Page 2 - HEATER PERFORMANCE DATA
2 ROUGH-IN-DIMENSIONS HEATER PERFORMANCE DATA NOTE: To compensate for the effects of high altitude areas above 2000 feet, input rating, and therefore recovery ratings, should bereduced approximately 4% for each 1000 feet above sea level. Recovery rating of models shown in chart above are obtained by...
Page 3 - GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION; PRECAUTIONS; FLOODING TO LEVEL OF BURNER OR CONTROLS OR
3 FOREWORD This design complies with the latest edition of the ANSI StandardZ21.10.3 for gas water heaters Vol. III Storage Water Heaterswith input ratings above 75,000 BTU per hour Circulating andInstantaneous. Detailed installation diagrams are in this manual. These diagramswill serve to provide t...
Page 4 - LIQUID PETROLEUM MODELS; WARNING
4 SHOULD OVERHEATING OCCUR OR THE GAS SUPPLY FAILTO SHUT OFF, TURN OFF THE MANUAL GAS CONTROLVALVE TO THE APPLIANCE. Heater must be protected from freezing downdrafts duringshutdown periods. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This water heater must be grounded in accordance with theNational Electric Code and/or...
Page 5 - AUTOMATIC GAS SHUTOFF CONTROL; THERMAL BALANCER; Checks for safe-start by sensing for a flame or false flame; FEATURES
5 AUTOMATIC GAS SHUTOFF CONTROL The automatic gas shutoff control, fig. 1, is an automatic safetydevice which activates at a water temperature of approximately195 0 F (90.5°C). This limits the water outlet temperature to a maximum of 200 0 F (87.7°C). The device is wired in series with the gas valve...
Page 6 - FIGURE 3; CIRCULATING PUMP; TYPICAL CIRCULATING PUMP; TANK TEMPERATURE CONTROL; DANGER; The thermostat should have a temperature range of 100; SAFETY FLOW SWITCH
6 4. Discontinues ignition spark when the pilot flame is established. The S-8600 control used on propane gas models providessafety lockout if the pilot fails to ignite within the pilot flameestablishing period. The S-8600 control used on natural gasmodels continues trial for ignition until pilot fla...
Page 7 - To adjust the flow rate setting:; CAUTION; F over; FIGURE 5
7 CAUTION Any part of the paddle must not touch the pipe or any restrictionsin the pipe. Screw the flow switch in position so the flat of thepaddle is at right angles to the flow. The arrow on the side casemust point in the direction of the flow. The safety flow switch may be field adjusted to obtai...
Page 8 - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS; All models may be installed on combustible flooring.
8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT Strict adherence to installation wiring diagrams shown in thismanual is required to prevent constant pump operation when thesystem temperature control is satisfied, otherwise the warranty isvoid as stipulated under item 2a (6) of the LIMITED WARRANTY. REQUIRED A...
Page 9 - CONFINED SPACE; VENTING; Install and size the vent pipe as necessary. The connection; PROPER VENT PIPE INSTALLATION; Where a continuous or intermittent back draft is found to exist,; RELIEF VALVE
9 CONFINED SPACE W h e n d r a w i n g c o m b u s t i o n a n d d i l u t i o n a i r f r o m i n s i d e aconventionally constructed building to a confined space, such aspace shall be provided with two permanent openings, ONE INOR WITHIN 12 INCHES (30.5cm) OF THE ENCLOSUREBOTTOM. Each opening shal...
Page 10 - Damage due to freezing is not covered by the; All piping components connected to this unit for space
10 Your local code authority may have other specific relief valverequirements not covered in this section. THE PURPOSE OF A RELIEF VALVE IS TO AVOID EXCESSIVEPRESSURE OR TEMPERATURE INTO THE STEAM RANGE,W H I C H M AY C A U S E S C A L D I N G AT F I X T U R E S , TA N KEXPLOSION, SYSTEM OR HEATER D...
Page 11 - PIPING DIAGRAMS; FIGURE 7
11 PIPING DIAGRAMS ( U S E T H I S D I A G R A M F O R S T R A I G H T R E C O V E R YS Y S T E M S S U P P LY I N G H O T WAT E R AT O N ETEMPERATURE ONLY) FIGURE 7 DANGER TEMPERATURE SETTING SHOULD NOT EXCEED SAFE USE TEMPERATURE ATFIXTURES. SEE WATER TEMPERATURE CONTROL WARNING ON PAGE 19. IF HIG...
Page 12 - FIGURE 8
12 FIGURE 8 DANGER T E M P E R AT U R E S E T T I N G S H O U L D N O T E X C E E D S A F E U S ETEMPERATURE AT FIXTURES. SEE WATER TEMPERATURE CONTROLWARNING ON PAGE 19. IF HIGHER PREHEAT TEMPERATURES ARENECESSARY TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE BOOSTER OUTPUT, ADD ANANTI-SCALD VALVE FOR HOT WATER SUPPLIED TO F...
Page 13 - FIGURE 9
13 FIGURE 9 FIGURE 10 DANGER TEMPERATURE SETTING SHOULD NOT EXCEED SAFE USE TEMPERATUREAT FIXTURES. SEE WATER TEMPERATURE CONTROL WARNING ONPAGE 19. IF HIGHER PREHEAT TEMPERATURES ARE NECESSARY TOOBTAIN ADEQUATE BOOSTER OUTPUT, ADD AN ANTI-SCALD VALVE FORHOT WATER SUPPLIED TO FIXTURES.
Page 14 - GAS CONNECTIONS; SEE PIPING DIAGRAMS. THE DIRT LEG MUST BE
14 GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING THE INLET GAS PRESSURE MUST NOT EXCEED THE VALUESPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER ON THE RATING PLATE(10.5" W.C. - NATURAL GAS, 13.0" W.C. - PROPANE GAS).EXPOSURE TO HIGHER GAS SUPPLY PRESSURE MAY CAUSEDAMAGE TO THE GAS VALVE WHICH COULD RESULT IN FIREOR EXPLOSION. IF ...
Page 15 - ELECTRICAL INFORMATION; When the tank temperature control calls for heat:
15 ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR THE HW-120M, 160M, 200M AND 225M WATER HEATERS I.I.D. SYSTEM (NATURAL) FIGURE 11 A minimum gas supply pressure of 4.5" W.C. (1.12kPa) for naturalgas and 11" W.C. (1.74kPa) for propane gas is required forpurposes of input adjustment. ELECTRICAL INFORMATION A ...
Page 17 - OPERATION; IMPORTANT; IF YOU DETECT GAS
17 OPERATION IMPORTANT Only qualified personnel shall perform the initial firing of the heater.At this time the user should not hesitate to ask the start-upt e c h n i c i a n a n y q u e s t i o n s r e g a r d i n g t h e o p e r a t i o n a n dmaintenance of the unit. Lighting and Operating instr...
Page 19 - CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE INPUT
19 DANGER HOT WATER TEMPERATURES REQUIRED FOR AUTOMATICDISHWASHER AND LAUNDRY USE CAN CAUSE SCALDBURNS RESULTING IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR DEATH. THE TEMPERATURE AT WHICH INJURY OCCURSVARIES WITH THE PERSON’S AGE AND TIME OF EXPOSURE.THE SLOWER RESPONSE TIME OF CHILDREN, AGED ORDISABLED PERS...
Page 20 - SERVICE INFORMATION; PILOT AND MAIN BURNER MAINTENANCE; MAIN BURNER FOR HW HEATERS
20 SERVICE INFORMATION The installer may be able to observe and correct certain problemswhich may arise when the unit is put into operation. HOWEVER,it is recommended that only qualified service personnel, usingappropriate test equipment, be allowed to service the heater. Any safety devices used in ...
Page 22 - PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE; VERIFY PROPER OPERATION AFTER SERVICING.
22 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE FOR PERIODIC REMOVAL OF LIME DEPOSITS FROM COIL TYPE COMMERCIAL WATER HEATERS The amount of calcium carbonate (lime) released from water is indirect proportion to water temperature and usage, see fig. 17. CAUTION DO NOT USE A NYLON BRUSH OR OTHER STATI...
Page 23 - DELIMING SOLVENTS; Observe handling instructions on label of product being used.; REMOVING LIGHT DEPOSITS; DELIMING THE HW WATER HEATER; HEAVY LIME DEPOSITS
23 The usage of water softening equipment greatly reduces thehardness of the water. However, this equipment does not alwaysr e m o v e a l l o f t h e h a r d n e s s ( l i m e ) . F o r t h i s r e a s o n i t i srecommended that a regular schedule for deliming be maintained. The time between clean...
Page 24 - CHART 1 - CER-TEMP 80 RECOVERY SYSTEM CHECKOUT PROCEDURE; CHECKOUT; Ammonium bifluoride flakes (NH
24 CHART 1 - CER-TEMP 80 RECOVERY SYSTEM CHECKOUT PROCEDURE (Use this checkout for Cer-Temp 80 Recovery Systems) CHECKOUT The checkout sequence should be used as an on-the-job trouble-shooting guide to identify the cause of incorrect system operationand suggest a remedy for its correction. Because i...
Page 28 - MODEL HW LIMITED WARRANTY; CONDITIONS AND EXCEPTIONS; DISCLAIMERS
28 MODEL HW LIMITED WARRANTY A. O. Smith Corporation, the warrantor, extends the following LIMITED WARRANTY to the owner of this water heater. 1. If within FIVE years after initial installation of this water heater, a heat exchanger, coil or gas burner shall prove upon examination by the warrantor t...