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Page 2 - Your safety and the safety of others are very important.; Important Instructions; Table of Contents

2 Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others...

Page 3 - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS; Consumer Information; OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES.; Installer and Owner Responsibilities; Unpacking the Water Heater; Removing Packaging Materials; Excessive Weight Hazard

3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Consumer Information OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES. This water heater is design-certified by CSA International as a Category IV, direct vented water heater which takes its combustion air from the outside of the structure and exhausts all products of combustio...

Page 4 - Location Requirements; Due to the; Figure 1: Garage Installation; Do not store or use gasoline or other; FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD; Can result in serious injury or death; Site Location

4 Location Requirements The water heater design has been tested by CSA International and complies with ANSI Z21.10.1, Section 2.35 Flammable Vapors Resistance. In garage installation avoid damage to your water heater by installing a vehicle stop as shown in figure below. Check state and local codes ...

Page 5 - CONDENSATE LINE; Condensate Trap Assembly; Figure 2: Minimum Clearance Locations; Clearances and Accessibility; Figure 3B: 3” Condensation Trap Installation

5 CONDENSATE LINE Important: Do not run the condensate drain in areas that are likely to freeze. Frozen condensate will block the drain line and result in property damage or water heater malfunction. Condensate Trap Assembly A condensate trap/drain stem assembly has been supplied with the water heat...

Page 6 - Condensate Drain Line; VENT PIPE SYSTEM; Carbon Monoxide Hazard; Venting; Figure 4: Condensate Drain

6 Condensate Drain Line All parts of the condensate trap are glued except for the 1/2” CPVC drain stem joint at the elbow (see figure 3). This assembly can be turned with the outlet of the tee oriented as needed. Once orientation direction is decided, remove the unglued joint from the elbow at the b...

Page 7 - Figure 5: Correct and Incorrect Pipe Fittings

7 Vent Pipe Material The following plastic materials may be used for both the combustion air inlet and exhaust outlet piping subject to state and local codes: • Schedule 40 PVC or ABS • Schedule 40 or 80 CPVC • DWV Pipe is acceptable Note: Use only solid (not foam core) piping. Plastic pipe and fitt...

Page 8 - Vent Termination Locations; Use only 2 inch pipe or a 2 inch concentric vent on; Figure 6: Minimum Clearances for Inlet/Outlet and Concentric Vent; US Installations

8 Vent Termination Locations The air inlet and exhaust outlet must be installed with the following minimum clearances (see figure 6): • Twelve inches above grade or maximum anticipated snow level. • Twelve inches from any opening through which flue gases could enter the structure. • Four feet horizo...

Page 9 - Standard Horizontal Termination; Alternative Horizontal Termination; Figure 8A: Alternate Horizontal Termination

9 INLET/OUTLET VENT TERMINATIONS (100,000 - 150,000 BTU/HR) Standard Horizontal Termination When 3 inch pipe is used between the water heater and the outside wall, reduce it to 2 inch pipe before penetrating the wall. A maximum of 18 inches of 2 inch pipe may be used between the 3 inch transition an...

Page 11 - Figure 10A: 2 Inch Concentric Vent

11 CONCENTRIC VENT TERMINATIONS (100,000 - 150,000 BTU/HR) For new installations, install 2” Concentric vent kit model KGAVT0501CVT, part number 6910542. See Manufacturer’s instructions for complete installation or call customer service at 1-800-456-9805 for assistance. For planning purposes, see fi...

Page 12 - Figure 8B: Alternative Horizontal Termination

12 INLET/OUTLET VENT TERMINATIONS (175,000+ BTU/HR) Figure 8B: Alternative Horizontal Termination (175,000+ BTU/Hr or greater input models) Figure 7B: Standard Horizontal Termination (175,000+ BTU/Hr models) Standard Horizontal Termination The standard horizontal air inlet termination is a 3 inch pi...

Page 15 - Figure 14: Input Graph; Gas Input Rate; WATER PIPING SYSTEM; Piping Installation; (To prevent damage to; Corrosion and Water Quality

15 Figure 14: Input Graph Gas Input Rate The gas input rate of this water heater is affected by several environmental factors such as: • The heating value of the gas • The air and gas densities (which vary widely due to baro-metric pressure and temperature changes) • Venting installations (pipe diam...

Page 16 - Figure 15: Typical One-Temperature System Piping Installation; Tempering Valve Installation; General Information; The manufacturer of this water heater

16 Figure 15: Typical One-Temperature System Piping Installation Tempering Valve Installation A tempering valve has been provided for use with the Polaris® Gas water heater and must be installed, per the manufacturer’s instructions, in the domestic hot water line. See Figure 16 for a sample temperin...

Page 17 - Figure 17: Air Handler Piping Installation

17 • If the space heating system requires water temperatures in excess of 120°F, a tempering valve (provided) must be installed per the manufacturer’s instructions in the potable hot water supply to limit the risk of scald injury. • Pumps, valves, piping and fi ttings must be compatible with potable...

Page 18 - Explosion Hazard; Figure 18: Polaris with Auxillary Storage Tank - One or Two

18 Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve For protection against excessive pressures and tempera-tures, a temperature and pressure relief valve must be installed in the opening marked “T & P RELIEF VALVE”. This valve must be design certified by a nationally recog-nized testing laboratory that mai...

Page 19 - GAS SUPPLY AND PIPING; Gas Requirements; Gas Piping; Figure 19: Gas Piping Installation; Gas Pressure; Important

19 GAS SUPPLY AND PIPING Gas Requirements Read the data plate to be sure the water heater is made for the type of gas being used. This information will be found on the data plate located on the front of the water heater. If the information does not agree with the type of gas available, do not instal...

Page 20 - Gas Pressure Testing; at; less

20 Gas Pressure Testing Important : This water heater and its gas connection must be leak tested before placing the appliance in operation. • If the code requires the gas lines to be tested at a pressure of 14” W.C. or greater, the water heater and its manual shut-off valve must be disconnected from...

Page 21 - Electrical Shock Hazard; ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

21 Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power beforeservicing.Replace all parts and panelsbefore operating.Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Figure 20A: Electrical Connections (34/50 Gal.) If you lack the necessary skills required to properly install the ...

Page 22 - WIRING DIAGRAM

22 WIRING DIAGRAM MODELS 130,000 BTU/Hr & Below NOTICE: IF ANY OF THE ORIGINAL WIRE AS SUPPLIED WITH THE APPLIANCE MUST BE REPLACED, IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH 18 GAUGE STRANDED 105C WIRE OR ITS EQUIVALENT. THERMOSTAT BOARD IGNITIONCONTROL IGNITIONCONTROL BLOWER HSI HSIG L1 L2 IND 120 VAC 24 VAC G...

Page 23 - INSTALLATION CHECKLIST; Horizontal

23 INSTALLATION CHECKLIST Water Heater Location Requirements Centrally located with the water piping system. Located as close to the gas piping and vent pipe system as pos-sible. Located indoors and in a vertical position. Protected from freezing temperatures. Proper clearances from combustibl...

Page 24 - OPERATING YOUR WATER HEATER; Water Heater Operation; Green; Figure 21: Sequence of Operation; Thermostat Sensor

24 OPERATING YOUR WATER HEATER Read and understand these directions thoroughly before attempting to operate the water heater (see Operating Instructions on page 25). Check the data plate on the front of the water heater for the correct gas. Do not use this water heater with any gas other than the on...

Page 25 - Temperature Dial; Emergency Shut Down

25 Stacking Stacking occurs when a series of short draws of hot water (3 gallons or less) are taken from the water heater tank. This causes increased cycling of the burner and can result in increased water temperatures at the hot water outlet. A tempering valve must be installed in the hot water sup...

Page 26 - Water Heater Sounds; Draining and Flushing; refi ll

26 OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS MAINTENANCE Water Heater Sounds During the normal operation of the water heater, sounds or noises may be heard. These noises are common and may result from the following: 1. Normal expansion and contraction of metal parts during periods of heat-up and cool-down. 2. Sediment...

Page 28 - TROUBLESHOOTING

28 TROUBLESHOOTING Ignition Control Module (ICM) LED Error Codes: (Flashes visible through viewport in access door) FLASHES INDICATED PROBLEM CONTROL REACTION 1 Pressure Switch Closed SC* 2 Pressure Switch Open SL 3 Failed Ignition SL3 4 Gas Valve Hardware Fault SL 5 Flame Sense Hardware Fault SC 6 ...

Page 29 - SOFTWARE OPERATION SEQUENCE; IGNITION CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE OPERATION SEQUENCE

29 SOFTWARE OPERATION SEQUENCE IGNITION CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE OPERATION SEQUENCE * For 175,000 BTU/Hr models and above the flame establishing period is six seconds. For the first 3 seconds the gas valve is off.

Page 30 - REPAIR PARTS LIST/DIAGRAM; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR SERVICING; Repair Parts List; ALL MODELS EXCEPT

30 REPAIR PARTS LIST/DIAGRAM ITEM NO. PARTS DESCRIPTION 1 1” NPT x 3” BRASS NIPPLE 2 THERMOSTAT SENSOR BUSHING 3 O-RING 4 THERMOSTAT SENSOR/ECO 5 INVERTED FLARE NUT 6 PLUG 7 VINYL TUBING 8 PRESSURE SWITCH 9 COMBUSTION BLOWER 10 4 INCH DIAMETER BLOWER GASKET 11 BURNER (NATURAL AND L.P. SAME) 12 6 INC...

Page 32 - POLARIS MODELS & DIMENSIONS

32 POLARIS MODELS & DIMENSIONS Cl ean -o u t Po r t MODEL NUMBER GAL. CAP. INPUT (MBTU PER HR.) VENT DIA. EXTERIOR WATER CONNECTIONS T&P HGT GAS SUPPLY AIR INLET/ EXHAUST APPROX SHIP. WEIGHT A B C D E F G PG10 34-100-2NV OR 2PV 34 100 2 OR 3 48-1/2 22 15-3/4 40-1/2 41 6-3/8 5-1/2 / 6-5/8 150...