A.O. Smith BTH 120 - 250 warranty GAS Piping

Models: BTH 120 - 250

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tubing must be connected in order for the switch to change the electrical contacts. The controller requires that the electrical contacts on this air flow switch be open before it will allow the blower to come on.

BLOCKED OUTLET PROVER SWITCH

(SEE FIGURE 13)

The Blocked Outlet Prover Switch is set up to shut the unit off when a build- up of positive pressure in the exhaust vent pipe occurs. This switch is a positive pressure switch that requires an increase in pressure to change the electrical contacts from normally closed to open. When this switch prevents the unit from igniting, most likely the exhaust is blocked by some means Check to see if the condensate is allowed to flow freely from the exhaust elbow and for obstructions in the exhaust venting and exhaust vent terminal. Also verify that there is no more than fifty equivalent feet of three inch PVC vent pipe on the exhaust.

BLOCKED INLET PROVER SWITCH

(SEE FIGURE 13)

The Blocked Inlet Prover Switch is set up to shut the unit off when a build- up of negative pressure in the intake vent pipe occurs. This switch is a negative pressure switch that requires an increase in negative pressure to change the electrical contacts from normally closed to open. The switch is connected to the pressure tap on the PVC flange connected to the inlet of the blower. When this switch prevents the unit from igniting, most likely the intake is blocked by some means. Check to see if there is no more than fifty equivalent feet of three inch PVC vent pipe on the intake. Also verify that the intake and intake vent terminal is free of obstructions that may prevent air from entering the unit.

LOW GAS PRESSURE SWITCH

(SEE FIGURE 13)

The Low Gas Switch (LGS) is a single-pole, normally open pressure switch that will close its contacts when a rising pressure of 5.0 in. W.C. is encountered. The contacts will open when the pressure falls below the fixed set point of 5.0 in. W.C. The LGS monitors the gas supply pressure to the heater. If the gas supply falls below 5.0 in. W.C., the main burner is extinguished (if heater is running) or the heater will not start up.

ON/OFF SWITCH

The ON/OFF Switch is a single-pole, single-throw rocker switch. This switch provides 120V from the line source to the heater.

CAUTION

THE WATER HEATER IS POLARITY SENSITIVE. BEFORE APPLYING ELECTRICITYTOTHISHEATERBECERTAINTHATSUPPLYNEUTRALWIRE TO GROUND CHECK INDICATES ZERO VOLTAGE.

HOT SURFACE IGNITER

The Hot Surface Igniter is a device that ignites the main burner by high temperature (>1800°F). When 120VAC is applied to the igniter, sufficient heat is generated to ignite the main burner. Although improvements have been made to strengthen the igniter, it is still fragile and care must be taken when handling the igniter to prevent breakage.

GAS PIPING

Contact your local gas service company to ensure that adequate gas service is available and to review applicable installation codes for your area.

Size the main gas line in accordance with Table 3. The figures shown are for straight lengths of pipe at 0.5 in. W.C. pressure drop, which is considered normal for low pressure systems Note that fittings such as elbows and tees will add to the pipe pressure drop.

CAUTION

DO NOT USE FLEXIBLE GAS PIPING.

TABLE 3

MAXIMUM CAPACITY OF PIPE

IN CUBIC FEET OF GAS PER HOUR

(Based upon a Pressure Drop of 0.5 inch Water Column

and 0.6 Specific Gravity Gas and max. gas pressure of 0.5 psig)

Length

 

 

 

NOMINAL IRON PIPE SIZES, INCHES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

in Feet

1/2"

3/4"

1"

 

1 1/4"

1 1/2"

2"

2 1/2"

3"

4"

10

175

360

680

 

1,400

2,100

3,950

6,300

11,000

23,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20

120

250

465

 

950

1,460

2,750

4,350

7,700

15,800

30

97

200

375

 

770

1,180

2,200

3,520

6,250

12,800

40

82

170

320

 

660

990

1,900

3,000

5,300

10,900

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

50

73

151

285

 

580

900

1,680

2,650

4,750

9,700

60

66

138

260

 

530

810

1,520

2,400

4,300

8,800

70

61

125

240

 

490

750

1,400

2,250

3,900

8,100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

80

57

118

220

 

460

690

1,300

2,050

3,700

7,500

90

53

110

205

 

430

650

1,220

1,950

3,450

7,200

100

50

103

195

 

400

620

1,150

1,850

3,250

6,700

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

125

44

93

175

 

360

550

1,020

1,650

2,950

6,000

150

40

84

160

 

325

500

950

1,500

2,650

5,500

175

37

377

145

 

300

460

850

1,370

2,450

5,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

200

36

72

135

 

280

430

800

1,280

2,280

4,600

WARNING

THE HEATER IS NOT INTENDED FOR OPERATION AT HIGHER THAN 14.0" WATERCOLUMN(1/2POUNDPERSQUAREINCH)SUPPLYGASPRESSURE. HIGHER GASSUPPLYPRESSURESREQUIRESUPPLEMENTALREDUCING SERVICE REGULATION. EXPOSURE TO HIGHER GAS SUPPLY PRESSURE MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE GAS CONTROLS WHICH COULD RESULT IN FIRE OR EXPLOSION. IF OVERPRESSURE HAS OCCURRED SUCH AS THROUGH IMPROPER TESTING OF GAS LINES OR EMERGENCY MALFUNCTION OF THE SUPPLY SYSTEM THE GAS VALVE MUST BE CHECKEDFORSAFEOPERATION.MAKESURETHATTHEOUTSIDEVENTS ON THE SUPPLY REGULATORS AND THE SAFETY VENT VALVES ARE PROTECTED AGAINST BLOCKAGE. THESE ARE PARTS OF THE GAS SUPPLY SYSTEM, NOT THE HEATER. VENT BLOCKAGE MAY OCCUR DURINGICESTORMS.

IT IS IMPORTANT TO GUARD AGAINST GAS VALVE FOULING FROM CONTAMINANTS IN THE GAS WAYS. SUCH FOULING MAY CAUSE IMPROPEROPERATION,FIREOREXPLOSION.

IFCOPPERSUPPLYLINESAREUSEDTHEYMUSTBEINTERNALLYTINNED AND CERTIFIED FOR GAS SERVICE.

BEFORE ATTACHING THE GAS LINE BE SURE THAT ALL GAS PIPE IS CLEAN ON THE INSIDE.

TO TRAP ANY DIRT OR FOREIGN MATERIAL IN THE GAS SUPPLY LINE, A DIRT LEG (SOMETIMES CALLED A SEDIMENT TRAP OR DRIP LEG) MUST BE INCORPORATED IN THE PIPING (SEE FIG. 14). THE DIRT LEG MUST BE READILY ACCESSIBLE AND NOT SUBJECT TO FREEZING CONDITIONS. INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH RECOMMENDATIONS OF SERVING GAS SUPPLIERS. REFER TO THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE.

FIGURE 14

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