American Water Heater 6510319 installation instructions

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Gas Water Heater

with the Flame Guard®

Safety System

Installation

Instructions and

Use & Care Guide

WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

!Do not try to light any appliance.

!Do not touch any electrical 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.

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

INSTALLER:

AFFIX THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO OR ADJACENT TO THE WATER HEATER.

OWNER:

RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. RETAIN THE ORIGINAL RECEIPT AS PROOF OF PURCHASE.

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Made under license from Flame Guard Water Heaters, Inc.

To obtain technical, warranty, or service assistance during or after the installation of this water heater, visit our website at:

http://www.americanwaterheater.com

or call toll free:

1-800-999-9515

When calling for assistance, please have the following information ready:

1.Model number

2.7 digit product number

3.Serial number

4.Date of installation

5.Place of purchase

Table of Contents

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6510319 November 2004

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Contents Installation Instructions Use & Care Guide Table Of Contents Consumer Responsibilities Consumer InformationUnpacking the Water Heater Site Location Location RequirementsClearances and Accessibility Gas Supply Gas Pressure TestingGas Requirements Gas PressureNatural Gas Pipe Capacity Table Cu. Ft./Hr Combustion Air Supply and VentilationConfined Space Unconfined SpaceAll Air from Inside the Building Louvers and Grilles All Air from OutdoorsVent Connectors Drafthood InstallationVent Pipe System Vent Pipe SizeVertical Exhaust Gas Vent Chimney ConnectionWater System Piping Piping InstallationClosed System/Thermal Expansion Temperature & Pressure Relief Valve Temperature and Pressure Relief ValveSpecial Applications Solar InstallationCombination Space Heating/Potable Water System Installation Checklist G. Bottled Propane Models Lighting InstructionsChecking the Draft Water Temperature RegulationBurn Hazard Do not touch vent Doing so can result in burns Operational Conditions Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve Routine Preventative MaintenanceDraining and Flushing Removing the Manifold Assembly Replacement PartsRemoving the Burner from the Manifold Assembly Natural Gas Burner Low NoxReplacing the Thermocouple External Inspection & Cleaning of the Flame-trapReplacing the Manifold Assembly Cleaning the Combustion Chamber and Flame-trapPiezoelectric Igniter System Testing the Igniter SystemRemoving and Replacing the Gas Control Valve/Thermostat Air Shutter adjustment for Flame Guard L.P.-30T only Flame Guard Safety System Operational Checklist Troubleshooting ChartProblem Possible Causes Corrective Action Troubleshooting ChartRepair Parts List Repair Parts IllustrationListed Parts Kits and Illustrations