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6510238

January 2005

Supercedes 6510220

Direct Vent

Gas Water Heater

Installation

Instructions and

Use & Care Guide

To obtain technical, warranty, or service assistance during or

after the installation of this water heater, visit our website at:

http://www.americanwaterheater.com

or call toll free:

1-800-999-9515

When calling for assistance, please have the following

information ready:

1. Model number

2. 7 Digit product number

3. Serial number

4. Date of installation

5.   Place of Purchase

Table of Contents   ...................................................  2

Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity

of this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

·

Do not try to light any appliance.

·

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 gas supplier,

call the fire department.

Installation and service must be performed

by a qualified installer, service agency or

the gas supplier.

WARNING:  If the information in these

instructions is not followed exactly, a fire

or explosion may result causing property

damage, personal injury or death.

• INSTALLER:

 AFFIX THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO OR

ADJACENT TO THE WATER HEATER.

• OWNER:

 RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND

WARRANTY FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. RETAIN

THE ORIGINAL RECEIPT AS PROOF OF

PURCHASE.

Summary of Contents for 6510238

Page 1: ...inity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas su...

Page 2: ...possibility of injury under these conditions we recommend the hot water faucet be opened for several minutes at the kitchen sink before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot wat...

Page 3: ...ions outlined in this manual If you lack the necessary skills required to properly install this water heater or you have difficulty following the instructions you should not proceed but have a qualifi...

Page 4: ...p Drain Drain Pan NOTE In the State of California the water heater must be braced anchored or strapped to avoid moving during an earthquake Contact local utilities for code requirements in your area o...

Page 5: ...paces i e attics basements etc may require insulation of the water piping and drain piping to protect against freezing The drain and controls must be easily accessible for operation and service Mainta...

Page 6: ...Figure 5 Protective Louvered Wall or Fence 3 feet Min Figure 4 Vent Cap Termination Locations A 12 in 30 cm min clearance above grade veranda porch deck balcony or maximum anticipated snow level B 9...

Page 7: ...e of local and state codes the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 latest edition Tables 1 and 2 on page 8 are provided as a sizing reference for commonly used gas pipe materials Consult the Na...

Page 8: ...00 125 150 TABLE 2 LP GAS CAPACITY TABLE Maximum capacity of pipe in thousands of BTU per hour of undiluted liquefied petroleum gases at 11 inches water column pressure Based on a Pressure Drop of 0 5...

Page 9: ...n of electrical wiring pipes or wall studs before cutting NOTE Installations requiring an A dimension vertical height greater than what is shown as standard in the table will require the use of a vert...

Page 10: ...Wall Plate Screws Sealant 3 Telescoping Pipe 5 Telescoping Pipe Outer Wall Plate Inner Wall Plate Screws Sealant Outer Wall Plate HOT Screws Vent Cap Screws Sealant Slope down 1 4 per foot Optional V...

Page 11: ...sheet metal screws 90 apart and seal the joint with sealant Then attach the 5 section in the same manor Drill 1 8 pilot holes for the screws Continue until the full length is assembled Put the telesc...

Page 12: ...temperature of the water by mixing cold and hot water and are readily available for use Contact a licensed plumber or the local plumbing authority 4 If installing the water heater in a closed water sy...

Page 13: ...T add any chemicals to the system piping which will contaminate the potable water supply Closed System Thermal Expansion Periodic discharge of the temperature and pressure relief valve may be due to t...

Page 14: ...n Important Only a new temperature and pressure relief valve should be used with your water heater Do not use an old or existing valve as it may be damaged or not adequate for the working pressure of...

Page 15: ...to limit the risk of scald injury Pumps valves piping and fittings must be compatible with potable water A properly installed flow control valve is required to prevent thermosiphoning Thermosiphoning...

Page 16: ...ater solution or other approved means used to check all connections and fittings for possible gas leaks INSTALLATION CHECKLIST 16 Water System Piping Temperature and pressure relief valve properly ins...

Page 17: ...lowest setting 1 Remove the outer door 2 Turn the temperature dial counterclockwise to its lowest setting 3 Turn gas control knob clockwise to the OFF position 4 To clear any gas that may have accumul...

Page 18: ...ter repeat steps 4 7 Continue to hold the knob for about 1 minute after the pilot is lit Release the gas control knob and it will pop back up Pilot should remain lit If the pilot light goes out repeat...

Page 19: ...f the thermostat is set too high Important Adjusting the thermostat past the 120 F bar on the temperature dial will increase the risk of scald injury Hot water can produce first degree burns within 12...

Page 20: ...ed pipe sealant on threads and install new anode rod 6 Turn on water supply and open nearby hot water faucet to purge air from water system 7 Restart the water heater as directed under Operating Your...

Page 21: ...piping systems main burner and pilot burner Check the water heater for the following Obstructions damage or deterioration in the venting system Make sure the ventilation and combustion air supplies a...

Page 22: ...internal parts Figure 19 Screw 6 Places N O T W A H S T R E B O R I A C A V M R A W U T O H T H E R I SK OF Y R U J N I D L A C S R E T T O H W A T ER I S E S A E R C N N O I A C T U N I T R O L READ...

Page 23: ...r 6 See Replacing Manifold Assembly at the top of next column 23 Replacing the Manifold Assembly 1 Check the door gasket for damage or imbedded debris prior to installation 2 Insert the manifold assem...

Page 24: ...e igniter button by depressing front and rear holding tabs and lift Disconnect the thermocouple pilot tube and manifold tube L P models have left hand threads at the thermostat Figure 19 5 Refer to Ga...

Page 25: ...from the gas line 3 Check with gas utility company 4 Notify utility install dirt trap in gas line 5 Clean locate source and correct 6 Finger tighten then 1 4 turn with wrench 7 Replace thermocouple 8...

Page 26: ...r Flame Yellow Lazy 1 Insufficient secondary air 2 Low gas pressure 3 Flue clogged 4 Defective thermostat 5 Heater installed in a confined area 6 Burner flame yellow lazy 1 Insufficient secondary air...

Page 27: ...UPPER AIR BOX FIVE INCH ELBOW THREE INCH ELBOW INNER WALL PLATE 4 TO 3 REDUCER MANIFOLD DOOR GASKET THREE INCH TELESCOPING PIPE FIVE INCH TELESCOPING PIPE OUTER WALL PLATE VENT CAP ASSEMBLY FRESH AIR...

Page 28: ...lot burner and the thermostat must be ordered for the proper gas type 2005 American Water Heater Company All Rights Reserved Natural Gas Manifold Door Assembly L P Gas Manifold Door Assembly 30 17 28...

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