American Water Heater ABCG3 instruction manual Introduction, Abbreviations Used, Qualifications

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Introduction

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations found in this Instruction Manual include :

ANSI - American National Standards Institute

ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers

AHRI - Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute

NEC - National Electrical Code

NFPA - National Fire Protection Association

UL - Underwriters Laboratory

CSA - Canadian Standards Association

Qualifications

Qualified Installer or Service Agency

Installation and service of this water heater requires ability equivalent to that of a Qualified Agency (as defined by ANSI

below) in the field involved. Installation skills such as plumbing, air supply, venting, gas supply and electrical supply are required in addition to electrical testing skills when performing service.

ANSI Z223.1 2006 Sec. 3.3.83: “Qualified Agency” - “Any individual, firm, corporation or company that either in person or through a representative is engaged in and is responsible for (a) the installation, testing or replacement of gas piping or (b) the connection, installation, testing, repair or servicing of appliances and equipment; that is experienced in such work; that is familiar with all precautions required; and that has complied with all the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.”

If you are not qualified (as defined by ANSI above) and licensed or certified as required by the authority having jurisdiction to perform a given task do not attempt to perform any of the procedures described in this manual. If you do not understand the instructions given in this manual do not attempt to perform any procedures outlined in this manual.

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Contents Commercial gas water heaters Table Of Contents Safe Installation, Use and Service ApprovalsGeneral Safety Information Fire and Explosion HazardPrecautions Hydrogen Gas Flammable Grounding InstructionsAbbreviations Used Qualified Installer or Service AgencyIntroduction QualificationsLow Gas Pressure Switch Eliminator self-cleaning systemHigh Limit Switch Electronic Ignition ControlROUGH-IN-DIMENSIONS Installation considerationsRough In Dimensions Recovery CAPACITIES, based on 80% efficiencyLocating the Water Heater ClearancesInstallation on Combustible Flooring Insulation BlanketCirculation pumps High Altitude Installations Installation Requirements Closed Water Systems Temperature-Pressure Relief ValveDishwashing Machines Thermal ExpansionContaminated Air Air RequirementsValve Discharge Pipe Requirements Unconfined Space Confined SpaceVenting Outdoor Air Through Two Openings Multiple Heater ManifoldFresh Air Openings for Confined Spaces Outdoor Air Through One OpeningOutdoor Air Through Two Vertical Ducts Air From Other Indoor SpacesTechnical Data Venting Multiple Gas Fired Tank-Type HeatersTechnical Data Venting Water heater installation Water Line ConnectionsValve Discharge Pipe Installation Diagrams Top Inlet/Outlet Usage Tube Inlet InstallationHeater Wiring Purging Gas Line Leak TestingGas Piping Gas Meter Size Natural Gases OnlyStart Up Prior to Start UpInitial Start Up Gas Valves Water Temperature AdjustmentChecking Venting Checking the InputSequence of Operation Lighting & Operation LabelSequence of Operation Flow Chart Maintenance Draining and Flushing Hot Water OdorAnode Rod Inspection To Drain the Water Heater Storage TankDeliming Solvents Tank Cleanout ProcedureDeliming Using FLO-JUG Method ExampleChemical Hazard System Diagnostics Ignition Module SystemElectrical Servicing Start Up Conditions High Water Temperature Shut Off SystemFor Your Information Operational ConditionsTroubleshooting Qualified Service AgencyComplaint Cause Remedy User Diagrams Water PipingTemperature & 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 ALL Other Parts Service and Repair ExpensesClaim Procedure Conditions and Exceptions