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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY INFORMATION

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Location

This water heater should be located as close as  

possible to a chimney and to the main use of hot 

water. This location must not be subject to freez-

ing temperatures. The water heater should be 

 

positioned, so that there is easy access to the oil 

burner, controls and drain valve. It must be located 

close to a suitable free-flowing floor drain. Where 

a floor drain is not adjacent to the water heater, a  

suitable drain pan must be installed under the water 

heater (see Figure 10). This drain pan should be 

at least four (4) inches (10.2 cm) larger than the  

diameter of the water heater, and at least one 

(1) inch (2.5 cm) deep, providing access to the 

drain valve. This pan must not restrict the flow of  

ventilation and combustion air. This pan must be 

piped to a suitable drain to prevent damage to  

property in the event of a water leak from the piping, 

the relief valve or the water heater.

Based on national building codes, the manufac-

turer has given the necessary instructions to 

prevent damage to the building. Under no cir-

cumstances is the manufacturer to be held liable 

for any water damage in connection with this 

water heater. 

This water heater can be installed in a storage or 

residential garage if it is installed at least 18 inches 

(460 mm) above floor level and protected against 

physical damage.

This water heater is 

NOT

 approved for installation 

on a combustible floor.

Minimum Clearances

The minimum clearances from combustible mate-

rial for this water heater are: Two (2) inches (5.1 

cm) from the sides and rear, twenty-four (24) inches 

(61.0 cm) from the front, eighteen (18) inches (45.7 

cm) from the top, and nine (9) inches (22.9 cm) from 

the vent pipe (eighteen (18) inches (45.7 cm) for 

water heaters installed in the United States) 

(see 

Figure 1).

Combustion and Ventilation Air Supply

In order for the water heater to operate properly, it 

must be supplied with an uninterrupted flow of clean 

combustion and ventilation air. The area around the 

water heater must always be kept clean and clear 

of debris. An inadequate supply of air to the water 

heater will produce a bright yellow burner flame caus-

ing sooting in the combustion chamber, on the burner, 

and in the flue tube. This can result in damage to the 

water heater and personal injury, if not corrected.

Combustion and ventilation air requirements are 

determined by where the water heater is located. 

Water heaters are installed in either open (uncon-

fined) spaces or smaller (confined) spaces, such as 

closets or small rooms. 

IMPORTANT 

 

These instructions have been written as a guide for the proper installation and operation of your water heater and 

the manufacturer of this water heater will not accept any liability where these instructions have not been followed. 

However, for your safety and to avoid damage caused by improper installation, this water heater must be installed 

by a Certified Licensed Professional and meet all local codes or, in the absence of such codes, the latest edition 

of CAN/CSA B139, Installation for Oil Burning Equipment, in Canada, and/or the latest edition of Standard for the 

Installation of Oil Burning Equipment, NFPA 31, in the United States.  For Mobile Home installation in Canada, all 

relevant Clauses of “CAN/CSA Z240MH – Manufactured Homes” must be followed. All models are CSA listed for use 

with No.1 (stove) and No. 2 (furnace oil).

Before proceeding with the installation instructions:

1) 

Inspect the water heater and its component parts for possible damage. 

Do not

 install or attempt to repair any damaged 

component parts. If you detect any damage, contact the dealer where the water heater was purchased or the manufacturer 

listed on the warranty card.

2)

 Verify that the type of oil being supplied corresponds to what is marked on the rating plate of the water heater. 

DO NOT

 

install if the water heater or parts of the water heater have been damaged.

 

 

WARNING

AVERTISSEMENT

DANGER

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Page 1: ...ion may result causing property damage personal injury or death DO NOT STORE use gasoline or any other flammable vapours or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance DO NOT USE gasoline crank case oil or oil containing gasoline DO NOT TAMPER with the unit or controls DO NOT LEAVE paper or rags close to the burner or the water heater WHAT TO DO IF YOU DETECT OIL Immediately call your o...

Page 2: ...m Clearances 3 Combustion and Ventilation Air Supply 3 Requirements for Unconfined Spaces 4 Requirements for Confined Spaces Indoor Combustion and Ventilation Air 4 Requirements for Confined Spaces Outdoor Combustion and Indoor Ventilation Air 4 Requirements for Confined Spaces Outdoor Combustion and Ventilation Air 4 Air duct sizing 5 Louvers and Grilles 6 Corrosive Atmospheres 6 Venting 6 Chimne...

Page 3: ...operate properly it must be supplied with an uninterrupted flow of clean combustion and ventilation air The area around the water heater must always be kept clean and clear of debris An inadequate supply of air to the water heater will produce a bright yellow burner flame caus ing sooting in the combustion chamber on the burner and in the flue tube This can result in damage to the water heater and...

Page 4: ...es in the enclosure freely communi cating with interior areas that have in turn adequate infiltration from the outdoors Requirements for Confined Spaces Outdoor Combustion and Indoor Ventilation Air A water heater that is located in a confined space and that obtains its combustion air from outdoors and ventilation air from within the conditioned space of the building should be provided with two pe...

Page 5: ... appliances in the enclosure b horizontal duct s as shown in Figure 7 with an equivalent length of less than 50 ft 15 m having a free flow area of not less than one 1 square inch per 2 000 BTU h 11 cm2 kWh of the total input of all oil fired appliances in the enclosure and c air openings that communicate directly with the outdoors as shown in Figure 6 having a free flow area of not less than one 1...

Page 6: ...l chimney The chimney must be prop erly constructed and sized clean and free of soot creosote and obstructions able to generate suf ficient draft to evacuate the products of combustion outdoors and be lined with a tile or metal liner Inspect the chimney and make any repairs necessary before installing the water heater To prevent downdrafts the chimney flue should extend at least three 3 feet 1 m a...

Page 7: ... in the United States Before installing the switch remember to DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY to the water heater Failure to follow these instructions can result in property damage personal injury or death Installation 1 Install the pre assembled flue collar blocked vent switch assembly over the flue outlet on the water heater see Figure 9 2 Wire the switch to the aquastat on the water heater see wir...

Page 8: ...is imperative that open flame is not applied to the inlet and outlet fittings as heat will damage or destroy the plastic lined fittings This will result in premature failure of the fittings which is not covered by the warranty 8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FLUE COLLAR BLOCKED VENT SWITCH VENT PIPE FLUE OUTLET MANUAL RESET BUTTON FLUE COLLAR BLOCKED VENT SWITCH ASSEMBLY Figure 9 Figure 10 1 Flue coll...

Page 9: ...r expands creating a pressure build up This is a natural function and is one of the reasons for install ing a temperature and pressure relief valve If the cold water supply line has a built in water meter check valve or pressure reducing valve a suitable expansion tank must be installed to prevent pres sure build up or water hammer effect Otherwise the warranty will be void see Figure 10 An indica...

Page 10: ...y grounded in accor dance with all local codes or in the absence of such codes the latest edition of the CSA C22 1 Canadian Electrical Code in Canada and or the latest edition of the National Electrical Code NFPA 70 in the United States Failure to properly ground this water heater can result in property damage personal injury or death This water heater is factory wired and requires mini mal field ...

Page 11: ... cleaning or sealing the system 3 If this water heater is to be used for space heating make sure that all safety codes are respected Pay special attention to safety valve pressure and expansion tanks Figure 11 L1 N Aquastat Fuse L1 N Gnd Oil Burner Junction Box Electrical Wiring Diagram For White Rodgers Aquastat Model 11B76 Black White Black Blue Black White L1 N Fuse Electrical Wiring Diagram Fo...

Page 12: ...rom the water heater relief valve and premature failure of the heater due to expansion of the water during the heating cycle 7 Before acquisition of a water heater for space heating application it is necessary to have the area of intended use sized by a qualified technician This will ensure that an adequate water heating capacity will be available for both heating and potable water supply and that...

Page 13: ...e blocking effect of louvers and grilles L Venting Is the flue baffle installed in the flue tube L Has the water heater been vented separately from all other oil fired appliances L Have all horizontal runs of vent pipe been installed with a minimum rise of 1 4 inch per foot 21 mm m of run L Water Piping Is the dip tube installed in the cold water inlet L Has a temperature and pressure relief valve...

Page 14: ...ng combustion The warm up time is ideal for testing the oil pump pressure Water Temperature Regulation The higher the setting the greater the risk of scald ing Hot water can cause third degree burns in under one 1 second at 160 F 71 C in five 5 seconds at 140 F 60 C and in thirty 30 seconds at 130 F 54 C In households where there are children physically challenged individuals or elderly persons mi...

Page 15: ...ir causes a bright roaring fire and high stack temperatures resulting in poor fuel efficiency After the burner has been firing for 10 15 minutes take a smoke sample with a Bacharach smoke sampler or other approved device Then take a sample of the flue gases and test for CO using a combustion analyser The smoke spot should not exceed Trace on the Bacharach Scale The water heater operates most effic...

Page 16: ...xpectancy of the water heater is reduced where a water softener is introduced to fight hard water because the sodium salts added by a softener make this water extremely conductive In these conditions the anodes are consumed more rapidly and should be verified every year In cer tain water conditions the anodes will react with the water producing discoloured or smelly water The most common complaint...

Page 17: ...y phone at 1 800 363 9354 To help serve you in a quick and efficient way always have the following information ready a Model number b Serial number c Date of installation d Where the water heater was purchased e Complete address where the water heater is installed f A description of the problem 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 6 9 10 I D Description 1 Aquastat 2 Oil burner 3 Brass drain valve 4 Overflow tube 5 Dip t...

Page 18: ...amage caused by not having the water heater installed adjacent to a free flowing drain in the event of water leakage 10 If the heater is operated at water temperatures exceeding the maximum setting of the operating or high limit control or the heater is not supplied with potable water free to circulate at all times 11 If the heater has experienced the effect of thermal expansion due to excessive p...

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