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A.O. Smith
instruction manual
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Models:
185237-004
315465-000
GPVH-50
GPVR-40 Series 102
GPVR-50
GPVX-50
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GENERAL SAFETY
Contents
Main
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Instruction Manual
PRINTED 1208 315465-000
For Your Safety
AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS WATER HEATER.
SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE
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INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREPARING FOR THE INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
TYPICAL INSTALLATION
GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER - GAS MODELS
GAS MODELS WITH HOT SURFACE IGNITION & 2", 3" OR 4" PVC VENT CAPABILITY
TYPICAL INSTALLATION
FIGURE 2.
MIXING VALVE USAGE
FACTS TO CONSIDER ABOUT THE LOCATION
LOCATING THE NEW WATER HEATER
FIGURE 3.
INSULATION BLANKETS
COMBUSTION AIR AND VENTILATION FOR APPLIANCES LOCATED IN UNCONFINED SPACES
COMBUSTION AIR AND VENTILATION FOR APPLIANCES LOCATED IN CONFINED SPACES
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WATER PIPING
THERMAL EXPANSION
INSTALLING THE NEW WATER HEATER
TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
GAS PIPING
SEDIMENT TRAPS
FILLING THE WATER HEATER
BLOWER ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
VENT CONNECTIONS TO BLOWER ASSEMBLY
FIGURE 15.
VENTING AND INSTALLATION
CONDENSATE
MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM VENT LENGTHS
VENTING
VENT TERMINAL INSTALLATION
VERTICAL VENT THROUGH ROOF
VERTICAL VENT TERMINATION RESTRICTIONS
VENT PIPE PREPARATION
RECOMMENDED BRUSH* SIZE FOR PRIMER AND CEMENT APPLICATIONS
Nominal Pipe (IPS)
Size Brush Width (INS.) 2 1-1/2 3 1-1/2 - 2-1/2
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TEMPERATURE REGULATION
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
START UP CONDITIONS
VENTING SYSTEM INSPECTION
BURNER OPERATION AND INSPECTION
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
BURNER CLEANING
HOUSEKEEPING
ANODE ROD INSPECTION
TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE OPERATION
DRAINING
DRAIN VALVE WASHER REPLACEMENT
LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS
SERVICE
REPAIR PARTS LIST
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CONDITIONS AND EXCEPTIONS
SERVICE AND LABOR RESPONSIBILITY
LIMITED RESIDENTIAL GAS WARRANTY
LIMITATION ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES
CLAIM PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT INFORMATION