Maytag HVN41240PCGA, HVN41250VCGA manual Safe Installation, Use And Service, Important Definitions

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SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE

SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE

Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use and servicing of this water heater.

Many safety-related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you and others of a potential injury hazard. Read and obey all safety messages and instructions throughout this manual. It is very important that the meaning of each safety message is understood by you and others who install, use or service this water heater.

All safety messages will generally tell you about the type of hazard, what can happen if you do not follow the safety message and how to avoid the risk of injury.

IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS

•Maytag Customer Service Center: The Maytag Customer Service Center has the ability equivalent to a licensed tradesman in the fields of plumbing, air supply, venting and gas supply, including a thorough understanding of the requirements of the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code B149.1 as it relates to the installation of gas fired water heaters. The Service Center also has a thorough understanding of this instruction manual, and is able to perform repairs strictly in accordance with the service guidelines provided by the manufacturer.

•Gas Supplier: The Natural Gas or Propane Utility or service who supplies gas for utilization by the gas burning appliances within this application. The gas supplier typically has responsibility for the inspection and code approval of gas piping up to and including the Natural Gas meter or Propane storage tank of a building. Many gas suppliers also offer service and inspection of appliances within the building.

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Contents POWER VENT GAS WATER HEATER USER’S GUIDE Series TwelveSAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE IMPORTANT DEFINITIONSSAFETY PRECAUTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS PREPARING FOR THE INSTALLATION PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSCUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Additional Tools Needed When Sweat Soldering MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDEDAccessories ToolsGAS MODELS WITH HOT SURFACE IGNITION TYPICAL INSTALLATIONGET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER - GAS MODELS 2, 3 OR 4 PVC VENT CAPABILITYFIGURE2 TYPICAL INSTALLATIONMIXING VALVE USAGE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Removing the Old Water HeaterFACTS TO CONSIDER ABOUT THE LOCATION FIGURE9INSULATION BLANKETS FIGURE14 FIGURE12FIGURE13 FIGURE15WATER PIPING FIGURE17 TEMPERATURE-PRESSURERELIEF VALVET & P Valve and Pipe Insulation if supplied FIGURE 18. GAS PIPING WITH FLEXIBLECONNECTOR GAS PIPINGSEDIMENT TRAPS BLOWER ASSEMBLY INSTALLATIONSEQUENCEOFINSTALLATION FILLING THE WATER HEATERFIGURE21 VENT CONNECTIONS TO BLOWER ASSEMBLYVENTING AND INSTALLATION 40,000 BTU Units CONDENSATIONMAXIMUM VENT LENGTHS 50,000 BTU UnitsFIGURE22 VENT TERMINAL INSTALLATIONVENTING FIGURE23 VERTICAL VENT THROUGH ROOFVERTICAL VENT RESTRICTIONS FIGURE24AND CEMENT APPLICATIONS VENT PIPE PREPARATIONRECOMMENDED BRUSH* SIZE FOR PRIMER STEPF G. Cleanup and joint movement D.Inspection, cleaning, primingSTEPE F. Joint assembly B.DeburringOPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSFOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCETEMPERATURE REGULATION FIGURE26OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS FOR YOUR INFORMATIONSTART UP CONDITIONS VENTING SYSTEM INSPECTION SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTBURNER CLEANING BURNER OPERATION AND INSPECTIONANODE ROD INSPECTION DRAIN VALVE WASHER REPLACEMENTSERVICE DRAININGLEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS SOLUTION TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINESPROBLEM WATER HEATER CONTROLTROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES These guidelines should be used by a qualified Maytag Customer Service Center Agent. Call the Maytag Customer Service Center atREPAIR PARTS LIST THIS IS A REPAIR PARTS LIST, NOT A PACKING LISTLIMITED PARTS WARRANTY WARRANTYFULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY LIMITED TANK WARRANTY AGAINST LEAKS