Maytag HRX50YART - Manual

5 Thank You for purchasing a Maytag water heater. Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of troublefree service. It is strongly suggested that this new water heaterbe professionally installed, contact a Maytag Service Specialist at 1-800-365-0024 for recommended installers. Abbr...

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 a Maytag Service Specialist at 1-800-365-0024 for an authorized installer. EX...

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 Flexible Water Connections G Gas Supply H Manual Gas Shut-off Valve I Ground Joint Union * INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES. * DRIP LEG AS REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES. F...

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 the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower front ofthe water heater. • 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 ne...

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 installation of the valves. Before changing the factory settingon the thermostat, read the Temperature Regulation section in this manual, see Figures 22 and 23. Never allow small children to use a hot water tap, or to drawtheir own bath water. Never leave a child or handicapped personunattended i...

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 a Maytag Service Specialist at 1-800-365-0024 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 aregu...

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 Service Specialist. Call a Maytag Service Specialist at 1-800-365-0024 for assistance. Inform the associate that this is a “Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant” Product. Problem Cause Solution Improperly sealed, hot or cold supply connection, T...

27 Key Model Numbers No. Part Description HRX40YARS HRX40HARS HRX40YART HRX40HART HRX40YQRT HRX40HQRT 1 Air Intake Screen 9003406 9003406 9003406 9003406 9003406 9003406 2 Anode Rod 9001834 9001834 9001834 9001834 9003487 9003487 3 Burner Assembly - Std. 9003379 9003554 9003563 9003564 9003549 90035...

29 9003638 66001575 9003638 66001575 9003639 66001576 9003643 66001801 9003644 66001581 9003647 66001800 9003648 66001584 9003649 66001589 9003649 66001589 9003651 66001592 9003659 66001620 9003696 66001667 9003716 66001709 9003719 66001705 9003891 66001832 9003932 66001746 9003971 66001755 9003971 ...

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...