Page 2 - AquaStar 125FX LP and 125FX NG Specifications; III; FEATURES; Gas input
2 AquaStar 125FX LP and 125FX NG Specifications Water Connection 1/2” Thread fitting NPT H x W x D 29 3/4” x 18 1/4” x 8 3/4" Vent 4” (Category III Gas Appliance) Gas Connection 1/2” NPT thread Min. Water Pressure 18 Psi Max. Water Pressure 150 Psi Shipping Weight 50.6 LB Net Weight 44 LB 2.0 GP...
Page 3 - BACK
3 MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES FROM COMBUSTIBLE AND NONCOMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS FOR ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATIONS FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW AQUASTAR MODEL 125FX D084_089 * On a combustible wall surface the unit should be mounted awayfrom the wall to provide adequate clearance of the vent pipe.See page 5...
Page 4 - WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL IN AN AREA; W A R N I N G : F l a m m a b l e m a t e r i a l s , g a s o l i n e ,
4 GENERAL RULES TO FOLLOWFOR SAFE OPERATION 1. You should follow these instructions when you installyour heater. In the United States: The installation mustconform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes,the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.In Canada: The Installation should con...
Page 5 - COMBUSTION AIR REQUIREMENTS; b) In unconfined spaces in buildings of conventional frame,; CLEARANCES
5 COMBUSTION AIR REQUIREMENTS The AquaStar water heater holds cold water in its copperheat exchanger and brass water valve when not in use.Because of this, any cold air that comes in through theunit’s vent pipe is capable of freezing these components.T h i s I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l s p e...
Page 6 - Fig. 3 - Incandescent Particle Tray Illustration; VENTING; WARNING: Do not reduce the vent pipe size.; - Support the vent run at 4-foot intervals with overhead
6 Fig. 3 - Incandescent Particle Tray Illustration The incandescent particle tray (shipped loose in the cartonwith the water heater) must be attached at the bottom ofthe water heater front cover at the time of installation. Usethe screws provided . See figure 3. SCREWS INCANDESCENT PARTICLE TRAY Fig...
Page 7 - Fig 4: Some Venting Guide Suggestions
7 Fig 4: Some Venting Guide Suggestions An approved side wall vent terminal must be used when the water heater is vented through a sidewall. Locate in accordance with ANSI Z223.1 and local applicable codes. See Fig 5 for restrictionsin location of vent terminal in relation to opening doors and windo...
Page 8 - The vent terminal shall not be less than 1 foot above grade.
8 Fig 5: Side wall exit locations for mechanical draft vent terminals SOFFIT VENT HOOD 7’ MINIMUM ABOVE PUBLIC W ALKW AY ONE FOOT ABOVE GRADE 3’ ABOVE ANY FORCED AIR INLET WITHIN 10’ 4’ MIN 1’ MIN 4’ MIN 4’ MIN 4’ MIN 1’ MIN VENT HOOD MUST BEMOUNTED FOUR FEET AWAYFROM DOORS AND WINDOWS VENT HOOD MUS...
Page 10 - WATER CONNECTIONS; Altitude; Water valve and water connectors, top view
10 Fig. 6 - Appliance pressure regulator (with directional arrow on reverse side pointing up) The pressure regulator provided with the heater is adjustedto deliver the proper gas pressure (as indicated on therating plate and in the manual for altitude up to 2000 feet(660 meters) above sea level. On ...
Page 11 - THREADED ASSEMBLY; Connecting the pressure relief valve (PRV); SWEATED ASSEMBLY; HW; ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS; Fig 10: Wiring Diagram for AQ 125FX; Diaphragm switch
11 - Typical setups are shown below with the pressure relief valve attached. The pressure relief valve is supplied withthe heater, and should only be fitted on the hot wateroutlet as shown. The cold water inlet setup will beidentical to diagrams below but without the pressure reliefvalve. - For ease...
Page 12 - SETTING THE WATER TEMPERATURE; - Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s; LIGHTING AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; and an automatic ignition control system.; To operate the heater, set the ON/OFF switch to position
12 6. Turn the hot water faucet on to the minimum flow required to activate the heater. The automatic ignition systemfirst ignites the safety pilot burner which then ignites themain burner in about 4 seconds. The power exhaust willthen activate. 7. The pilot flame will extinguish 10-30 seconds after...
Page 13 - MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
13 Fig. 13 - Characteristic Pilot Flame Flame sensor Piezo Electrode Pilot Flame: The pilot flame should burn with a clean,sharp, blue flame and should resemble the diagram in Fig.13. If the flame is soft and yellow, the pilot burner orificemay need to be cleaned or replaced. The pilot flame shouldb...
Page 14 - Adjusting screw; TROUBLE SHOOTING; Fig. 14 - Pilot burner with pilot orifice; PILOT ORIFICE
14 3. Water flow is not sufficient to activate heater.Water flow rate at faucet is below minimum flow needed toactivate heater. When temperature adjustment knob isturned all the way clockwise, the AquaStar model 125FXrequires 1/2 gallon per minute flow to activate the heater.As a reference, this is ...
Page 17 - Diagram of AquaStar 125FX
17 5 11 1 4 9 10 12 2 6 8 Fig. 17 - Diagram of AquaStar 125FX 1. Heat exchanger 2. Pilot assembly 3. Burner manifold gaspressure test nipple 4. Main gas burner 5. Pilot gas tubing 6. Gas valve 7. Electronic control box 8. Power cord 9. on/off switch 10. Temperature adjustment selector 11. Microswitc...
Page 18 - INTERIOR COMPONENTS DIAGRAM
18 Fig. 18 INTERIOR COMPONENTS DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST 125FX 1 Front Cover 8 705 421 255 2 AquaStar Decal 8 701 103 074 3 Plastic lower snap-on 8 705 506 451 4 Temperature adjustment knob complete 8 702 000 219 5 Temperature adjustment knob 8 702 000 111 6 Exhaust fan assembly 8 707 204 023 7 Draft d...
Page 19 - - INTERIOR COMPONENTS DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST
19 Fig. 18 - INTERIOR COMPONENTS DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST
Page 20 - CONTROLLED ENERGY CORP.; Estrada de Cacia; © 2001 Controlled Energy Corporation, Waitsfield, VT
Replacement Parts available from North American Distributor CONTROLLED ENERGY CORP. 340 Mad River Park Waitsfield, Vermont 05673 Phone 800-642-3111 Fax (802) 496-6924 www.controlledenergy.com [email protected] VULCANO Termodomésticos S.A. Estrada de Cacia 3801 - 856 Aveiro - PORTUGAL...