RESIDENTIAL GAS WATER HEATERS
For Your Safety
whenever maintenance adjustment or service is required
Instruction Manual
table of contents
APPROVALS
safe installation, use and service
DANGER
Improper installation, use and service may result in property damage
general safety information
Precautions
Explosion Hazard
general safety information
Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas
General Safety Information
Fire or Explosion Hazard
Electrical Shock Hazard
Abbreviations Used
Preparing For The Installation
introduction
Qualifications
Get To Know Your Water Heater - Gas Models
features and components
REPLACEMENT PARTS AND DELIMING PRODUCTS
Control Assembly
Table 1 - Rough-In-Dimensions
installation consideration
Rough In Dimensions
Table 2 - Capacity, Gas and Electrical Characteristics
Property Damage Hazard
Locating The Water Heater
Insulation Blankets
Combustion Air and Ventilation
Unconfined Space
Outdoor Air Through Two Openings
Confined Space
Fresh Air Openings For Confined Spaces
Outdoor Air Through One Opening
Outdoor Air Through Two Horizontal Ducts
Air From Other Indoor Spaces
Chemical Vapor Corrosion
installing the new water heater
Power Supply
Water Piping
Space Heating and Potable Water System
Mixing Valves
Dishwashing Machines
Time to Produce 2nd & 3rd
Thermal Expansion
Closed Water Systems
T & P Valve and Pipe Insulation if supplied
Explosion Hazard
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve
Water Damage Hazard
T&P Valve Discharge Pipe Requirements
Condensate Piping
Gas Piping
Supply Gas Regulator
SEDIMENT TRAPS
High Altitude Installations
Filling the Water Heater
If using 3” inch vent pipe
Venting
If using 2” inch vent pipe
VENT PIPE TERMINATION
INSTALLATION OF VENT SYSTEM
VENT TERMINAL INSTALLATION, SIDEWALL
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Installation Requirements - Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Installation of Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Approved Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Termination Clearances Sidewall Power Vent
POWER VENT
Termination Clearances Sidewall Direct Vent
Vent Termination - Figure 15A DIRECT VENT terminal installation
Installation Sequence
SEQUENCE OF INSTALLATIONS, FIGURE 15A
Figure 15B
VERTICAL VENT TERMINAL INSTALLATION
Flat Roof Installation
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1 ROOF TERMINATION, see Figure
Concentric vent installation
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Table 6 - KIT COMPONENTS
Flat Roof Installation
CONCENTRIC TERMINATION FLAT ROOF CLEARANCE
PROCEDURE 2 SIDE WALL TERMINATION, see Figure
Figure 23A
MULTI-CONCENTRIC VENT TERMINATIONS
direct vent diagram
1. INITIAL PREPARATION
Vent Pipe Preparation
RECOMMENDED BRUSH* SIZE FOR PRIMER AND CEMENT APPLICATIONS
2. SELECTION OF MATERIALS
STEP F G. Cleanup and joint movement
D. Inspection, cleaning, priming
STEP E F. Joint assembly
B. Deburring
BLOCKED EXHAUST SWITCH
Controls and Switches
BLOWER PROVER SWITCH
BLOCKED INTAKE SWITCH
THIS WATER HEATER IS POLARITY SENSITVE BEFORE APPLYING
Power Vent Wiring Schematic - Figure
WIRE TO GROUND CHECK INDICATES ZERO VOLTAGE
ELECTRICITY TO THIS HEATER BE CERTAIN THAT SUPPLY NEUTRAL
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ON/OFF SWITCH
Time to Produce
temperature regulation
HI LIMIT SWITCH ECO
2nd & 3rd Degree
Operating Set Point
adjust user settings
control system operation
120F
Description
Icon
Status Icons
Menu
State
Description
Description
MENU
User Settings & Control System Menus
Temperatures
HELP
Temperatures
140F
Heater Status
Operating Set Point
Temperature Units
Display Settings
Heater Information
Backlight Delay
Restore Factory Defaults
Fault History
Fault Occurrence
Blocked Exhaust
Change Contact Name
Service Contact Information
Show Contact Information
Current Contact Info
Operational Conditions
for your information
Start Up Conditions
SMOKE/ODOR
Venting System Inspection
periodic maintenance
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation
Anode Rod Inspection
Burn harzard Hot water discharge
Service
Draining and Flushing
Keep hands clear of drain valve discharge
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Test
maintenance
Explosion Hazard
leakage checkpoints
Installation Checklist
troubleshooting
Installation Checklist
Water Heater Location
Sequence Of Operation Flow Chart
YESNO
Burn Hazard
Operational Problems
Fault and Alert Conditions
Replacement Parts
Resetting Control System Lock Outs
Electrical Shock Hazard
Diagnostic Checks
Low Igniter Current
AC Reversed
Ignition Failure
Blocked Exhaust
Blocked Air Intake
Blower Prover Failure
Blower Prover Open
Energy Cut Out ECO
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CLAIM PROCEDURE
LIMITED RESIDENTIAL GAS WARRANTY
SERVICE AND LABOR RESPONSIBILITY
CONDITIONS AND EXCEPTIONS
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