Troubleshooting guide

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SECTION IV: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Minimum Clearances
INSTALLATION OF THIS WATER HEATER REQUIRES ABILITY EQUIVALENT TO THAT OF A LICENSED
TRADESMAN IN THE FIELD INVOLVED. PLUMBING, AIR SUPPLY, VENTING, GAS SUPPLY AND
ELECTRICAL WORK ARE REQUIRED.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT ANY GAS APPLIANCE IF YOU ARE NOT CERTAIN OF THE FOLLOWING:
 Liquefied petroleum gases/propane gas and natural gas have an odorant added by the gas supplier that
aids in detection of the gas.
 Most people recognize this odor as a “sulfur” or “rotten egg” smell.
 Other conditions, such as “odorant fade” can cause the odorant to diminish in intensity, or “fade”, and not be
as readily detectable.
 If you have a diminished sense of smell, or are in any way unsure of the presence of gas, immediately
contact your gas supplier from a telephone in another building.
 Gas detectors are available. Contact your gas supplier or plumbing professional for more information.
Liquefied petroleum gases/propane gas is heavier than air and will remain at floor level if there is a leak.
Basements, crawl spaces, closets and areas below ground level will serve as pockets for accumulation of leaking
gas. Before lighting, smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor.
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
 Do not try to light any appliance.
 Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any telephone in your building.
 Immediately call your gas supplier from a telephone in another building. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions.
 If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
DO NOT OPERATE THE APPLIANCE UNTIL THE LEAKAGE IS CORRECTED!
This water heater must be located in an area where leakage of the tank, water line connections, or the combination
temperature and pressure relief valve will not result in damage to the area adjacent to the water heater or to lower
floors of the structure. When such locations cannot be avoided, a suitable drain pan must be installed under the
water heater. The drain pan depth must be suitable for draining and collecting water, and have a minimum length
and width of at least four (4) inches (10.0 cm) measured from the jacket of the water heater. The drain pan, as
described above, can be purchased from your plumbing professional. The drain pan must be piped to an adequate
drain. The piping must be at least 3/4 inch (2.0 cm) in diameter and pitched for proper drainage.
Water heaters are heat producing appliances. To avoid damage or injury there must be no materials stored against
the water heater and proper care must be taken to avoid unnecessary contact (especially by children) with the water
heater components. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, SUCH AS GASOLINE
OR PAINT THINNER BE USED OR STORED IN THE VICINITY OF THIS WATER HEATER, VENT-AIR INTAKE
SYSTEM OR IN ANY LOCATION FROM WHICH FUMES COULD REACH THE WATER HEATER OR VENT-AIR
INTAKE SYSTEM.
Failure to adhere to these installation and operating instructions may create a hazard to life and property and will
nullify the warranty.
WARNING
The National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI Z233.1- latest edition) or in Canada The National Gas or Propane
Installation Code CAN/CGA (B149.1, B149.2- latest edition), expressly prohibits the following:
a. Installation of a water heater in a bathroom, bedroom, or any occupied room normally kept closed.
b. Installation of a water heater in a garage, unless the unit is installed so that the burner and ignition devices are
at least eighteen (18) inches (45.8 cm) above floor level and protected to avoid damage by a moving vehicle.
If the buildings cold water supply has a back-flow preventer, check valve or water meter with check valve, provisions
for thermal expansion of water in the hot water system must be provided.
CAUTION