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 and delIMInG products; 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 and delIM...
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; CAUTION
13 Figure 10 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 t...
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 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 18. power vent wIrInG scheMatIc.
Page 23 - 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 The water temperature setting was factory set at the lowest temperature; Pressing the “COOLER” button decreases temperature and pressing the “HOTTER” button increases the temperature. Setting the water heater temperature at 120°F (49°C) (Approx. “ ” mark on temperature setting of gas valve) will ...
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 - 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
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...
Page 35 - condItIons and eXceptIons; lIMIted resIdentIal Gas warrantY; IMportant InforMatIon
35 THIS WARRANTY IS APPLICABLE TO THE ORIGINAL OWNER ONLY. If the glass lined tank in this water heater should prove upon examination by the State Water Heaters (warrantor) to have leaked during the warranty period in normal residential use, due to natural corrosion from potable water therein, the w...