American Water Heater BBCN375T754NV 100 Series, Installation, Operation, Service, Maintenance, Limited Warranty

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GENERAL SAFETY
INFORMATION
PRECAUTIONS
DO NOT USE THIS WATER HEATER 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 which has been under water.
IF THE UNIT IS EXPOSED TO THE FOLLOWING, DO NOT OPERATE
HEATER UNTIL ALL CORRECTIVE STEPS HAVE BEEN MADE BY A
QUALIFIED SERVICEMAN.
1. EXTERNAL FIRE.
2. DAMAGE.
3. FIRING WITHOUT WATER.
4. SOOTING.
Heater must be protected from freezing downdrafts during shutdown periods.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This water heater must be grounded in accordance with the National
Electrical Code and/or local codes. These must be followed in all cases.
This water heater must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent
wiring system; or an equipment grounding conductor must be run with
the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal
or lead on the water heater, see Figure 5.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ROUGH-IN DIMENSIONS ............................................................. 2
FOREWORD ................................................................................. 2
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................. 2-4
Precautions.................................................................................... 3
Grounding Instructions............................................................... 3
Chemical Vapor Corrosion ......................................................... 3
Extended Non-use Periods ........................................................ 3
Insulation Blankets..................................................................... 4
High Altitude Installations........................................................... 4
Circulating Pump ....................................................................... 4
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ................................................. 4-9
Required Ability.............................................................................. 4
Locating The Heater .................................................................. 4
Clearances................................................................................. 5
Hard Water ................................................................................ 5
Air Requirements ....................................................................... 5
Venting ....................................................................................... 6
Thermometers (Not Supplied) ................................................... 7
Combination Water (Potable) Heating and Space Heating ....... 7
Relief Valve ................................................................................ 7
Gas Piping ................................................................................. 7
Heater Wiring ............................................................................. 8
Wiring Diagram .......................................................................... 8
Purging ...................................................................................... 9
Gas Pressure Regulation.......................................................... 9
OPERATION ................................................................................. 9
To Operate The Heater ............................................................. 9
Lighting Instructions .................................................................. 10
Temperature Regulation ........................................................... 11
Checking Venting ...................................................................... 11
High Temperature Limit Switch ................................................. 11
SERVICE INFORMATION ............................................................ 12-13
Main Burner and Igniter ............................................................ 12
Checking Gas Input .................................................................. 12
Vent System.............................................................................. 12
Blower Maintenance ................................................................. 13
Relief Valve ............................................................................... 13
Hot Water Odor ......................................................................... 13
Winter Protection ...................................................................... 13
Replacement Parts ................................................................... 13
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE .................................................... 13-14
Procedure for Periodic Removal Of Lime Deposits .................. 13
Deliming Solvents ..................................................................... 13
Tank Cleanout Procedure ......................................................... 14
CHECKLIST ................................................................................. 15-16
Condensation............................................................................ 15
Anode ....................................................................................... 15
Service & Repair ....................................................................... 16
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................. 17-20
NOTES ......................................................................................... 21-22
LIMITED WARRANTY ................................................................... 23
CHEMICAL VAPOR CORROSION
WARNING
CORROSION OF THE FLUEWAYS AND VENT SYSTEM MAY OCCUR IF
AIR FOR COMBUSTION CONTAINS CERTAIN CHEMICAL VAPORS. SUCH
CORROSION MAY RESULT IN FAILURE AND RISK OF ASPHYXIATION.
Spray can propellants, cleaning solvents, refrigerator and air conditioning
refrigerants, swimming pool chemicals, calcium and sodium chloride (water
softener salt), waxes, and process chemicals are typical compounds which
are potentially corrosive. Do not store products of this sort near the heater.
Also, air which is brought in contact with the heater should not contain
any of these chemicals. If necessary, uncontaminated air should be
obtained from remote or outside sources. The limited warranty is voided
when failure of water heater is due to a corrosive atmosphere. (Refer to
the limited warranty for complete terms and conditions.)
EXTENDED NON-USE PERIODS
WARNING
HYDROGEN GAS CAN BE PRODUCED IN A HOT WATER SYSTEM
SERVED BY THIS HEATER THAT HAS NOT BEEN USED FOR A LONG
PERIOD OF TIME (GENERALLY TWO WEEKS OR MORE). HYDROGEN
GAS IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. To reduce the risk of injury under
these conditions, it is recommended that the hot water faucet be opened
for several minutes at the kitchen sink before using any electrical appliance
connected to the hot water system. If hydrogen is present, there will
probably be an unusual sound such as air escaping through the pipe as
the water begins to flow. THERE SHOULD BE NO SMOKING OR OPEN
FLAME NEAR THE FAUCET AT THE TIME IT IS OPEN.
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