State Water Heaters 186489-002 - Manual

6 INSTALLING YOUR GAS WATER HEATER Important Information About This Water Heater This gas water heater was manufactured to voluntary safety standards to reduce the likelihood of a flammable vapor ignition incident. New technology used in meeting these standards makes this product more sensitive to i...

7 Location Requirements Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard WARNING Do not install in a mobile home. Doing so can result in carbon monoxide poisoning and death. The FVIR System is designed to reduce the risk of flammable vapor-related fires. The patented system protects your family by trapping the burn...

8 IMPORTANT: The water heater should be located in an area where leakage of the tank or connections will not result in damage to the area adjacent to the water heater or to lower floors of the structure. Due to the normal corrosive action of water, the tank will eventually leak after an extended per...

9 CHECK WITHLOCAL UTILITYFOR MINIMUM HEIGHT 3” MINIMUM DRIP LEG GROUND JOINTUNION SUITABLE DRAIN MANUAL GAS SHUT-OFF VALVE DISCHARGE PIPE (DO NOT PLUG OR CAP) 6” MAXIMUM AIR GAP FIGURE 3. Gas Pressure WARNING Explosion Hazard • Gas leaks can not always be detected by smell. • Gas suppliers recommend...

10 LP Gas Only WARNING Explosion Hazard Have a qualified person make sure L.P. gas pressure does not exceed 13” water column. Examples of a qualified person include: licensed plumbers, authorized gas company personnel, and authorized service personnel. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion...

11 TABLE 3 BTUH Input Minimum Square Feet with 8’ Ceiling Typical Room with 8’ Ceiling 30,000 188 9 x 21 45,000 281 14 x 20 60,000 375 15 x 25 75,000 469 15 x 31 90,000 563 20 x 28 105,000 657 20 x 33 120,000 750 25 x 30 135,000 844 28 x 30 IMPORTANT:• The area must be open and be able to provide th...

12 12” MAXIMUM PERMANENT OPENINGS TO THE OUTSIDE OR ADDITIONAL ROOMS WITHIN THE BUILDING CLOSET OR OTHER CONFINED SPACE 12” MAXIMUM FIGURE 4. All Air from Inside the Building When additional air is to be provided to the confined area from additional room(s) within the building, the total volume of t...

13 ALTERNATIVEOPENINGLOCATION 1 SQ. INCH PER 3000 BTUH CONFINED SPACE ALL AIR FROM OUTDOORS - USING A SINGLE PERMANENT OPENING FIGURE 8B. Vent Pipe System This water heater uses a non-direct, single-pipe vent system to remove exhaust gases created by the burning of fossil fuels. Air for combustion i...

14 Align the legs of the draft hood with the slots provided. Insert the legs and secure the draft hood to the water heater’s top with the four screws provided as shown in Figure 9. Do not alter the draft hood in any way. If you are replacing an existing water heater, be sure to use the draft hood su...

15 Piping Installation Piping, fittings, and valves should be installed according to the installation drawing (Figure 13). If the indoor installation area is subject to freezing temperatures, the water piping must be protected by insulation.The water supply pressure should not exceed 80 psi. If this...

16 TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE (T&P) RELIEF VALVE (OPTIONAL TOP T&P RELIEF VALVE NOT SHOWN) DRAIN LINE3/4” IDMINIMUM DRAIN 1” MINIMUM 6” MAXIMUM AIR GAP METAL DRAIN PAN DISCHARGE PIPE(DO NOT CAP OR PLUG) MASSACHUSETTS: INSTALL A VACUUM RELIEF IN COLD WATER LINE PER SECTION19 MGL 142. COLD WATER...

17 valve or have any reducing coupling installed in the discharge line. • Must not be capped, blocked, plugged or contain any valve between the relief valve and the end of the dis- charge line. • Must terminate a maximum of six inches above a floor drain or external to the building. • Must be capabl...

18 • Be sure to follow the manual(s) shipped with the air handler system. • This water heater is not to be used as a replacement for an existing boiler installation. • Do not use with piping that has been treated with chromates, boiler seal or other chemicals and do not add any chemicals to the wate...

19 □ Fresh air openings sized correctly with consideration given to the blocking effect of louvers and grilles. □ Ductwork is the same cross-sectional area as the openings. Vent Pipe System Check for proper drafting at the water heater draft hood. Refer to the “Checking the Draft” section of this ma...

20 WARNING Explosion Hazard Replace view port if glass is missing or damaged. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion or fire. Lighting Instructions Read and understand these directions thoroughly before attempting to light or re-light the pilot. Make sure the view port is not missing or dam...

21 MATCH RELIEF OPENING DRAFT HOOD FIGURE 17. If the flame flutters or is blown out, combustion products are escaping from the relief opening. If this occurs, do not operate the water heater until proper adjustments or repairs are made to the vent pipe system and/or air supply requirements. FOR YOUR...

22 Burner Flames Inspect the burner flames through the viewport and compare them to the drawings in Figure 18. A properly operating burner should produce a soft blue flame. Blue tips with yellow inner cones are satisfactory. The tips of the flame may have a slight yellow tint. The flame should not b...

23 from water damage resulting from normal condensation production, a leaking tank or piping connections. Refer to the “Location Requirements” section. 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 ...

24 Anode Rod/Water Odor Each water heater contains at least one anode rod, which will slowly deplete while protecting the glass-lined tank from corrosion and prolonging the life of the water heater. Once the anode is depleted, the tank will start to corrode, eventually developing a leak. Certain wat...

25 properly. To prevent water damage, the valve must be properly connected to a discharge line which terminates at an adequate drain. Standing clear of the outlet (discharged water may be hot), slowly lift and release the lever handle on the temperature and pressure relief valve to allow the valve t...

26 2. Check the burner to see if it is dirty or clogged. The burner may be cleaned with soap and hot water (Figure 24). BURNER (BOTTOM VIEW) SCREWS PILOT ASSEMBLY (BOTTOM VIEW) FIGURE 24. Replacing the Thermocouple 1. Remove the manifold/burner assembly as directed previously. 2. Lift the retainer c...

27 10. Reposition the two piece wire connector in the manifold door opening and secure it with the retainer clip. 11. Carefully bend the new pilot tube and thermocouple to match the bend of the manifold tube. NOTE: When bending DO NOT crimp or crease the pilot tube or thermocouple. (Figure 25) 12. B...

28 tight in the gas control valve/thermostat. Finally, start the thermocouple nut and turn it all the way in by hand. An additional quarter turn with a 3/8” open-end wrench will then be sufficient to seat the lockwasher. When you are finished, connect the two wire leads that go to the thermal switch...

29 Replacing the Gas Valve: 1. To replace the gas control valve/thermostat, reassemble in reverse order. When replacing the gas control valve/ thermostat, thread a correctly sized pipe into the inlet and use it to turn the gas valve (clockwise.) DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN or damage may result. NOTE: Use an...

31 PILOT LIGHT TROUBLESHOOTING FLOWCHART Has the thermal switch tripped? NO Check for insufficient combustion air. Are there openings for make-up air to enter the room? Are the openings of sufficient size? See “Combustion Air Supply and Ventilation” section in this manual for requirements. Is there ...

32 REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION *Pictured on next page. When ordering repair parts always give the following information: 1. Model, serial, and product number2. Type of gas3. Item number 4. Parts description Repair Parts List LEGEND Special anode rod (see Anode Rod/Water Odor section)Temperature and Pr...

33 Listed Parts Kits and Illustrations Item 12: Pilot/Pilot Tube Assembly kit, which contains the pilot assembly, thermocouple, igniter electrode and retainer clip (Natural Gas) Item 13: Pilot/Pilot Tube Assembly kit, which contains the pilot assembly, thermocouple, igniter electrode and retainer cl...

35 THIS WARRANTY IS APPLICABLE TO THE ORIGINAL OWNER ONLY, in accordance with the warranty terms and conditions specified below.S t a t e Wa t e r H e a t e r s ( t h e w a r r a n t o r ) w i l l f u r n i s h t h e ORIGINAL OWNER, 1) a replacement State water heater of equivalent size and current ...