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A.O. Smith
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Models:
186589-004
GDV-40
GDV-50
GDV-75
GDVT-50
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Contents
Main
Instruction Manual
DIRECT VENT GAS MODELS GDV/GDVT NOT FOR USE IN MANUFACTURED (MOBILE) HOMES
RESIDENTIAL GAS WATER HEATERS
For Your Safety
SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE
Page
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
PREPARING FOR THE INSTALLATION
5
GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT PARTS
TYPICAL INSTALLATION
ALL PIPING MATERIALS TO BE SUPPLIED BY CUSTOMER.
VACUUM RELIEF VALVE
THERMAL EXPANSION TANK
GAS PILOT & MAIN BURNER
MIXING VALVE USAGE
LOCATING THE NEW WATER HEATER
FACTS TO CONSIDER ABOUT THE LOCATION
INSULATION BLANKETS
VENTILATION FOR APPLIANCES LOCATED IN CONFINED SPACES
VENT TERMINATION
INSTALLING THE NEW WATER HEATER
REQUIRED ABILITY
INSPECT SHIPMENT
GENERAL
WATER PIPING
T & P VALVE AND PIPE INSULATION (IF SUPPLIED)
TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
WATER (POTABLE) HEATING AND SPACE HEATING
CLOSED WATER SYSTEM
GAS PIPING
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SEDIMENT TRAPS
FILLING THE WATER HEATER
VENTING
HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATIONS
14
COMBUSTION AIR AND VENTILATION
FIGURE 12
VENT TERMINAL CLEARANCES
FIGURE 11
DV TERMINATION SAFETY COVER
VENT CONNECTIONS
LOCATING CLEARANCE HOLE FOR VENT
HIGH RISE VENT ARRANGEMENT
STANDARD VENT ARRANGEMENT
VENT ASSEMBLY
SECURING VENT TERMINATION ASSEMBLY TO THE EXTERIOR WALL.
UNCOMPRESSING THE CORRUGATED TUBING
VENT RESTRICTER PLATE
OFFSET VENT ARRANGEMENT
WARNING:
Figure A
Gas Control
Gas Control Knob TopView
TEMPERATURE REGULATION
TEMPERATURE REGULATION
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
EXTERNAL DAMAGE
START UP CONDITIONS
OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS
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MAINTENANCE
VENTING SYSTEM INSPECTION
PILOT AND MAIN BURNER
TEMPERATURE & PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
DRAINING
CATHODIC PROTECTION - ANODE
ANODE ROD MAINTENANCE
DRAIN VALVE WASHER REPLACEMENT
LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS
SERVICE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTION
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RESIDENTIAL GAS WARRANTY