underwriters laboratory
• CSA - Canadian Standards Association

QualifiCations

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 2012 sec. 3.3.85: "qualified Agency" - "Any
individual, firm, corporation or company that either in person or
through a representative is engaged in and is responsible for (1)
the installation, testing or replacement of gas piping or (2) 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 Information" section, pages 4-5 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, re AD THe
enTIre MAnUAl be FOre 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 current editions of
the national Fuel Gas Code, AnSI Z223.1/nFPA 54 or CAn/
CSA-b149.1 the natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.
All documents are available from the Canadian Standards
Association, 8501 east Pleasant Valley road, Cleveland, OH
44131. nFPA documents are also available from the national Fire
Protection Association, 1 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.
examine the location to ensure the water heater complies with
the "locating the Water Heater" section in this manual.
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.
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