Table Of Contents; Safety Information - Giant GI-IM028 Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Water Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Temperature & Pressure-Relief Valve . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Pressure Build-up in a Water System . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Filling the Water Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Insulation Blankets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installation Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Starting the Water Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Start-up Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Safety Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

SAFETY INFORMATION

Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important during the installation, operation, and servicing of this water heater. Many
safety-related messages have been provided in this manual and on your water heater. Always read and obey all safety messages. These
messages will point out the potential hazard, tell you how to reduce the risk of injury, and tell you what will happen if the instructions are
not followed.
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety
messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING".
DO NOT use this water heater if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service
technician to inspect the water heater and to replace any part of the control system which has been
under water. Failure to follow this instruction can result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
These instructions have been written as a guide for the proper installation and operation of your water heater, and the manufac-
turer of this water heater will not accept any liability where these instructions have not been followed. However, for your safety
and to avoid damage caused by improper installation, this water heater must be installed by a Certified Licensed Professional,
and meet all local codes or, in the absence of local codes, CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code, in Canada, and/or the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, in the United States.
Before proceeding with the installation instructions:
1) Inspect the water heater and its component parts for possible damage. DO NOT install or attempt to repair any damaged
component parts. If you detect any damage, contact the dealer where the water heater was purchased or the manufacturer
listed on the warranty card.
2) Verify that the voltage being supplied corresponds to that which is marked on the water heater rating plate.
DANGER
WARNING
WARNING
IMPORTANT
Water Temperature Regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Water Heater Tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Element or Thermostat Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Temperature and Pressure-Relief Valve . . . . . . . . 10
Anode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Draining the Water Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Vacation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Getting Service for your Water Heater . . . . . . . . . . 11
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Serious injury or death can occur if you do not
follow the instructions immediately.
Serious injury or death can occur if you do not
follow the instructions.
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