American Water Heater 317994-002 Maintenance of Your Water Heater, Replacement Parts

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Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve

Explosion Harzard

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 pressure.

• Can cause serious injury or death.

Manually operate the temperature and pressure relief valve at least once a year to make sure it is working

properly. To prevent water damage, the valve must be pro- perly 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 to operate freely and return to its closed position. See Figure 23. If the valve fails to completely reset and continues to release water, immediately shut off the manual gas control valve and the cold water inlet valve and call a qualified technician.

TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE

RELIEF VALVE

MANUAL RELIEF

VALVE

DISCHARGE LINE TO DRAIN

FIGURE 23.

MAINTENANCE OF YOUR WATER HEATER

Replacement Parts

IMPORTANT: The following maintenance procedures are for the FVIR System components and should be performed by a qualified technician.

Replacement parts may be ordered through your plumber or the local distributor. Parts will be shipped at prevailing prices and billed accordingly. When ordering replacement parts, always have the following information ready:

1.model, serial, and product number

2.type of gas

3.item number

4.parts description

See Repair Parts Section for a list of available repair parts.

Removing the Manifold/Burner Assembly

1.Turn off the gas supply to the water heater at the manual gas shut-off valve. This valve is typically located beside the water heater. Note the position of the shut-off valve in the open/on position then proceed to turn it off (Figure 3).

2.Disconnect power supply to the heater.

3.Remove the outer door. Remove the 2 screw securing the manifold door assembly to the skirt.

4.Disconnect all wiring connectors from the gas control valve/thermostat (Figure 24). Disconnect the manifold tube at the gas control valve/thermostat.

5.Grasp the manifold tube and push down slightly to free the manifold from the gas control valve/thermostat.

6.Carefully remove the manifold assembly from the burner compartment. NOTE: Be sure not to damage internal parts (Figure 28).

7.Check the burner to see if it is dirty or clogged. The burner may be cleaned with soap and hot water.

Gas Control Valve/

Thermostat

Manifold Tube

 

 

 

 

Pressure

Power Supply

 

Switch / Fan,

Transformer

 

FV Sensor

Connector

Igniter/Flame

Connector

 

Sense

Control Display,

 

Connector

 

Anode Rod

 

 

 

 

Connector

FIGURE 24.

Removing the Burner from the Manifold/ Burner Assembly

Natural Gas Burner

1.Take off the burner by removing the two (2) screws located underneath the burner.

2.Check the burner to see if it is dirty or clogged. The burner may be cleaned with soap and hot water (Figure 25).

Manifold Door Assembly

View Port

Screws

Igniter/Flame

Sense Connector

Burner

(Bottom View)

FIGURE 25.

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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