Page 2 - General Safety
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...
Page 4 - Table of Contents
General Safety ................................................................................................................................2,3 Table of Contents .........................................................................................................................4 Introduction...
Page 5 - Introduction; Thank You; Preparing for the New Installation
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...
Page 6 - Typical Installation
NOTE: To protect against untimely corrosion of hot and cold water fittings, it is strongly recommended that di-electric unions or couplings be installed on this water heater when connected to copper pipe. Typical Installation 6 *COLD (RETURN) RECIRCULAT- ING LOOP CONNECTION MUST BE INSTALLED ONLY IN...
Page 7 - Locating the New Water Heater; Facts to Consider About the
7 Locating the New Water Heater 6. The location selection must provide adequate clear- ances for servicing and proper operation of the water heater. 5. The water heater comes equipped with a 7 foot power cord which can be used to connect to a 110/120 volt power source if (1) local codes allow, and (...
Page 8 - Combustion Air and Ventilation
Combustion Air and Ventilation When determining the installation location for a power vent water heater, snow accumulation and drifting should be considered in areas where applicable. Venting Through an Outside Wall – Clearances • 0 ″ clearance for 3 ″ (or optional 2 ″ and 4 ″ ) PVC, ABS, or CPVC Sc...
Page 11 - Installing the New Water Heater; Water Piping
Installing the New Water Heater SHUTOFF VALVE COLD INLET WATER LINE HOT OUTLET TO HOUSE TEMPERATURE- PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE DISCHARGE PIPE (Do not cap or plug) PROVIDE A 6 ″ AIR GAP BETWEEN THE END OF THE DISCHARGE PIPE AND DRAIN VENT TO OUTDOORS GAS SUPPLY Water Piping This water heater shall not be...
Page 12 - Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve; RELIEF VALVE OPENING
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Installing the New Water Heater (cont’d) TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE DISCHARGE PIPE (Do not cap or plug) PROVIDE A 6 ″ AIR GAP BETWEEN THE END OF THE DISCHARGE PIPE AND DRAIN 12 COLD HOT WARNING At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided with a ...
Page 13 - Installing the New Water Heater (cont’d); Filling the Water Heater
Installing the New Water Heater (cont’d) 13 Filling the Water Heater To fill the water heater with water:1. Close the water heater drain valve by turning the han- dle to the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower front of the water heater. 2. Open the cold water supply valve to the water...
Page 15 - Venting
Installing the New Water Heater (cont’d) 15 3 ″ PVC, ABS OR CPVC SCHEDULE 40 90° STREET ELBOW 3 ″ PVC, ABS OR CPVC SCHEDULE 40 PIPE VENT CAP WITH SCREEN 3 1 ⁄ 2 ' STRAPPING Horizontal runs must be securely supported at 3 1 ⁄ 2 foot intervals and vertical runs supported at 5 foot intervals. VENTING T...
Page 22 - Gas Piping
Gas Piping 22 Installing the New Water Heater (cont’d) WARNING Make sure the gas supplied is the same type listed on the model rating plate. The inlet gas pressure must not exceed 10.5 in. water column (2.6kPa) for natural gas or 13 in. water column (3.2kPa) for propane (L.P.) gas. The mini- mum inl...
Page 24 - Installation Checklist
Installation Checklist BEFORE OPERATING THE HEATER: 1. Check the gas line for leaks. a. Use a soapy water solution. DO NOT test for gas leaks using a match or open flame. b. Brush the soapy water solution on all gas pipes, joints and fittings. c. Check for bubbling soap. This means you have a leak. ...
Page 25 - Operating
Operating This water heater is equipped with an electrically operated venting system and electronic control. For the burner to come on, the water heater thermostat must call for heat. Then the system will begin sequencing, each section prov- ing itself before gas is allowed to flow to the burner. BE...
Page 27 - TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
Operating (cont’d) 27 5. This appliance is equipped with a device which auto- matically lights the burner. DO NOT TRY TO LIGHT THE BURNER BY HAND. 6. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you then smell gas, STOP! Follow “ B ” in the safety information above on this label. If you don ’ t sm...
Page 28 - Temperature Regulation
Temperature Regulation 28 Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water temperature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F high- er or lower at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc. Any water heaters intended purpose is to heat water. Hot water is needed for clean...
Page 29 - Start Up Conditions; Operational Conditions; For Your Information
Start Up Conditions CONDENSATION Whenever the water heater is filled with cold water, a cer- tain amount of condensation will form while the burner is on. A water heater may appear to be leaking when in fact the water is condensing. This usually happens when: a. When a new water heater is filled wit...
Page 31 - Periodic Maintenance; Venting System Inspection
Periodic Maintenance 31 Venting System Inspection At least once a year a visual inspection should be made of the venting system. You should look for: 1. Obstructions which could cause improper venting. The combustion and ventilation air flow must not be obstructed. 2. Damage or deterioration which c...
Page 32 - Housekeeping; Anode Rod Inspection
Periodic Maintenance (cont’d) 32 Failure to install and maintain a new properly listed tem- perature-pressure relief valve will release the manufacturer from any claim which might result from excessive tempera- ture or pressure. Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation The temperature-pressure re...
Page 34 - Leakage Checkpoints
Use this guide to check a “Leaking” water heater. Many sus- pected “Leakers” are not leaking tanks. Often the source of the water can be found and corrected. If you are not thoroughly familiar with gas codes your water heater, and safety practices, contact the gas utility to check the water heater. ...
Page 35 - Troubleshooting
35 Troubleshooting WARNING This troubleshooting guide has been supplied for use by qualified service personnel who have a complete under- standing of both electricity and gas. WARNING Label all wiring before disconnecting any wiring; to ensure correct reconnection. Failure to follow this instruction...
Page 38 - Repair Parts
38 Repair Parts 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 21 12 14 13 15 17 16 23 22 20 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 18 19 6 PVC, ABS or CPVC items for all models supplied locally or OR 8 9 Blower/Draft Hood Assembly for 40,000 Btu/Hr Models Only