American Water Heater 6510319 installation instructions Closed System/Thermal Expansion

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Please note the following:

DO NOT install this water heater with iron piping. The system should be installed only with new piping that is suitable for potable (drinkable) water such as copper, CPVC, or polybutylene. DO NOT use PVC water piping.

DO NOT use any pumps, valves, or fittings that are not compatible with potable water.

DO NOT use valves that may cause excessive restriction to water flow. Use full flow ball or gate valves only.

DO NOT use 50/50 tin-lead solder (or any lead based solder) in potable water lines. Use 95/5 tin- antimony or other equivalent material.

DO NOT tamper with the gas valve/thermostat, igniter, thermocouple, or temperature and pressure relief valve. Tampering voids all warranties. Only qualified service technicians should service these components.

DO NOT use with piping that has been treated with chromates, boiler seal, or other chemicals.

DO NOT add any chemicals to the system piping which will contaminate the potable water supply.

Closed System/Thermal Expansion

Periodic discharge of the temperature and pressure relief valve may be due to thermal expansion in a closed water supply system. The water utility supply meter may contain a check valve, backflow preventer or water pressure reducing valve. This will create a closed water system. During the heating cycle of the water heater, the water expands causing pressure inside the water heater to increase. This may cause the temperature and pressure relief valve to discharge small quantities of hot water. To prevent this, it is recommended that a diaphragm-type expansion tank (suitable for potable water) be installed on the cold water supply line. The expansion tank must have a minimum capacity of 1.5 U.S. gallons for every 50 gallons of stored water. Contact the local water supplier or plumbing inspector for information on other methods to control this situation.

Important: Do not plug or remove the temperature and pressure relief valve.

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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