LP-447 Rev. 7.7.17
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Part 1 - Product and Safety Information
User -
Have this appliance serviced / inspected annually by a
qualified service technician.
FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE GUIDELINES AND WARNINGS
IN THIS MANUAL CAN RESULT IN SUBSTANTIAL PROPERTY
DAMAGE, SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
The combustion chamber insulation in this product contains
ceramic fiber material. Ceramic fibers can be converted
to cristobalite in very high temperature applications. The
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has concluded,
“Crystalline silica inhaled in the form of quartz or cristobalite from
occupational sources is carcinogenic to humans (Group 1).” DO
NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, OPEN THE COMBUSTION
CHAMBER OF THIS APPLIANCE! The combustion chamber of
this appliance may be opened by a qualified service technician
ONLY. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN
SUBSTANTIAL PROPERTY DAMAGE, SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY, OR
DEATH.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. STOP! DO NOT use this appliance unless it is completely filled
with water.
2. Ensure electrical power to the appliance is powered OFF.
3. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which
automatically lights the burner. DO NOT attempt to light the
burner by hand.
4. Turn the gas shut-off valve clockwise to the “OFF” position.
Do not force.
5. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you smell gas,
STOP! Follow the information on page 2, this manual. If you
don’t smell gas, go to the next step.
6. Turn manual gas shut-off valve to the “ON” position.
7. Turn ON electrical power to the appliance.
8. Generate a call for hot water by opening a hot water faucet
in the system.
9. If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions
on page 2 to turn off the gas to the appliance. Then call your
service technician or gas supplier.
Proper care of this appliance is the user’s / owner’s responsibility.
It is the user / owner’s responsibility to know the location of the
gas shut-off valve and how to operate it. Immediately close the
gas shut-off valve if the appliance is subjected to fire, overheating,
flood, physical damage, or any other damaging condition that
might affect the operation of the unit. Have the appliance checked
by a qualified technician before resuming operation.
DO NOT use this appliance if ANY part has been under water.
Immediately call a qualified technician to inspect the appliance
and replace any part of the control system or gas control which
has been under water.
DO NOT power up the appliance unless the gas and water supply
valves are fully opened. Make sure the fresh air intake pipe and
exhaust vents are open and functional.
DO NOT attempt to install, repair, or service this appliance.
Contact a qualified technician if the appliance needs repair or
maintenance. Ask your gas supplier for a list of qualified service
providers.
DO NOT use spray paint, hair spray, or any other flammable
sprays near the appliance or near the exterior fresh air intake pipe
termination. DO NOT place any items in or around the exterior
exhaust vent termination and/or fresh air intake pipe that could
restrict or block the flow in or out of the vent system.
All safety devices must be tested after the appliance is installed.
Always verify proper appliance operation after servicing.
If an Error or Fault Code is displayed on the appliance contact a
qualified service technician.
The gas ignition system components must be protected from water
(dripping, spraying, rain, etc.) during appliance operation and service
(circulator replacement, condensate trap, control replacement, etc.)
This appliance features a factory installed overheating prevention
device. This limit provides appliance shutdown in the event that
the appliance water temperature exceeds the set point of the limit
control. Certain local codes require additional water temperature
limiting devices.
Failure to follow the warnings in this manual could result in property
damage, personal injury, or death.
Attempting to operate this appliance on a gas supply other than
specified on the rating plate will result in improper appliance
operation, and could result in property damage, personal injury, or
death.
Call a qualified service technician if repair of the gas pipeline or
replacement of the gas regulator is necessary.
Exhaust gas entering the living space can cause carbon monoxide
poisoning. If exhaust gas should leak into the living space:
•
Shut down the appliance.
•
Close the gas valve.
•
Open windows for ventilation.
Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the
appliance and exhaust vent pipe. Any damages to the exhaust vent
pipe should be repaired immediately.
DO NOT store flammable or combustible materials near this
appliance.
DO NOT wipe the appliance or control panel with a wet cloth.
DO NOT shut off the appliance for long periods of time during
potentially freezing conditions.
Ensure exposed water pipes are thermally insulated to prevent
damage due to freezing conditions. If the appliance is not to be
used for an extended period of time during freezing conditions, shut
down the system and completely drain the appliance.
If the water pipes should freeze, thaw the pipes with a hair dryer or
other electric heating device. If this does not work, call a qualified
service technician.
DO NOT attempt to disassemble this appliance. If repairs are
required, contact a qualified service technician.
DO NOT touch the exhaust vent or hot water pipes during appliance
operation.
If using indirect water heating be careful when opening a hot water
faucet. Always be careful when draining water from the appliance.
Water temperature over 125
o
F can instantly cause severe burns,
or death, from scalds. Children, disabled, and elderly are at the
highest risk of being scalded. See instruction manual before setting
temperature at appliance. Feel water before bathing or showering!
A. Appliance Operation
• Do not block flow of the appliance exhaust vent or intake pipe.
• Should overheating occur or gas supply fail to shut off, do
not turn off or disconnect electrical supply to the circulator.
Instead, shut off the gas supply at a location external to the
appliance following the instructions on page 2.
• Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water.
Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the
appliance and replace any part of the control system or gas
control that has been under water.
