American Water Heater VG6250T100 For Your Safety Read Before Lighting, Operating Instructions

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FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING

Do NOT try to light the burner by hand. WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

BEFORE OPERATING: ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED WITH WATER AND AIR PURGED FROM ALL LINES.

A.This appliance does not have a pilot. It is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the burner.

Do NOT try to light the burner by hand.

B.BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because

some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

Do not try to light any appliance.

Do not touch any electric 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.

C.Use only your hand to push in the gas control buttons. Never use tools. If the control buttons will not push in, don’t try to repair them, call a qualified service technician. Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion.

D.Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately contact a qualified installer or service agency to replace a flooded water heater. Do not attempt to repair the unit! It must be replaced!

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

 

 

UP

Operating Set Point

120

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Status: Heating

 

 

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GAS

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Help

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ON/OFF SWITCH

1.STOP! Read the safety information above, on this label.

2.Set the ON/OFF switch on the control panel to the “ON” position.

3.Set the thermostat to the lowest setting.

4.Set the ON/OFF switch on the control box to the “OFF” position.

5.This appliance is equipped with a device which automatically lights the burner.

DO NOT TRY TO LIGHT THE BURNER BY HAND.

6. Wait five (5) minutes to

clear out any

gas. If you smell gas,

STOP! Follow “B”

in the safety information above on this label. If you don’t smell gas.

7.Turn on all electrical power to the appliance.

8.Set the ON/OFF switch on the control box to the “ON” position.

9.Set the thermostat to the desired setting.

CAUTION: Hotter water increases the risk of scald injury. Consult the instruction manual before changing temperature.

10.If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions “TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE” and call your technician or gas supplier.

WARNING: TURN OFF ALL ELECTRIC POWER BEFORE SERVICING

TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE

1. Set the thermostat to the lowest setting.

2.Set the ON/OFF switch on the control panel to the “OFF” position.

3.Turn off all electrical power to the appliance if service is to be performed.

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Contents Instruction Manual For Your Safetywhenever maintenance adjustment or service is required RESIDENTIAL GAS WATER HEATERStable of contents DANGER safe installation, use and serviceAPPROVALS Explosion Hazard general safety informationPrecautions Improper installation, use and service may result in property damagegeneral safety information Electrical Shock Hazard General Safety InformationFire or Explosion Hazard Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide GasQualifications Preparing For The Installationintroduction Abbreviations UsedControl Assembly features and componentsREPLACEMENT PARTS AND DELIMING PRODUCTS Get To Know Your Water Heater - Gas ModelsTable 2 - Capacity, Gas and Electrical Characteristics installation considerationRough In Dimensions Table 1 - Rough-In-DimensionsLocating The Water Heater Property Damage HazardUnconfined Space Combustion Air and VentilationInsulation Blankets Outdoor Air Through One Opening Confined SpaceFresh Air Openings For Confined Spaces Outdoor Air Through Two OpeningsAir From Other Indoor Spaces Outdoor Air Through Two Horizontal DuctsWater Piping installing the new water heaterPower Supply Chemical Vapor CorrosionTime to Produce 2nd & 3rd Mixing ValvesDishwashing Machines Space Heating and Potable Water SystemT & P Valve and Pipe Insulation if supplied Closed Water SystemsThermal Expansion T&P Valve Discharge Pipe Requirements Water Damage HazardExplosion Hazard Temperature-Pressure Relief ValveSEDIMENT TRAPS Gas PipingSupply Gas Regulator Condensate PipingFilling the Water Heater High Altitude InstallationsVENT PIPE TERMINATION VentingIf using 2” inch vent pipe If using 3” inch vent pipeVENT TERMINAL INSTALLATION, SIDEWALL INSTALLATION OF VENT SYSTEMApproved Carbon Monoxide Detectors Installation Requirements - Commonwealth of MassachusettsInstallation of Carbon Monoxide Detectors Commonwealth of MassachusettsPOWER VENT Termination Clearances Sidewall Power VentTermination Clearances Sidewall Direct Vent Figure 15B Installation SequenceSEQUENCE OF INSTALLATIONS, FIGURE 15A Vent Termination - Figure 15A DIRECT VENT terminal installationFlat Roof Installation VERTICAL VENT TERMINAL INSTALLATIONTable 6 - KIT COMPONENTS Concentric vent installationSAFETY CONSIDERATIONS INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1 ROOF TERMINATION, see FigureFigure 23A CONCENTRIC TERMINATION FLAT ROOF CLEARANCEPROCEDURE 2 SIDE WALL TERMINATION, see Figure MULTI-CONCENTRIC VENT TERMINATIONS direct vent diagram 2. SELECTION OF MATERIALS Vent Pipe PreparationRECOMMENDED BRUSH* SIZE FOR PRIMER AND CEMENT APPLICATIONS 1. INITIAL PREPARATIONB. Deburring D. Inspection, cleaning, primingSTEP E F. Joint assembly STEP F G. Cleanup and joint movementBLOCKED INTAKE SWITCH Controls and SwitchesBLOWER PROVER SWITCH BLOCKED EXHAUST SWITCHELECTRICITY TO THIS HEATER BE CERTAIN THAT SUPPLY NEUTRAL Power Vent Wiring Schematic - FigureWIRE TO GROUND CHECK INDICATES ZERO VOLTAGE THIS WATER HEATER IS POLARITY SENSITVE BEFORE APPLYINGWARNING TURN OFF ALL ELECTRIC POWER BEFORE SERVICING FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTINGOPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE2nd & 3rd Degree temperature regulationHI LIMIT SWITCH ECO Time to Produce120F adjust user settingscontrol system operation Operating Set PointStatus Icons IconDescription Control System Menus StateMenu Operating StatesMain Menu User Settings & Control System MenusMENU HELPHeater Status 140FBacklight Delay Display SettingsHeater Information Temperature UnitsBlocked Exhaust Fault HistoryFault Occurrence Restore Factory DefaultsCurrent Contact Info Service Contact InformationShow Contact Information Change Contact NameSMOKE/ODOR for your informationStart Up Conditions Operational ConditionsTemperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation periodic maintenanceVenting System Inspection Anode Rod InspectionKeep hands clear of drain valve discharge ServiceDraining and Flushing Burn harzard Hot water dischargeTemperature-Pressure Relief Valve Test maintenanceleakage checkpoints Venting troubleshootingInstallation Checklist Water Heater LocationYESNO Sequence Of Operation Flow ChartReplacement Parts Operational ProblemsFault and Alert Conditions Burn HazardDiagnostic Checks Electrical Shock HazardResetting Control System Lock Outs Blocked Exhaust AC ReversedIgnition Failure Low Igniter CurrentEnergy Cut Out ECO Blower Prover FailureBlower Prover Open Blocked Air IntakePage Page Page CONDITIONS AND EXCEPTIONS LIMITED RESIDENTIAL GAS WARRANTYSERVICE AND LABOR RESPONSIBILITY CLAIM PROCEDURECopyright 2011 American Water Heaters. All rights reserved American Water Heater Product Service and SupportPO Box 1597, 500 Princeton Road Johnson City, TN