A.O. Smith
GDVT
instruction manual
Tennessee Waltz Parkway Ashland CITY, TN
Troubleshooting
Install
Maintenance
Vent Assembly
Claim Procedure
Temperature Regulation
Drain Valve Washer Replacement
Safety
Service
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500 TENNESSEE WALTZ PARKWAY
ASHLAND CITY, TN 37015
PHONE:
1-800-433-2545
FAX:
1-800-433-2515
www.aosmithwaterheaters.com / email: parts@hotwater.com
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Contents
Residential GAS Water Heaters
Safe INSTALLATION, USE and Service
Important Definitions
General Safety
Table of Contents
Introduction
Keep Clear of ALL Obstructions
Typical Installation
GET to Know Your Water Heater Replacement Parts
Mixing Valve Usage
Hotter Water can Scald
Locating the NEW Water Heater
Facts to Consider about the Location
Vent Termination
Insulation Blankets
Ventilation for Appliances Located in Confined Spaces
Installing the NEW Water Heater
Required Ability
Inspect Shipment
General
TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE Relief Valve
Valve and Pipe Insulation if Supplied
GAS Piping
Water Potable Heating and Space Heating
Closed Water System
GAS Piping with Flexible Connector
Venting
High Altitude Installations
Sediment Traps Filling the Water Heater
Combustion AIR and Ventilation
Vent Terminal Clearances
High Rise Vent Arrangement
Vent Connections
Locating Clearance Hole for Vent
Vent Assembly
Securing Vent Termination Assembly to the Exterior Wall
Standard Vent Arrangement
Uncompressing the Corrugated Tubing
Offset Vent Arrangement
Minimum
TOP Knob
Figure D
Temperature Regulation
Temperature Regulation
For Your Information
External Damage
Start UP Conditions
Operational Conditions
AIR in HOT Water Faucets
Pilot and Main Burner
Maintenance
Venting System Inspection
Temperature & Pressure Relief Valve
Anode ROD Maintenance
Draining
Cathodic Protection Anode
Drain Valve Washer Replacement
Service
Leakage Checkpoints
Troubleshooting Guidelines
Problem Possible Causes Correction
Slow HOT Water Recov
ERY
Drip from Relief Valve
Thermostat Fails to
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Series Tank Parts
XCV, XCVL, XCVH, XVR
XCVT, Xcvx
Conditions and Exceptions
Service and Labor Responsibility
Claim Procedure
Installation Information
Limitation on Implied Warranties
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