American Water Heater 40-42K BTU User Manual

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Power Direct Vent
Gas Water Heater
Installation 
Instructions and 
Use & Care Guide
6510418 
September 2007
Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant Compliant
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.
To obtain technical, warranty, or service assistance during or 
after the installation of this water heater, visit our website at:
http://www.americanwaterheater.com
or call toll free
1-800-456-9805
When calling for assistance, please have the 
following information ready:
1. Model 
number
2.  7 digit product number
3. Serial 
number
4.  Date of installation
5.  Place of purchase
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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.