Residential Gas Water Heater - USE & CARE MANUAL - WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CONTRACTOR

Oct 23, 2026

Residential gas water heater use and care guidance covering installation and commissioning requirements for contractors and safe operation, safety precautions, maintenance, and troubleshooting for owner-operators. The manual instructs all responsible persons to read technical and operating instructions before use, directs service and warranty questions to the purchase entity, and includes a parts list. It emphasizes proper ventilation, correct gas type per rating plate, and strict warnings against storing or using gasoline and other flammable materials nearby, detailing actions to take if gas is smelled.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages16

Reading Time40 min

AccessFree to download

General Safety Precautions

Ventilation and installation requirements

Warning: fire or explosion risk

What to do if you smell gas

Flammable materials hazards

Pilot flame and vapor risks

Draft hood and venting requirements

| Residential Gas Water Heater
USE & CARE MANUAL
WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CONTRACTOR | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | The purpose of this manual is twofold: for the installing contractor, to provide requirements and recommendations for the proper installation and adjustment of the water heater, and for the owner-operator, to explain the features, operation, safety precautions, maintenance and trouble shooting of the water heater. This manual also includes a parts list.
It is imperative that all persons who are expected to install and maintain the appliance read the technical instructions before installing the appliance and all persons who are expected to light or operate this water heater read the operating instructions carefully before attempting to light or operate the appliance.
Any questions regarding the operation, maintenance, service or warranty of this water heater should be directed to the entity from whom it was purchased. If additional information is required, refer to the section on How to Obtain Service Assistance.
Do Not Destroy this Manual. Please read carefully and keep in a safe place for Future Reference. | | | | | | | Recognize this symbol as an Indication of Important Safety Information! | | | | | This appliance shall only be installed in a room with appropriate ventilation requirements per national and local codes and regulations. | | | | |
WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.
! FORYOUR SAFETY!
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids or other combustible materials in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. To do so may result in an explosion or fire.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
• Do not return to your home until authorized by the gas supplier or fire department.
— Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury, property damage or death. Refer to this manual. Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. | | | | | Printed in USA AP12519 (06/01) ! General Safety Precautions Be sure to read and understand the entire Use & Care Manual before attempting to install or operate this water heater. Pay particular attention to the following General Safety Precautions. Failure to follow these warnings could result in a fire or explosion, causing property damage, bodily injury or death . Should you have any problems understanding the instructions in this manual, STOP, and get help from a qualified installer or service technician or the gas supplier. Note that the installation and maintenance are covered in other sections and only competent qualified persons shall install and/or adjust this appliance. The following options may be included in your standard B11 type water heater: 1) Piezo ignitor system. 2) Combustion Products Discharge Safety Device or vent switch. (B11BS Systems) All options are explained in the manual. This manual covers Propane (G31), Butane (G30), and Natural Gas (G20) models of the water heater. Your water heater will use only the gas noted on the water heater rating plate. Gasoline, as well as other flammable materials and liquids (adhesives, solvents, etc.), and the vapors they produce, are extremely dangerous. DO NOT handle, use or store gasoline or other flammable or combustible materials anywhere near or in the vicinity of a water heater. Be sure to read and follow the warning label pictured below and other labels on the water heater, as well as the warn

FAQs

Who is this manual intended for, and what must they do before installing or operating the heater?

It serves the installing contractor with requirements and recommendations for proper installation and adjustment, and it explains features, operation, safety precautions, maintenance, and troubleshooting for the owner-operator. All expected installers/maintainers and all expected to light or operate must read the relevant instructions before proceeding.

What should you do immediately if you smell gas?

Do not try to light any appliance, do not touch any electrical switch or use a phone in the building. Call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone, follow the gas supplier’s instructions, and if you cannot reach the supplier, call the fire department.

Why is proper venting and draft hood installation critical?

Failure to install the draft hood and properly vent the heater outdoors can result in unsafe operation, including fire, explosion, or asphyxiation from carbon monoxide. The heater must not be operated unless it is properly vented and has adequate air supply, and the vent system should be inspected at initial start-up and at least annually thereafter.

Oct 23, 2026

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