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Page 1: ...stallation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier 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 with the Flame Guard TM Safety System Installation Instructions and Use Care Guide NATURAL L P GAS MODELS To obtai...

Page 2: ...lame 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 using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system If hydrogen is present there will probably be an unusual sound such as air escaping through the faucet as water begins to flow Do not smoke or have any open flame near th...

Page 3: ...l You or future users of this water heater will need it for future reference Service to the Flame Guard TM Safety System should only be performed by a qualified person Examples of a qualified person include licensed plumbers authorized gas company personnel and authorized service personnel IMPORTANT The manufacturer and seller of this water heater will not be liable for any damages injuries or dea...

Page 4: ...ions and or an inadequate air supply can cause the Flame Guard TM Safety System to disable the water heater Please make required installation and venting air supply changes prior to resetting the system see Combustion Air Supply and Ventilation section IMPORTANT This water heater has a resettable thermal switch installed as part of the Flame Guard TM Safety System Do not attempt to disable or modi...

Page 5: ...the water piping and drain piping to protect against freezing The drain and controls must be easily accessible for operation and service Maintain proper clearances as specified on the data plate Do not locate the water heater near an air moving device The operation of air moving devices such as exhaust fans ventilation systems clothes dryers fireplaces etc can affect the proper operation of the wa...

Page 6: ...e gas control valve thermostat 4 Turn the gas supply on and check for leaks Test all connections by brushing on an approved noncorrosive leak detection solution Bubbles will show a leak Correct any leak found Figure 3 Gas Piping Manual Gas Shut off Valve _ Ground Joint Union Check with local utility for minimum height _ 3 M i Drip Leg v Gas Pressure IMPORTANT The gas supply pressure must not excee...

Page 7: ...onal tables are available in the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 Combustion Air Supply and Ventilation Carbon Monoxide Hazard Water heater must be vented to outdoors Vent must be installed by a qualified person using the installation instructions Examples of a qualified person include gas technicians authorized gas company personnel and authorized service persons Failure t...

Page 8: ... from outside of the enclosure One opening shall be within 12 inches of the top and one within 12 inches of the bottom of the enclosure as shown in Figure 4 The size of each opening free area is determined by the total BTU HR input of all gas utilization equipment i e water heaters furnaces clothes dryers etc and the method by which the air is provided The BTU HR input can be found on the water he...

Page 9: ...ened automatically during equipment operation Keep louvers and grilles clean and free of debris or other obstructions Table 3 Minimum Free Area of Permanent Openings for Ventilation and Combustion Air Supply All Air from Outdoors Only Based on the total BTU HR input rating for all utilizing equip ment within the confined space Minimum FreeArea Reference Opening Source Per Opening sq in Drawing Dir...

Page 10: ...se the new draft hood supplied with the water heater 10 Figure 9 Draft hood Installation Metal Screws four provided _ _Draft hood Sl tJ _ Jacket top P LSl t Install the draft hood with the four screws provided Vent Pipe Size It is important that you follow the guidelines in these instructions for sizing a vent pipe system If a transition to a larger vent size is required the vent transition connec...

Page 11: ...nclosure may be used as a passageway for the installation of a gas vent Figure 12 Common combined venting is allowable with vertical type B vent systems and lined masonry chimneys as long as proper draft for the water heater is established under all conditions of operation IMPORTANT Do not common vent this water heater with any power vented appliance Figures 10 12 are examples of vent pipe system ...

Page 12: ...ing cold and hot water and are readily available for use 4 If installing the water heater in a closed water system install an expansion tank in the cold water line as specified under Closed System Thermal Expansion section 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 this valve and how to shut o...

Page 13: ...horized gas company personnel and authorized service personnel Do not plug valve Do not remove valve Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or explosion As water is heated it expands thermal expansion In a closed system the volume of water will grow As the volume of water grows there will be a corresponding increase in water pressure due to thermal expansion Thermal expansion can...

Page 14: ...ing pressure shown on the data plate of the water heater The Discharge Line Must not be smaller than the pipe size of the relief valve or have any reducing coupling installed in the discharge line Must not be capped blocked plugged or contain any valve between the relief valve and the end of the dis charge line Must terminate a maximum of six inches above a floor drain or external to the building ...

Page 15: ...ng the efficiency Do not connect the water heater to any system or components 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 temperature and pressure relief valve on the water heater to discharge or weep due to expansion of the heated water A diaphragm...

Page 16: ...ecific requirements Fresh air not taken from areas that contain negative pressure producing devices such as exhaust fans fireplaces etc Is there a furnace air handler in the same room space as the water heater If so has a return air duct system been attached that exits the room If so check for leaks on the air duct system If no air duct system is present correct immediately by contacting a local H...

Page 17: ...burner or pilot have been submerged in water require replacement of the entire water heater E DO NOTUSETHISAPPLIANCE IFTHEREHASBEENAN IGNITIONOFVAPORS Immediatelycall aqualified service technician to inspect the appliance Water heaters subjected to a flammable vapors ignition will show a discoloration on the air intake grid bottom of combustion chamber and requirereplacementof the entirewater heat...

Page 18: ... to the vent pipe system and or air supply requirements Burner Flames Inspect the burner flames through the viewport and compare them to the drawings in Figure 18 A properly operating burner should produce a soft blue flame Blue tips with yellow inner cones are satisfactory The tips of the flame may have a slight yellow tint The flame should not be all yellow or have a sharp blue orange color Cont...

Page 19: ... scald injury Hot water can produce first degree burns within Table 4 Time for 1st Time for Water Permanent Burns Temperature F Degree Burn 2nd 3rd Degree LessSevere Bums Most Severe Bums 110 normalshower temp 116 pain threshold 116 35 minutes 45 minutes 122 1 minute 5 minutes 131 5 seconds 25 seconds 140 2 seconds 5 seconds 149 1 second 2 seconds 154 instantaneous 1 seconds U S Govemment Memorand...

Page 20: ...ndicates Electronic Control Failure See Status Light Code Troubleshooting Chart Water Temperature Adjustment The water temperature can be adjusted from 55 F to 155 F Turn the Gas Control Temperature Knob to the desired setting temperature NOTE Some models are certified for 180 F outlet temperatures See the Data Plate on the front of the water heater for the maximum outlet temperature Operating Mod...

Page 21: ...mber on the cover of this manual for service information A temperature limit switch or ECO Energy Cut Off sensor located in the gas control valve thermostat is used to shut off the water heater if the water temperature exceeds 189 F 87 C for 155 F models or 199 F 93 C for 180 F models See the data plate for your model The Diagnostic Status Light will flash a code indicating an Overheat Failure 4 F...

Page 22: ...ld up of soot and carbon on the main burner and pilot burner Check for a soft blue flame Leaking or damaged water and gas piping Presence of flammable or corrosive materials in the installation area Presence of combustible materials near the water heater After servicing this water heater check to make sure it is working properly See Operating Your Water Heater section of this manual IMPORTANT If y...

Page 23: ...on the manifold tube 6 Grasp the manifold tube and push down slightly to free the manifold pilot tube and thermopile 7 Carefully remove the manifold assembly from the burner compartment NOTE Be sure not to damage internal parts Figure 23 Burner Assembly Removal Gas Control Valve Thermostat Thermopile and Switch Wire Connections Piezo Igniter Pilot Tube_ Vlanifold Tube Switch Outer Door Not ShownJ ...

Page 24: ...lock Figure 25 Be sure the igniter wire is positioned through the middle opening of the manifold component block 11 See Replacing Manifold Assembly Page 25 Filter Installation and Cleaning IMPORTANT Itis essential thatthe filter be installedproperly Ifyou encounter difficulty installingthe filter or have a question please call the Service Warranty Department listed on the cover of your manual Filt...

Page 25: ...25 the manifold tubing 3 4 wrench pilot tubing 7 16 wrench and thermopile wires to the gas control valve thermostat See Figure 22 for the correct position of the thermopile wires Do not cross thread or apply any thread sealant to the fittings NOTE L R Gas systems use reverse left hand threads on the manifold tube 7 Reconnect the igniter wire 8 Turn the gas supply on and refer to the Lighting Instr...

Page 26: ...If additional information is required reference the number on the cover of this manual for service information Flame Guard TM Safety System Operational Checklist 1 Manifold gasket properly sealed 5 No leaks at pilot and manifold connection 2 Viewport not damaged or cracked 6 Manifold door screws securely tightened 3 Flame trap free of debris and undamaged 7 Depress the button on the thermal switch...

Page 27: ...to water heater Check flue way flue baffle and burner 2 Clean flue locate source and correct 3 Check with gas utility company 4 Replace thermostat 5 Turn temperature dial to desired setting 6 Install adequate heater 7 Correct piping dip tube must be in cold inlet 8 Advise customer DRIP FROM RELIEF VALVE 1 Excessive water pressure 1 Use a pressure reducing valve and relief valve 2 Heater stacking 2...

Page 28: ...ists proceed to step 2 2 Replace the thermopite If you feel uncomfortable with this procedure contact a qualified person Replace the gas control valve thermostat If you feel uncomfortable with this procedure contact a qualified person Replace the gas control valve thermostat If you feel uncomfortable with this procedure contact a qualified person Replace the gas control valve thermostat If you fee...

Page 29: ...gas shut off valve use the number on the I cover of th s manua to contact Customer Serv ce ISet to desired temperature I Does the diagnostic status light on the gas control valve thermostat give a two fash error code YES Go to section C I I Refer to the Replacing the Pilot I Assemby nstructons n the manua I m I Reassemble and restore to service I Are the combustion air supply and ventilation openi...

Page 30: ... LOCATED TOP OR SIDE 9 DRAIN VALVE 10 GAS CONTROL VALVE TH ERMOSTAT withthermal switchwire lead _r 10 CONTROL MODULE _ 11 OUTER DOOR _ 12A PILOT THERMOPILE ASSEMBLY KIT 12B PILOT THERMOPILE ASSEMBLY KIT L R Cast Bumer 13A BURNER Natural Gas Low Nox 13B L R CAST BURNER 14A MANIFOLD DOORASSEMBLY 14B MANIFOLD DOORASSEMBLY L R Cast Burner _ 15 MANIFOLD COMPONENT BLOCK 16 MANIFOLD DOOR GASKET 17 VIEWPO...

Page 31: ...oor assembly which contains the manifold tube gasket door pilot tube thermopile manifold component block with retainer clip thermal switch and pilot assembly Natural Gas Low Nox Manifold door assembly which contains the manifold tube gasket door pilot tube thermopile manifold component block with retainer clip thermal switch and pilot assembly L P Gas Contains manifold component block and retainer...

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