A.O. Smith 315456-002 User Manual

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This water heater complies with ANSI Z21.10.1-current 
edition regarding the accidental or unintended ignition of 
fl ammable vapors, such as those emitted by gasoline.
For Your Safety
 
AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED 
BY THIS WATER HEATER.
• Safety Instructions
• Installation
• Operation
PRINTED IN THE U.S.A  0410 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
                  PART NO. 315456-002
ALL TECHNICAL AND WARRANTY QUESTIONS: SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE LOCAL DEALER FROM WHOM THE WATER HEATER WAS PURCHASED. 
IF YOU ARE UNSUCCESSFUL, CONTACT RESIDENTIAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE  AT 1-800-527-1953 OR WWW.HOTWATER.COM.
—  Do not store or use gasoline or other 
flammable vapors and liquids in the 
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
—  WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
 
•  Do not try to light any appliance.
 
•  Do not touch any electrical switch;  
 
do not use any phone in your    
 
 building.
 
•  Immediately call your gas supplier  
 
from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the  
 
gas supplier’s instructions.
 
•  If you cannot reach your gas    
 
 
supplier, call the fire department.
—  Installation and service must be 
performed by a qualified installer, 
service agency or the gas supplier.
WARNING: If the information in these
instructions is not followed exactly, a fire 
or explosion may result causing property 
damage, personal injury or death.
RESIDENTIAL GAS WATER HEATERS  
Installation Instructions and Use & Care Guide
INSTALLER:
• 
AFFIX THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO OR ADJACENT 
TO THE WATER HEATER.
OWNER:
• 
RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY 
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. RETAIN THE 
ORIGINAL RECEIPT AS PROOF OF PURCHASE.
WARNING: Gas leaks can not always be detected by 
smell. 
Gas suppliers recommend that you use a gas detector 
approved by UL or CSA. 
For more information, contact the your gas supplier.
If a gas leak is detected, follow the “WHAT TO DO IF YOU 
SMELL GAS” instructions.
•  Care and Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Parts List
HIGH EFFICIENCY ATMOSPHERIC VENT
GAS WATER HEATER
(FLAMMABLE VAPOR IGNITION RESISTANT)
FOR SPACE HEATING AND POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY.
NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES.