Maytag HRN11240X- User Manual

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/...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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...