American Standard 100-83 AS Operating, Installation And Service Manual Download Page 9

The discharge line:

(1)  Must not be smaller than the pipe size of the relief valve,

(2)  Must not be plugged or blocked,

(3) Must be of material capable of withstanding 210°F

without distortion,

(4)  Must be installed so as to allow complete drainage of both

the temperature and pressure relief valve and discharge line,

(5)  Must terminate at an adequate drain,

(6)  Must not have any valve between the relief valve and the

heater.

Failure to install and maintain a new properly listed
temperature and pressure relief valve will release the
manufacturer from any claims which might result from
excessive temperature or water pressure.

WARNING

Do not attempt to operate this water heater with cold water inlet
valve closed. Manually operate the temperature and pressure relief
valve at least once a year. To prevent water damage, discharge line
must terminate at an adequate drain. Standing clear of the outlet
(discharge water may be hot), lift and release the lever handle on
the temperature and pressure relief valve to make the valve operate
freely.

If the heater is installed in a closed system, the temperature and
pressure relief valve may drip at times. If the temperature and
pressure relief valve discharges a full stream of water, have the
system checked. See “Pressure Build-Up in Water System”.

If the temperature and pressure relief valve on the appliance
discharges periodically, this may be due to thermal expansion in
a closed water supply system (see “Pressure Build-Up in Water
System”). Contact the water supplier of local plumbing inspector
on how to correct this situation. Do not plug the temperature and
pressure relief valve.

COMBINATION SPACE HEATING /
POTABLE WATER HEATING SYSTEM

If this water heater is to be used to supply both space heating and
domestic potable (drinking) water heating, the instructions listed
below must be followed. Be sure to follow manual(s) shipped
with air handler system.

Toxic chemicals, such as those used for boiler treatment, shall

NEVER

be introduced into this system.

This unit may 

NEVER

be connected to any existing heating

system or component(s) previously used with a non-potable water
heating appliance.

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DO NOT

use this water heater as a replacement for an

existing boiler installation.

DO NOT

use with piping that has been treated with

chromates, boiler seal or other chemicals.

DO NOT

add boiler treatment or any chemicals to any heat

piping, since the piping contains potable water.

DO NOT

use with ferrous piping. The system should be

installed only with new piping that is suitable for potable

water, such as copper or polybutylene. DO NOT use with

PVC piping.

DO NOT

use any pumps, valves, or fittings that are not

com-pletely compatible with potable water piping.

DO NOT

use valves that may cause excessive restriction to

water flow. USE FULL FLOW BALL OR GATE VALVES

ONLY.

DO NOT

tamper with the thermostat, gas valve, ignitor

control or temperature and pressure relief valve. Tampering

with any of these components is DANGEROUS and can result

in property damage or severe injury. Tampering voids all

warranties. Only qualified personnel should service these

components.

DO NOT

use 50/50 solder in potable water lines.

IF THE S PACE HEATING

system requires water

temperature in excess of 120°F, a mixing valve or other means

should be installed in the domestic (potable) hot water supply

to limit the RISK OF SCALD DAMAGE. (See Figure 6)

S OME  JURl S Dl CTl ONS

may require a backflow

preventer in the incoming cold water line to the water heater.

In such cases, the temperature and pressure relief valve on the

water heater may weep or relieve due to expansion of the

heated water.

A diaphragm-type expansion tank (such as TACO or

EXTROL) will normally eliminate this weeping condition.

Please read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for

installation of such tanks.

WATER PIPING

Pipes and fittings should be installed in compliance with the
installation drawing. Check for dip tube in cold water fitting
before connection of hot and cold water lines. If the indoor
installation area is subject to freezing temperatures, water piping
must be protected. The water heater should be drained if being
shut down during freezing temperatures.

Have the installer show you where the cold water inlet valve for
the water heater is installed so that you know where and how to
shut the water off. It is recommended that such a valve be located
in close proximity to the cold water inlet of the water heater. See
installation drawing, Figure 6.

Connect the cold water supply to the fitting marked “C” cold, the
hot water outlet to the fitting marked “H” hot. Do not apply heat
to either of these fittings. If sweat connections are used, sweat
tubing to the adaptor before fitting adaptor to the cold and hot
water fittings. It is imperative that no heat be applied to the water

COMBINATION TEMPERATURE

PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE

MANUAL RELIEF LEVER

DISCHARGE LINE TO DRAIN

Summary of Contents for 100-83 AS

Page 1: ...type gas only Check the data plate near the gas control valve for the correct gas DO NOT USE THIS WATER HEATER WITH ANY GAS OTHER THEN THE ONE LISTED ON THE DATA PLATE Failure to use the correct gas c...

Page 2: ...e same room or area near the water heater Keep flammable products 1 far away from heater 2 in approved containers 3 tightly closed and 4 out of children s reach Installation Do not install water heate...

Page 3: ...IONS TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT BURNER ADJUSTMENT BURNER MAINTENANCE EMERGENCY SHUT DOWN REMOVAL OF BURNER ASSEMBLY REPLACING BURNER ASSEMBLY THERMOCOUPLE AND OR PILOT REPLACEMENT DRAINING AND FLUSHING IN...

Page 4: ...EATER AND TO PROVIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WE URGE YOU TO READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY before attempting installation or operation of your water heater Keep these instructions for future re...

Page 5: ...ld include those areas where flam mable liquids such as gasoline solvents liquefied propane or butane etc or other substances such as adhesives etc all of which emit flammable vapors may be improperly...

Page 6: ...nimum free area of 1 square inch per 4 000 BTU per hour of total input rating of all equipment in the enclosure Figure 4 3 When communicating with the outdoors through horizontal ducts each duct openi...

Page 7: ...130931 Rev April 07 4...

Page 8: ...t cracking of the gas valve inlet housing The suggested maximum torque is 31 5 ft Ibs The manufacturer of this water heater will not be liable for any damage or injury caused as a result of a cracked...

Page 9: ...treatment or any chemicals to any heat piping since the piping contains potable water DO NOT use with ferrous piping The system should be installed only with new piping that is suitable for potable w...

Page 10: ...ided in flue tube heater fittings as they may contain nonmetallic parts When making these connections always use a good grade of pipe joint compound and be certain that all fittings are drawn up tight...

Page 11: ...light matches Do not smoke 4 DO NOT touch electrical switches on or off 5 Extinguish any open flames 6 Shut off gas at manual shut off valve 8 130931 Rev April 07 7 Use an outside phone and immediate...

Page 12: ...uld remain lit If it goes out repeat steps 3 through 8 8b For Gas LP Light match and hold to pilot While holding lightedmatch to pilot depress the gas control knob all the way hold until pilot lights...

Page 13: ...4 Depress gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to OFF If knob is in ON turn clock wise to PILOT then depress knob slightly and turn clockwise to OFF NOTE Knob cannot be turned from PILOT to O...

Page 14: ...gy Cut Off The Energy Cut Off will shut off all gas supplied to the Burner and pilot Burner in the event the water temperature exceeds 180 F The Energy Cut Off switch is a single use switch and is not...

Page 15: ...he pilot burner assembly NOTE If for any reason the thermocouple will not disengage from the pilot bracket assembly replace the complete pilot assembly follow steps 4 and 5 otherwise go to next step 3...

Page 16: ...ATER DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE WATER HEATER OR PERFORM OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS ON THIS LIST UNLESS YOU ARE TRAINED AND QUALIFIED TO DO SO SYMPTOM Burner will not ignite Burner flame floats Lifts off...

Page 17: ...tacking 3 Closed water system CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 Check with utility 2 Replace with new thermostat 1 Check with utility 2 Check with utility 3 Notify utility install dirt trap in gas lines 4 Clean che...

Page 18: ...ice clogged 3 Wrong pilot burner 1 Wrong pilot burner 1 Sulfides in the water CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 Replace with new thermostat control value 2 Replace control valve 1 See page 8 and 11 1 Provide ventil...

Page 19: ...17 19 8 10 16 LEGEND Special anode rod see page 13 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve is required but may not be factory installed It is imperative the replacement main burner main burner orifice mani...

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