A.O. Smith ARGSS02708 instruction manual Blower Assembly Installation, Installation of Vent System

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The condensate trap may be primed by filling the CONDENSATE U- ASSEMBLY with tap water using the supplied hose while the water heater is not operating. The system is fully primed when the hose is lowered below the hose clamp on the side of the water heater and water begins to flow out of the hose. In most installations the water heater will self-prime the condensate trap during the first full heat-up cycle. If a sound of air bubbling through water (gurgling) is heard while the blower is operating after the first heat-up cycle, then turn the unit off and contact your plumber or service representative.

If these instructions are not followed, the condensate build-up will block the exhaust outlet, which will cause improper operation.

CONDENSATESYSTEM-FIGURE16

Condensate is likely to form in the venting system attached to this water heater. The vent pipe should be sloped downward away from the blower assembly (not less than 1/8" (3.2 mm) nor greater than 1/2" (12.7 mm) per foot (30 cm) maximum). If the vent piping is vented level or sloped upwards away from the blower assembly, then adequate means for draining and disposing of the condensate needs to be made by the installer. In either case, a 3/8" drain hose should be connected to the built-in drain port. Prior to operating the water heater, make sure the removable cap is installed on the second drain port, see Figure 17.

BLOWER ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

1.Thispowerventedwaterheatercomeswiththeblowerassemblyinstalled.

2.After the unit is set in place, make sure the blower assembly is still mounted securely. Also make sure that one of the drain ports of the rubber boot vent adapter is capped off. Lastly, make sure there is no damage to the blower.

3.Condensate drains from two locations on the blower assembly as shown in figure 17. A condensate hose must be secured to form a "trap" as shown in figure 17 for these condensate drain connections. These two hoses may be connected together. The hose(s) should be routed to a suitable drain. A fitting that may be used to join the two hoses from the blower assembly is included in a supplied kit.

FIGURE 17.

4.Make sure there is no packing material in the inlet or discharge of the blower.

5.Make sure that the plastic tubing is still attached from the air pressure switch to the port on the blower housing. Make sure the plastic tubing is not folded anywhere between the pressure switch and the blower housing.

6.Make sure the ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position and that the outer harness is connected from the blower control box to the connector on the bottom side of the gas valve.

7.If the outer harness is not factory installed, make sure the ON/ OFF switch is in the OFF position and then connect the outer harness from the blower control box to the connector on the bottom side of the gas valve.

8.Do not plug in power cord until vent system is completely installed. The Power Vent operates on 110-120 Vac. therefore a grounded outlet must be within reach of the 6 foot (1.8 m) flexible power cord supplied with the vent (See Figure 1). The power cord supplied may be used on a unit only where local codes permit. If local codes do not permit use of flexible power supply cord:

A.Make sure the unit is unplugged from the wall outlet. Remove the plastic top cap. Remove screws and open panel on the front of the control box on the blower.

B.Cut the flexible power cord, leaving enough to be able to make connections. Remove the strain relief fitting from the box.

C.Install a suitable conduit fitting inside the enclosure.

D.Splice field wiring into existing wiring using code authorized method (wire nuts, etc).

E.Be certain that neutral and line connections are not reversed when making these connections.

F.Ground heater properly. This water heater must be grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code C22.1 and/or local codes. These must be followed in all cases.

The water heater must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system; or an equipment grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the water heater, see Figure 19.

G.Close the panel on the control box. Make sure that the access panel is secured shut.

9.The blower discharge boot is made to accept only straight sections of 2" pipe. To start off with an elbow, a short section of the furnished pipe, a minimum of 2 inches (5.1 cm), must be cut and glued into the end of the elbow that will mount on the discharge boot.

INSTALLATION OF VENT SYSTEM

Before beginning installation of piping system thoroughly read the section of this manual VENT PIPE PREPARATION.

If you are installing your system so that it vents through roof, please refer to section titled INSTALLATION OF VERTICAL VENT SYSTEM.

VENT TERMINAL INSTALLATION, SIDEWALL

1.Install the vent terminal by using the cover plate as a template to mark the hole for the vent pipe to pass through the wall. BEWARE OF CONCEALED WIRING AND PIPING INSIDE THE WALL.

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Contents Power Vented GAS Models W/HOT Surface Ignition Residential GAS Water HeatersSafe INSTALLATION, USE and Service Important DefinitionsGeneral Safety General Safety Table of Contents IntroductionTypical Installation Replacement Parts and Deliming ProductsRelief Valve Elbow Access Door Condensate Hose and Drain PAN Mixing Valve Usage Locating the NEW Water Heater Facts to Consider about the LocationInsulation Blankets ALL AIR from Inside Buildings See ALL AIR from Outdoors See Figures 7, 8Installing the NEW Water Heater Water PipingTEMPERATURE-PRESSURE Relief Valve Valve and Pipe Insulation if suppliedGAS Piping with Flexible Connector GAS PipingFilling the Water Heater Vent Pipe AssemblySediment Traps VentingHorizontal Vent Clearances Canadian Horizontal Vent Clearances Vent Pipe TerminationVent Hoods MAY be Extremely HOT During Operation Planning the Vent System CondensateBlower Assembly Installation Installation of Vent SystemVent Terminal INSTALLATION, Sidewall Power Vent Wiring Schematic Figure Vent Termination FigureInstallation of Vent SYSTEM, Sidewall Installation of Vertical Vent SystemVent Attenuation Assembly Installation Vertical VAA Installations RecommendedInch vent Vertical VAA Installations Inch vent Horizontal VAA InstallationsVent Pipe Preparation Recommended BRUSH* Size for Primer Cement ApplicationsStep F Step BStep E Step GWhat to do if YOU Smell GAS Power Before ServicingBurner. Do not try to light the burner by hand Do not TRY to Light the Burner by HandDisplay Temperature RegulationTemperature Indicators Temperature Adjustment Buttons D E FFor Your Information Start UP ConditionsOperational Conditions Venting System Inspection Periodic MaintenanceBurner Cleaning Burner Operation and InspectionTEMPERATURE-PRESSURE Relief Valve Operation Anode ROD InspectionDraining Service Leakage CheckpointsRepair Parts List Troubleshooting Guidelines Trouble ShootingBurner flame, ensure flame is steady see #8 below Troubleshooting Guidelines Conditions and Exceptions Service and Labor ResponsibilityClaim Procedure Limitation on Implied Warranties

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