Table Of Contents

Safe Installation, Use and Service

3

APPROVALS

3

General Safety Information

4

Precautions

5

Grounding Instructions

5

Hydrogen Gas Flammable

5

Introduction

6

Abbreviations Used

6

Qualifications

6

features and components

7

The Eliminator (self-cleaning system)

7

High Limit Switch

7

Electronic Ignition Control

7

Exhaust Inducer (blower assy.)

7

Uncrating

7

installation considerations

8

Rough In Dimensions

8

Recovery Capacities

8

Gas and Electrical Characteristics

8

Locating the Water Heater

9

Clearances

9

Installation On Combustible Flooring

10

Insulation Blanket

10

Hard Water

10

Circulation Pumps

10

High Altitude Installations

11

Propane Installations

11

Natural Gas Installations

11

Installation Requirements

12

Gas Pressure Requirements

12

Supply Gas Regulator

12

Power Supply

12

Water Temperature Control and Mixing Valves

12

Dishwashing Machines

13

Closed Water Systems

13

Thermal Expansion

13

Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve

13

Contaminated Air

14

Air Requirements

14

Unconfined Space

15

Confined Space

15

Vent Adapter

15

vENTING INSTALLATION

15

Venting

15

Multiple Heater Manifold

16

Fresh Air Openings For Confined Spaces

16

Outdoor Air Through Two Openings

16

Outdoor Air Through One Opening

16

Outdoor Air Through Two Horizontal Ducts

16

Outdoor Air Through Two Vertical Ducts

17

Air From Other Indoor Spaces

17

Technical Data Venting

18

water heater installation

19

Water Line Connections

19

T&P Valve Discharge Pipe

19

Installation Diagrams - Top Inlet/Outlet Usage

20

Code Restrictions

20

Heater Wiring

21

Gas Piping

22

Purging

22

Gas Pressure Regulator

22

OPERATION

23

General

23

Filling

23

SEQUENCE OF OPERATION

23

Lighting & Operation Label

24

Check Venting

25

Check the Igniter Assembly

25

Igniter Assembly

25

Main Burner

25

Gas Valves

25

Checking the Input

26

mAINTENANCE

26

Venting System

26

Remote Storage Tank Temperature Control

26

Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Test

26

Hot Water Odor

27

Anode Rod Inspection

27

Draining and Flushing

27

Recommended Procedure for Periodic Removal of Lime Deposits

from Tank Type Commercial Water Heaters

28

Deliming Solvents

28

Tank Cleanout Procedure

28

Deliming Using Flo-Jug Method

28

Ignition Module System

30

System Diagnostics

30

SERVICE

30

Electrical Servicing

30

for your information

30

Start Up Conditions

30

Operational Conditions

30

Sequence of Operation Flow Chart

32

operational checklist

33

water Piping Diagrams

34

Manifold Kits

49

COMMERCIAL STORAGE TANK warranty

50

notes

51

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American Water Heater (A)BCG3 85T500-8P, (A)BCG3 85T500-8N instruction manual Table Of Contents

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