Instruction Manual for Residential Manufactured …

1 Instruction Manual forResidential Manufactured HomeGas water HeatersALL TECHNICAL AND WARRANTY QUESTIONS: SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE LOCAL DEALER FROMWHOM THE water HEATER WAS PURCHASED. IF YOU ARE UNSUCCESSFUL, PLEASE WRITE TO THECOMPANY LISTED ON THE RATING PLATE ON THE water certification applies toall Residential gas water heaterswith capacities of 20 to 100gallons with input rating of75,000 BTU/Hr. or USE ONLY IN Manufactured HOMES Do not store or use gasoline or otherflammable vapors and liquids in the vicinityof this or any other appliance.

2 WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance. Do not touch any electrical switch; donot use any phone in your building. Immediately call your gas supplier from aneighbor s phone. Follow the gas suppli-er s instructions . If you cannot reach your gas supplier, callthe fire department. Installation and service must be performedby a qualified installer, service agency orthe gas : If the information in theseinstructions are not followed exactly, a fireor explosion may result, causing propertydamage, personal injury or installation, adjustment, alteration,service or maintenance can cause DEATH,SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTYDAMAGE.

3 Refer to this Manual for assistanceor consult the local gas utility for vapors may be drawn by air cur-rents from other areas of the structure to THE GENERAL SAFETY SECTIONBEGINNING ON INSIDE COVER AND THENTHIS ENTIRE Manual BEFORE INSTALLINGOR OPERATING THIS water this Manual for Future Your SafetyAN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GASUSED BY THIS water HEATER184123-00003-03 General Safety2 WARNINGThis water heater has been factory equipped to operate withthe type gas indicated in the EQUIPPED FOR area of the rat-ing plate located near the gas control valve.

4 The indicated gasmay be either Natural or Propane ( ). By following the con-version instructions in this Manual or the instructions near thegas control valve, the water heater must be converted if it is tobe used with the opposite gas. DO NOT USE THIS WATERHEATER WITH ANY GAS OTHER THAN THE ONE LISTED ONTHE MODEL RATING PLATE. Failure to use the correct gas cancause problems which can result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILYINJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. If you have any questions ordoubts consult your gas supplier or gas fire can start if combustible materials such as clothing, cleaningmaterials, or flammable liquids are placed against or next to thewater IN AREAS WHERE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS(VAPORS) ARE LIKELY TO BE PRESENT OR STORED (GARAGES,STORAGE, AND UTILITY AREAS, ETC): Flammable liquids (suchas gasoline, solvents, propane (LP) or butane, etc.)

5 , all of whichemit flammable vapors, may be improperly stored or used in suchareas. The gas water heater pilot light or main burner can ignitesuch vapors. The resulting flashback and fire can cause death orserious burns to anyone in the area, as well as property installation in such areas is your only option, then the installa-tion must be accomplished in a way that the pilot flame and mainburner flame are elevated from the floor at least 18 inches. Whilethis may reduce the chances of flammable vapors from a floor spillbeing ignited, gasoline and other flammable substances shouldnever be stored or used in the same room or area containing a gaswater heater or other open flame or spark producing appliance.

6 NOTE: Flammable vapors may be drawn by air currents fromother areas of the structure to the water CAN SCALD: water heaters are intended to pro-duce hot water . water heated to a temperature which will satisfyclothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs canscald and permanently injure you upon contact. Some people aremore likely to be permanently injured by hot water than include the elderly, children, the infirm, or physically/men-tally handicapped. If anyone using hot water in your home fitsinto one of these groups or if there is a local code or state lawrequiring a certain temperature water at the hot water tap, thenyou must take special precautions.

7 In addition to using the lowestpossible temperature setting that satisfies your hot water needs,some type of tempering device, such as a mixing valve, should beused at the hot water taps used by these people or at the waterheater. Mixing valves are available at plumbing supply or hard-ware stores. Follow manufacturers instructions for installation ofthe valves. Before changing the factory setting on the thermostat,read the Temperature Regulation section in this LIGHTING [PROPANE ( ) gas water heaters ]:Propane ( ) gas is heavier than air.

8 Should there be a leak in thesystem, the gas will settle near the ground. Basements, crawl spaces,skirted areas under Manufactured homes (even when ventilated),closets and areas below ground level will serve as pockets for theaccumulation of this gas. Before attempting to light or relight thewater heater s pilot or turning on a nearby electrical light switch, beabsolutely sure there is no accumulated gas in the area. Search forodor of gas by sniffing at ground level in the vicinity of the appli-ance.

9 If odor is detected, follow steps indicated at For Your Safety on the cover page of this Manual then leave the installation, adjustment, alteration, service ormaintenance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this Manual for assis-tance or call the manufacturer whose name appears on therating plate for further the time of manufacture this water heater was provided witha combination temperature-pressure relief valve certified by anationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodicinspection of production of listed equipment or materials, asmeeting the requirements for Relief Valves and Automatic GasShutoff Devices for Hot water Supply Systems.

10 And the currentedition of ANSI and the code requirements of ASME. Ifreplaced, the valve must meet the requirements of local codes,but not less than a combination temperature and pressure reliefvalve certified as meeting the requirements for Relief Valvesand Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices for Hot water SupplySystems, ANSI by a nationally recognized testing labo-ratory that maintains periodic inspection of production of listedequipment or valve must be marked with a maximum set pressure not toexceed the marked hydrostatic working pressure of the waterheater (150 lbs.)