American Water Heater DCG - Manual (Page 3)

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Consumer Information
This water heater is design-certified by CSA
International as a Category I, non-direct vented water
heater which takes its combustion air either from the
installation area or from air ducted to the unit from the
outside.
This water heater must be installed according to all
local and state codes, or in the absence of local and
state codes, with the “National Fuel Gas Code”, ANSI
Z223.1(NFPA 54)- latest edition. Canadian installations
must be performed in accordance with CAN/
CSA-B149.1. This is available from the following:
American Gas Association
1515 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22209
National Fire Protection Agency
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
Canadian Standards Association
5060 Spectrum Way
Mississauga, ON
L4W 5N6
Check the phone listings for the local authorities having
jurisdiction over this installation.
Installer and Owner Responsibilities
This manual has been prepared to acquaint you with
the installation, operation and maintenance of this gas
water heater and provide important safety information in
these areas.
Read all of the instructions thoroughly before attempting
the installation or operation of this water heater. Keep
this manual for future reference.
Do not discard this manual. You or future users of this
water heater will need it for future reference.
The manufacturer and seller of this water heater will not
be liable for any damages, injuries or deaths caused by
failure to comply with the installation and operating
instructions outlined in this manual.
The manufacturer of this water heater recommends
that it be professionally installed by qualified
service technicians. Examples of qualified service
technicians include: those trained in the plumbing
and heating industry, local gas utility personnel or
an authorized service person.
Unpacking the Water Heater
Removing Packaging Materials
Important: Do not remove any permanent instructions,
labels, or the data label from outside of the water heater
or on the inside of panels.
• Remove exterior packaging and place
installation components aside.
• Inspect all parts for damage prior to installation
and start-up.
• Completely read all instructions before
attempting to assemble and install this product.
• After installation, dispose of packaging material
in the proper manner.
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and
install water heater unless proper
handling equipment is utilized.
Failure to do so can result in back or
other injury.
Massachusetts code requires this water heater to be
installed in accordance with Massachusetts Plumbing
and Fuel Gas Code 248 CMR Sections 2.00 and 5.00.
A data plate identifying this water heater can be found
on the front of the water heater. When referring to this
water heater always have the information listed on the
data plate readily available.
Retain your original receipt as proof of purchase.
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