GSW 61009 REV. C (09-03) User Manual

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I) INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this water heater. Properly
installed and maintained, it will provide years of trouble free
service. This manual gives instructions for the proper instal-
lation, safe operation and maintenance of this water heater.
It is your responsibility to ensure that your water heater is
properly installed and cared for.

The warranty on this water heater is applicable only when
the water heater is installed and operated in accordance
with these instructions. The manufacturer of this water
heater will not be liable for any injury or property damage
resulting from failure to comply with these instructions.
Protect your warranty: Regularly maintain your water heater
as detailed in the service and maintenance section of this
manual.

Consumer Responsibilities

This manual has been prepared to acquaint you with the
installation, operation and maintenance of your gas fired
water heater and provide important safety information in
these areas. It is your responsibility to ensure that your
water heater is properly installed and cared for.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS
MANUAL MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. THOROUGHLY READ
AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU
ATTEMPT TO INSTALL, OPERATE OR MAINTAIN THIS
HEATER.
Installation and service requires trade knowledge in the
areas of plumbing, electricity, venting, air supply and gas
supply. If you lack these skills or have difficulty understand-
ing these instructions, you should not proceed. Enlist the
help of a qualified service technician to install this water
heater.

Examples of qualified service technicians include those
trained in the plumbing and heating industry, local gas utili-
ty personnel or an authorized service person.

Service to the system should only be performed by a quali-
fied service technician.

The manufacturer and seller of this water heater will not
assume any liability for any property damage, personal
injury or death resulting from improper sizing, installation or
failure to comply with these instructions.

The warranty on this water heater is in effect only when the
water heater is installed and operated in accordance with
these instructions. A data plate identifying your water heater
can be found above the gas control/thermostat. When refer-
ring to your water heater, always have the information listed
on the data plate readily available.

Protect your warranty: Regularly service your water
heater as directed in the "Maintenance" section of this man-
ual.
Retain your original receipt as proof of purchase.

II) SAFETY

This water heater is design-certified by CSA International as
a direct vented water heater.
In addition to the installation instructions found in this man-
ual, the water heater must be installed in accordance with
all local and provincial or state codes or, in the absence of
such, with the latest editions of the following specifications.
“Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code” CAN/CSA-
B149.1 and  “Canadian Electrical Code (CAN/CSA
C22.1), Part I” available from:
Canadian Standards Association,
5060 Spectrum Way,
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
L4W 5N6
Check your phone listings for the local authorities having
jurisdiction over your installation.