WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your

building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

INSTALLER:

• AFFIX THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO OR ADJACENT

TO THE WATER HEATER.

OWNER:

• RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. RETAIN THE ORIGINAL

RECEIPT AS PROOF OF PURCHASE.

Residential Gas

Water Heater with the Flame Guard

™

Safety System

Installation

Instructions and

Use & Care Guide

(Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant)

NATURAL & L.P. GAS MODELS

To obtain technical, warranty, or service assistance during or after the installation of this water heater, or call toll free

1-800-999-9515

When calling for assistance, please have the following information ready:

2.

4.

5.

7 digit product number

Date of installation

Place of purchase

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LOW LEAD

CONTENT

April 2013

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WATER HEATER SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

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.” These words mean:

indicates an imminently hazardous situation which. If not avoided, will result in death or injury.

indicates apotentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or injury.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

Important Instructions

• Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified person. Water heaters subjected to flood conditions or any time the gas controls, main burner or pilot have been submerged in water require replacement of the entire water heater.

• Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for a long period of time (generally two weeks or more). Hydrogen gas is extremely flammable and can ignite when exposed to a spark or flame. To prevent the possibility of injury under these conditions, we recommend the hot water faucet be opened for several minutes at the kitchen sink before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system. If hydrogen is present, there will probably be an unusual sound such as air escaping through the faucet as water begins to flow. Do not smoke or have any open flame near the faucet at the time it is open.

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn of potential exposure to such substances.

• WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

• This appliance can cause low-level exposure to some of the substances listed in the act.

This product is certified to comply with a maximum weighted average of 0.25% lead content as required in some areas.

Table Of Contents

PAGE

Water Heater Safety .............................................................................. 1-2

Installing Your Gas Water Heater ........................................................ 3-15

Unpacking the Water Heater ........................................................... 3

Combustion Air Supply and Ventilation ...................................... 7-11

Water System Piping ............................................................... 12-13

Temperature & Pressure Relief Valve ........................................... 14

Operating Your Water Heater ............................................................ 17-22

Operating the Temperature Control System ................................. 21

Maintenance of Your Water Heater ................................................... 23-28

Troubleshooting Charts ..................................................................... 28-32

Repair Parts Illustration ..................................................................... 33-34