State GS6 50 UOCT - Manual (Page 2)

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Important Instructions
• Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified person. Water heaters sub-
jected 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 included in the Act.
This product is certified to comply with a maximum weighted average of 0.25% lead content as required in some areas.
WATER HEATER SAFETY
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Table Of Contents
Water Heater Safety .............................................................................. 1-2
Installing Your Gas Water Heater ........................................................ 3-16
Unpacking the Water Heater ........................................................... 3
Location Requirements ................................................................ 4-5
Gas Supply .................................................................................. 6-7
Combustion Air Supply and Ventilation ...................................... 7-11
Water System Piping ............................................................... 12-13
Temperature & Pressure Relief Valve ........................................... 14
Special Applications ...................................................................... 15
Installation Checklist ..................................................................... 16
Operating Your Water Heater ............................................................ 17-21
Lighting Instructions ...................................................................... 17
Operating the Temperature Control System ................................. 20
Operational Conditions ................................................................. 21
Maintenance of Your Water Heater ................................................... 22-27
Troubleshooting Charts ..................................................................... 28-30
Repair Parts Illustration ..................................................................... 31-32
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you
to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result
in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alert
symbol indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result
in property damage.
CAUTION