State Water Heaters SBL95 199NE - Manual

5 preCautions DO NOT uSe THIS WATer HeATer IF ANy PArT HAS beeN uNDer WATer. Immediately call a qualified service agency to inspect the water heater and to make a determination on what steps should be taken next. If the unit is exposed to the following, do not operate heater until all corrective ste...

6 Thank you for purchasing this water heater. Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service. aBBreViations used Abbreviations found in this Instruction Manual include : • ANSI - American National Standards Institute• ASMe - American Society of Mechanical enginee...

7 features and Components Controls CONTROL BOX ON/OFF SWITCH VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE DIGITAL THERMOSTAT I/O MODULE LOW SPEED I/O MODULE HIGH SPEED IGNITION CONTROL BLOWER PROVER SWITCH BLOCKED INLET SWITCH BLOCKED FLUE SWITCH figure 1. Variable frequency drive (Vfd) The VFD controls the speed of th...

8 rough in dimensions installation Considerations BACK VIEW K L TOP VIEW F M TOP OUTLET 1 1/2" NPT TOP INLET 1 1/2" NPT FRONT VIEW J B G E D H A C 1 1/2" NPT I taBle 1. rough-in-dimensions model dim. sBl95 199ne sBl85 275ne(a) sBl85 390ne(a) inches cm inches cm inches cm a 76 193.0 76 19...

9 the water heater must be placed on a metal or wood panel extending beyond the full width and depth by at least 3 inches in any direction. If the heater is installed in a carpeted alcove, the entire floor shall be covered by the panel. Also, see the DrAINING requirements in MAINTeNANCe Section.THe ...

10 insulation Blanket Do not obstruct water heater air intake with insulating blanket.Gas and carbon monoxide detectors are available.Install water heater in accordance with the instruction manual. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or death. Always read and understand instruction manu...

11 high altitude installations Fire and Explosion Hazard Gas and carbon monoxide detectors are available. Overfiring could result in fire or explosion. Under no circumstances should the input exceed the rate shown on the water heater’s rating label. Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas Breathing c...

12 4. When installing multiple water heaters in the same gas supply system it is recommended that individual positive lock-up gas pressure regulators be installed at each unit. power supply The water heaters covered in this manual require a 120 VAC, 1Ø (single phase), 60Hz, 15 amp power supply and m...

14 No valve or other obstruction is to be placed between the Temperature-Pressure relief Valve and the tank. Do not connect discharge piping directly to the drain unless a 6” (15.2 cm) air gap is provided. To prevent bodily injury, hazard to life, or property damage, the relief valve must be allowed...

15 provide combustion, ventilation and dilution air. unusually tight Construction In unconfined spaces in buildings, infiltration may be adequate to provide air for combustion, ventilation and dilution of flue gases. However, in buildings of unusually tight construction (for example, weather strippi...

17 When ducts are used, they shall be of the same cross sectional area as the free area of the openings to which they connect. The minimum dimension of rectangular air ducts shall be not less than 3 inches. air from other indoor spaCes figure 18. The confined space shall be provided with two permane...

18 type B gas Ventmultiple gas fired tank-type heaters When venting multiple tank type heaters using Type b vent pipe, follow the installation diagram (figure 13) and tables below which give sizing and data based upon NFPA 54/ANSI Z223. 2006. taBle 6. teChniCal data Venting model sBl95 199ne input: ...

20 water heater installation t&p ValVe disCharge pipe Explosion Hazard Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve must comply with ANSI Z21.22- CSA 4.4 and ASME code. Properly sized temperature- pressure relief valve must be installed in opening provided. Can result in overheating and excessive tank pres...

21 installation diagrams - top inlet/outlet usage use of the top inlet water connection requires an inlet dip tube (refer to figure 19). The tube is supplied in the heater. Follow caution labels if applying heat to this fitting. Do not allow pipe dope to contact the plastic tube during installation....

22 heater wiring All electrical work must be installed in accordance with the latest version of the National electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 and must conform to all local code authority having jurisdiction. AN eleCTrICAl GrOuND IS requIreD TO reDuCe rISK OF eleCTrICAl SHOCK Or POSSIble eleCTrOCuTIO...

23 gas piping Contact your local gas service company to ensure that adequate gas service is available and to review applicable installation codes for your area.Size the main gas line in accordance with Table 8. The figures shown are for straight lengths of pipe at 0.5 in. W.C. pressure drop, which i...

24 prior to start up Installation and start up of this water heater requires abilities and skills equivalent to that of a licensed tradesman in the field involved, see qualifications on page 6.Do not place the water heater in operation if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified s...

25 7. If improper venting is observed during any of the above tests, the venting system must be corrected. FAIlure TO COrreCT bACK DrAFTS MAy CAuSe AIr CONTAMINATION AND uNSAFe CONDITIONS.• If the back draft cannot be corrected by the normal method or if a suitable draft cannot be obtained, a blower...

26 8. If the Flame Sensor does not detect a strong enough flame, the Ignition Control shuts off the Gas Valve and allows the blower to purge the unit for 30 seconds. At that time, the Ignition Control restarts with step 6. It will try and ignite the main burners 2 more times. If the unit does not li...

27 seQuenCe of operation flow Chart Description of this flow chart can be found in the “SequeNCe OF OPerATION” section found on page 26. Thermostat calls for heat Switch power on to unit VFD sends power to Blower Blower engages Prover Switch Blower runs at low speed After 30 seconds, Ignition Contro...

28 Venting system examine the venting system every six months for obstructions and/or deterioration of the vent piping. Check all vent system connections for leakage and repair or reseal as necessary.remove all soot or other obstructions from chimney which will retard free draft. intake air sCreen T...

29 draining and flushing Burn harzard. Hot water discharge. Keep hands clear of drainvalve discharge. It is recommended that the water heater storage tank be drained and flushed every 6 months to reduce sediment buildup. The water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezing temperatu...

30 Chemical Hazard • Product contains phosphoric acid.• Keep out of reach of children.• Use rubber or neoprene gloves. Contains phosphoric acid. In case of external contact, flush with cool water. If irritation persists, get medical attention. If swallowed, give 1 or 2 glasses of water or milk and c...

31 The installer may be able to observe and correct certain problems which may arise when the unit is put into operation. HOWeVer, it is recommended that only a qualified service agency, using appropriate test equipment, be allowed to service the heater.As preliminary step, check wiring against diag...

32 Contact the local water heater supplier or service agency for further information concerning an Anode replacement Kit and this chlorination treatment.If hot water odor persists after anode replacement and chlorination treatment, we can only suggest that chlorination or aeration of the water suppl...

33 Complaint Cause remedy user Qualified serViCe agenCy *Water not hot enough Thermostat set too low. Set thermostat dial to a higher temperature upper and/or lower temperature probe out of calibration. Call qualified service agency Check continuity and resistance (Ohms) of upper and lower temperatu...

34 N OTES : 1 . P re ferred piping diagram . 2 . T he t empera ture and pre ss ure relie f valve se tt ing shall no t exceed pressure ra ting o f any componen t in t he sys tem . 3 . S ervi c e v al v es are s hown f or ser v icing uni t. Howeve r, local codes shall govern t heir usage . 4 . T he T ...

43 N OTES : 1 . P re ferred piping diagram . 2 . T he t empera ture and pre ss ure relie f valve se tt ing shall no t exceed pressure ra ting o f any componen t in t he sys tem . 3 . S ervi c e v al v es are s hown f or ser v icing uni t. Howeve r, local codes shall govern t heir usage . MUL TI-FL U...

limited warranty limited warranty State Water Heaters, the warrantor, extends the following lIMITeD WArrANTy to the owner of this water heater.1. THe TANK If the glass-lined tank in this water heater shall prove upon examination by the warrantor to have leaked due to natural corrosion from potable w...