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