American Water Heater 317994-002 Manual De Usuario

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This gas water heater was manufactured to voluntary 

safety standards to reduce the likelihood of a flammable 

vapor ignition incident. New technology used in meeting 

these standards makes this product more sensitive to 

installation errors or improper installation environments. 

Please review the Installation Checklist found at the end of 

the installation instructions section and make any required 

installation upgrades or changes. 

This water heater is design-certified by CSA International 

as a Category I, non-direct vented water heater which 

takes its combustion air either from the installation area or 

from air ducted to the unit from the outside.
This water heater must be installed according to all local 

and state codes or, in the absence of local and state 

codes, the “National Fuel Gas Code”, ANSI Z223.1(NFPA 

54)-current edition. This is available from the following:
CSA  America, Inc.

8501 East Pleasant Valley Road

Cleveland, OH 44131
National Fire Protection Agency

1 Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02269
Check your phone listings for the local authorities having 

jurisdiction over your installation.

This manual has been prepared to acquaint you with the 

installation, operation, and maintenance of your gas water 

heater and provide important safety information in these 

areas. 
Read all of the instructions thoroughly before attempting 

the installation or operation of this water heater. 
Do not discard this manual. You or future users of this 

water heater will need it for future reference.
Service to the FVIR System should only be performed by a 

qualified technician.
Examples of a qualified technician include: licensed 

plumbers, authorized gas company personnel, and 

authorized service personnel.
IMPORTANT: The manufacturer and seller of this water 

heater will not be liable for any damages, injuries, or 

deaths caused by failure to comply with the installation and 

operating instructions outlined in this manual. 
If you lack the necessary skills required to properly install 

this water heater, or you have difficulty following the 

instructions, you should not proceed but have a qualified 

technician perform the installation of this water heater. 

Massachusetts code requires this water heater to be 

installed in accordance with Massachusetts Plumbing and 

Fuel Gas Code 248 CMR Section 2.00 and 5.00. 
A rating plate identifying your water heater can be found 

on the front of your water heater. When referring to your 

water heater, always have the information listed on the 

rating plate readily available. Retain your original receipt 

as proof of purchase.

IMPORTANT: Do not remove any permanent instructions, 

labels, or the data label from either the outside of the 

water heater or on the inside of water heater panels.
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Remove exterior packaging and place installation com-

ponents aside.

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Inspect all parts for damage prior to installation and 

start-up.

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Completely read all instructions before attempting to 

assemble and install this product.

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After installation, dispose of/recycle all packaging 

materials.