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PRINTED IN U.S.A. 0605 PART NO. 185171-001
KEEP THIS MANUAL IN THE POCKET ON THE HEATER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
WHENEVER MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENT OR SERVICE IS REQUIRED.
Power Vented Gas Models
GPSH/GPCR
with Hot Surface Ignition
Thank you for buying this energy efficient water heater from
A.O. Smith Water Products Company. We appreciate your
confidence in our products.
You should thoroughly read this manual before installation
and/or operation of this water heater. Please pay particular
attention to the important safety and operating instructions as
well as the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS.
CAUTION
TEXT PRINTED OR OUTLINED IN RED CONTAINS
INFORMATION RELATIVE TO YOUR SAFETY. PLEASE READ
THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING THIS
APPLIANCE.
OWNER'S MANUAL
GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER 2
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION 3
INSTALLATION 4-12
OPERATION & LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 12-15
MAINTENANCE 15-16
TROUBLESHOOTING 17-18
WARRANTY 19
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RESIDENTIAL GAS WATER HEATERS
A DIVISION OF A.O. SMITH CORPORATION
MCBEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
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