A.O. Smith FDV - Manual
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Table of Contents:
- Page 2 – REPLACEMENT PARTS; WARNING; GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER
- Page 3 – INSTALLATION
- Page 4 – WATER (POTABLE) HEATING AND SPACE HEATING; DO NOT; GAS CONNECTIONS
- Page 5 – RELIEF VALVE; NO VALVE IS TO BE PLACED BETWEEN; VENTING; VENT PIPE TERMINATION; CAUTION; COMBUSTION AIR AND VENTILATION
- Page 6 – FLUE EXTENSIONS; OPTIONAL WIRE GRILL
- Page 7 – “D” = The wall thickness; POSSIBLE EXTENSION COMBINATIONS
- Page 8 – ALL INSTALLATIONS; with Standard Vent Kit; CUTTING THE OPENING THROUGH; STANDARD VENT KIT
- Page 11 – Place the 3” elbow on the flue extension.; CAPACITY
- Page 13 – Go back indoors to attach inside collar to the inside wall.
- Page 15 – OPTIONAL VERTICAL AND
- Page 18 – OPERATION; FILLING
- Page 19 – FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING; control knob to regulate gas flow.; LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
- Page 20 – TEMPERATURE REGULATION; DANGER; MAINTENANCE; PILOT AND MAIN BURNER; HIGH TEMPERATURE LIMIT SWITCH
- Page 21 – Turn off the gas and cold water inlet valve to the heater, fig. 1.; The drain valve must be left open during the shutdown
- Page 22 – TROUBLESHOOTING
- Page 23 – LIMITED RESIDENTIAL GAS WARRANTY; LIMITATION ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES; IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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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.
PRINTED IN U.S.A. 0203
KEEP THIS MANUAL IN THE POCKET ON HEATER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
WHENEVER MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENT OR SERVICE IS REQUIRED.
A DIVISION OF A.O. SMITH CORPORATION
www.hotwater.com
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GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER ...................... 2
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION ............................. 3
INSTALLATION ......................................................... 3-18
OPERATION ............................................................. 18-20
MAINTENANCE AND
TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................. 20-22
WARRANTY ................................................................. 23
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DIRECT VENT
GAS MODELS
FDV/FDVT/SDV
GAS WATER HEATERS
OWNER'S MANUAL
RESIDENTIAL
PART NO. 184160-000
SUPERSEDES PART NO. 183770-000
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Summary
2 CERTAIN MODELS ARE EQUIPPED WITH SIDE PLUMBING CONNECTIONS FOR SPACE HEATING. THE HOT AND COLD FITTING ASSEMBLIES (PART #900126-2)CAN BE ORDERED THROUGH THE MANUFACTURER. REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement parts may be ordered through authorizedservicers or distributors. Refer to the Yellow Pages for w...
3 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION EXTERNAL DAMAGE Do not operate the water heater until it has been fully checked outby a qualified technician, if the water heater: • Has been exposed to fire or damage.• Displays evidence of sooting.• Produces steam or unusually hot water. If the water heater has been fl...
4 the heater. Such pans should have a minimum length and widthof at least 2 inches greater than the diameter of the heater andshould be piped to an adequate drain. Drain pans suitable forthese heaters are available from your dealer or A. O. Smith WaterProducts Company, 5621 W. 115th Street, Alsip, I...
