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Instruction Manual

PRINTED IN THE U.S.A  0905

   PART NO. 184165-003

KEEP THIS MANUAL IN THE POCKET ON HEATER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

WHENEVER MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENT OR SERVICE IS REQUIRED.

NOT FOR USE IN MANUFACTURED (MOBILE) HOMES

ALL TECHNICAL AND WARRANTY QUESTIONS:

 SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE LOCAL DEALER FROM WHOM THE WATER HEATER WAS

PURCHASED. IF YOU ARE UNSUCCESSFUL, PLEASE WRITE TO THE COMPANY LISTED ON THE RATING PLATE ON THE WATER HEATER.

 

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For Your Safety

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AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED

BY THIS WATER HEATER.

C3 Technology

®

 Gas Water Heaters meet the new

ANSI Z21.10.1 standard that deals with the accidental or
unintended ignition of flammable vapors, such as those
emitted by gasoline.

GAMA certification applies to
all residential gas water
heaters with capacities of 20
to 100 gallons with input rating
of 75,000 BTU/Hr. or less.

®

Summary of Contents for GCVL-40 200/210

Page 1: ...RATINGPLATEONTHEWATERHEATER RESIDENTIAL GAS W RESIDENTIAL GAS W RESIDENTIAL GAS W RESIDENTIAL GAS W RESIDENTIAL GAS WA A A A ATER HEA TER HEA TER HEA TER HEA TER HEATERS TERS TERS TERS TERS For Your S...

Page 2: ...rough understanding of the requirements of the National Fuel Gas Code as it relates to the installation of gas fired water heaters The qualified installer must also be familiar with the design feature...

Page 3: ...3 GENERAL SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY...

Page 4: ...roperly It could cause DEATH SERIOUSBODILYINJURYAND ORPROPERTYDAMAGE This manual contains instructions for the installation operation and maintenance of the gas fired water heater It also contains war...

Page 5: ...ORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES DRIP LEG AS REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES FIGURE1 J Drip Leg Sediment Trap K Inner Door L Outer door M Union N Inlet Water Shut off Valve O Cold Water Inlet P Inlet Dip Tube Q Tempe...

Page 6: ...to be permanently injured by hot water than others These include the elderly children the infirm or physically mentally handicapped If anyone using hot water in your home fits into one of these groups...

Page 7: ...is detected Sensors mounted in the drain pan that turn off the water supply to the entire home when water is detected in the drain pan Water supply shut off devices that activate based on the water pr...

Page 8: ...sulting in fire asphyxiation serious personal injury or death Do not apply insulation to the top of the water heater as this will interfere with safe operation of the draft hood Do not cover the outer...

Page 9: ...uipment in the enclosure see Figure 7 3 When communicating with the outdoors through horizontal ducts each opening shall have a minimum free area of 1 square inch per 2 000 Btu per hour 11 cm2 kW of t...

Page 10: ...domestic water purposes a tempering valve must be installed Please refer to Figure 2 for suggested piping arrangement Water supply systems may because of such events as high line pressure frequent cut...

Page 11: ...installed directly into the fitting of the water heater designed for the relief valve Position the valve downward and provide tubing so that any discharge will exit only within 6 inches 153 mm above...

Page 12: ...eplacement heater installations where using pre existing venting venting must be inspected for obstructions and if deterioration is present venting must be replaced To insure proper venting of this ga...

Page 13: ...rving all gas appliances is used also turn off the gas at each appliance Leave all gas appliances shut off until the water heater installation is complete A gas line of sufficient size must be run to...

Page 14: ...valve of the water heater can be accomplished by either of the two methods shown in Figures 12 and 13 A sediment trap shall be installed as close to the inlet of the water heater as practical at the...

Page 15: ...burner It can be located by looking through the glass view port while pressing the piezo ignitor button several times Look for a spark at the pilot location see Figure D 9 Once the pilot has been fou...

Page 16: ...ng needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact Some people are more likely to be permanently injured by hot water than others These include the elderly children the infirm or physically me...

Page 17: ...ner area during heating and cooling periods and should be considered normal See Condensation in this section OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS SMELLYWATER In each water heater there is installed at least one ano...

Page 18: ...ection should be made of the main burner and pilot burner see Figure 16 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE You should check for so...

Page 19: ...o completely reset and continues to release water immediately close the cold water inlet to the water heater follow the draining instructions and replace the temperature pressure relief valve with a n...

Page 20: ...ooler surfaces of the tank Droplets form and drip onto the burner or run on the floor This is common at the time of start up after installation and when incoming water is cold I Water in the water hea...

Page 21: ...de Drain optional 25 Thermostat Shield optional 26 Instruction Manual 27A Nipple with Heat Trap 27B Secondary Anode with Heat Trap Not Shown Now that you have purchased this water heater should a need...

Page 22: ...ails to operate or Replace Piezo Ignitor generator malfunctions Thermocouple TCO malfunction Replace pilot assembly High ambient room temperature Contact a service agency to determine cause BURNER WIL...

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