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SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE

Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use and servicing of this water heater.
Many safety-related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your water heater to warn you and 

others of a potential hazard.  Read and obey all safety messages and instructions throughout this manual.  It is very important 

that the meaning of each safety message is understood by you and others who install, use or service this water heater.

This is the safety alert symbol.  It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.  Obey all safety messages that 

follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
All safety messages will generally tell you about the type of hazard, what can happen if you do not follow the safety message 

and how to avoid the risk of injury.
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of 

substances known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses 

to warn of potential exposure to such substances.
WARNING:  This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other 

reproductive harm. 
This appliance can cause low-level exposure to some of the substances included in the Act.

IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS

•    Qualified Technician:  

A qualified technician must have ability equivalent to a licensed tradesman in the fields of 

plumbing, air supply, venting, and gas supply, including a thorough understanding of the requirements of the National 

Fuel Gas Code as it relates to the installation of gas fired water heaters.  The qualified technician must also be 

familiar with the design features and use of flammable vapor ignition resistant water heaters, and have a thorough 

understanding of this instruction manual.

•  

Service Agency:

 A service agency also must have ability equivalent to a licensed tradesman in the fields of 

plumbing, air supply, venting and gas supply, including a thorough understanding of the requirements of the National 

Fuel Gas Code as it relates to the installation of gas fired water heaters. The service agency must also have a 

thorough understanding of this instruction manual, and be able to perform repairs strictly in accordance with the 

service guidelines provided by the manufacturer.

•  

Gas Supplier:

 The Natural Gas or Propane Utility or service who supplies gas for utilization by the gas burning 

appliances within this application. The gas supplier typically has responsibility for the inspection and code approval of 

gas piping up to and including the Natural Gas meter or Propane storage tank of a building. Many gas suppliers also 

offer service and inspection of appliances within the building.

This is the safety alert symbol.  It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.  Obey all safety 

messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

DANGER

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could 

result in death or injury.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could 

result in death or injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION  indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may 

result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous 

situation which, if not avoided, could result in property damage

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Flammable Vapors

FLAMMABLES

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD

Can result in serious injury or death

           Do not store or use gasoline or other

 

flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this 
or any other appliance. Storage of or use of

 

gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the 
vicinity of this or any other appliance can result in 
serious injury or death.

Read and follow water heater warnings and instructions.

WARNING

Summary of Contents for XVRL-40

Page 1: ...not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas su...

Page 2: ...17 Combination Space Heating Potable Water System 17 18 Solar Installation 18 Important Information About this Water Heater 19 Operating Your Water Heater 20 25 White Rodgers Gas Valve Thernostat Ligh...

Page 3: ...standing of this instruction manual Service Agency A service agency also must have ability equivalent to a licensed tradesman in the fields of plumbing air supply venting and gas supply including a th...

Page 4: ...oid all ignition sources if you smell Natural or LP gas Do not expose water heater control to excessive gas pressure Use only gas shown on rating plate Maintain required clearances to combustibles Kee...

Page 5: ...TALL PER LOCAL CODES INSTALL THERMAL EXPANSION TANK OR DEVICE IF WATER HEATER IS INSTALLED IN A CLOSED WATER SYSTEM M N L E P X Y MANIFOLD TUBE IGNITER WIRE MAIN BURNER PILOT TUBE THERMOCOUPLE IGNITER...

Page 6: ...future users of this water heater will need it for future reference Service to the FVIR System should only be performed by a qualified technician Examples of a qualified technician include licensed pl...

Page 7: ...the area of the water heater leave the area immediately and call the fire department from a neighbor s home Do not attempt to clean the spill until all ignition sources have been extinguished Fire or...

Page 8: ...sed in conjunction with a piped drain pan These devices are available from some plumbing supply wholesalers and retailers and detect and react to leakage in various ways Sensors mounted in the drain p...

Page 9: ...ural gas water heater to an L P gas supply Do not connect an L P gas water heater to a natural gas supply Failure to follow these instructions can result in death explosion or carbon monoxide poisonin...

Page 10: ...in the occurrence of a leak in the system the gas will settle at floor level Basements crawl spaces closets and areas below ground level will serve as pockets for the accumulation of gas Before lighti...

Page 11: ...y a qualified technician using the installation instructions Examples of a qualified technican include gas technicians authorized gas company personel and authorized service persons Failure to so do c...

Page 12: ...e typical examples of each method Louvers and Grilles In calculating free area for ventilation and combustion air supply openings consideration must be given to the blocking effect of protection louve...

Page 13: ...ed by CSA International this certification applies to the vent damper device only and does not mean they are certified for use on this water heater U L recognized fuel gas and carbon monoxide CO detec...

Page 14: ...y is clear and free of obstructions The chimney must be cleaned if previously used for venting solid fuel appliances or fireplaces Also consult local and state codes for proper chimney sizing and appl...

Page 15: ...as specified under Closed System Thermal Expansion 5 Install a shut off valve in the cold water inlet line It should be located close to the water heater and be easily accessible Know the location of...

Page 16: ...he use of valves that may cause excessive restriction to water flow is not recommended Use only 95 5 tin antimony or other equivalent solder Any lead based solder must not be used Piping that has been...

Page 17: ...se with space heating applications If this water heater is to be used to supply both space heating and domestic potable drinking water the instructions listed below must be followed Temperature and Pr...

Page 18: ...s previously used with non potable water heating appliances when used to supply potable water Some jurisdictions may require a backflow preventer in the incoming cold water line This may cause the tem...

Page 19: ...lation upgrades or changes Questions Contact Residential Technical Assistance by referencing the phone number on the water heater Installation Checklist Water Heater Location Water heater location is...

Page 20: ...thermostat to lowest setting PILOT LIGHTING Turn thermostat dial fully clockwise until it stops Push the gas control knob down slightly and turn clockwise to OFF SEE FIGURE A NOTE Knob cannot be turn...

Page 21: ...ve the pilot through the view port Do not release the reset button Repeat immediately if pilot does not light on the first try If the pilot does not light by the fourth attempt with the igniter repeat...

Page 22: ...ur hot water needs a means such as a mixing valve should be used at the hot water taps used by these people or at the water heater Mixing valves are available at plumbing supply or hardware stores see...

Page 23: ...limit switch or ECO Energy Cut Off in the tank is used to shut off the unit if the water temperature exceeds 180 F 83 C The ECO is a single use switch which if activated requires complete replacement...

Page 24: ...the Repair Parts Illustration section for anode rod location TEFLON is a registered trademark of E I Du Pont De Nemours and Company Draining and Flushing It is recommended that the tank be drained an...

Page 25: ...arts IMPORTANT The following maintenance procedures are for the FVIR System components and should be performed by a qualified technician Replacement parts may be ordered through your plumber or the lo...

Page 26: ...g the Pilot Pilot Tube Assembly 1 Remove the manifold burner assembly See Removing the Burner from the Manifold Burner Assembly 2 Lift the retainer clip straight up from the back of the two piece wire...

Page 27: ...FILTER FIGURE 29 3 Reassemble following the procedure under Replacing the Manifold Burner Assembly Replacing the Manifold Burner Assembly WARNING Explosion Hazard Tighten both manifold door screws se...

Page 28: ...table thermal switch installed Do not attempt to disable or modify this feature in any way Use only factory authorized replacement parts Removing the Gas Valve 1 Turn off the gas supply to the water h...

Page 29: ...ection 6 Manifold door screws securely tightened 7 Depress the button on the thermal switch TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE S CORRECTIVE ACTION BURNER WILL NOT IGNITE 1 Pilot not lit 2 Th...

Page 30: ...inlet 8 Advise customer DRIP FROM RELIEF VALVE 1 Excessive water pressure 2 Heater stacking 3 Closed water system 1 Use a pressure reducing valve and relief valve 2 Lower the thermostat setting 3 See...

Page 31: ...nt termination height Refer to the Installation Instructions section of this manual for specific requirements NO Is the pilot tube damaged NO Does the flame arrestor show signs of discoloration and or...

Page 32: ...UE BAFFLE 4 HEAT TRAP NIPPLES COLD SOME MODELS 5 HEAT TRAP NIPPLES HOT SOME MODELS 6 COLD WATER DIP TUBE 7 ANODE ROD 8 TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE LOCATED TOP OR SIDE 9 DRAIN VALVE 10 GAS CONTRO...

Page 33: ...sket door pilot tube thermocouple two piece wire connector with retainer clip thermal switch and pilot assembly Natural Gas Low Nox Item 17 Manifold door assembly which contains the manifold tube gask...

Page 34: ...34 NOTES...

Page 35: ...on location in the United States its territories or possessions and Canada sized in accordance with proper sizing techniques for residential water heaters bearing a rating plate which has not been alt...

Page 36: ...M DOES NOT CONSTITUTE PROOF OF PURCHASE OR PROOF OF INSTALLATION DISCLAIMERS NO EXPRESSED WARRANTY HAS BEEN OR WILL BE MADE ON BEHALF OF THE WARRANTOR WITH RESPECT TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE HEATER...

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