American Water Heater VG6250T100 Electrical Shock Hazard, Resetting Control System Lock Outs

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Resetting Control System Lock Outs

mark. The water heater will continue to operate during an Alert condition but the water heater must be serviced by a qualified service agent as soon as possible.

Resetting Control System Lock Outs

To reset the control system from a lock out condition; turn the power supply off for approximately 20 seconds and then back on. Keep in mind; if the condition that caused the Fault has not been corrected, the control system will continue to lock out.

Diagnostic Checks

Note: If you are not qualified and licensed or certified as required by the authority having jurisdiction to perform a given task do not attempt to perform any of the diagnostic or service procedures described in the following section.

If you do not understand the instructions in the following section do not attempt to perform any procedures.

Call the technical support phone number listed on the back cover of this manual for further technical assistance or to locate a qualified service agent in your area.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Turn off power to the water heater before performing any service.

Label all wires prior to disconnecting when performing service. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation.

Verify proper operation after servicing.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury or death.

The following section, Fault And Alert Messages lists some of the messages the control system will display on the LCD when there are operational problems. This is not a complete list. Along with each of the Fault and Alert messages described there will be a list of possible causes and things to check and repair.

Only qualified service agents, as defined in Qualifications using appropriate test equipment, should perform any service procedures on the water heater.

Jumping out control circuits or components can result in property damage, personal injury or death.

Service should only be performed by a qualified service agent using proper test equipment.

Altering the water heater controls and/or wiring in any way could result in permanent damage to the controls or water heater and is not covered under the limited warranty.

Altering the water heater controls and/or wiring in any way could result in altering the ignition sequence allowing gas to flow to the main burner before the hot surface igniter is at ignition temperature causing delayed ignition which can cause a fire or explosion.

Any bypass or alteration of the water heater controls and/or wiring will result in voiding the appliance warranty.

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Contents whenever maintenance adjustment or service is required For Your SafetyRESIDENTIAL GAS WATER HEATERS Instruction Manualtable of contents DANGER safe installation, use and serviceAPPROVALS Precautions general safety informationImproper installation, use and service may result in property damage Explosion Hazardgeneral safety information Fire or Explosion Hazard General Safety InformationBreathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas Electrical Shock Hazardintroduction Preparing For The InstallationAbbreviations Used QualificationsREPLACEMENT PARTS AND DELIMING PRODUCTS features and componentsGet To Know Your Water Heater - Gas Models Control AssemblyRough In Dimensions installation considerationTable 1 - Rough-In-Dimensions Table 2 - Capacity, Gas and Electrical CharacteristicsLocating The Water Heater Property Damage HazardUnconfined Space Combustion Air and VentilationInsulation Blankets Fresh Air Openings For Confined Spaces Confined SpaceOutdoor Air Through Two Openings Outdoor Air Through One OpeningAir From Other Indoor Spaces Outdoor Air Through Two Horizontal DuctsPower Supply installing the new water heaterChemical Vapor Corrosion Water PipingDishwashing Machines Mixing ValvesSpace Heating and Potable Water System Time to Produce 2nd & 3rdT & P Valve and Pipe Insulation if supplied Closed Water SystemsThermal Expansion Explosion Hazard Water Damage HazardTemperature-Pressure Relief Valve T&P Valve Discharge Pipe RequirementsSupply Gas Regulator Gas PipingCondensate Piping SEDIMENT TRAPSFilling the Water Heater High Altitude InstallationsIf using 2” inch vent pipe VentingIf using 3” inch vent pipe VENT PIPE TERMINATIONVENT TERMINAL INSTALLATION, SIDEWALL INSTALLATION OF VENT SYSTEMInstallation of Carbon Monoxide Detectors Installation Requirements - Commonwealth of MassachusettsCommonwealth of Massachusetts Approved Carbon Monoxide DetectorsPOWER VENT Termination Clearances Sidewall Power VentTermination Clearances Sidewall Direct Vent SEQUENCE OF INSTALLATIONS, FIGURE 15A Installation SequenceVent Termination - Figure 15A DIRECT VENT terminal installation Figure 15BFlat Roof Installation VERTICAL VENT TERMINAL INSTALLATIONSAFETY CONSIDERATIONS Concentric vent installationINSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1 ROOF TERMINATION, see Figure Table 6 - KIT COMPONENTSFigure 23A CONCENTRIC TERMINATION FLAT ROOF CLEARANCEPROCEDURE 2 SIDE WALL TERMINATION, see Figure MULTI-CONCENTRIC VENT TERMINATIONS direct vent diagram RECOMMENDED BRUSH* SIZE FOR PRIMER AND CEMENT APPLICATIONS Vent Pipe Preparation1. INITIAL PREPARATION 2. SELECTION OF MATERIALSSTEP E F. Joint assembly D. Inspection, cleaning, primingSTEP F G. Cleanup and joint movement B. DeburringBLOWER PROVER SWITCH Controls and SwitchesBLOCKED EXHAUST SWITCH BLOCKED INTAKE SWITCHWIRE TO GROUND CHECK INDICATES ZERO VOLTAGE Power Vent Wiring Schematic - FigureTHIS WATER HEATER IS POLARITY SENSITVE BEFORE APPLYING ELECTRICITY TO THIS HEATER BE CERTAIN THAT SUPPLY NEUTRALOPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTINGTO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE WARNING TURN OFF ALL ELECTRIC POWER BEFORE SERVICINGHI LIMIT SWITCH ECO temperature regulationTime to Produce 2nd & 3rd Degreecontrol system operation adjust user settingsOperating Set Point 120FStatus Icons IconDescription Menu StateOperating States Control System MenusMENU User Settings & Control System MenusHELP Main MenuHeater Status 140FHeater Information Display SettingsTemperature Units Backlight DelayFault Occurrence Fault HistoryRestore Factory Defaults Blocked ExhaustShow Contact Information Service Contact InformationChange Contact Name Current Contact InfoStart Up Conditions for your informationOperational Conditions SMOKE/ODORVenting System Inspection periodic maintenanceAnode Rod Inspection Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve OperationDraining and Flushing ServiceBurn harzard Hot water discharge Keep hands clear of drain valve dischargeTemperature-Pressure Relief Valve Test maintenanceleakage checkpoints Installation Checklist troubleshootingWater Heater Location VentingYESNO Sequence Of Operation Flow ChartFault and Alert Conditions Operational ProblemsBurn Hazard Replacement PartsDiagnostic Checks Electrical Shock HazardResetting Control System Lock Outs Ignition Failure AC ReversedLow Igniter Current Blocked ExhaustBlower Prover Open Blower Prover FailureBlocked Air Intake Energy Cut Out ECOPage Page Page SERVICE AND LABOR RESPONSIBILITY LIMITED RESIDENTIAL GAS WARRANTYCLAIM PROCEDURE CONDITIONS AND EXCEPTIONSCopyright 2011 American Water Heaters. All rights reserved American Water Heater Product Service and SupportPO Box 1597, 500 Princeton Road Johnson City, TN