Whirlpool SG1J5040T3NOV STP WP 5K User Manual

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This gas water heater was manufactured to voluntary 
safety standards to reduce the likelihood of a flammable 
vapor ignition incident. New technology used in meeting 
these standards makes this product more sensitive to  
installation errors or improper installation environments.  
Please review the Installation Checklist found at the end of 
the installation instructions section and make any required 
installation upgrades or changes.

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, 
the “National Fuel Gas Code”, ANSI Z223.1(NFPA 54)-
latest edition. This is available from the following:

CSA  America, Inc.
8501 East Pleasant Valley Road
Cleveland, OH 44131

National Fire Protection Agency
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269

Check your phone listings for the local authorities having 
jurisdiction over your installation.

This manual has been prepared to acquaint you with the 
installation, operation, and maintenance of your 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. 

Do not discard this manual. You or future users of this 
water heater will need it for future reference.

Service to the Flame Lock™ Safety System should only be 
performed by a qualified person.

Examples of a qualified person include: licensed plumbers, 
authorized gas company personnel, and authorized 
service personnel.

IMPORTANT: 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. 

If you lack the necessary skills required to properly install 
this water heater, or you have difficulty following the 
instructions, you should not proceed but have a qualified 
person perform the installation of this water heater. 
Massachusetts code requires this water heater to be 

IMPORTANT: Do not remove any permanent instructions, 
labels, or the data label from either the outside of the water 
heater or on the inside of water heater panels.

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Remove exterior packaging and place installation com-
ponents aside.

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Inspect all parts for damage prior to installation and 
start-up.

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Completely read all instructions before attempting to 
assemble and install this product.

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After installation, dispose of/recycle all packaging 
materials.

installed in accordance with Massachusetts Plumbing and 
Fuel Gas Code 248 CMR Section 2.00 and 5.00. 

A data plate identifying your water heater can be found next 
to the gas control valve/thermostat. When referring to your 
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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