American Water Heater VG6250T100 instruction manual table of contents

table of contents

safe installation, use and service	3
APPROVALS	3
general safety information	4
Precautions	4
Grounding Instructions	4
Hydrogen Gas Flammable	4
introduction	7
Abbreviations Used	7
Qualifications	7
Preparing For The Installation	7
features and components	8
Get To Know Your Water Heater - Gas Models	8
installation consideration	9
Rough In Dimensions	9
Locating The Water Heater	10
Insulation Blankets	11
Combustion Air and Ventilation	11
Unconfined Space	11
Confined Space	12
Fresh Air Openings For Confined Spaces	12
Outdoor Air Through Two Openings	12
Outdoor Air Through One Opening	12
Outdoor Air Through Two Horizontal Ducts	13
Air From Other Indoor Spaces	13
Chemical Vapor Corrosion	14
Water Piping	14
Power Supply	14
installing the new water heater	14
Mixing Valves	15
Dishwashing Machines	15
Space Heating and Potable Water System	15
Closed Water Systems	16
Thermal Expansion	16
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve	17
Gas Piping	18
Supply Gas Regulator	18
Condensate Piping	18
High Altitude Installations	19
Filling the Water Heater	19
Venting	20
Installation Requirements - Commonwealth of
Massachusetts	22

Commonwealth of Massachusetts	22
Installation of Carbon Monoxide Detectors	22
Approved Carbon Monoxide Detectors	22
Signage	22
Exemptions	22
Manufacturer Requirements - Gas Equipment Venting System
Provided	22
Manufacturer Requirements - Gas Equipment Venting System
Not Provided	22
Termination Clearances Sidewall Power Vent	23
Termination Clearances Sidewall Direct Vent	24
Installation Sequence	25
direct vent diagram	30
Vent Pipe Preparation	31
Controls and Switches	33
Power Vent Wiring Schematic - Figure 34	34
temperature regulation	36
control system operation	37
Overview	37
Control System Navigation	37
User Settings & Control System Menus	40
for your information	45
Start Up Conditions	45
Operational Conditions	45
periodic maintenance	46
Venting System Inspection	46
Anode Rod Inspection	46
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation	46
Draining and Flushing	47
Service	47
maintenance	48
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Test	48
leakage checkpoints	49
troubleshooting	50
Installation Checklist	50
Installation Checklist	50
Sequence Of Operation Flow Chart	51
Operational Problems	52
Fault and Alert Conditions	52
notes	56
LIMITED RESIDENTIAL GAS WARRANTY	59

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