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Page 2 - REPLACEMENT PARTS; WARNING; GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER

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...

Page 3 - INSTALLATION

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...

Page 4 - WATER (POTABLE) HEATING AND SPACE HEATING; DO NOT; GAS CONNECTIONS

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...

Page 5 - RELIEF VALVE; NO VALVE IS TO BE PLACED BETWEEN; VENTING; VENT PIPE TERMINATION; CAUTION; COMBUSTION AIR AND VENTILATION

5 torque when attaching gas supply pipe to thermostat gas inlet.The thermostat inlet has a pad for use with a backup wrench. Apply joint compounds (pipe dope) sparingly and only to the malethreads of pipe joints. Do not apply compound to the first twothreads. Use compounds resistant to the action of...

Page 6 - FLUE EXTENSIONS; OPTIONAL WIRE GRILL

6 FIGURE 5 FIGURE 6 FIGURE 7 FIGURE 8 FLUE EXTENSIONS There are three optional extension kits available. Anycombination of the three kits can be chosen; however, only onekit can be used vertically and/or horizontally. (See Figures 10and 11.) VENTING CLEARANCES • 18” minimum in all directions from an...

Page 7 - “D” = The wall thickness; POSSIBLE EXTENSION COMBINATIONS

7 WARNING At no time can more than one Vertical and/or one HorizontalVent Kit be used. VERTICAL (EXTENSION KIT) HEIGHT It is simple to determine which kit is needed for vertical height.Take the total height (to the top of the flue) required andcomparing that to “F DIMENSION” in TABLE 1, it can bedet...

Page 8 - ALL INSTALLATIONS; with Standard Vent Kit; CUTTING THE OPENING THROUGH; STANDARD VENT KIT

8 TABLE 2. *See models and rating plate attached to the water heater forspecific model number and other detailed information. WARNING Be sure vent pipe is properly connected to prevent escape ofdangerous flue gases which could cause deadly asphyxiation. ALL INSTALLATIONS For ease of assembly the ins...

Page 11 - Place the 3” elbow on the flue extension.; CAPACITY

11 Use the simple equation below, chart and drawingto find the length of expansion of the telescoping flue sections.Because of manufacturing tolerances, place the telescopingextension on the water heater and adjust the height(“X” Dimension) and mark the point. Once the length has beendetermined, loc...

Page 13 - Go back indoors to attach inside collar to the inside wall.

13 17. Connect the vent cap by sliding its end over the 3” diameter extension pipe and O-ring. NOTE: To facilitate ease of assembly of the vent cap to the3” pipe, a soap solution can be applied to the O-ringgasket. FIGURE 50 18. The vent cap has 4 holes around the outer edge. Remove the 4 screws use...

Page 15 - OPTIONAL VERTICAL AND

15 14. Place the vent cap in the vent collar assembly. FIGURE 67 15. The vent cap has 4 holes around the outer edge. Remove the 4 screws used to temporarily attach the collar to theexterior wall. Then secure the vent cap assembly with thevent collar assembly to the exterior wall using the same 4s c ...

Page 18 - OPERATION; FILLING

18 4 screws used to temporarily attach the collar to the exteriorwall. Then secure the vent cap assembly with the vent collarassembly to the exterior wall using the same 4 screws. NOTE: Screws are supplied; however, substitution may benecessary depending on the exterior wall material. FIGURE 91 19. ...

Page 19 - FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING; control knob to regulate gas flow.; LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

19 FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion mayresult causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow ...

Page 20 - TEMPERATURE REGULATION; DANGER; MAINTENANCE; PILOT AND MAIN BURNER; HIGH TEMPERATURE LIMIT SWITCH

20 TEMPERATURE REGULATION DANGER THIS WATER HEATER IS EQUIPPED WITH AN ADJUSTABLETHERMOSTAT TO CONTROL WATER TEMPERATURE. HOTWATER TEMPERATURES REQUIRED FOR AUTOMATICDISHWASHER AND LAUNDRY USE CAN CAUSE PAINFULSCALDING WITH POSSIBLE SERIOUS AND PERMANENTINJURY. THE TEMPERATURE AT WHICH INJURY OCCURS...

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

21 be called to determine the reason for limit operation and thusavoid repeated thermostat replacement. Lower the temperatureadjustment dial setting on the new control. VENTING HAVE VENTING SYSTEM CHECKED EVERY SIX MONTHS FOROBSTRUCTIONS AND/OR DETERIORATION IN VENT PIPING. TEMPERATURE & PRESSUR...

Page 22 - TROUBLESHOOTING

22 TROUBLESHOOTING Please check guidelines below. For your safety, water heater service should be performed only by a qualified service technician.Read the GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION section first. PROBLEM POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION SERVICE TO BE PERFORMED POSSIBLE SOLUTION NO HOT WATER 1) No pilot A. No ...

Page 23 - LIMITED RESIDENTIAL GAS WARRANTY; LIMITATION ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES; IMPORTANT INFORMATION

23 THIS WARRANTY IS APPLICABLE TO THE ORIGINAL OWNER ONLY. Ifthe glass lined tank in this water heater shall prove upon examination byA. O. Smith Corporation (the warrantor) to have leaked during the warrantyperiod in normal residential use, due to natural corrosion from potablewater therein, the wa...