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FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from the date of original retail purchase, any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired
or replaced free of charge.

If a leak occurs in the tank, a new water heater of the closest capacity and quality then available, will be
replaced free of charge.

The warranty of the replacement is the balance of the original water heater’s warranty.

LIMITED PARTS WARRANTY

After the first year and through the sixth year from the date of original retail purchase, any parts which fail due
to a defect in materials or workmanship, will be replaced or repaired free of charge for the part itself, with the
owner paying all other costs, including labor, mileage and transportation.

If the water heater is subjected to commercial, institutional, industrial or non-residential use, the above
warranty coverage for parts that are proved to be defective in material or workmanship is effective for one year
from the date of the original retail purchase.

The warranty of the replacement is the balance of the original water heater’s warranty, or twelve months from
the date of the part(s) purchase, whichever comes first.

This warranty is limited to the original owner of the water heater.

LIMITED TANK WARRANTY AGAINST LEAKS

After the first year and through the sixth year from the date of original retail purchase, if a leak occurs in the
tank, a new water heater of the closest capacity and quality then available, will be replaced free of charge for
the water heater, with the owner paying all other costs, including labor, mileage and transportation.

If the water heater is subjected to commercial, institutional, industrial or non-residential use, the above
warranty coverage for the tanks that are proved to be defective in material or workmanship is effective for two
years from the date of the original retail purchase.

The warranty of the replacement is the balance of the original water heater’s warranty.

Please note: The full and limited warranty applies only while this water heater is used in the United States of
America.

This warranty is limited to the original owner of the water heater.

TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE

To locate an authorized service company in your area contact the Maytag dealer from whom your appliance
was purchased; or call Maytag Customer Service at the number listed below. Should you not receive satisfactory
warranty service, please call or write:

Maytag Customer Service
P.O. Box 2370
Cleveland, TN 37320-2370
U.S.A. 1-800-788-8899

When contacting Maytag Customer Service be sure to provide the model and serial number of your appliance,
the name and address of the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance and the date of purchase.

MAYTAG WATER HEATERS ARE MANUFACTURED AND THIS WARRANTY IS PROVIDED BY STATE
INDUSTRIES, INC., ASHLAND CITY, TN. MAYTAG IS A TRADEMARK OF THE MAYTAG CORPORATION AND IS
USED UNDER LICENSE TO STATE INDUSTRIES, INC.

WARRANTY

Summary of Contents for C3

Page 1: ... S GUIDE C3 Technology Gas Water Heaters meet the new ANSI Z21 10 1 standard that deals with the accidental or unintended ignition of flammable vapors such as those emitted by gasoline HR630YORT HR630HORT HR640YBRS HR640HBRS HR640YBRT HR640HBRT HR640YORT HR640HORT HR640YOCT HR640HOCT HR650YOCT HR650HOCT HR650YBRS HR650HBRS HR650YBRT HR650HBRT HR650YRRT HR650HRRT HR650YRRT5 HR650HRRT5 Series Six PR...

Page 2: ...s supply including a thorough understanding of the requirements of the National Fuel Gas Code as it relates to the installation of gas fired water heaters The Service Center also has a thorough understanding of this instruction manual and is able to perform repairs strictly in accordance with the service guidelines provided by the manufacturer Gas Supplier The natural gas or propane utility or ser...

Page 3: ...3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...

Page 4: ...on 14 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve 14 15 Filling the Water Heater 15 16 Venting 16 17 Gas Piping 17 18 Sediment Trap 18 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 19 20 Lighting Operating Label 19 Temperature Regulation 20 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 21 23 Tank Sediment Cleaning 21 Venting System Inspection 21 Burner Inspection 21 Burner Cleaning 21 22 Housekeeping 22 Anode Rod Inspection 22 Temperature Pressure Rel...

Page 5: ...merican National Standard CSA Standard for Gas Water Heaters ANSI Z21 10 1 CSA 4 1 current edition Read the Safety Precautions section page 3 of this manual first and then the entire manual carefully If you don t follow the safety rules the water heater will not operate properly It could cause DEATH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND OR PROPERTY DAMAGE This manual contains instructions for the installation...

Page 6: ...LESSAND 28 711 mm DIAMETER PART NO 66001012 FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER 26 660 mm OR LESS Tools You may or may not need all these tools depending on your type of installation These tools can be purchased at your local hardware store Pipe Wrenches 2 14 356 mm Screwdriver Tin Snips 6 1 82 m Tape or Folding Ruler Garden Hose Drill Pipe Dope or Teflon Tape Additional Tools Needed When Sweat So...

Page 7: ... the vent pipe can be lifted off after any screw or other attached devices are removed Dispose of the draft hood The new water heater has the draft hood which must be used for proper operation 6 If you have copper piping to the water heater the two copper water pipes can be cut with a hacksaw approximately four inches away from where they connect to the water heater This will avoid cutting off pip...

Page 8: ...Outer door M Union N Inlet Water Shut off Valve O Cold Water Inlet P Inlet Dip Tube Q Temperature Pressure Relief Valve R Rating Plate S Flue Baffle T Thermostat U Drain Valve V Pilot and Main Burner W Flue X Drain Pan Y Piezo Igniter Z Air Intake Screen ZZ Thermostat Shield Optional V PILOT MAIN BURNER T THERMOSTAT ALLPIPING MATERIALS TO BE SUPPLIED BY CUSTOMERS CLOSED WATER SYSTEMS ARE THOSE WIT...

Page 9: ...ne using hot water in your home fits into one of these groups or if there is a local code or state law requiring a certain temperature water at the hot water tap then you must take special precautions In addition to using the lowest possible temperature setting that satisfies your hot water needs a means such as a Mixing Valve shall be used at the hot water taps used by these people or at the wate...

Page 10: ...th a piped drain pan These devices are available from some plumbing supply wholesalers and retailers and detect and react to leakage in various ways Sensors mounted in the drain pan that trigger an alarm or turn off the incoming water to the water heater when leakage is detected Sensors mounted in the drain pan that turn off the water supply to the entire home when water is detected in the drain p...

Page 11: ...lic for external use on gas water heaters are not necessary with Maytag products The purpose of an insulation blanket is to reduce the standby heat loss encountered with storage tank heaters Your Maytag water heater meets or exceeds the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act standards with respect to insulation and standby loss requirements making an insulation blanket unnecessary WARNING Shou...

Page 12: ...this determination Each opening shall have a minimum free area of one square inch per 1 000 Btu per hour 22 cm2 kW of the total input rating of all gas utilization equipment in the confined space but not less than 100 square inches 645 cm2 One opening shall commence within 12 inches 30 cm of the top and one commencing within 12 inches 30 cm of the bottom of the enclosures FIGURE11 B ALL AIR FROM O...

Page 13: ...er heater Mixing valves are available at plumbing supply or hardware stores see Figure 8 on page 9 and Figure 15 below Valves for reducing point of use temperature by mixing cold and hot water are also available Consult Maytag Customer Service 1 800 788 8899 Follow manufacturer s instructions for installation of the valves Before changing the factory setting on the thermostat read the Temperature ...

Page 14: ...4 NPT threaded nipple Using standard pipe fittings connect the cold water pipe to the cold water inlet of the water heater NOTE This water heater is super insulated to minimize heat loss from the tank Further reduction in heat loss can be accomplished by insulating the hot water lines from the water heater T P Valve and Pipe Insulation Remove insulation for T P valve and pipe connections from cart...

Page 15: ... other suitable means the water flow may cause property damage FIGURE17 The Discharge Pipe Shall not be smaller in size than the outlet pipe size of the valve or have any reducing couplings or other restrictions Shall not be plugged or blocked Shall be of material listed for hot water distribution Shall be installed so as to allow complete drainage of both the temperature pressure relief valve and...

Page 16: ...r heater Consult your Maytag Service Center at 1 800 788 8899 or gas supplier if any such changes are planned For proper venting in certain installations a larger diameter vent pipe may be necessary Consult your Maytag Customer Service Center or gas supplier to aid you in determining the proper venting for your water heater from the vent tables in the current edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ...

Page 17: ... the water heater installation is complete A gas line of sufficient size must be run to the water heater Consult the current edition of National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 and your gas supplier concerning pipe size There must be A readily accessible manual shut off valve in the gas supply line serving the water heater and A drip leg sediment trap ahead of the gas control valve to help preve...

Page 18: ... gas control valve that may result in fire or explosion Before attaching the gas line be sure that all gas pipe is clean on the inside To trap any dirt or foreign material in the gas supply line a drip leg sometimes called a sediment trap must be incorporated in the piping The drip leg must be readily accessible Install in accordance with the Gas Piping section Refer to the latest edition of the N...

Page 19: ...n be located by looking through the glass view port while pressing the piezo igniter button several times Look for a spark at the pilot location FIGURE D 9 Once the pilot has been found push the gas knob all the way down Immediately press the pilot igniter button rapidly 4 to 5 times If the pilot will not light repeat step 3 through 9 10 Continue to hold the gas control knob down for about one 1 m...

Page 20: ...mperature Regulation HOT WATER CAN SCALD Water heaters are intended to produce hot water Water heated to a temperature that will satisfy space heating clothes washing dish washing and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact Some people are more likely to be permanently injured by hot water than others These include the elderly children the infirm or physically ment...

Page 21: ... flue and venting before resuming operation of the water heater Burner Inspection Flood damage to a water heater may not be readily visible or immediately detectable However over a period of time a flooded water heater will create dangerous conditions which can cause DEATH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE Contact the Maytag dealer from whom the appliance was purchased or call Maytag Custom...

Page 22: ...way the anode rod This does not affect the water s taste or color The rod must be maintained to keep the tank in operating condition Anode deterioration depends on water conductivity not necessarily water condition A corroded or pitted anode rod indicates high water conductivity and should be checked and or replaced more often than an anode rod that appears to be intact Replacement of a depleted a...

Page 23: ...OTING Start Up Conditions Draft Hood Operation Check draft hood operation by performing a worst case depressurization of the building With all doors and windows closed and with all air handling equipment and exhaust fans operating such as furnaces clothes dryers range hoods and bathroom fans a match flame should still be drawn into the draft hood of the water heater with its burner firing If the f...

Page 24: ... sizzling and popping within the burner area during heating and cooling periods and should be considered normal See Condensation section Operational Conditions Smelly Odor In each water heater there is installed at least one anode rod see parts section for corrosion protection of the tank Certain water conditions will cause a reaction between this rod and the water The most common complaint associ...

Page 25: ... or pipe connections may be leaking C The anode rod fitting may be leaking D Small amounts of water from temperature pressure relief valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water pressure in your area E The temperature pressure relief valve may be leaking at the tank fitting F Water from a drain valve may be due to the valve being slightly opened G The drain valve may be leaking at the tank ...

Page 26: ...ermocouple TCO malfunction Replace pilot assembly High ambient room temperature Contact a Maytag Customer Service Agent to determine cause BURNER WILL NOT Dirty or clogged air intake screen Clean and reinstall air intake screen STAY LIT Flame arrestor openings blocked Contact a Maytag Customer Service Agent to determine cause Defective Gas Control Replace Gas Control Dirty pilot burner Clean pilot...

Page 27: ... 002 184384 002 18 Nipples w Heat Traps 66001758 66001705 66001705 66001705 66001705 66001705 19 Outer Door 66001759 66001759 66001506 66001506 66001506 66001506 20 Outer Door Filler NA NA NA NA NA NA 21 Piezo Igniter w Bracket 66001507 66001507 66001507 66001507 66001507 66001507 22 Pilot Assembly 66001547 66001516 66001547 66001516 66001547 66001519 23 Pipe Insulation 66001755 66001755 66001755 ...

Page 28: ...66001651 7 Dip Tube Inlet Tube 66001646 66001646 66001646 66001646 66001649 66001649 8 Dip Tube Inlet Tube Gasket 66001812 66001812 66001812 66001812 66001812 66001812 9 Draft Hood 66001502 66001502 66001502 66001502 66001502 66001502 10 Drain Valve 66001016 66001016 66001246 66001246 66001246 66001246 11 Drain Valve Washer 66001021 66001021 66001021 66001021 66001021 66001021 12 Flue Baffle 66001...

Page 29: ... Burner Orifice 66001538 66001604 66001538 66001540 6 Burner Tube 66001789 66001767 66001495 66001521 7 Dip Tube Inlet Tube 66001768 66001768 66001649 66001649 8 Dip Tube Inlet Tube Gasket 66001269 66001269 66001812 66001812 9 Draft Hood 66001502 66001502 66001502 66001502 10 Drain Valve 66001246 66001246 66001016 66001016 11 Drain Valve Washer 66001021 66001021 66001021 66001021 12 Flue Baffle 66...

Page 30: ...01705 19 Outer Door 66001506 66001506 66001506 66001506 20 Outer Door Filler NA NA NA NA 21 Piezo Igniter w Bracket 66001507 66001507 66001507 66001507 22 Pilot Assembly 66001541 66001552 66001541 66001516 23 Pipe Insulation 66001708 66001708 66001708 66001708 24 T P Insulation NA NA NA NA 25 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve 66001079 66001079 66001079 66001079 26 Thermostat Shield Optional 660016...

Page 31: ... 9003597 66001570 9003633 66001571 9003634 66001572 9003635 66001575 9003638 66001576 9003639 66001581 9003644 66001589 9003649 66001594 9003454 66001595 9003399 66001604 9003536 66001623 9003598 66001624 9003558 66001625 9003590 66001626 9003559 66001627 9003591 66001628 9003560 66001629 9003592 66001630 9003593 66001631 9003442 66001632 9003451 66001633 9003458 66001634 9003460 66001635 9003456 ...

Page 32: ...curs in the tank a new water heater of the closest capacity and quality then available will be replaced free of charge for the water heater with the owner paying all other costs including labor mileage and transportation If the water heater is subjected to commercial institutional industrial or non residential use the above warranty coverage for the tanks that are proved to be defective in materia...

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