Instructions / Assembly

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Installing the water heater
DO
❑ DO check inlet gas pressure to
ensure that it is within the range
specified on the rating plate.
❑ DO provide adequate air for
combustion and ventilation as discussed
in the Use and Care Manual and the
National Fuel Gas Code.
❑ DO maintain proper clearances to
combustibles as specified on the rating
plate.
❑ DO ensure that the venting system
complies with the guidelines found in
the Use and Care Manual and National
Fuel Gas Code.
❑ DO contact a qualified service
technician if the pilot or main burner
will not stay lit. The burner chamber is
designed to be sealed utilizing a gasket
and tamper resistant screws.
DON’T
❑ DON’T block or restrict Combustion
Air Inlet Openings located around the
lower portion of the water heater jacket.
❑ DON’T remove the Burner Access
Door unless absolutely necessary. This
should only be done by a qualified
service technician. A new burner
access door gasket must be installed on
any burner access door that has been
removed.
❑ DON’T install this water heater
where standing water may occur. The
base of the water heater is meant to be
mounted on a dry surface.
❑ DON’T operate the water heater if
the sight glass or burner access door
grommet is damaged or broken.
During Installation of this water heater...........
Burner Access
Door Grommet
Sight Glass