State GPG 81 370NEA - Manual (Page 6)

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introduction
Thank you for purchasing this water heater. Properly installed
and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service.
abbreViations used
Abbreviations found in this Instruction manual include :
• ANSI - American National Standards Institute
• ASme - American Society of mechanical engineers
• AHrI - Air-Conditioning, Heating and refrigeration Institute
• NeC - National electrical Code
• NFPA - National Fire Protection Association
• ul - underwriters laboratory
• CSA - Canadian Standards Association
Qualifications
Qualified installer or serVice agency
Installation and service of this water heater requires ability
equivalent to that of a qualified Agency (as defined by ANSI
below) in the field involved. Installation skills such as plumbing,
air supply, venting, gas supply and electrical supply are required
in addition to electrical testing skills when performing service.
ansi Z223.1 2006 sec. 3.3.83: “qualified Agency” - “Any
individual, firm, corporation or company that either in person or
through a representative is engaged in and is responsible for (a)
the installation, testing or replacement of gas piping or (b) the
connection, installation, testing, repair or servicing of appliances
and equipment; that is experienced in such work; that is familiar
with all precautions required; and that has complied with all the
requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.”
If you are not qualified (as defined by ANSI above) and licensed
or certified as required by the authority having jurisdiction
to perform a given task do not attempt to perform any of the
procedures described in this manual. If you do not understand
the instructions given in this manual do not attempt to perform
any procedures outlined in this manual.
start up reQuirements
This product requires a formal Start-up by an authorized
service/
start-up provider that has been approved by the manufacturer
for this specific product. Call 1-800-527-1953 to locate the
nearest authorized start-up provider and arrange a factory
start-up. Please provide as much notice as possible, preferably
2 weeks. Please have the model and serial number ready when
you call.
This start-up is required to activate the warranty and ensure
safe, efficient operation.
Warranty on this product is limited and could be void in the
event the unit is not installed per the instructions in this manual
and/or not started up by an authorized factory trained service/
start-up provider.
preparing for the installation
1. read the “General Safety” section, page 4-5 of this manual
first and then the entire manual carefully. If you don’t follow
the safety rules, the water heater will not operate properly.
It could cause DeATH, SerIOuS BODIly INJury AND/Or
PrOPerTy DAmAGe.
This manual contains instructions for the installation, operation,
and maintenance of the gas-fired water heater. It also contains
warnings throughout the manual that you must read and be
aware of. All warnings and all instructions are essential to the
proper operation of the water heater and your safety. Since we
cannot put everything on the first few pages, reAD THe eNTIre
mANuAl BeFOre ATTemPTING TO INSTAll Or OPerATe
THe WATer HeATer.
2. The installation must conform with these instructions and the
local code authority having jurisdiction. In the absence of local
codes, the installation must comply with the current editions
of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 or CAN/
CSA-B149.1 the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.
All documents are available from the Canadian Standards
Association, 8501 east Pleasant Valley road, Cleveland, OH
44131. NFPA documents are also available from the National
Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, quincy, mA
02269.
3. If after reading this manual you have any questions or do
not understand any portion of the instructions, call the local
gas utility or the manufacturer whose name appears on the
rating plate.
4. Carefully plan the place where you are going to put the
water heater. Correct combustion, vent action, and vent pipe
installation are very important in preventing death from possible
carbon monoxide poisoning and fires.
examine the location to ensure the water heater complies with
the “locating the New Water Heater” section in this manual.
5. For California installation this water heater must be braced,
anchored, or strapped to avoid falling or moving during
an earthquake. See instructions for correct installation
procedures. Instructions may be obtained from California
Office of the State Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento,
CA 95814.
6. massachusetts Code requires this water heater to be installed in
accordance with massachusetts 248-Cmr 2.00: State Plumbing
Code and 248-Cmr 5.00.