G as Water H eater
For Your Safety
Safety instructions , installation
HydroSense
IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS
Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas
improper installation and use may result
Fire or Explosion Hazard
Fire Hazard
8-16
DIMENSIONS
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AbbreviationsFoundInThis Instruction Manual
Additional Tools Needed When Sweat Soldering
Basic Tools
Materials Needed
V PILOT & MAiN BURNER
GET TO KNOW YOUR
WATER HEATER - GAS MODELS
T THERMOSTAT
Removing the Old Water Heater
Property Damage Hazard
Do not install without adequate drainage
•Do not install water heater on carpeted floor
Facts to Consider About the Location
Fire or Explosion Hazard
3-MIN
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Insulation Blankets
DonotcovertheinstructionmanualKeepitonthesideof
Donotcovertheouterdoor,thermostatortemperature&
pressurereliefvalve
Donotallowinsulationtocomewithin250.8mmofthe
Water Piping
ERb. TWA%iNLET ON.EATER
notbeintroducedintothissystem
LookatthetopofthewaterheaterThecoldwaterinletis
Property Damage Hazard
Secureallinsulationusingtape
doesnotinterferewiththeleveroftheT&Pvalve
Temperatu re=Pressu re Relief Valve
Filling the Water Heater
Venting
o:,.y:o outdoors
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Gas Piping
Sediment Traps
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DANGER: Hotter water increases the risk
LiGHTiNG iNSTRUCTiONS
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LiGHTiNG
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
Temperature Regulation
Burner Inspection
Tank Sediment Cleaning
Burner Cleaning
Vent System Inspection
Draining
Housekeeping
Temperature=Pressure Relief Valve Operation
Anode Rod Inspection
2.CLOSEthecoldwaterinletvalvetothewaterheater
Drain Valve Washer Replacement
Service
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Operational Conditions
makenecessaryairsupplychangestocorrect
Instruction Manual must remain with water heater
Operational Conditions Continued
Leakage Checkpoints
FIGURE Read and understand instruction
Fortheseinstructions, please see Figure
A. Toolsrequired 1.T15TorxScrewdriver
2.3/16slottedscrewdriver
3.Open-endwrenches7/16,and3/4
LOCKING
\ \ \
ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE
LOCKING TABS
Upper tank sensor failure pilot on and burner off
1 flash
Gas control valve or tank sensor failure
Lower tank sensor failure pilot on and burner off
WATERHEATERSOUNDS SIZZLING- RUMBLING SOOTING
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PILOTWILLNOTLIGHT BURNERWILLNOTSTAYLIT
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