Page 2 - SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE; IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS; Maytag Customer Service Center:; DANGER
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 andothers of a potent...
Page 3 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ................................................................................................. 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................................................................
Page 5 - CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
5 TANK RECOVERY MINIMUM DIMENSIONS CAPACITY TYPE RATE GALS. VENT PIPE DIAMETER IN INCHES (mm) IN GALS OF BTU PER HOUR INCHES INCHES HEIGHT TOP OF MODEL NUMBER (LTRS) GAS RATE @ 90°F RISE ( m m ) ( m m ) DRAFT HOOD HRN11240X 40 (151) NATURAL 40,000 41.0 3" (76) or 4" (102) 20" (508) 63 1/...
Page 6 - ACCESSORIES AND TOOLS NEEDED; Accessories; Tools
6 ACCESSORIES AND TOOLS NEEDED Accessories To simplify the installation Maytag has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need all of these accessories depending on your type of installation. Call Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an authorized installer. EXPANS...
Page 7 - INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION; Removing the Old Water Heater
7 INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION 1. Turn “OFF” the gas supply to the water heater. If the main gas line Shut-off valves e r v i n g a l l g a s a p p l i a n c e s i sused, also shut “OFF” the gas ateach appliance. Leave all gasappliances shut “OFF” until thew a t e r h e a t e r i n s t a l l a t i ...
Page 8 - TYPICAL INSTALLATION; GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER - GAS MODELS
8 TYPICAL INSTALLATION GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER - GAS MODELS A Vent Pipe B Draft Hood C Anode D Hot Water Outlet E Outlet F Standard Pipe Fittings G Gas SupplyH Manual Gas Shut-off Valve I Ground Joint Union * INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES. * DRIP LEG AS REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES. FIGURE...
Page 9 - MIXING VALVE USAGE; Consult Maytag
9 FIGURE 8. MIXING VALVE USAGE This appliance has been design certified as complying withAmerican National Standard/CSA Standard for water heatersand is considered suitable for: Water (Potable) Heating: All models are considered suitable for water (potable) heating. HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water hea...
Page 10 - This water heater is not for; LOCATING THE NEW WATER HEATER
10 Facts to Consider About the Location Carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater,because the placement is a very important consideration forthe safety of the occupants in the building and for the mosteconomical use of the appliance. This water heater is not for use in manufacture...
Page 11 - Insulation Blankets
11 M i n i m u m c l e a r a n c e s b e t w e e n t h e w a t e r h e a t e r a n dcombustible construction are 0 inch at the sides and rear, 4inches (102 mm) at the front, and 6 inches (153 mm) from thevent pipe. Clearance from the top of the jacket is 12 inches(305 mm) on most models. Note that a...
Page 12 - UNCONFINED SPACE; CONFINED SPACE
12 Combustion Air and Ventilation forAppliances Located in Unconfined Spaces UNCONFINED SPACE is space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m 3 per kW) of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space.Rooms communicating directly with the spa...
Page 13 - Water Piping; Consult Maytag; The; call Maytag
13 FIGURE 14. • Louvers and Grilles: In calculating free area, considerationshall be given to the blocking effect of louvers, grilles orscreens protecting openings. Screens used shall not besmaller than 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) mesh. If the free area througha design of louver or grille is known, it should ...
Page 14 - Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve
14 NOTE: To protect against untimely corrosion of hot and cold water fittings, it is strongly recommended that di-electricunions or couplings be installed on this water heater whenconnected to copper pipe. NOTE: The secondary anode rod/hot outlet nipple and thecold inlet nipple are packaged separate...
Page 15 - Filling the Water Heater
15 If replaced, the valve must meet the requirements of localcodes, but not less than a combination temperature andpressure relief valve certified as indicated in the aboveparagraph. The valve must be marked with a maximum set pressure not toexceed the marked hydrostatic working pressure of the wate...
Page 16 - Venting; consult your Maytag Customer Service
16 • Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater. NOTE: The cold water supply valve must be left open whenthe water heater is in use. • To insure complete filling of the tank, allow air to exit byopening the nearest hot water faucet. Allow water to rununtil a constant flow is obtained. This...
Page 17 - Gas Piping; Contact Maytag
17 There must be a minimum of 6 inches (153 mm) clearancebetween single wall vent pipe and any combustible material.Fill and seal any clearance between single wall vent pipe andc o m b u s t i b l e m a t e r i a l w i t h m o r t a r m i x , c e m e n t , o r o t h e rnoncombustible substance. For ...
Page 18 - Sediment Traps
18 Use pipe joint compound or teflon tape marked as beingresistant to the action of petroleum (Propane [L.P.]) gases. The appliance and its gas connection must be leak testedbefore placing the appliance in operation. The appliance and its individual Shut-off valve shall bedisconnected from the gas s...
Page 19 - FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING; LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS; OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
19 FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the firedepartment. C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the ga...
Page 20 - Temperature Regulation
20 Valves for reducing the point-of-use temperature by mixing coldand hot water are available. See Figure 8. Also available areinexpensive devices that attach to faucets to limit hot watert e m p e r a t u r e s . C o n t a c t a l i c e n s e d p l u m b e r o r t h e l o c a lplumbing authority. N...
Page 21 - Vent System Inspection; Call Maytag Customer; Burner Inspection; c a l l M a y t a g C u s t o m e r S e r v i c e a t; Burner Cleaning; SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
21 Tank (Sediment) Cleaning Sediment build-up on the tank bottom may create varyingamount of noise, if left in the tank will cause permanent tankfailure. In some water areas, sediment can be removed bydraining off approximately one gallon of water each month. Vent System Inspection At least once a y...
Page 22 - Call Maytag; Housekeeping; Anode Rod Inspection; Draining
22 The burner needs to be removed for cleaning. Call Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an authorizedservicer to remove and clean the burner and correct theproblem that required the burner to be cleaned. Housekeeping Vacuum around base of water heater for dust, dirt, and lint on aregular ...
Page 23 - Service; for an; Drain Valve Washer Replacement; TROUBLESHOOTING; Start Up Conditions; Draft Hood Operation
23 • Remove the washer and put the new one in place. • Screw the handle and cap assembly back into the drainv a l v e a n d r e t i g h t e n u s i n g a w r e n c h . D O N O T O V E RTIGHTEN. • Follow instructions in the Filling The Water Heater section. • Check for leaks. • Follow the lighting in...
Page 24 - Thermal Expansion; call Maytag Customer Service at; Strange Sounds; Operational Conditions; Smelly Odor; Contact Maytag Customer Service at; “AIR” In Hot Water Faucets
24 Excessive condensation may be noticed during the winter andearly spring months when incoming water temperatures are attheir lowest. Good venting is essential for a gas fired water heater to operateproperly as well as to carry away products of combustion andwater vapor. Smoke / Odor It is not unco...
Page 25 - High Temperature Shut Off System; Leakage Checkpoints; C a l l M a y t a g C u s t o m e r S e r v i c e a t
25 High Temperature Shut Off System This water heater is equipped with an automatic gas Shut-offsystem. This system works when high water temperaturesare present. Turn “OFF” the entire gas supply to the waterheater. The high temperature Shut-off is built into the gas controlvalve. It is non-resettab...
Page 26 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
26 These guidelines should be used by a qualified Maytag Customer Service Center Agent. Call the Maytag Customer Service Center at 1-800-788-8899 for assistance. Inform the associate that this is a “Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant” Product. Problem Cause Solution Improperly sealed, hot or cold su...
Page 27 - NOTES
Page 30 - MODEL NO’S; MAYTAG GAS WATER HEATERS; REPAIR PARTS LIST; BURNER ASSEMBLY
30 MODEL NO’S HRN11240X 40 Gallon Natural Gas HRP11240X 40 Gallon Propane Gas (L.P.) HRN11250Q 50 Gallon Natural Gas HRP11250Q 50 Gallon Propane Gas (L.P.) HRN11250X 50 Gallon Natural Gas HRP11250X 50 Gallon Propane Gas (L.P.) * Not Shown. ** Includes Inner Door Gasket. Now that you have purchased t...
Page 31 - MAYTAG; MAYTAG/STATE PART NUMBER CONVERSION KEY
31 66001011 9001609 66001012 9001608 66001013 ETC2X 66001014 ETC5X 66001015 9002401 66001016 9002402 66001021 9001584 66001020 9000734 66001105 9002769 66001183 9000249 66001251 9001829 66001269 9002277 66001494 9003385 66001498 9003398 66001499 9003400 66001500 9003401 66001503 9003406 66001503 900...
Page 32 - LIMITED TANK WARRANTY AGAINST LEAKS; TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE; WARRANTY
32 FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY For one year from the date of original retail purchase, any part which fails in normal home use will be repairedor replaced free of charge. If a leak occurs in the tank, a new water heater of the closest capacity and quality then available, will bereplaced free of charge. T...