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Page 1: ...tructions If you cannot reachyour gassupplier call the fire department FOR POTABLE WATER Installation and servicemust be performed by a qualified installer HEATING ONLY service agency or the gas supplier NOT SUITABLE FOR AWARNING SPACEHEATING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or mainte nance can cause DEATH SERIOUSBODILYINJURY OR PROPERTY NOT FORUSEIN DAMAGE Refer to this manual ...

Page 2: ... such vapors The resulting flashback and fire can heater in place of the factory furnished valve I For safe operation of the water heater the relief valve I wellcauSeasdeathproperty r serioUSdamage burns to anyone in the area as must not be removed from it s designated opening or I If installation in such areas is your only option then plugged the installation must be accomplished in a way that Th...

Page 3: ... the factory fur heater Mixing valves are available at plumbing sup nished vent assembly could result in improper oper ply or hardware stores Follow manufacturers instruc ation due to restriction of flue gases spillage of flue tions for installation of the valves Before changing gases and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning the factory setting on the thermostat read the Temperature Regulation sect...

Page 4: ...H SERI OUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE Contact the Maytag dealer from whom the appli ance was purchased or call Maytag Customer Service A CAUTION 1 at 1 800 788 8899 for an authorized servicer to replace a flooded water heater Do not attempt to WATER HEATERS E_EAK Installation ofl repair the unitl It must be replaced the water heater must be accomplished in such a l manner that if the tank or...

Page 5: ... 31 Venting System Inspection 29 Oiling Instructions 29 Burner Inspection 29 Burner Cleaning _ 29 L P Gas Control Valve and Burner Assembly Replacement Information 30 Draining 30 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Operation 31 Drain Valve Washer Replacement 31 Housekeeping 31 Service 31 T_S OrUb _ nSdhoOm O t i n g z _ Z ZZZ Z Z Z _ Z Z Z _ Z 2 _ 3329 Condensation 32 Smoke Odor 32 Thermal Expansion...

Page 6: ...blication is available from your local govern ment or public library gas company or by writing Examine the location to ensure the water heater complies with NFPA Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 the Locating the New Water Heater section in this manual For California installation this water heater must be braced Read the Safety Instructions section pages 2 3 and 4 of this anchored or strapped to a...

Page 7: ...D 5 GALLON PART PARTNUMBER66001012 FORWATER NUMBER66001014 CAPACITY HEATERS HAVINGA DIAMETER26 ORLESS Tools You may or may not need all of these tools depending on your ADDITIONAL TOOLS NEEDED type of installation These tools can be purchased at your local WHEN SWEAT SOLDERING hardware store Tubing Cutters or Hacksaw Pipe Wrenches 2 14 Propane Torch Soft Solder Screwdriver Solder Flux Tin Snips _ ...

Page 8: ...to the entire now completely disconnected and house ready to be removed Check again to make sure the gas sup ply is OFF to the water heater Then b If you have galvanized pipe to the water disconnect the gas supply connection heater loosen the two galvanized pipes with a pipe wrench at the union in each from the gas control valve line Also disconnect the piping Attach a hose to the water heater dra...

Page 9: ... with a non potable water heating appliance system may require a means such as a mixing valve to be installed to temper the water at certain points of use Somepeople are more likely to be I permanently injuredby hot water than others I AWARNING these include the elderly children the infirm or I Toxic chemicals such as used for treatment of boil the physically mentally handicapped Before ers or non...

Page 10: ...s require ETC Flammable liquids such as gasoline solvents propane LP or butane etc all of which emit adequate support at 3 2 foot intervals and vertical runs flammable vapors may be improperly stored or supported at 5 foot intervals used in such areas The gas water heater ignitor or main burner can ignite such vapors The resulting The water heater requires its own separate venting system flashback...

Page 11: ...igure 1 vent or direct vent appfiance inlet and or outlet power power J vent s when directly above or 135 to either side of center line Figure 4 page 12 Air for ventilation should be provided if installed in a confined 24 minimum from any appliance inlet and or outlet vents space Refer to the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 when directly below or 45 to either side of center line Figure 4 page 1...

Page 12: ... Schedule 40 piping from combustible surfaces FORCED AIR The Vent Exhaust outlet and air irdet terminals shall terminate at INLET least 18 inches above the roof surface Figure 7 The location selection must provide clearances for servicing and CORNER INSTALLATION proper operation of the water heater Figure 5 OFINLET ANDOUTLET The venting system must be installed in a manner which allows NOTRECOMMEN...

Page 13: ...ting on the thermo stat read the Temperature Regulation section in this manual EXHAUST VENT TOOUTDOORS This water heater shall not be connected to any heating sys tems or component s used with a non potable water heating INTAKE appliance SHUTOFF PiPE VALVE If a water heater is installed in a closed water supply system COLD INLET WATER LINE such as one having a back flow preventer check valve water...

Page 14: ...n placeof the factory furnishedvalve I For safe operation of the water heater the relief valve must not be removed from it s designated opening or TEMPERED plugged WATER The temperature pressure relief valve must be installed directly into the fitting of the water heater designatedfor OUTLET I the relief valve Positionthe valve downward and provide Donotcaporplug PROVIDE A 6 AIR tubing so that any...

Page 15: ...N If wiring from the fuse box or circuit breaker box was water heater and the piping aluminum for the old water heater replace it with Check all new water piping for leaks Repair as needed copper wire If you wish to reuse the existing alu minum wire have the connection at the water heater W iring made by a competent electrician Contact a local elec trical contractor and or the local electric utili...

Page 16: ...and all allowable 4 Use wire nuts and connect the power supply wiring to the exceptions refer to the latest edition of the National wires inside the water heaters junction box Electrical Code 5 The water heater must be electrically grounded by the 6 Replace the wiring junction cover using the screw installer The unit will not operate unless it is properly provided WIRING DIAGRAM CAUTION Label all ...

Page 17: ...iation A WARNING intervals and vertical runs supported at 5 foot intervals I Horizontal runs must be securely supported at 3 2foot I The vent pipe from the water heater must be 3 diameter PVC ABSon 75 Gallon modelsfor first 5 I VENTINGTHROUGHAN OUTSIDEWALL Schedule 40 pipe and must slope upward inch A ALL75 GALLONMODELS per five feet In the carton issupplied Two3 inletandoutletPVC Schedule40 45 ve...

Page 18: ...n the carton is supplied 1 Horizontal runs require a minimum rise per five feet Two 3 inlet and outlet PVC Schedule 40 45 vent caps All other piping must be supplied by the supplier 3 ELBOW EXAMPLE_ ONE 3 SCHEDULE I I I I I MIN RISEY 40PVC45 INLET I I I I I PER FIVEFEET ELBOW SUPPLIED TWO3 PVC SCHEDULE 4090 STREET_ _ ELBOWfr LI REQUIRED I I SCHEDULE 40 PVC PIPE ONE3 SCHEDULE REQUIRED 40FVC 45 OUTL...

Page 19: ...diately flush with plenty of water 40 2 for 15 minutes and seek medical attention if irrita 35 3 tion persists KEEPOUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN NOTE Two 45 elbows are equivalent to one 90 elbow All primers cleaners and cements must meet all local codes One 90 elbow equals 5 feet of equivalent vent length and applicable standards of the American Society For Testing Materials Standards Before using prim...

Page 20: ...lower one 3 PVC inlet and one 3 PVC ABS for 75 T Gal Models outlet Schedule 40 street elbows are required Place the elbow in the required direction on the blower and using 3 sheet metal screws attach the elbow CAULK _ _ i_ 40 GAL 48 __ _ _ __ _ _ 50 GAL 57 _ JOINTS 7S GAL 63 1 _ _ _ _ 5_ _l I_ _ _ _ 2 If there is to be a vertical run of vent from the blower the 3 PVC inlet and the 3 PVC ABS for 75...

Page 21: ... LENGTH FT ELBOWS 45 1 40 2 35 3 NOTE Two 45 elbows are equivalent to one 90 elbow One 90 elbow equals 5 feet of equivalent vent length LAr_tal If this concentric flue through the wall type of venting sys E_ T_ S_ tern is preferred the vent kit can be ordered from Maytag Customer Service at 1 800 788 8899 under kit 9002749 See also page 40 and 41 Installation instructions are pro vided with the ki...

Page 22: ...oncerning pipe size capped nipple in the bottom outlet or other device recognized as an effective sediment trap Ira tee fitting is used it shall be There must be installed in conformance with one of the methods of installa A readily accessible manual shut offvalve in the gas supply tion shown below line serving the water heater and A drip leg sediment trap ahead of the gas control valve to Connect...

Page 23: ...NNECTOR LABELED AS COMPLYING WITH ANSI STANDARDS GROUND JOINT LOOP UNION OPTIONAL 3 MIN I SEDIMENT _I_V f _ TR2P GAS PIPING WITH ALL BLACK IRON PIPE TO GAS CONTROL GAS SUPPLY PIPING MANUAL SHUTOFF VALVE GROUND JOINT _ UNION _ BLACKPIPE_ GAS I _ _ _ _ _ _ CONTROL _ _o_ _7 I_l VALVE _r rl DRIPLEG IN I SEDIMENT 3 MIN I I TRAP 23 ...

Page 24: ...e RELIEF VALVE Filling instructions in the Instructions for Installation TEMPERED section WATER OUTLET _ Will a water leak damage anything See the Locating the New Water Heater section PIPE Do not cap or plug Is there proper clearance between the water heater and PROVIDEA 6 anything that might catch fire See the Locating the New _ AIR GAP water Heater section _ ENDBETWEENoF THETHE DISCHARGE Do you...

Page 25: ... operate allowing the gas por tion to operate ignite burner 3 The gas control knob located on the thermostat must be turned to the ON position for the gas to be able to flow 4 The venting manual reset switch must be in the closed position See Venting Manual Reset Switch in the Troubleshooting section _ _ j GAS KNoBCONTROL 5 There is a non resetrable hi limlt switch in the thermo stat which must be...

Page 26: ...teps indicated at For Your Safety on the coverpage of this manualthen leave the premises Operating instructions are located on front of the water heater aboveor to one side of the gas control valve AWARNING AN ODORANTISADDEDTO THEGASUSED BY THISWATERHEATER FORYOUR SAFETY IFYOU SMELLGAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building I Figu...

Page 27: ...leveroncontrol boxto OFF 26 3 Setthe thermostatto lowestsettingbyturning I the water temperaturedial counter clockwise TOPVIEWOF d_ to itslowest temperature setting DO NOT GAS CONTROL FORCE Turngascontrolknobclockwise to OFF position Figure 8 page26 WARNINGDonot usegas controlknobto regu 4 Waitfive 5 minutes to clearoutanygas Ifyou late gasflow then smellgas STOP Follow B in the safety 6 Atarmslen...

Page 28: ...ximately 1400F the infirm or physically mentally handicapped If anyone using hot water in your home fits into one of C Is a thermostat setting of approximately 150 F these _roups or if there is a local code or state law requtrmg a certain temperature water at the hot water tap then you must take special precautions In VERYHOT Is a thermostat setting of approximately 160 E addition to using the low...

Page 29: ...n WARNING t Obstructed or deteriorated vent systems may pre sent a serious health risk or asphyxiation _ WARNING Be sure the vent piping is properly connected to A WARNING I prevent escape of dangerous flue gasses which could cause deadly asphyxiation Soot build up indicates a problem that requires correc I tion before further use Turn OFF gas to water heater and leave OFF until repairs are made I...

Page 30: ...h left hand threads for the following fittings and their Connect ahose to the drain valve and terminate to anade connections quate drain OPEN the water heater drain valve to allow for tank The connection between the manifold and the gas control valve A to B are left hand threads draining NOTE If the water heater is going to be shut down and The connection between the main burner orifice and the ma...

Page 31: ...WASHER water line or a water meter with a check valve Call Maytacj Customer Service at 1 800 788 8899 for an authorized servicer for further information Do not plug the temperature pressure relief valve Housekeeping AWARNING When checking the temperature pressure relief Vacuum around base of water heater for dust dirt and lint on valve operation make sure that 1 no one is in aregular basis front o...

Page 32: ...frying noise condition and must be corrected Because of the suddenness and amount of water condensation It is recommended that any devices installed which could create water may be diagnosed as a tank leak After the water in a dosed system have a by pass and or the system have an the tank warms up about 1 2 hours the condition should expansion tank to relieve the pressure built by thermal expan di...

Page 33: ...ater models by replacing the anode s with one of less active VENTING MANUAL RESET SWITCH material and then chlorinating the water heater tank and all hot water lines Cali Maytag Customer Service at 1 800 788 There is a venting manual reset switch located on the venting 8899 for an authorized servicer for further information con hood If switch is activated it will not reset itself Before cerning an...

Page 34: ...ture adjustment dial may be set too low See the Temperature Regulation section _ WARNING Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater 6 The gas company can check the gas input to see if it is correct the water temperature in certain situations may be hotter than the thermostat setting An underfeedwaterheaterw 11 not heatwatera_quickly Short frequent draws of hot water especially with very col...

Page 35: ... leaking O The primary anode rod fitting may be leaking Smail amounts of water from relief temperature pressure valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water pressure in your area O temperature pressure may leaking at The relief valve be the tank fitting 0 Water from a drain valve may be due to the valve opened _ _ slightly O The drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting I O Combustion ...

Page 36: ...ing in DEATH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE THERMOSTAT AND GAS SUPPLY CHECK No Is gas being supplied to the Yes thermostat I I V l Turn ON gas supply l Is gas cock knob turned ON I I I I I Yes I Turn gas cock knob to ON _ No l Is thermostat calling for heat Run I hot water from heater and turn I ad ustment knob higher Check I using a manometer at thermostat I pressure tap Y_s Is there a ...

Page 37: ...Electrical System Check on pages 38 and 39 uH ON OFFSWFrCH HI LIMIT SWITCH PRESSURE SWITCH HOT 1 w c I i i MAIN _ CONTROL N I ll 8 L2 _ T I_ 1_ 6 1 i _ 3 4 5 3 6 7 2 0 2 LIGHT 3_ 4_ 6 7 8 NATURAL GAS 4_ W C MIN A 10u W C MIN MANIFOLD 37 ...

Page 38: ...at and Gas _ I SupplyCheck section No J Does power cord or power wiring have 110 120 volts avail _ able receptacle and or junction i box with groundedconnector I Supply 110 120 volts q No a Yes I Turn ON I No _s oldoff switch ON I Yes t _Is diagnostic indicator light Is diagnostic indicator light _ No blinking ON I I No Yes i Yes _ back Replace control Turn power OFF and ON I Does the hot ur ace t...

Page 39: ...k at 2 for 115V to _ No ground Replace blower 1 I Replace c rrect wiring J Yes I Replace Hi limit switch I t No Check at 8 for 115V to ground Replace air _ Check V WC pres _ J system resmctaons Remove ventin g _ _j pressure switch If OK sure at line to air If OK Yes pressure switch No _ Is burner _ON r i I i I Yes Replace thermostat 4 All systems operational I I 39 ...

Page 40: ...Repair Parts List t_ _ 3 _ Outlet Parts Only _ _ _ j 75 Gallon Models _5 9190_ _ _111 33 _ 32 1 _ QJ 31 _ 13 14 301_ 28_ 29 _1_ _29 _ _ _ _4_ 2211 _ 17 4O ...

Page 41: ...002411 9003043 19 Inner Door 9000281 9000281 9000281 9000281 9000281 9000281 20 Drain Valve 9000058 9000058 9000058 9000058 9001588 9001568 21 Drain Valve Washer 17 32 x13 64 x1 8 thick 9001584 9001584 9001584 9001584 9001584 9001584 22 Manifold Nat 9002516 9002516 9002654 22 Manifold L P 9002517 9002517 9002655 23 Riqht Access Door w Gasket 9000695 9000695 9000695 9000695 9000695 9000695 24 Left ...

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Page 44: ...il 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 cov erage for tanks that are proved to be...

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