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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

2"

18'' min.

3'' min. / 8'' max.

18'' min.

8'' min.

IN ANY DIRECTION

8'' min.

(See Figure 7A)

90° INTAKE TERMINAL

18'' min.

90° INTAKE TERMINAL

18'' min.

VENT TERMINAL

Figure 2

Figure 3

The blower assembly must always have the two (2) inch (5.1 cm) rubber transition fitting. An increasing 
coupling 2” X 3” is necessary for a three (3) inch (7.6 cm) venting system. This coupling must be installed 
as close as possible after the rubber transition fitting and in every case, before the first elbow.

Vent System
Adaptor

Drain Outlet

Rubber
transition fitting

Rubber

transition

fitting

Rubber

transition

fitting

Vent System
Adaptor

Drain Outlet

Rubber
transition fitting

Increaser

Adaptor

2” X 3”

Increaser
Adaptor
2” X 3”

Connection to a 
2-inch (5.1 cm)
vent system

Connection to a 
3-inch (7.6 cm)
vent system

Summary of Contents for UG50 series

Page 1: ...quids 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 From a neigh...

Page 2: ...er inspected immediately by a qualified service technician or the gas supplier WARNING Safety Information 3 Installation Instructions 4 Altitude 4 Location 4 Minimum Clearances 4 Venting 4 Venting Con...

Page 3: ...This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING Serious injury or death c...

Page 4: ...vered by the panel Minimum Clearances The minimum clearances from combustible material for this water heater are Two 2 inches 5 1 cm from the sides and rear four 4 inches 10 2 cm from the front and ei...

Page 5: ...d States see Figure 4 This water heater must be vented directly to the outdoors either horizontally through the wall or vertically through the roof The venting must not be attached to an existing chim...

Page 6: ...2 X 3 is necessary for a three 3 inch 7 6 cm venting system This coupling must be installed as close as possible after the rubber transition fitting and in every case before the first elbow Vent Syste...

Page 7: ...orch deck or balcony 12 inches 30 cm 12 inches 30 cm B Clearance to window or door that may be opened 12 inches 30 cm 9 inches 23 cm or 12 inches 30 cm C Clearance to outside corner D Clearance to ins...

Page 8: ...or wall same atmospheric pressure zone The air intake equivalent vent length must be equal to or less than the exhaust equivalent vent length and the air intake termination elbow shall be equipped wit...

Page 9: ...ke terminal must be at a minimum of eighteen 18 inches 45 7 cm from the exterior surface of the roof or anticipated snow accumulation level see Figure 2 The vertical terminations should be sealed with...

Page 10: ...ssemble parts while cement is fluid If you wait too long re coat pipe fitting 8 Push the vent pipe completely into the coupling turning as it goes until it bottoms out 9 Hold pipe and fitting together...

Page 11: ...ent system from IPEX be sure to install the two 2 inch 5 1 cm black restrictor screen from 0 to twenty five 25 feet 7 6 m If using the three 3 inch 7 6 cm concentric vent system from IPEX be sure to i...

Page 12: ...an result in property damage personal injury or death To protect from excessive pressure and or temperature the manufacturer has installed a temperature and pressure relief valve that meets the requir...

Page 13: ...roved for natural and propane gases It is mandatory that a readily accessible manual shut off valve be installed in the gas supply line The gas supply manual shut off valve must be close to the water...

Page 14: ...1o F 105o C Installation Instructions for Water Heaters Approved for Combination Space Heating and Potable Water Heating see Figure 11 A water heater cannot be used for space heating only When using a...

Page 15: ...er is equipped with a check valve water meter or pressure reducing valve an expansion tank must be installed in the system This will prevent weeping from the water heater relief valve and premature fa...

Page 16: ...he appropriate primer and solvent based cement when necessary Has the venting been supported at the proper intervals Have precautions been taken against condensation flowing into the power venter Wate...

Page 17: ...ter immediately contact a qualified installer service agency or the gas sup plier WARNING DO NOT light this water heater if It is not full of water The gas supplied does not match the type listed on t...

Page 18: ...he COOLER button until you have reached the desired setting HOLDING DOWN THE BUTTON WILL NOT CONTINUE TO LOWER THE SETTING The button must be pressed and released for each tempera ture change desired...

Page 19: ...switch to lock out mode and prevent the water heater from lighting After a flammable vapour incident has occurred and the flam mable vapours have dissipated the FV sensor is designed to automatically...

Page 20: ...common observation is hot water that smells like rotten eggs This phenomenon is the result of the reaction between the anode and hydrogen sulfide gas dissolved in the water which occurs frequently in...

Page 21: ...listed in the Troubleshooting Guide does not solve the problem or if your particular problem is not listed in the guide contact the installer of the water heater or the local gas utility 3 If you sti...

Page 22: ...r Access Doors 7 Outer Access Door 8 Drain Valve 9 Overflow Tube 10 Dip tube 11 Magnesium Anode 12 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve 13 Baffle 14 Inlet Rubber Adaptor 15 Vacuum Switch Inlet 16 Vacuum...

Page 23: ...ion 5 Low voltage to the water heater Check and repair 7 The gas valve driver circuit 1 Turn off the power to the water heater for 10 seconds and then back on 2 If the above step did not clear the err...

Page 24: ...re Check with gas utility company Defective gas control valve Replace with new gas control valve High operating costs Gas control valve set too high Turn temperature dial to desired temperature Sedime...

Page 25: ...ter filled for first time Let water heater warm up Problem should go away If it per sists check all plumbing connections for leaks Heavy draws of hot water with very cold refill water Let water heater...

Page 26: ...in 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 wate...

Page 27: ...xed to the heater any non factory made or factory approved replace ment part s such as elements controls dip tubes relief valves etc 9 To any damage caused by not having the water heater installed adj...

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