GSW 61009 (09-03) Nstallation And Operating Instructions Download Page 1

PART NO. 61009 REV. C (09-03)

WARNING:

If the information in these instructions is
not followed exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage, per-
sonal injury or death.

WARNING:

Improper installation, adjustment, alter-
ation, service, or maintenance can cause
injury or property damage. Refer to this
manual. For assistance or additional infor-
mation, consult a qualified installer, serv-
ice agency, or the gas utility.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

• Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapours and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.

• Installation and service must be per-

formed by a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas utility.

• 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.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

GSW Water Heating is a division of
A. O. Smith Enterprises Ltd.

DIRECT VENT GAS FIRED WATER HEATER

INSTALLATION AND

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Read these instructions thoroughly before starting

Summary of Contents for 61009 (09-03)

Page 1: ...other flammable vapours and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Installation and service must be per formed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas utility Do not try to...

Page 2: ...0 IV OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 11 Lighting instructions Robertshaw 110R Lighting instructions White Rodgers 37C Special note on propane fuel Out of fuel Water Temperature Regulation 13 Exposure to water...

Page 3: ...r any property damage personal injury or death resulting from improper sizing installation or failure to comply with these instructions The warranty on this water heater is in effect only when the wat...

Page 4: ...nts T P All water heaters must be fitted with a proper temperature and pressure relief valve These valves must be certified as meeting the requirements of the Standard For Relief Valves For Hot Water...

Page 5: ...minimum of 915mm 3 ft of clearance is required at the front control side of the heater for service For a closet installation the door at burner side should be openable and a minimum of 102mm 4 in cle...

Page 6: ...tributor and damage to your carrier Note The four fasteners that are required to secure the vent terminal to the exterior wall are not provided These should be screw type not nails chosen for the type...

Page 7: ...and terminal are assembled by the manufac turer as shown in Figure 3C There are springs fastened inside the corrugated pipe When the vent pipes are pulled to a required length the distances between t...

Page 8: ...he vent pipe s level or slope again and adjust if required Offset vent pipe arrangement Figure 3K CONDITION 1 Where a straight vent pipe arrangement is impossible a horizontal 90 degree maximum bend c...

Page 9: ...be installed ahead of the gas valve to permit easy removal of the unit All leak testing must be done with a soapy water solution NEVER USE A MATCH OR OPEN FLAME TO TEST FOR GAS LEAKS A FIRE OR EXPLOSI...

Page 10: ...preventer or water pressure reducing valve This will create a closed water system During the heating cycle of the water heater the water expands caus ing pressure inside the water heater to increase...

Page 11: ...setting 10 Replace the outer door 1 Set the thermostat to lowest setting Turn counter clockwise 2 Turn the gas control knob OFF Rotate clockwise WARNING If you do not follow these instructions exactly...

Page 12: ...replace the outer burner door 12 Set thermostat to desired setting 13 If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries turn the gas control knob clock wise to OFF see Figure A If the appliance will...

Page 13: ...burner and pilot flames The burner flames must be a soft blue flame with no yellow tips Yellow tips indicate a carbonizing flame which can depending on severity deposit carbon soot on the combustion c...

Page 14: ...off at the inlet to the heater 2 Turn water off at the cold water inlet valve 3 Open a nearby hot water tap 4 Drain approximately one pail full of water from the heater 5 With a 1 1 16 in hexagon sock...

Page 15: ...or space heating 5 If the space heating water system requires water with temperatures in excess of 60 C 140 F a mixing valve or other means must be installed in the potable hot water supply to temper...

Page 16: ...cturer will furnish the Owner with a replacement for the defective part s This warranty is limited to one replacement component part for each original part 3 Return of Defective Water Heater and Compo...

Page 17: ...rges for labour or other expenses incurred in the removal repair or replacement of the water heater or any component part s claimed to be defective or any expense incurred to remedy any defect in the...

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