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238-45637-00L  REV 11/12

 

POWER VENTED GAS WATER HEATER

 

 
A Spanish language version of these instructions is available by contacting the 
company listed on the rating plate. 
La version espanola de estas instrucciones se puede obtener al escribirle a la 
fabrica cuyo nombre aparece en la placa de especificaciones. 
 

 

   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. 

 

For your family’s comfort, safety and convenience we  
recommend this water heater be installed and serviced by a 
plumbing professional.

 

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING 

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

 

FOR YOUR SAFETY 

 

   Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable, 

combustible, or corrosive vapors and liquids in the 
vicinity of this or any other appliance. 

WARNING:

  If the information in these instructions is not 

followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing 
property damage, personal injury, or death. 

Summary of Contents for 51000B

Page 1: ...hone 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...

Page 2: ...n the event of improper usage or storage of gasoline or other flammable materials in the location where the water heater is installed the technology will resist ignition of the flammable vapors outsid...

Page 3: ...2 L 60 Gal 227 1 L 19 Vent Pipe Preparation and Joining 25 Combustion Air Supply 27 Water Connections 29 Gas Connections 32 Electrical Connections 33 Wiring Diagram 34 GENERAL OPERATION 35 Lighting an...

Page 4: ...ranty Do not use this appliance if any external part to the tank has been submerged in water You should contact a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the c...

Page 5: ...anada CAN CGA B149 1 Natural Gas Installation Code Latest Edition or CAN CGA B149 2 Propane Installation Code Latest Edition The location of this water heater is of the utmost importance Before instal...

Page 6: ...R HEATER To comply with NSF requirements this water heater is to be a Sealed to the floor with sealant in a smooth and easily cleanable way or b Installed with an optional leg kit that includes legs a...

Page 7: ...least 3 4 inch 1 9 cm in diameter and pitched for proper drainage It is recommended that a minimum clearance of four 4 inches 10 2 cm be provided on the side of the water heater for servicing and main...

Page 8: ...earances to combustibles for this water heater are zero 0 inch 0 cm from the sides and rear five 5 inches 12 7 cm from the front of the jacket zero 0 inch 0 cm from the vent connector and fifteen 15 i...

Page 9: ...t 2 13 m M Clearance under a veranda porch deck or balcony 12 inches 30 cm b 1 In accordance with the current CAN CGA B149 Installation Codes 2 In accordance with the current ANSI Z223 1 Latest editio...

Page 10: ...installation instructions Venting system must not pass through rated fire separations The venting system must be free to expand and contract This venting system must be supported in accordance with t...

Page 11: ...ing tables for approved venting materials primers and cements All approved primers and cements are to be used within their marked time limitations Approved Venting Materials For installations in the U...

Page 12: ...structions for proper installation Part I Venting Specifications for 48 Gallon 181 6 L 65 Gallon 246 0 L This water heater is a power vented appliance and is designed to vent its products of combustio...

Page 13: ...7 2 1 Through the Roof 3 45 13 7 7 2 1 TABLE 2 VENT CONNECTOR LENGTHS FOR 4 10 2 cm DIAMETER VENT PIPE Terminating of 90 Elbows excl vent term Maximum straight Length ft m Min straight Length ft m 48...

Page 14: ...re the 90 vent terminal provided with the water heater to the vent connector The distance between the edges of the 90 vent terminal and the exterior wall see Figure 3 must be 1 in 2 5 cm Use the prope...

Page 15: ...15 Venting Part I continued 4 VENT INSTALLATION 3 VENT INSTALLATION Figure 3...

Page 16: ...local codes and or The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 Latest Edition or CGA CAN B149 Installation Code latest edition Figure 4 NOTE For installations requiring both horizontal and vertical runs th...

Page 17: ...height greater than or equal to 12 30 5 cm above the ground or anticipated snow level the installation must be modified as shown below see Figure 5 Refer to Table 3 for maximum venting lengths using...

Page 18: ...ALLATIONS Terminating Reduce 4 to 3 Reduce 10 1 cm to 7 6 cm of Elbows Max straight Length ft m Min straight Length ft m 48 65 gal 2 90 Elbows with 1 90 Elbow 1 160 48 8 10 3 1 2 90 Elbows with 1 90 E...

Page 19: ...e venting distances allowed with 3 7 6 cm diameter vent pipe When venting with 3 7 6 cm vent pipe use a 3 7 6 cm to 2 5 1 cm reducer to exit through the building wall with 2 5 1 cm vent pipe Use the 2...

Page 20: ...l 5 95 29 0 10 3 1 Through the Roof 0 120 36 6 15 4 6 Through the Roof 1 115 35 15 4 6 Through the Roof 2 110 33 5 15 4 6 Through the Roof 3 105 32 0 15 4 6 Through the Roof 4 100 30 5 15 4 6 NOTE Whe...

Page 21: ...he 45 vent terminal and the exterior wall see Figure 7 must be at least 1 in 2 5 cm Use the proper cement and assembly procedures to secure the vent connector joints between the terminal and the blowe...

Page 22: ...the necessary holes through the roof and ceiling and install the vent connector as shown in Figure 8 Make sure that the installation meets the local codes and or The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1...

Page 23: ...shown below see Figure 9 Refer to Table 7 for maximum venting lengths using 2 5 1 cm vent pipe or Table 8 for maximum lengths using 3 7 6 cm vent pipe 2 VENT INSTALLATION 3 VENT INSTALLATION Figure 9...

Page 24: ...LLATIONS Terminating Reduce 3 to 2 Reduce 7 6 cm to 5 1 cm of Elbows Maximum Length ft m Minimum Length ft m 2 90 Elbows with Vent Terminal 1 100 30 5 10 3 1 2 90 Elbows with Vent Terminal 2 95 29 0 1...

Page 25: ...applicator tools to ensure proper preparation and joining of pipe and fittings a Cutting Tools i A square cut must be achieved with a miter box saw or pipe cutter to ensure a proper mating with the f...

Page 26: ...at around the end of the pipe 4 Joining a Joints should be made immediately after cement is applied b After fully inserting pipe into fitting socket hold joint together for about 15 to 20 seconds c Re...

Page 27: ...le weather stripping heavily insulated caulked vapor barrier etc additional air may need to be provided using the methods described under CONFINED SPACES All Air From Outdoors or Specially Engineered...

Page 28: ...ly or by ducts with the outdoors or spaces crawl or attic that freely communicate with the outdoors 1 When directly communicating with the outdoors each opening must have a minimum free area of 1 squa...

Page 29: ...on DO NOT operate this water heater in a closed system without provisions for controlling thermal expansion Your water supplier or local plumbing inspector should be contacted on how to control this s...

Page 30: ...relief valve into the opening provided and marked for this purpose on the water heater Note Some models may already be equipped or supplied with a combination temperature and pressure relief valve Ve...

Page 31: ...scalds Water temperature over 125 F Feel water before bathing or before setting temperature are available showering Temperature limiting valves Review this instruction manual at water heater scalded A...

Page 32: ...pply pipe dope to the gas valve inlet and make certain that no pipe dope has become lodged in the inlet screen of the gas valve Extreme care must be taken to ensure no pipe dope enters the gas valve A...

Page 33: ...a switch that is used to turn on and off lights If wiring in conduit is required cut the flexible line cord flush with the bushing Remove the junction box cover and pull the pressure switch outside of...

Page 34: ...34 Wiring Diagram Figure 10...

Page 35: ...ter heater 3 Close the cold water supply shut off valve 4 Open the drain valve on the water heater by turning the stem counter clockwise The drain valve has threads on the end that will allow the conn...

Page 36: ...36 Lighting and Shutdown instructions...

Page 37: ...11 DANGER Hotter water increases the risk of scald injury Scalding may occur within five 5 seconds at a temperature setting of 140 F 60 C To protect against hot water injury install an ASSE approved m...

Page 38: ...adjustable air shutter See Figure 12 At periodic intervals a visual check of the main burner and pilot flames should be made to determine if they are burning properly The main burner flame should lig...

Page 39: ...ames to determine that they are burning properly See Burner Flame Check section on page 38 If sooting or other burner anomalies are evident shut down the water heater by turning off the gas per the in...

Page 40: ...omponents which are not exact duplicates of Thoroughly inspect and replace as needed burner inner door gasket and or sight window gasket any time burner inner door is removed or disturbed Replace wate...

Page 41: ...installed to extend tank life The anode rod should be inspected periodically every 2 years and replaced when necessary to prolong tank life Water conditions in your area will influence the time inter...

Page 42: ...pplier Supplier Phone No CAUTION FOR YOUR SAFETY DO NOT ATTEMPT REPAIR OF COMBINATION GAS CONTROL BURNERS OR GAS PIPING REFER REPAIRS TO A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN Manufactured under one or more o...

Page 43: ...use Pressure switch not working closed position 1 Pressure switch tubing kinked or blocked 2 Blocked pressure tap on switch 3 Faulty pressure switch Three flashes three second pause Pressure switch or...

Page 44: ...ired false pilot flame sensed System auto resets Pilot valve stuck in open position Seven flashes three second pause Flammable vapor sensor fault detected see warning label 1 Flammable vapor present 2...

Page 45: ...moving combustion air through the combustion system 5 The pressure switch closes 6 The control senses the closed pressure switch and starts the ignition process by providing a spark at the pilot elect...

Page 46: ...tch 14 Pilot Assembly 4 Flue Baffle 15 Main Burner Orifice 5 Honeywell Gas Control Valve 16 Gas Feedline 6 Drain Valve 17 Flammable Vapors Sensor 7 Fiberglass Insulation not shown 18 Sensor Harness 8...

Page 47: ...used for boiler treatment must not be introduced into potable water used for space heating 3 This water heater must not be connected to an existing heating system or component s previously used with...

Page 48: ...48 NOTES...

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