American Water Heater BCL3 85T390 6NOX User Manual

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DO nOT USe THIS WATer HeATer IF AnY PArT HAS been 

UnDer WATer. Immediately call a qualified service agency 

to inspect the water heater and to make a determination on 

what steps should be taken next.

If the unit is exposed to the following, do not operate heater 

until  all  corrective  steps  have  been  made  by  a  qualified 

service agency.
1.  external fire.
2.  Damage.
3.  Firing without water.

This  water  heater  must  be  grounded  in  accordance  with  the 

national  electrical  Code  and/or  local  codes.  These  must  be 

followed in all cases. 

This water heater must be connected to a grounded permanent 

wiring  system;  or  an  equipment  grounding  conductor  must 

be  run  with  the  circuit  conductors  and  connected  to  the 

equipment  grounding  terminal  or  lead  on  the  water  heater, 

Flammable hydrogen gases

may be present.

Keep all ignition sources away

from faucet when turning on

hot water.

Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system served 

by this water heater that has not been used for a long period of 

time (generally two weeks or more). Hydrogen gas is extremely 

flammable. To reduce the risk of injury under these conditions, 

it is recommended that a hot water faucet served by this water 

heater be opened for several minutes before using any electrical 

appliance  connected  to  the  hot  water  system.  If  hydrogen  is 

present  there  will  probably  be  an  unusual  sound  such  as  air 

escaping through the pipe as the water begins to flow. THere 

SHOUlD  be  nO  SMOKInG  Or  OPen  FlAMe  neAr  THe 

FAUCeT AT THe TIMe IT IS OPen.

Read and understand this instruction

manual and the safety messages

herein before installing, operating or

servicing this water heater.
Failure to follow these instructions and

safety messages could result in death

or serious injury.
This manual must remain with the

water heater.

Water temperature over 125°F (52°C)

can cause severe burns instantly

resulting in severe injury or death.
Children, the elderly and the

physically or mentally disabled are at

highest risk for scald injury.
Feel water before bathing or

showering.
Temperature limiting devices such as

mixing valves must be installed

when required by codes and to

ensure safe temperatures at fixtures.

Overheated water can cause

water tank explosion.

Properly sized temperature and

pressure relief valve must be

installed in the opening provided.

Do not operate water heater if flood damaged.

Inspect anode rods regularly, replace if damaged.

Install in location with drainage.

Fill tank with water before operation.

Properly sized thermal expansion tanks are required on all

closed water systems.

Refer to this manual for installation and service.