State Industries GS675HRVIT Table Of Contents, Introduction, Preparing for the Installation

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE	2
GENERAL SAFETY	3-4
TABLE OF CONTENTS	5
INTRODUCTION	5
Preparing for the Installation	5
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS	6
TYPICAL INSTALLATION	7-8
LOCATING THE NEW WATER HEATER	9-11
Facts to Consider About Location	9-10
Insulation Blankets	10
Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances
Located in Unconfined Spaces	10
Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances
Located in Confined Spaces	10-11
INSTALLING THE WATER HEATER	12-22
Chemical Vapor Corrosion	12
Water Piping	12-13
Closed Water Systems	12
Thermal Expansion	12
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve	13
Gas Piping	14
Sediment Traps (Drip Legs)	15
Filling the Water Heater	15
Venting	15
Vent Pipe Termination	15-16
Planning the Vent System	16-17
Condensate	17

Blower Assembly Installation	17-18
Installation of Vent System	18-21
Vent Pipe Preparation	21-22
LIGHTING & OPERATING LABEL	23
TEMPERATURE REGULATION	24
FOR YOUR INFORMATION	25
Start Up Conditions
Smoke/Odor	25
Thermal Expansion	25
Strange Sounds	25
Operational Conditions	25
Smelly Water	25
“Air” in Hot Water Faucets	25
High Temperature Shut Off System	25
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE	26-28
Venting System Inspection	26
Burner Operation and Inspection	26
Burner Cleaning	26
Housekeeping	26-27
Anode Rod Inspection	27
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation	27
Draining	27
Service	28
LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS	28
REPAIR PARTS	29
TROUBLESHOOTING	30-32
WARRANTY	35

INTRODUCTION

Thank You for purchasing this water heater. Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service.

Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual:

•ANSI - American National Standards Institute

•NFPA - National Fire Protection Association

•ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers

•GAMA - Gas Appliance Manufacturer’s Association

•UL - Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

This gas-fired water heater is design certified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. under American National Standard for Gas Water Heaters ANSI Z21.10.3 (current edition).

Preparing for the Installation

1.Read the “General Safety” section, page 3 and 4 of this manual first and then the entire manual carefully. If you don’t follow the safety rules, the water heater will not operate properly. It could cause

DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

This manual contains instructions for the installation, operation, and maintenance of the gas-fired water heater. It also contains warnings throughout the manual that you must read and be aware of.All warnings and all instructions are essential to the proper operation of the water heater and your safety. Since we cannot put everything on the first few pages, READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING

TO INSTALL OR OPERATE THE WATER HEATER.

2.The installation must conform with these instructions and the local code authority having jurisdiction. In the absence of local codes,

installations should comply with the National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54) and the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). These publications are available from The National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

3.The water heater when installed must be grounded in accordance with the local codes, or in the absence of local codes: the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70).

4.If after reading this manual you have any questions or do not understand any portion of the instructions, call the local gas utility or the manufacturer whose name appears on the rating plate.

5.Carefully plan the place where you are going to put the water heater. Correct combustion, vent action, and vent pipe installation are very important in preventing death from possible carbon monoxide poisoning and fires, see Figures 1 and 2.

Examine the location to ensure the water heater complies with the “Locating the New Water Heater” section in this manual.

6.For California installation this water heater must be braced, anchored, or strapped to avoid falling or moving during an earthquake. See instructions for correct installation procedures. Instructions may be obtained from California Office of the State Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.

7.Massachusetts Code requires this water heater to be installed in accordance with Massachusetts 248-CMR 2.00: State Plumbing Code and 248-CMR 5.00. For more information see next page.

8.Complies with SCAQMD rule #1146 and districts having equivalent NOx requirements.

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