AquaStar 170 VP User Manual
5
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
1. You should follow these instructions when
you install your heater.
In the United States: The installation must con-
form with local codes or, in the absence of lo-
cal codes, the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54.
In Canada: The installation should conform
with CGA B149.(1,2) INSTALLATION CODES
and/or local installation codes.
you install your heater.
In the United States: The installation must con-
form with local codes or, in the absence of lo-
cal codes, the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54.
In Canada: The installation should conform
with CGA B149.(1,2) INSTALLATION CODES
and/or local installation codes.
2. Carefully plan where you install the heater.
Correct combustion air supply and flue pipe
installation are very important. If the gas
appliance is not installed correctly, fatal
accidents can result from lack of air, carbon
Correct combustion air supply and flue pipe
installation are very important. If the gas
appliance is not installed correctly, fatal
accidents can result from lack of air, carbon
6. Keep water heater area clear and free from
combustibles and flammable liquids. Do not
locate the heater over any material which might
burn, such as carpet.
combustibles and flammable liquids. Do not
locate the heater over any material which might
burn, such as carpet.
7. Correct gas pressure is critical for the opti-
mum operation of this heater (see specifications
on page 3). Gas piping must be sized to pro-
vide the required pressure at the maximum
output of the heater. Check with your local gas
supplier, and see gas line size requirements
on page 27.
mum operation of this heater (see specifications
on page 3). Gas piping must be sized to pro-
vide the required pressure at the maximum
output of the heater. Check with your local gas
supplier, and see gas line size requirements
on page 27.
8. As a precaution, shut off your heater if you
plan to be away for several days.
plan to be away for several days.
9. Should overheating occur and the gas supply
fail to shut off, turn off the manual gas control
valve to the appliance.
fail to shut off, turn off the manual gas control
valve to the appliance.
10. See instructions on setting the water tem-
perature, page 12.
perature, page 12.
11. Do not use this appliance if any part has
been under water. Immediately call a qualified
service technician to inspect the appliance and
to replace any part of the control system and
any gas control which has been under water.
been under water. Immediately call a qualified
service technician to inspect the appliance and
to replace any part of the control system and
any gas control which has been under water.
monoxide poisoning or fire.
3. The place where you install the heater must
have enough ventilation. The National Fire
Codes do not allow water heater installation in
bathrooms, bedrooms or any occupied rooms
normally kept closed. See the section on Pages
7-8 on Locating the Heater.
have enough ventilation. The National Fire
Codes do not allow water heater installation in
bathrooms, bedrooms or any occupied rooms
normally kept closed. See the section on Pages
7-8 on Locating the Heater.
4. You must vent your heater. See section on
Vent Pipe Connection, Page 10, paragraph 6
and Venting Guide on page 27.
Vent Pipe Connection, Page 10, paragraph 6
and Venting Guide on page 27.
5. The appliance and its individual shutoff valve
must be disconnected from the gas supply pip-
ing system during any pressure testing of that
system at pressures in excess of 1/2 psig
(3.5kPa).
must be disconnected from the gas supply pip-
ing system during any pressure testing of that
system at pressures in excess of 1/2 psig
(3.5kPa).
The appliance must be isolated from the gas
supply piping system by closing its individual
manual shutoff valve during any pressure test-
ing of the gas supply piping system at test pres-
sures equal to or less than 1/2 psig (3.5kPa).
The appliance and its gas connection must be
leak tested before placing the appliance in op-
eration
supply piping system by closing its individual
manual shutoff valve during any pressure test-
ing of the gas supply piping system at test pres-
sures equal to or less than 1/2 psig (3.5kPa).
The appliance and its gas connection must be
leak tested before placing the appliance in op-
eration