A.O. Smith FMV-30, FMV-40, FMV-50, 185874-001 instruction manual Residential GAS Water Heaters

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Instruction Manual

RESIDENTIAL GAS WATER HEATERS

FOR USE ONLY IN MANUFACTURED HOMES

GAMA certification applies to all residential gas water heaters with capacities of 20 to 100 gallons with input rating of 75,000 BTU/Hr. or less.

C3 Technology® Gas Water Heaters meet the new ANSI Z21.10.1 standard that deals with the accidental or unintended ignition of flammable vapors, such as those emitted by gasoline.

For Your Safety

AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED

BY THIS WATER HEATER.

ALL TECHNICAL AND WARRANTY QUESTIONS: SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE LOCAL DEALER FROM WHOM THE WATER HEATER WAS PURCHASED. IF YOU ARE UNSUCCESSFUL, PLEASE WRITE TO THE COMPANY LISTED ON THE RATING PLATE ON THE WATER HEATER.

Keep this manual in the pocket on heater for future reference

whenever maintenance adjustment or service is required.

PRINTED 0807

185874-001

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Contents Residential GAS Water Heaters Important Definitions Safe INSTALLATION, USE and ServiceGeneral Safety Introduction Table of ContentsInstall PER Local Codes Typical InstallationsWHITE-RODGERS RobertshawHotter Water can Scald Facts to Consider About the Location Locating the NEW Water HeaterInsulation Blankets Securing Water Heater to Floor and Wall Installing the NEW Water HeaterValve and Pipe Insulation Water PipingWater Piping Pressure Test Temperature-Pressure Relief ValveOr Property Damage Filling the Water Heater Venting Draft Hood InstallationGas Piping Sediment Traps GAS Piping with Flexible ConnectorPage Page Page Page WHITE-RODGERS GAS Valve Robertshaw GAS Valve Before Lighting the Pilot Installation ChecklistRobertshaw Temperature Adjustment Dial Temperature RegulationStart UP Conditions For Your InformationOperational Conditions AIR in HOT Water Faucets High Water Temperature Shut OFF SystemBurner Cleaning Periodic MaintenanceVenting System Inspection Burner InspectionAnode ROD Inspection Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve OperationDraining Service Drain Valve Washer ReplacementLeakage Checkpoints WHITE-RODGERS Burner Assembly 30 & 40 Gallon Repair Parts ListRobertshaw Burner Assembly Thermostat Shield This is a Repair Parts LIST, not a Packing ListGallon Repair Parts List Problem Cause Solution Troubleshooting Guidelines