American Standard VAPORSHIELD Residential 30 Operating, Installation And Service Manual Download Page 9

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FIGURE 2B

Other than direct vent terminal clearances
(See Clause 4.33.2)

NOTE: If local adopted installation codes specify clearances different than those illustrated, then the
most stringent clearance shallprevail.

D

E

B

C

B

B

B

B

A

J

F

B

G

15 ft

H

M

x

K

A

L

inside

corner detail

x

x

V

Fixed

closed

Fixed

closed

Operable

Regulator vent outlet
In the event no
regulator is present,
H and I can be 
disregarded.

Legend:

= Vent terminal

= Air supply Inlet

= Area where terminal is not permitted

J

Operable

TERMINAL CLEARANCES (USES ROOM AIR COMBUSTION)

A

I

J

K

L

M

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

Clearance above grade, veranda,
porch, deck, or balcony

Clearance to regulator 
vent outlet 

4 ft (1.2 m) below
or to side of opening; I ft 
(300 mm) above opening

4 ft. below or to side of
opening, I ft. (300 mm) above 
opening

3 ft. (91 cm) above if within 
10 ft (3 m) Horizontally

7 ft (2.13 m) for mechanical 
draft systems (category
I appliances); vents for 
category II and IV appliances 
cannot be located above public 
walkways or other areas 
where condensate or vapon 
can cause a nuisance or hazard

12 in.†

Clearance to a mechanical air 
supply inlet 

Above paved sidewalk or paved 
driveway
located on public property
 

Clearance under veranda, porch, 
deck, or balcony

Clearance to a non-mechanical 
air supply inlet into building or 
combustion air inlet
to any other appliance

12 in (30 cm)

0 in

12 in.†

12 in.

24 in.

18 in.

3 ft. (91 cm) within
a height 15 feet 
(4.5 m) above the 
meter assembly

4 ft (1.2 m) below
or to side of 
opening;  I ft (300 
mm) above opening

Clearance to window or door 
that may be opened

Clearance to permanently 
closed window

Clearance to unventilated 
soffit

Clearance to outside 
corner

Clearance to inside
corner

Clearance to each side of 
center line extended
above meter/regulator 
assembly

Vertical clearance to
ventilated soffit located 
above the terminal within a 
horizontal distance of 2 
feet (61 cm) from the 
center line of the terminal

Summary of Contents for VAPORSHIELD Residential 30

Page 1: ...mises REVIEW this operation installation and service manual to be sure heater has been installed correctly Make sure unit is started and operatedforonecompletecycleandwatertemperature MW EGGITXEFPI XS XLI GSRWYQIV EX XLI XYVIW OWNER I Retain these instructions and warranty for future reference All technical and warranty questions should be directed to the local dealer from whom the water heater wa...

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Page 3: ...ce Water temperature over 125 F 52 C can cause severe burns instantly resulting in severe injury or death Children the elderly and the physycally or mentally disabled are at highest risk for scald injury Feel water before bathing or showering Temperature limiting valves are available Read instruction manual for safe temperature setting Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liq...

Page 4: ...ion pressure warning Piezo electric igniter system testing igniter system removing and replacing gas control valve thermostat Replacing the high temperature cut off switch assembly Thermocouple replacements Instructions Burner maintenance replacemment VEMRMRK ERH YWLMRK MRXIVMSV SJ XERO Venting system inspection tampering QIVKIRG WLYX HS R GSRHIRWEXMSR I TSWYVI XS EXIV Hydrogen gas warning L P mod...

Page 5: ...ined and presented along with the warranty in the event a claim is necessary MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER INSTALLATION ADDRESS DATE OF INSTALLATION THIS WATER HEATER HAS BEEN INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND LOCAL CODE REQUIREMENTS ON TYPE OF GAS DATE INSTALLER ...

Page 6: ...ng equipment is utilized Failure to do WS GER VIWYPX MR FEGO SV SXLIV MRNYV Important Do not remove any permanent instructions labels or the data label from outside of the water heater or on the inside of panels 6IQSZI I XIVMSV TEGOEKMRK ERH TPEGI MRWXEPPEXMSR components aside Inspect all parts for damage prior to intallation and startup Completely read all instructions before attempting to assemb...

Page 7: ...WI SJ GEVFSR QSRS MHI MRWMHI of the dwelling This water heater like all gas appliances will perform better if HMVX ERH HIFVMW EVI TVIZIRXIH JVSQ EGGYQYPEXMRK SR XLI SSV in front of the water heater where dust and lint can be drawn into the burner J XLI EXIV LIEXIV MW PSGEXIH MR ER EVIE XLEX MW WYFNIGXIH XS lint dirt and oil it may be necessary to periodically clean the pilot air intake screen in f...

Page 8: ...It is not comprehensive All instructions and warnings must be read and adhered to 7YJ GMIRX JVIWL EMV WYTTP JSV TVSTIV STIVEXMSR of heater Air supply free of corrosive elements and EQQEFPIW ZETSVW Provisions made to protect area from water damage 7YJ GMIRX VSSQ XS WIVZMGI LIEXIV Fresh air openings sized correctly with consideration given to the blocking effect of louvers and grilles Ductwork bring...

Page 9: ...mechanical draft systems category I appliances vents for category II and IV appliances cannot be located above public walkways or other areas where condensate or vapon can cause a nuisance or hazard 12 in Clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet Above paved sidewalk or paved driveway located on public property Clearance under veranda porch deck or balcony Clearance to a non mechanical air supply...

Page 10: ...ONNECTOR BEYOND INNER EDGE OF CHIMMEY SEAL TIGHTLY VENT CONNECTOR HOT WATER OUTLET DRAFT HOOD DRAFT HOOD RELIEF OPENNING MANUAL GAS SHUT OFFVALVE GROUN JOINT UNION DRIP LEG SEDIMENT TRAP MINIMUM LENGTH 3 DRAIN MUST LIMIT WATER ACCUMULATION TO A MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 1 3 4 DRAIN LINE SHOULD BEAT LEAST 3 4 IN AND PITCHED FOR PROPER DRAINAGE TO AN OPEN DRAIN DISCHARGE LINE EXTEND TO AN OPEN DRAIN IT MUST...

Page 11: ...LPSVMRI 8LIWI IPIQIRXW EVI JSYRH MR EIVSWSP sprays detergents bleaches cleaning solvents air fresheners paint and varnish removers refrigerants and many other commercial or household products When burned 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 and ventilation air requirements are deter...

Page 12: ...ir moving devices such as I LEYWX JERW ZIRXMPEXMSR W WXIQ GPSXLIW HV IVW VITPEGIW IXG GER EJJIGX XLI TVSTIV STIVEXMSR of gas utilization equipment Consequently special attention must be given to conditions these devices may create to avoid unsatisfactory operation of the equipment POTENTIAL HAZARDOUS DOWN DRAFT OPERATION When removing purged gases from a piping system care should be taken no to cr...

Page 13: ...MRK QEVOIH Important Some models may contain energy saving heat traps to prevent the circulation of hot water within the pipes Do not remove the inserts within the heat traps The installation of unions in both the hot and cold water supply lines is recommended for ease of removing the water heater for service or replacement The manufacturer of this water heater recommends installing a tempering va...

Page 14: ...orrect this situation Do not plug the temperature and pressure relief valve T P ReliefVValve and Pipe Insulation Only Models with insulation material included in the package 1 Locate the T P ReliefValve on the Water Heater 2 Locate the slit running the length of the insulation 3 Spread this slit open and slip it over theT P Relief Valve See Figure 11 Apply gentle pressure to the insulation to ensu...

Page 15: ...I GIIH EXIV XIQTIVEXYVI MR I GIWW SJ will cause the high limit control to function or open and shut off gas supply The high limit control is a single use type that will require the replacement of the thermostat before the burner can operate If the water supply from the solar system is above I 20 F a tempering valve or temperature limiting valves must be installed in the water supply line to limit ...

Page 16: ... 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Once the pilot has been found push the gas knob all the way down Immediately press the pilot ignitor button rapidly 4 to 5 times If the pilot will not light repeat steps 3 through 9 Continue to hold the gas control knob down for about one I minute after the pilot is lit Release the gas control knob and it will pop back up Pilot should remain lit If it goes out repeat ...

Page 17: ...WXMRK SJ XLI W WXIQ EX XIWX TVIWWYVI MR I GIWW SJ ô TWM SV O4E J XLI KEW ZEPZI MW WYFNIGXIH XS TVIWWYVI I GIIHMRK ô TWM XLI HEQEKI XS XLI KEW ZEPZI GSYPH VIWYPX MR ER I XVIQIP LE EVHSYW condition lf this has occured the gas valve must be replaced Contact your dealer for service X MW VIGSQQIRHIH XLEX EPP WIVZMGI SVO FI HSRI F E UYEPM IH WIVZMGI EKIRG NOTE Control valves for LP gas have left hand th...

Page 18: ...ton Remove the igniter button Remove igniter bracket Disconnect the thermocouple the high temperature cut off switch pilot and tube and manifold tube at the thermostat Note L P gas system use reverse left hand threads on the manifold tube Refer to Gas Piping Figure 4 Page 4 and disconnect the KVSYRH NSMRX YRMSR MR XLI KEW TMTMRK MWGSRRIGX XLI VIQEMRMRK pipe from the gas valve thermostat Important ...

Page 19: ...t or the pilot assembly 6I GSRRIGX XLI QERMJSPH TMPSX XYFMRK ERH XLIVQSGSYTPI YWMRK E WQEPP VET SJ 8I SR XETI SR XLI QERMJSPH RYX S RSX IZIV XMKLXIR XLI XLIVQSGSYTPI RYX MRKIV XMKLX TPYW XYVR MXL E VIRGL MW WYJ GMIRX 6IGSRRIGX XLI LMKL XIQTIVEXYVI GYX SJJ W MXGL EWWIQFP WPMT SR XLI two spade connections wires and be sure to reset this heat switch pushing softly the red button 7 Turn on the gas and...

Page 20: ... the gas control Then disconnect the Piezo ignition wire at the spade connection where it is attached to the piezo igniter bottom assembly on the control and unplug the high temperature cut off switch After this is done the complete burner assembly can be removed from the combustion chamber by removing the JSYV QSYRXMRK WGVI W EVI QYWX FI I IVGMWIH MR HSMRK this to ensure that the gaskets and the ...

Page 21: ...ocal gas company or gas supplier if correction is necessary WARNING VENTING SYSTEM INSPECTION Check the draft hood relief opening Figure 4 YWMRK E QEXGL EQI EJXIV QMRYXIW SJ STIVEXMSR 4EWW XLI QEXGL EQI EVSYRH XLI VIPMIJ STIRMRK SJ XLI HVEJX LSSH WXIEH EQI HVE R MRXS XLI STIRMRK MRHMGEXIW TVSTIV HVEJX J XLI EQI YXXIVW SV MW FPS R SYX XLMW SYPH indicate spillade and corrective action must be made t...

Page 22: ...e lowest thermostat temperature setting can keep the water heater in the condensation mode HNYWXMRK XLI XLIVQSWXEX WIXXMRK WPMKLXP LMKLIV MPP SZIVGSQI XLMW TVSFPIQ 8LIVI MW LSX EXIV WGEPH TSXIRGMEP LS IZIV MJ XLIVQSWXEX is set too high SMOKE ODOR The water heater may give off a small amount of smoke and odor during the initial start up of the unit This is due to the burning off of oil from metal p...

Page 23: ...on for protection of the tank Certain water conditions will cause a reaction between this rod and the water This is HI RIH EW WQIPP EXIV ERH VIQSZEP SJ XLI VSH MPP ZSMH ER EVVERXMIW WXEXIH SV MQTPMIH 8LI parts list includes a special anode that can be ordered if odor and or discoloration of water occurs However this rod is only good to a certain point after which we can only suggest that E EXIV GS...

Page 24: ...V VITPEGI SVM GI FYVRIV ERH SV ZIRXYVM PILOT WILL NOT LIGHT OR REMAIN LIT I Air in gas line 2 No gas 3 Dirt in gas line 4MPSX PMRI SV SVM GI GPSKKIH 5 Thermocouple connection loose 6 Defective Thermocouple 7 Cold drafts 8 Thermostat ECO switch open 9 High temperature cut off switch open Defective Igniter II Pilot air intake duct screen blocked Low gas pressure 1 Bleed the air from the gas line 2 C...

Page 25: ...LIEXIV LIGO YI E YI FEJ I ERH FYVRIV 2 Clean locate source and correct 3 Provide fresh air ventilation SMOKING AND CARBON FORMATION SOOTING RWYJ GMIRX WIGSRHEV EMV 2 Low gas pressure 3 Flue clogged 4 Defective thermostat IEXIV MRWXEPPIH MR E GSR RIH EVIE YVRIV EQI IPPS PE 4VSZMHI ZIRXMPEXMSR XS EXIV LIEXIV LIGO YI E YI FEJ I ERH FYVRIV 2 Check with gas utility company 3 Clean locate source and cor...

Page 26: ...URNER THERMOCOUPLE PILOT TUBE PILOT ASSEMBLY MANIFOLD COVER Temperature Pressure Relief Valve is required but may not be factory installed It is imperative the replacement main burner QEMR FYVRIV SVM GI QERMJSPH TMPSX FYVRIV ERH the thermostat be ordered for the proper gas type Natural gas thermostat will be marked with a 5 pressure setting Propane gas thermostat will be market For L P Gas Only LE...

Page 27: ...YEPM IH WIVZMGI EWWMWXERGI Should your problem not be solved to your complete satisfaction you should then contact the Manufacturer s Service Department at the following address Model and serial number of the water heater as shown on the rating plate attached to XLI NEGOIX SJ XLI LIEXIV Address where the water heater is located and physical location Name and address of installer and any service ag...

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