Use & Care Manual

DO
o DO check inlet gas pressure to ensure that it is
within the range specified on the rating plate.
o DO maintain proper clearances to combustibles
as specified on the rating plate.
o DO allow enough time for joint cement vapors to
dissipate BEFORE applying power to the water
heater.
o DO ensure that the venting system complies with
the guidelines found in the Use and Care Manual
and National Fuel Gas Code.
o DO contact a qualified service technician if the
main burner will not stay lit. The burner chamber
is designed to be sealed utilizing a gasket and
tamper resistant screws.
DON’T
o DON’T block or restrict the Flammable Vapor
Sensor located around the lower portion of the
water heater jacket.
o 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.
o 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.
o DON’T allow cleaners, solvents, or other mate-
rials to come into contact with the Flammable
Vapor Sensor.
o 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...........
Flammable
Vapor Sensor
VACATION
VERY
HOT
WARM
A B C
COOLER
HOTTER
Burner Access
Door Grommet
Sight Glass
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Top Cap Installation (For Certain Models Only)
Read these instructions thoroughly and make
sure you understand all the steps and procedures
before proceeding with the installation.
Carefully remove the Top Cap from the water
heater carton. Install the water heater as speci-
ed per this Use & Care Manual. Note: Also see
information as detailed in “Water Supply Connec-
tions” section.
Locate the small plactic bag containing the three
(3) Dual Lock
®
strips and two (2) sheet metal
screws to be used to attach the Top Cap in the
Use & Care Manual bag. Peel off one side of the
Dual Lock
®
strips and rmly press near the Top
Cap mounting tabs and the inside center front of
the rim on the Top Cap. See diagram for detail.
Peel off the other side of the Dual Lock
®
strips
and place the Top Cap on the top front center of
the water heater ensuring that it is aligned cor-
rectly and properly positioned on top of the water
heater. Press rmly to ensure proper attachment
is made.
Align holes in mounting tabs on the Top Cap with
the holes in the top of the heater then secure the
Top Cap to the water heater with the two (2) #8
sheet metal screws (supplied).
IMPORTANT: Do not over tighten the screws
as this may damage the Top Cap.
3 Dual Lock
®
Strips
2 screws
(mounting
tabs)
Inside Center
Front
Inside
Outside
Top Cap View
Heat Traps
For increased energy efficiency, some water
heaters have been supplied with factory installed
3/4 in. or 1 in. NPT heat trap fittings in the hot
outlet line and cold water inlet line. These heat
trap fittings may require a minimum of one (1)
90°, 3/4 in. or 1 in. NPT elbow and may require
an additional 90°, 3/4 in. or 1 in. NPT elbow or
a 3/4 in. or 1 in. coupling depending on your
model of water heater and installation needs.
See illustration of nipples and heat traps on page
43.