State Industries GS675HRVIT, GS675YRVIT instruction manual Table of Contents, Introduction

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE

2

GENERAL SAFETY

3-4

TABLE OF CONTENTS

5

INTRODUCTION

5

Preparing for the Installation

5

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE

 

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

6

TYPICAL INSTALLATION

7-8

LOCATING THE NEW WATER HEATER

9-11

Facts to Consider About Location

9-10

Insulation Blankets

10

Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances

 

Located in Unconfined Spaces

10

Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances

 

Located in Confined Spaces

10-11

INSTALLING THE WATER HEATER

12-22

Chemical Vapor Corrosion

12

Water Piping

12-13

Closed Water Systems

12

Thermal Expansion

12

Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve

13

Gas Piping

14

Sediment Traps (Drip Legs)

15

Filling the Water Heater

15

Venting

15

Vent Pipe Termination

15-16

Planning the Vent System

16-17

Condensate

17

Blower Assembly Installation

17-18

Installation of Vent System

18-21

Vent Pipe Preparation

21-22

LIGHTING & OPERATING LABEL

23

TEMPERATURE REGULATION

24

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

25

Start Up Conditions

 

Smoke/Odor

25

Thermal Expansion

25

Strange Sounds

25

Operational Conditions

25

Smelly Water

25

“Air” in Hot Water Faucets

25

High Temperature Shut Off System

25

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

26-28

Venting System Inspection

26

Burner Operation and Inspection

26

Burner Cleaning

26

Housekeeping

26-27

Anode Rod Inspection

27

Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation

27

Draining

27

Service

28

LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS

28

REPAIR PARTS

29

TROUBLESHOOTING

30-32

WARRANTY

35

INTRODUCTION

Thank You for purchasing this water heater. Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service.

Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual:

ANSI - American National Standards Institute

NFPA - National Fire Protection Association

ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers

GAMA - Gas Appliance Manufacturer’s Association

UL - Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

This gas-fired water heater is design certified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. under American National Standard for Gas Water Heaters ANSI Z21.10.3 (current edition).

Preparing for the Installation

1.Read the “General Safety” section, page 3 and 4 of this manual first and then the entire manual carefully. If you don’t follow the safety rules, the water heater will not operate properly. It could cause

DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

This manual contains instructions for the installation, operation, and maintenance of the gas-fired water heater. It also contains warnings throughout the manual that you must read and be aware of.All warnings and all instructions are essential to the proper operation of the water heater and your safety. Since we cannot put everything on the first few pages, READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING

TO INSTALL OR OPERATE THE WATER HEATER.

2.The installation must conform with these instructions and the local code authority having jurisdiction. In the absence of local codes,

installations should comply with the National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54) and the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). These publications are available from The National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

3.The water heater when installed must be grounded in accordance with the local codes, or in the absence of local codes: the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70).

4.If after reading this manual you have any questions or do not understand any portion of the instructions, call the local gas utility or the manufacturer whose name appears on the rating plate.

5.Carefully plan the place where you are going to put the water heater. Correct combustion, vent action, and vent pipe installation are very important in preventing death from possible carbon monoxide poisoning and fires, see Figures 1 and 2.

Examine the location to ensure the water heater complies with the “Locating the New Water Heater” section in this manual.

6.For California installation this water heater must be braced, anchored, or strapped to avoid falling or moving during an earthquake. See instructions for correct installation procedures. Instructions may be obtained from California Office of the State Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.

7.Massachusetts Code requires this water heater to be installed in accordance with Massachusetts 248-CMR 2.00: State Plumbing Code and 248-CMR 5.00. For more information see next page.

8.Complies with SCAQMD rule #1146 and districts having equivalent NOx requirements.

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Contents 197218-003 Whenever maintenance adjustment or service is requiredPrinted Important Definitions Safe INSTALLATION, USE and ServiceGeneral Safety General Safety Introduction Table of ContentsBELOW. Keep Clear of ALL Obstructions Replacement Parts and Deliming Products Typical InstallationMixing Valve Usage Facts to Consider About the Location Locating the NEW Water HeaterInsulation Blankets ALL AIR from Outdoors See Figures 7, 8, 8B ALL AIR from Inside Buildings SeeChemical Vapor Corrosion Installing the NEW Water HeaterWater Piping Closed Water SystemsValve Discharge Pipe Requirements Temperature-Pressure Relief ValveValve and Pipe Insulation if supplied Gas Piping GAS Piping with Flexible ConnectorVenting Vent Pipe Termination Sediment Traps Drip LegsFilling the Water Heater Vent Hoods MAY be Extremely HOT During Operation Horizontal Vent ClearancesPlanning the Vent System Condensate Blower Assembly InstallationVent Terminal INSTALLATION, Sidewall Installation of Vent SystemPower Vent Wiring Schematic Installation of Vertical Vent System Installation of Vent SYSTEM, SidewallRecommended BRUSH* Size for Primer Cement Applications Vent Pipe PreparationStep E Step BStep F Step GDo not try to light the burner by hand Power Before ServicingWhat to do if YOU Smell GAS Do not TRY to Light the Burner by HandWater Temperature Temperature RegulationOperational Conditions For Your InformationStart UP Conditions Burner Cleaning Periodic MaintenanceVenting System Inspection Burner Operation and InspectionAnode ROD Inspection Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve OperationDraining Anode ROD Depletion DetailLeakage Checkpoints ServicePropane Burner Assembly Natural GAS Burner Repair Parts ListLED Status Problem Solution Troubleshooting GuidelinesTrouble Shooting LED Status Problem Solution Troubleshooting Guidelines Page Page Important Information Conditions and ExceptionsTennessee Waltz Parkway Ashland City, TN

GS675HRVIT, GS675YRVIT specifications

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