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Figure 10

WARNING

INSTALLATION (Using Top Connect Only)

Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for a long period of time (generally two weeks or more). 

HYDROGEN GAS IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE.

 To prevent the possibility of injury under these conditions, we recommend the hot 

water faucet be opened for several minutes at the kitchen sink before you use any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system. 
Do not light a cigarette, cigar or pipe. Do not smoke. If hydrogen is present, there will probably be an unusual sound such as air escaping through 
the faucet as the water begins to flow. Remember, no smoking or open flame near the faucet at the time it is opened.

Typical installation showing two (2) Commercial Heaters in parallel manifold using top connect only.

Typical installation showing three (3) Commercial Heaters in parallel manifold using top connect only.

Typical installation showing four (4) Commercial Heaters in parallel manifold using top connect only.

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Figure 11

WARNING

TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE

For protection against excessive pressures and/or temperatures, a temperature and pressure relief valve must be installed in the opening marked 
"temperature and pressure relief valve". A design certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspection of 
production of listed equipment or materials, as meeting the requirements for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shut-off devices for Hot Water Supply 
Systems, ANSI Z21 .22. Pressure rating of the valve must not exceed the working pressure shown on the rating plate of the water heater. Relief 
piping must terminate 6 inches above a floor drain or external to the building. Do not thread, cap, or plug the end of this discharge line. Be certain 
that no contact is made with any live electrical part. Do not connect discharge line directly to drain. (Figure 5)

To prevent bodily injury, hazard to life or damage to property, the relief valve must be allowed to discharge water in the event of excessive 
temperature or pressure developing in the water heater. The function of the temperature and pressure relief valve is to discharge water in large 
quantities should circumstances demand. If the discharge pipe is not directed to a drain as shown in Figure 5, or other suitable means, the water flow 
may cause property damage.

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 (Figure 5)
(6) Must not have any valve between the relief valve and the end of the discharge line.

Failure to install and maintain a new properly listed temperature and pressure 

relief valve will release the manufacturer from any claim which might result from 

excessive temperature or water pressure.

Do not attempt to operate this water heater with the cold water inlet valve closed. Manually operate the pressure-temperature 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 pressure-temperature relief valve to make the valve operate 
freely.

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" -Page 1). Contact the water supplier or local plumbing inspector on 
how to correct this situation. Do not plug the temperature and pressure relief valve.

TEMPERATURE
AND PRESSURE
RELIEF VALVE

MANUAL RELIEF
LEVER

DISCHARGE LINE TO DRAIN

NOTE: Multiple water heating system and/or a system with additional storage tank must be sized by thermal expansion tank manufacturer.

Summary of Contents for PLC 100-76

Page 1: ...e Do 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 ga...

Page 2: ...OUR RECEIPT TO SHOW TO THE SERVICE PERSON IF SERVICE IS REQUIRED OPERATING INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL STORAGE TYPE GAS WATER HEATER WITH FLUE DAMPER WARNING If the information in these instructio...

Page 3: ...ts Water temperature over 125 F can cause severe burns instantly or death from scalds Children disabled and elderly are at highest risk of being scalded See instruction manual before setting temperatu...

Page 4: ...d replace anode Install in location with drainage Fill tank with water before operation Be alert for thermal expansion Refer to instrucion manual for installation and service Improper installation and...

Page 5: ...EATER WITH WATER INSTALLATION CHECK LIST NATURAL GAS MODELS L P PROPANE BOTTLED GAS MODELS OUT OF FUEL EXPOSURE TO WATER INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING TANK TO RETURN WATER HEATER TO OPERATION VACATION COM...

Page 6: ...E THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN PREPARED TO ACQUAINT YOU WITH THE INSTALLATION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR GAS WATER HEATER AND TO PROVIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WE URGE YOU TO READ ALL INSTRUCTION...

Page 7: ...ion adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this manual For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer service agency or the g...

Page 8: ...ude Contact the company listed on the rating label when ordering high altitude constructed water heaters For any questions not covered in this booklet contact your dealer or write to us at the address...

Page 9: ...rents NOTE HEATER SHALL BE LOCATED OR PROTECTED SO IT IS NOT SUBJECT TO PHYSICAL DAMAGE BY MOVING VEHICLES OR AREA FLOODING Typical Installation in Residential Garages Illustration copyright by the Am...

Page 10: ...the water heater and the combustion air inlet must be in the same atmospheric pressure zone Large exhaust fans in kitchens or other locations can lower the air pressure inside an enclosure and interfe...

Page 11: ...r to check the installation for venting and for spillage all around the draft hood relief opening after five minutes of operation the method to check for flue products spillage should utilize a flame...

Page 12: ...e a good grade of pipe joint compound Be familiar with the location of the shut off valve in the cold water line feeding the water heater See Figure 5 If a valve is not present one shall be installed...

Page 13: ...ft 91 cm above if within 10ft 3m Horizontally E Clearance to unventilated 12 in L Above paved sidewalk or paved driveway located on public property 7 ft 2 13 m for mechanical draft systems category I...

Page 14: ...H SUITABLE DRAIN OPEN DRAIN HAND HOLE CLEAN OUT T P RELIEFVALVE COLDWATER INLET SHUT OFFVALVE EXPANSIONTANK STORAGETANK CHECK VALVE DRAINVALVE Use an ExpansionTank in a closed water system ColdWater S...

Page 15: ...ff valve Shut off valve Shut off valve Shut off valve Bleed valve System return Union Union Expansion tank Water supply Back flow preventers PUMP SINGLE COMMERCIAL GAS MODEL TOP CONNECTIONS WITH RETUR...

Page 16: ...er commercial or household products When urned vapors from these products form highly corrosive acid compounds These products should not be stored or used near the water heater or air inlet Combustion...

Page 17: ...ommunicating with the outdoors through vertical ducts each opening shall have a minimum free area of 1 square inch per 4 000 BTU per hour of total input rating of all equipment in the enclosure Figure...

Page 18: ...equipment in the enclosure Illustration for Figures 6 9 copyright by the American Gas Association Used by permission of the copyright holder MECHANICAL EXHAUSTING AND FIREPLACES the operation of air...

Page 19: ...ground level will serve as pockets for accumulation of leaking gas Before lighting sniff at floor level IF YOU SMELL GAS follow applicable instructions on Front Cover or Page 21 DO NOT OPERATE APPLIAN...

Page 20: ...e cigar or pipe Do not smoke If hydrogen is present there will probably be an unusual sound such as air escaping through the faucet as the water begins to flow Remember no smoking or open flame near t...

Page 21: ...the water flow may cause property damage 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...

Page 22: ...ING THE HEATER WITH WATER 1 Close the heater drain valve by turning the handle to the right clockwise The drain valve is on the lower front of heater 2 Open the cold water supply valve to the heater 3...

Page 23: ...ure 5 Approved pipe joint compound used Soap and water solution used to check all connections and fittings for possible gas leaks The installer to visually determine that the main burner flames are bu...

Page 24: ...t FLOOR LEVEL IF YOU SMELL GAS FOLLOW THESE RULES 1 Open windows 2 Get all people out of the building 3 DO NOT light matches Extinguish any open flame 4 DO NOT touch electrical switches on or off 5 SH...

Page 25: ...dge 7 After tank has cooled remove loose scale and lime deposits from inside tank being careful not to break glass lining TO RETURN WATER HEATER TO OPERATION I Replace hand hole clean out gasket 2 Re...

Page 26: ...140 F a mixing valve or other means should be installed in the domestic potable hot water supply to limit the RISK OF SCALD DAMAGE SOME JURISDICTIONS may require a backflow preventer in the incoming c...

Page 27: ...D Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control...

Page 28: ...IMIT The thermostat on this water heater is equipped with a high temperature limit switch ECO The ECO will shut off the gas supply to the burner and pilot in the event the water temperature exceeds 19...

Page 29: ...urner and pilot flames Observation of the gas flame should show the burner flame to be a soft blue with the suggestion of slight yellow tips It is to be noted that the flame of a light color may not b...

Page 30: ...d if being shut down during freezing temperatures Also periodic draining and cleaning of sediment from the tank may be necessary See Page 22 I Turn gas valve knob clockwise to the OFF position 2 Close...

Page 31: ...eplace with correct orifice Clear the area near the heater Check with utility Clean check for source of trouble correct Clean check for source of trouble correct Provide ventilation by use of louvers...

Page 32: ...ice too small Thermostat set too low Sediment or lime in tank Heater too small for job Wasted hot water Clear the area near the heater Check with utility Replace with correct orifice Turn temperature...

Page 33: ...number from the following list part description voltage and wattage when applicable It is imperative that replacement of main burner orifices pilot burner and gas valve be ordered for the gas type Nat...

Page 34: ...29 REPLACEMENT PARTS ILLUSTRATION STANDARD MODEL SHOWN Figure 17 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13...

Page 35: ...NG POTABLE WATER HEATING SYSTEM WATER POTABLE HEATING AND SPACE HEATING NON SCALD TEMPERING VALVE SUGGESTED PIPING ARRANGEMENT FOR TOP CONNECTIONS TEMPERED POTABLE WATER COLD WATER INLET RETURN FROM H...

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