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Installation Instructions
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (cont.)
WARNING: Do not use substitute
materials. Use only parts certified with the
appliance.
• This appliance must be installed, inspected and
leak tested by a state- or city-qualified licensed
contractor. It is the responsibility of the person
having the water heater installed to ensure the
installing contractor has proper licenses and
permits for installing water heaters in your
location. GE highly recommends that installers
attend a product knowledge class to ensure
customer satisfaction and warranty coverage.
Failure to comply with state and local codes
pertaining to water heater installations may
void the warranty.
• This appliance is not to be installed outdoors.
• The installation must conform with local codes or,
in the absence of local codes, with the National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or the
Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code,
CSA B149.1.
• The appliance and its appliance main gas valve
must be disconnected from the gas supply piping
system during any pressure testing of that
system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psi
(3.5 kPa) (13.84 in W.C.).
• The appliance must be isolated from the gas
supply piping system by closing its individual
manual shut-off valve during any pressure
testing of the gas supply piping system at test
pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa)
(13.84 in W.C.).
• Carefully follow the venting instructions
beginning on page 19 and in the Maintenance
section in the Owner’s Manual for adequate
combustion and ventilation air.
• The appliance should be located in an area
where water leakage of the unit or connections
will not result in damage to the area adjacent to
the appliance or to lower floors of the structure.
When such locations cannot be avoided, it
is recommended that a suitable drain pan,
adequately drained, be installed under the
appliance. The pan must not restrict combustion
airflow.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (cont.)
•
The flow of combustion and ventilation air shall
not be obstructed.
• This appliance is not suitable for use in an
application such as a pool or spa heater that
uses chemically treated water. (This appliance
is suitable for filling large or whirlpool bath tubs
with potable water.)
• If a water heater is installed in a closed-water
supply system, such as one having a backflow
preventer in the cold water supply line, means
shall be provided to control thermal expansion.
Contact the water supplier or local plumbing
inspector on how to control this situation.
• Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail
to shut off, turn off the manual gas control valve
to the appliance.
• Keep the air intake (at the flue terminal external
to the home) location free of chemicals, such as
chlorine or bleach, that produce fumes. These
fumes can damage components and reduce
the life of your appliance.
CAUTION: DO NOT operate the water
heater if any part of the appliance has been under
water.
CAUTION: BURN HAZARD. Hot exhaust
and vent may cause serious burns. Keep back from
water heater unit. Keep small children and animals
away from unit.
CAUTION: Hot Water outlet pipes leaving
unit can be hot to touch. Insulation must be used
for hot water pipes below 36″ due to burn risk to
children.
WARNING: This unit is not intended
or qualified for use in manufactured homes, mobile
homes or recreational vehicles.
DANGER
Read and follow water heater warnings and
instructions. If owner’s manual is missing, contact
the retailer or manufacturer.