American Water Heater ABCG3 instruction manual High Altitude Installations

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Some circulating pumps are manufactured with sealed bearings and do not require further lubrication. Some circulating pumps must be periodically oiled. Refer to the pump manufacturer’s instructions for lubrication requirements.

CIRCULATING PUMP WIRING DIAGRAM

STORAGE TANK OR BUILDING RECIRCULATION

FIELD SUPPLIED TEMPERATURE CONTROL

INSTALLED IN THE STORAGE TANK

OR CIRCULATING LOOP RETURN LINE

NOTE: USE SEPARATE 120 VAC POWER

SUPPLY FOR PUMP CIRCUIT. DO NOT

SHARE POWER WITH APPLIANCE AS THIS

MAY CAUSE ELECTRICAL LINE NOISE AND

LEAD TO ERRATIC CONTROL SYSTEM

OPERATION.

L1 HOT

120 VAC

CIRC

POWER

PUMP

 

MOTOR

L2 NEUTRAL

FIGURE 8.

CIRCULATING PUMP WIRING DIAGRAM

DISHWASHER LOOP WITH TOGGLE SWITCH

Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas

Under no circumstances should the input exceed the rate shown on the water heater’s rating label.

Overfiring could result in damage to the water heater and sooting.

Gas and carbon monoxide detectors are available.

Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or death. Always read and understand instruction manual.

INSTALLATIONS ABOVE 2000 FEET (610 METERS) REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF BURNER ORIFICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT EDITION OF THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE (ANSI Z223.1). FOR CANADIAN INSTALLATIONS CONSULT CANADIAN INSTALLATIONS CODE CAN/CSA B149.1. FAILURE TO REPLACE ORIFICES WILL RESULT

DISHWASHER

TOGGLE

SWITCH

NOTE: USE SEPARATE 120 VAC POWER SUPPLY FOR PUMP CIRCUIT. DO NOT SHARE POWER WITH APPLIANCE AS THIS MAY CAUSE ELECTRICAL LINE NOISE AND LEAD TO ERRATIC CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION.

L1 HOT

120VAC POWER

L2 NEUTRAL

FIELD SUPPLIED TEMPERATURE CONTROL INSTALLED IN THE CIRCULATING LOOP RETURN LINE

CIRC

PUMP

MOTOR

IN IMPROPER AND INEFFICIENT OPERATION OF THE APPLIANCE RESULTING IN THE PRODUCTION OF INCREASED LEVELS OF CARBON MONOXIDE GAS IN EXCESS OF SAFE LIMITS WHICH COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

You should contact your gas supplier for any specific changes which may be required in your area.

As elevation above sea level is increased, there is less oxygen per cubic foot of air. Therefore, the heater input rate should be reduced at high altitudes for satisfactory operation with the reduced oxygen supply. Failure to make this reduction would result in an over firing of the heater causing sooting, poor

FIGURE 9.

High Altitude Installations

Fire and Explosion Hazard

Under no circumstances should the input exceed the rate shown on the water heater’s rating label.

Overfiring could result in fire or explosion.

Gas and carbon monoxide detectors are available.

combustion and/or unsatisfactory heater performance.

Ratings specified by manufacturers for most appliances apply for elevations up to 2000 feet (610m). For elevations above 2000 feet (610), ratings must be reduced at the rate of 4% for each 1000 feet (305m) above sea level. For example, if a heater is rated at 78,000 Btuh (22.9 Kwh) at sea level, to rate the heater at 4000 feet (1219m), you subtract 4 (once for each thousand feet) x.04 (4% input reduction) x 78,000 (original rating) from the original rating.

Therefore, to calculate the input rating at 4,000 feet (1219m): 4 x .04 x 78,000 = 12,480 Btuh (3.7 Kwh), 78,000 (22.9 Kwh) - 12,480 (3.7 Kwh) = 65,520 Btuh (19.2 Kwh). At 6000 feet (1829m) the correct input rating should be 59,280 Btuh (17.4 Kwh).

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Contents Commercial gas water heaters Table Of Contents Approvals Safe Installation, Use and ServiceFire and Explosion Hazard General Safety InformationGrounding Instructions Precautions Hydrogen Gas FlammableQualifications Qualified Installer or Service AgencyIntroduction Abbreviations UsedElectronic Ignition Control Eliminator self-cleaning systemHigh Limit Switch Low Gas Pressure SwitchRecovery CAPACITIES, based on 80% efficiency Installation considerationsRough In Dimensions ROUGH-IN-DIMENSIONSClearances Locating the Water HeaterCirculation pumps Installation on Combustible FlooringInsulation Blanket High Altitude Installations Installation Requirements Thermal Expansion Temperature-Pressure Relief ValveDishwashing Machines Closed Water SystemsValve Discharge Pipe Requirements Contaminated AirAir Requirements Venting Unconfined SpaceConfined Space Outdoor Air Through One Opening Multiple Heater ManifoldFresh Air Openings for Confined Spaces Outdoor Air Through Two OpeningsAir From Other Indoor Spaces Outdoor Air Through Two Vertical DuctsMultiple Gas Fired Tank-Type Heaters Technical Data VentingTechnical Data Venting Valve Discharge Pipe Water heater installationWater Line Connections Tube Inlet Installation Installation Diagrams Top Inlet/Outlet UsageHeater Wiring Gas Meter Size Natural Gases Only Gas Line Leak TestingGas Piping PurgingInitial Start Up Start UpPrior to Start Up Checking the Input Water Temperature AdjustmentChecking Venting Gas ValvesLighting & Operation Label Sequence of OperationSequence of Operation Flow Chart Maintenance To Drain the Water Heater Storage Tank Hot Water OdorAnode Rod Inspection Draining and FlushingExample Tank Cleanout ProcedureDeliming Using FLO-JUG Method Deliming SolventsChemical Hazard Electrical Servicing System DiagnosticsIgnition Module System Operational Conditions High Water Temperature Shut Off SystemFor Your Information Start Up ConditionsComplaint Cause Remedy User TroubleshootingQualified Service Agency Water Piping DiagramsTemperature & Pressure Temperature & Pressure Relief Valve Circulating Pump Multi Flue 2 Units Multi Flue 2 Units with Vertical Storage Tank Multi Flue 2 Units with Vertical Storage Tank Return from Multi Flue 2 Units TWO Temperature Multi Flue 2 Units with Booster TWO Temperature MULTI-FLUE 3 Units MULTI-FLUE 3 Units with Vertical Storage Tank MULTI-FLUE 3 Units with Horizontal Storage Tank Multi Flue Flue 4 Units MULTI-FLUE 4 Units with Vertical Storage Tank MULTI-FLUE 4 Units with Horizontal Storage Tank Manifold Kits Conditions and Exceptions Service and Repair ExpensesClaim Procedure ALL Other Parts