Page 2 - safe InstallatIon, use and servIce; IMportant defInItIons; provided by the manufacturer.
2 safe InstallatIon, use and servIce Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use and servicing of this water heater. Many safety-related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you and others of a poten...
Page 3 - General safetY
Page 5 - preparInG for the InstallatIon; IntroductIon
5 thank You for purchasing this water heater. Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service. Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual: • ANSI - American National Standards Institute• NFPA - National Fire Protection Association• ASME - American Society of M...
Page 7 - replaceMent parts; tYpIcal InstallatIon
7 (a) vent pIpe (B) anode (c) hot water outlet (d) outlet (120 vac) (e) flue Baffle (f) Gas supplY (G) MaIn Manual Gas shut off valve (h) Ground joInt unIon (j) sedIMent trap (drIp leG) (K) outer door (l) unIon (M) Inlet water shut off valve (n) cold water Inlet fIGure 1. replaceMent parts Replaceme...
Page 8 - MIXInG valve usaGe
8 tYpIcal InstallatIon fIGure 2. MIXInG valve usaGe This appliance has been design certified as complying with American National Standard for water heaters and is considered suitable for: water (potable) heating and space heating: All models are considered suitable for water (potable) heating and sp...
Page 9 - facts to consIder aBout the locatIon; locatInG the new water heater
9 facts to consIder aBout the locatIon Carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater, because the placement is a very important consideration for the safety of the occupants in the building and for the most economical use of the appliance. this water heater is not for use in manufactu...
Page 10 - coMBustIon aIr and ventIlatIon for
10 Minimum clearances between the water heater and combustible construction are 0 inch at the sides and rear, 5.5” (14.0 cm) from the front and 12” (30.5 cm) from the top (standard clearance). If clearances stated on the heater differ from standard clearances, install water heater according to clear...
Page 12 - closed water sYsteMs; therMal eXpansIon; cheMIcal vapor corrosIon; InstallInG the new water heater
12 closed water sYsteMs Water supply systems may, because of code requirements or such conditions as high line pressure, among others, have installed devices such as pressure reducing valves, check valves, and back flow preventers. Devices such as these cause the water system to be a closed system. ...
Page 13 - teMperature-pressure relIef valve; Explosion Hazard; Water Damage Hazard; Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve discharge; CAUTION; Keep clear of Temperature-
13 Figure 9 shows typical attachment of water piping to water heater. The water heater is equipped with 3/4 inch NPT water connections. note: If using copper tubing, solder tubing to an adapter before attaching the adapter to the water heater connections. do not solder the water lines directly to th...
Page 14 - Gas pIpInG
14 Gas pIpInG Make sure the gas supplied is the same type listed on the model rating plate. The inlet gas pressure must not exceed 14 inch water column (3.5 kPa) for natural and propane gas (L.P.). The minimum inlet gas pressure shown on the rating plate is that which will permit firing at rated inp...
Page 15 - fIllInG the water heater; ventInG
15 sedIMent traps (drIp leGs) A sediment trap (drip leg) should be installed as close to the inlet of the water heater as practical at the time of water heater installation. The sediment trap should be either a tee fitting with a capped nipple in the bottom outlet or other device recognized as an ef...
Page 16 - plannInG the vent sYsteM
16 2. A venting system should terminate at least 3 feet above any forced air inlet located within 10 feet. 3. The venting system should terminate at least 4 feet below, 4 feet horizontally from or, 1 foot above any door, window or gravity air inlet into any building. 4. The manufacturer also recomme...
Page 17 - condensate
17 note: This unit can be vented using only the following materials: PVC (Cellular Core; ASTM-F891), PVC (DWV; ASTM D2665 or CSA B181.2), PVC (Sch 40, 80, 120; ASTM D1785 or CSA B137.3), PVC (SDR Series; ASTM-D2241 or CSA B137.3), CPVC (CPVC 41; ASTM-D2846 or CSA B137.6), CPVC (Sch 40, 80; ASTM-F441...
Page 19 - cautIon
19 cautIon LABEL ALL WIRES PRIOR TO DISCONNECTION WHEN SERVICING CONTROLS. WIRING ERRORS CAN CAUSE IMPROPER AND DANGEROUS OPERATION. VERIFY PROPER OPERATION AFTER SERVICING. fIGure 17. power vent wIrInG scheMatIc.
Page 21 - vent pIpe preparatIon; recoMMended Brush* sIZe for prIMer
21 vent pIpe preparatIon 1. InItIal preparatIon A. Make sure the solvent cement you are planning to use is designed for the specific application you are attempting. B. Know the physical and chemical characteristics and limitations of the PVC and CPVC piping materials that you are about to use. C. Kn...
Page 23 - for Your safetY read Before operatInG; operatInG InstructIons; to turn off Gas to applIance
23 for Your safetY read Before operatInG warnInG: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance does not have a pilot. It is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the b...
Page 24 - teMperature reGulatIon
24 Any water heater’s intended purpose is to heat water. Hot water is needed for cleansing, cleaning, and sanitizing (bodies, dishes, clothing). Untempered hot water can present a scald hazard. Depending on the time element, and the people involved (adults, children, elderly, infirm, etc.) scalding ...
Page 25 - for Your InforMatIon; start up condItIons; operatIonal condItIons
25 for Your InforMatIon start up condItIons sMoKe/odor It is not uncommon to experience a small amount of smoke and odor during the initial start-up. This is due to burning off of oil from metal parts, and will disappear in a short while. therMal eXpansIon As water is heated, it expands (thermal exp...
Page 26 - ventInG sYsteM InspectIon; Burner operatIon and InspectIon; perIodIc MaIntenance; Burner cleanInG
26 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 could cause improper v...
Page 27 - anode rod InspectIon; teMperature-pressure relIef valve operatIon; draInInG
27 INSTALLED IN SUITABLE AREA: To insure sufficient ventilation and combustion air supply, proper clearances from the water heater must be maintained. See “Locating the New Water Heater” section. Combustible materials such as clothing, cleaning materials, or flammable liquids, etc. must not be place...
Page 28 - leaKaGe checKpoInts; servIce
28 leaKaGe checKpoInts Never use this water heater unless it is completely filled with water. To prevent damage to the tank, the tank must be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning “ON” gas to the water heater. A *Condensation may be seen on pipes in humid weathe...
Page 29 - repaIr parts lIst; natural Gas Burner
29 Key no. part description 1 pipe nipple 2 stamped steel Burner 2 a cast Iron Burner 3 Burner tube (stamped Burner) 3a Burner tube (cast Iron Burner) 4 Orifice (Stamped Steel Burner) 4A Orifice (Cast Iron Burner) 5 Ignitor/flame sensor (stamped steel Burner) 5a Ignitor/flame sensor (cast Iron Burne...
Page 30 - trouBleshootInG GuIdelInes; trouBle shootInG
30 trouBleshootInG GuIdelInes trouBle shootInG 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. INTELLI-VENT TROUBLESHOOTING CHART - USER CONTROL # led status proBleM so...