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TYPICAL INSTALLATION

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 A Vent 

Pipe–Exhaust

 B Vent 

Terminal

 C Vent 

Adapter-Rubber 

Boot

 D Blower 

Assembly

 

E  Cold Water Inlet

 

F  Inlet Water Shut-off Valve

 G Union
 

H  Inlet Dip Tube

 J Anode**
 

K  Hot Water Outlet

 

L  Outlet Receptacle (115 VAC)

 

M  Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve

FIGURE 1.

 N 

 

Flue

 O Flue 

Baf

fl

 e Assembly**

 P Insulation
 Q Control 

Harness 

 

R   Rating Plate

 S Gas 

Supply

 

T  Manual Gas Shut-off Valve

 

U  Ground Joint Union

 

V   Drip Leg (Sediment Trap)

  W   Drain Valve
 

X   Gas Control Valve

 Y Drain 

Pan

 

Z  Air Intake Screen - Base Pan

 AA  Inner Door
 B B   Outer Door
 CC   HSI Burner Assembly
  D D   Air Intake Screen - 
  

Blower 

Assembly

  E E   FV Sensor/Bracket Assembly
          (40K & 50K Models Only)
 F F   FV Sensor/Bracket Assembly
          (55K & 62.5K Models Only)

NATURAL HOT SURFACE IGNITER & MAIN BURNER

HOT 

SURFACE 

IGNITOR

SENSOR

PROPANE HOT SURFACE IGNITER & MAIN BURNER

HOT 

SURFACE 

IGNITOR

SENSOR

*CAUTION:  115 VAC IN CONTROL HARNESS   
  AND INSIDE OUTER DOOR

*  ALL PIPING MATERIALS TO BE SUPPLIED BY CUSTOMERS.
** LOCATED UNDER THE BLOWER ASSEMBLY.

GAS MODELS 
WITH HOT SURFACE IGNITION
& 2", 3" OR 4" PVC VENT CAPABILITY

TEMPERATURE INDICATORS

TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT BUTTONS

GAS CONTROL VALVE-THERMOSTAT

Summary of Contents for ProMax Power-Vent 185237-004

Page 1: ...ECHNICAL 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 WA...

Page 2: ...T DEFINITIONS Qualified Installer A qualified installer must have ability equivalent to a licensed tradesman in the fields of plumbing air supply venting and gas supply including a thorough understand...

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

Page 4: ...fety 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...

Page 5: ...tally vented gas fueled heating appli ance or equipment The sign shall read in print size no less than one half 1 2 inch in size GAS VENT DIRECTLY BELOW KEEP CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS INSPECTION The s...

Page 6: ...in Valve X Gas Control Valve Y Drain Pan Z Air Intake Screen Base Pan AA Inner Door B B Outer Door CC HSI Burner Assembly D D Air Intake Screen Blower Assembly E E FV Sensor Bracket Assembly 40K 50K M...

Page 7: ...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 or if there is a local code or state l...

Page 8: ...er an alarm or turn off the incoming water to the water heater when leakage is detected Sensors mounted in the drain pan that turn off the water supply to the entire home when water is detected in the...

Page 9: ...xceeds the National Appliance Energy Conversation Act standards with respect to insulation and standby loss requirements making an insulation blanket unnecessary Should you choose to apply an insulati...

Page 10: ...ors through vertical ducts each opening shall have a minimum free area of 1 square inch per 4 000 Btu per hour 5 5 cm2 kW of total input rating of all equipment in the enclosure see Figure 8 3 When co...

Page 11: ...res higher than required for domestic water purposes a tempering valve must be installed Please refer to Figure 2 for suggested piping arrangement CLOSED WATER SYSTEMS Water supply systems may because...

Page 12: ...ctly 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 15 2 cm above or at any dist...

Page 13: ...er heater Use a soapy water solution not a match or open flame Rinse off soapy solution and wipe dry When installed at elevations above 7 700 feet 2 347 meters input rating should be reduced at the ra...

Page 14: ...is still mounted securely and the air intake screen of the blower assembly is installed in the dilution air opening Also make sure the drain port of the rubber boot vent adapter is capped off Lastly m...

Page 15: ...this water heater to an existing vent or chimney It must be vented separately from all other appliances Nonmetallic vent may be used if it has Heat Deflection Temperature HDT 66 psi or 455 kPa of at l...

Page 16: ...llations will have water condensate in the vent piping If this occurs then adequate means of draining and disposing of the condensate needs to be made by the installer CONDENSATE Condensate formation...

Page 17: ...building The manufacturer also recommends that the vent termination should not be installed closer than 18 45 7 cm from an inside corner of an L shaped structure and not be less than 1 foot 0 31 m abo...

Page 18: ...lied for decorative purposes only and is not a requirement for the vent termination if not needed by the installer VERTICAL VENT THROUGH ROOF This unit is approved for venting through the roof with th...

Page 19: ...15 2 cm and above PRIMER It is recommended that Tetrahydrofuran THF be used to prepare the surfaces of pipe and fittings for solvent welding Do not use water rags gasoline or any other substitutes fo...

Page 20: ...he distance and make a second mark as the primer and cement will most likely destroy your first one Apply primer to the surface of the pipe and fitting socket with a natural bristle brush This process...

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Page 22: ...If a suitable area is not available a cover should be installed over the thermostat to prevent tampering The water temperature setting was factory set at the lowest temperature Pressing the COOLER bu...

Page 23: ...expansion Contact a local plumbing service agency to have a thermal expansion tank installed STRANGE SOUNDS Possible noises due to expansion and contraction of some metal parts during periods of heat...

Page 24: ...Viewport on the Inner Door see Figure 1 The main burner should provide complete combustion of gas ignite rapidly give reasonably quiet operation and cause no excessive flame lifting from the burner po...

Page 25: ...ils to 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 wit...

Page 26: ...he 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 heater bottom or on th...

Page 27: ...odels only 26B FV Sensor Bracket 55K 62 5K models only 27 Nipple with Heat Trap 28 Secondary Anode with Heat Trap Not Shown Optional Now that you have purchased this water heater should a need ever ex...

Page 28: ...INES TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES TROUBLE SHOOTING Please check guidelines below For your safety water heater service should be performed only by a qualified service technician Read the GENERAL SAFETY I...

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Page 30: ...be utilized by a qualified service agent When calling for service notify the service agent that this is a Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant Product TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELI...

Page 31: ...t any operation of it in a modified form or any attempt to repair tank leaks or parts will void this warranty SERVICE AND LABOR RESPONSIBILITY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY THE WARRANTOR WILL PROVIDE ON...

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