Maytag HV650YBVITCGA, HV650HBVITCGA Safe INSTALLATION, USE and Service, Important Definitions

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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 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code CSA 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 Series Six HV640YBVITCGA HV650YBVITCGA HV640HBVITCGA HV650HBVITCGASafe INSTALLATION, USE and Service Important DefinitionsSafety Precautions Table of Contents Attempting to Install or Operate the Water Heater Product SpecificationsPreparing for the Installation Customer ResponsibilitiesAccessories Materials and Basic Tools NeededPropane HOT Surface Igniter & Main Burner Typical InstallationNatural HOT Surface Igniter & Main Burner Mixing Valve Usage Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water HeaterFacts to Consider about the Location Insulation Blankets ALL AIR from Inside Buildings See Water Piping Hotter Water can ScaldTEMPERATURE-PRESSURE Relief Valve Valve and Pipe Insulation if suppliedGAS Piping with Flexibleconnector GAS PipingSediment Traps Blower Assembly InstallationSequenceofinstallation Filling the Water HeaterVent Connections to Blower Assembly Venting and InstallationCondensation Maximum Vent LengthsVent Terminal Installation VentingVertical Vent Through Roof Vertical Vent RestrictionsVent Pipe Preparation Recommended BRUSH* Size for Primer Cement ApplicationsStepf StepbStepe Step GDo not try to light the burner by hand PowerbeforeservicingOperating Instructions What to do if YOU Smell GASTemperature Regulation Temperature Setting Burns on Adult SkinOperational Conditions For Your InformationStart UP Conditions Venting System Inspection Service and AdjustmentBurner Cleaning Burner Operation and InspectionService TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE Relief Valve OperationDrain Valve Washer Replacement Anode ROD Inspection DrainingLeakage Checkpoints Troubleshooting Guidelines Water Heater ControlTroubleshooting Guidelines Maytag GAS Water Heater Repair Parts ListBurner Assembly Outer Door Alternate HV640YBVITCGALimited Tank Warranty Against Leaks Full ONE Year WarrantyLimited Parts Warranty To Receive Warranty Service
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