A.O. Smith Residential Power Vent Gas Water Heaters with Hot Surface Ignition - Manual
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Table of Contents:
- Page 2 – General Safety
- Page 4 – Table of Contents
- Page 5 – Introduction; Thank You; Preparing for the New Installation
- Page 6 – Typical Installation
- Page 7 – Locating the New Water Heater; Facts to Consider About the
- Page 8 – Combustion Air and Ventilation
- Page 11 – Installing the New Water Heater; Water Piping
- Page 12 – Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve; RELIEF VALVE OPENING
- Page 13 – Installing the New Water Heater (cont’d); Filling the Water Heater
- Page 15 – Venting
- Page 22 – Gas Piping
- Page 24 – Installation Checklist
- Page 25 – Operating
- Page 27 – TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
- Page 28 – Temperature Regulation
- Page 29 – Start Up Conditions; Operational Conditions; For Your Information
- Page 31 – Periodic Maintenance; Venting System Inspection
- Page 32 – Housekeeping; Anode Rod Inspection
- Page 34 – Leakage Checkpoints
- Page 35 – Troubleshooting
- Page 38 – Repair Parts
Instruction Manual for
Residential Power Vent
Gas Water Heaters
with Hot Surface Ignition
ALL TECHNICAL AND WARRANTY QUESTIONS:
SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE LOCAL DEALER FROM
WHOM THE WATER HEATER WAS PURCHASED. IF YOU ARE UNSUCCESSFUL, PLEASE WRITE TO THE COM-
PANY LISTED ON THE RATING PLATE ON THE WATER HEATER.
GAMA certification applies to all
residential gas water heaters with
capacities of 20 to 100 gallons
with input rating of 75,000
BTU/Hr. or less.
–
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
– 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.
–
Installation and service must be performed
by a qualified installer, service agency or the
gas supplier.
WARNING: If the information in these
instructions are not followed exactly, a fire
or explosion may result, causing property
damage, personal injury or death.
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can cause DEATH, SERI-
OUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAM-
AGE. Refer to this manual for assistance or con-
sult the local gas utility for further information.
WARNING
Flammable vapors may be drawn by air cur-
rents from other areas of the structure to this
appliance.
WARNING
READ THE GENERAL SAFETY SECTION BEGIN-
NING ON INSIDE COVER AND THEN THIS
ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THIS WATER HEATER.
WARNING
Save this Manual for Future Reference.
For Your Safety
AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS
USED BY THIS WATER HEATER
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NOT FOR USE IN MANUFACTURED (MOBILE) HOMES
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Summary
General Safety 2 WARNING WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE TYPE GAS ONLY: This water heater is equipped for one type gas only. Check the model rating plate near the gas control valve for the correct gas. DO NOT USE THIS WATER HEATER WITH ANY GAS OTHER THAN THE ONE SHOWN ON THE MODEL RATING PLATE. Failu...
General Safety ................................................................................................................................2,3 Table of Contents .........................................................................................................................4 Introduction...
Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual CSA - Canadian Standards Association ANSI - American National Standards Institute NFPA - National Fire Protection Association 4. Carefully plan the place where you are going to put the water heater. Correct combustion, vent action, and vent pipe install...
