A.O. Smith
185874-001, FMV-40, FMV-30, FMV-50
instruction manual
General Safety
Troubleshooting
Install
Gallon Repair Parts List
Maintenance
WHITE-RODGERS Burner Assembly
Temperature Regulation
Drain Valve Washer Replacement
Safety
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Contents
Residential GAS Water Heaters
Important Definitions
Safe INSTALLATION, USE and Service
General Safety
Introduction
Table of Contents
Robertshaw
Typical Installations
Install PER Local Codes
WHITE-RODGERS
Hotter Water can Scald
Facts to Consider About the Location
Locating the NEW Water Heater
Insulation Blankets
Water Piping
Installing the NEW Water Heater
Securing Water Heater to Floor and Wall
Valve and Pipe Insulation
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve
Water Piping Pressure Test
Or Property Damage
Filling the Water Heater
Venting
Draft Hood Installation
Gas Piping
Sediment Traps
GAS Piping with Flexible Connector
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WHITE-RODGERS GAS Valve
Robertshaw GAS Valve
Before Lighting the Pilot
Installation Checklist
Robertshaw Temperature Adjustment Dial
Temperature Regulation
For Your Information
Start UP Conditions
Operational Conditions
AIR in HOT Water Faucets
High Water Temperature Shut OFF System
Burner Inspection
Periodic Maintenance
Burner Cleaning
Venting System Inspection
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation
Anode ROD Inspection
Draining
Service
Drain Valve Washer Replacement
Leakage Checkpoints
This is a Repair Parts LIST, not a Packing List
30 & 40 Gallon Repair Parts List
WHITE-RODGERS Burner Assembly
Robertshaw Burner Assembly Thermostat Shield
Gallon Repair Parts List
Problem Cause Solution
Troubleshooting Guidelines
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