American Water Heater 317994-002 installation instructions Residential GAS Water Heaters

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Installation Instructions and Use & Care Guide

RESIDENTIAL GAS WATER HEATERS

HIGH EFFICIENCY ATMOSPHERIC VENT

GAS WATER HEATER

(FLAMMABLE VAPOR IGNITION RESISTANT)

FOR SPACE HEATING AND POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY.

NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES.

This water heater complies with ANSI Z21.10.1-current edition regarding the accidental or unintended ignition of flammable vapors, such as those emitted by gasoline.

• Safety Instructions

• Care and Maintenance

• Installation

• Troubleshooting

• Operation

• Parts List

INSTALLER:

AFFIX THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO OR ADJACENT TO THE WATER HEATER.

OWNER:

RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. RETAIN THE ORIGINAL RECEIPT AS PROOF OF PURCHASE.

WARNING: Gas leaks can not always be detected by smell.

Gas suppliers recommend that you use a gas detector approved by UL or CSA.

For more information, contact the your gas supplier.

If a gas leak is detected, follow the “WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS” instructions.

For Your Safety

AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED

BY THIS WATER HEATER.

WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

Do not try to light any appliance.

Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

ALL TECHNICAL AND WARRANTY QUESTIONS: SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE LOCAL DEALER FROM WHOM THE WATER HEATER WAS PURCHASED. IF YOU ARE UNSUCCESSFUL, CONTACT RESIDENTIAL TECHNICALASSISTANCE AT 1-800-999-9515 OR WWW.AMERICANWATERHEATER.COM.

PRINTED IN THE U.S.A 0410

PART NO. 317994-002

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Contents Residential GAS Water Heaters Table of Contents Safety Precautions Safe INSTALLATION, USE and ServiceFire or Explosion Hazard GET to Know Your Water Heater GAS Models Typical InstallationUnpacking the Water Heater Excessive Weight Hazard Installing Your GAS Water HeaterImportant Information About This Water Heater Consumer InformationSite Location Location RequirementsCarbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard State of California Clearances and AccessibilityGAS Supply Gas Pressure TestingGas Requirements Gas PipingGas Pipe Capacity Table Unconfined Space Combustion AIR & VentilationConfined Space Minimum Btuh InputAll Air from Outdoors All Air from Inside the BuildingLouvers and Grilles Vent Pipe System Draft Hood InstallationVent Pipe Size Vent ConnectorsChimney Connection Vertical Exhaust Gas VentWater System Piping Piping InstallationClosed System/Thermal Expansion Temperature and Pressure Relief ValveRelief Valve and Pipe Insulation Temperature & Pressure Relief ValveCombination Space Heating/Potable Water System Discharge LineWiring Diagram Solar InstallationElectrical Connections Important Information about this Water Heater Installation ChecklistOperating Instructions Operating Your Water HeaterChecking the Draft Water Heater OperationBurn Hazard Burner Flames Water Temperature RegulationEmergency Shut Down Operational Conditions Safety Shut-offCondensation Water Heater SoundsPowered Anode Operation Routine Preventive MaintenanceDraining and Flushing Replacement Parts Maintenance of Your Water HeaterRemoving the Manifold/Burner Assembly Removing the Burner from the Manifold/ Burner AssemblyCleaning the Combustion Chamber and Air Diverter Assembly Replacing the Flame Sense/Hot Surface igniter AssemblyReplacing the Manifold/Burner Assembly Removing the Gas Control Valve/Thermostat Removing and Replacing the Gas Control Valve/ThermostatReplacing the Gas Valve Troubleshooting Chart Pressurized Combustion Chamber System Operational ChecklistCont Control Display Status Problem Solution Control Display TroubleshootingControl Display Status Problem Solution FV-SENSE and Open Flashing YES Troubleshooting FlowchartRepair Parts Illustration Repair Parts ListListed Parts Kits and Illustrations