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Polaris

®

 

Residential Gas 

Water Heater

Installation 

Instructions and 

Use & Care Guide

To obtain technical, warranty or service assistance during or 
after the installation of this water heater, visit our website at:

http://www.americanwaterheater.com

or call toll free: 

1-800-456-9805

When calling for assistance, please have the following 

information ready:
1. Model 

number

2.  7 Digit product number

3. Serial 

number

4.  Date of installation

5.   Place of Purchase

Table of Contents...........................................................  2

Do not store or use gasoline or other 
flammable vapors and liquids 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 telephone in your  

  building.
 

•  Immediately call your gas supplier  

 

 

from a neighbor’s telephone. Follow  

 

 

the gas supplier’s instructions.

 

•  If you cannot reach your gas 

 

 

supplier, call the fire department.

Installation and service must be performed 
by a qualified installer, service agency or 
the gas supplier.

WARNING:  If the information in these

instructions is not followed exactly, a fire 

or explosion may result causing property 

damage, personal injury or death.

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INSTALLER:

• 

Affix these instructions to or adjacent to the water 
heater.

OWNER:

• 

Retain these instructions and warranty for future 
reference. Retain the original receipt as proof of 
purchase.

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CONTENT

This manual covers model numbers:

   United States
   PG* 34-100-2NV or 2PV

   PG* 34-130-2NV or 2PV

   PG* 34-150-2NV or 2PV

   PG* 50-130-2NV or 2PV

   PG* 50-150-2NV or 2PV

   PG* 50-175-3NV or 3PV

   PG* 50-199-3NV or 3PV
  * Indicates warranty period

 Note:

 The manufacturer of this water heater recommends that it     

 be professionally installed by trained and qualified service  

 professionals.

Summary of Contents for PG 34-100-2NV or 2PV

Page 1: ...hbor s telephone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agenc...

Page 2: ...r these conditions we recommend the hot water faucet be opened for several minutes at the kitchen sink before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system If hydrogen is p...

Page 3: ...orized service person The manufacturer and seller of this water heater will not be liable for any damages injuries or deaths caused by failure to comply with the installation and operating instruction...

Page 4: ...tally vented gas fueled heat ing appliance or equipment The sign shall read in print size no less than one half 1 2 inch in size GAS VENT DIRECTLY BELOW KEEP CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS INSPECTION The s...

Page 5: ...intain proper clearances as specified on the data plate Figure 1 Garage Installation Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance S...

Page 6: ...tolerance 1 9 cm 0 31 cm tolerance Note The trap should be aligned so that the exhaust pipe is in a vertical position close to the surface of the water heater Figure 2 Minimum Clearance Locations Back...

Page 7: ...ne into the metal drain pan VENT PIPE SYSTEM Carbon Monoxide Hazard Follow all instructions to locate and install the vent pipe system Instructions can be found in this manual in state or local codes...

Page 8: ...shell housing by turning clockwise approximately 1 2 30 5 cm and pulling off of the internal clamshell housing see figure 4C Using your fingers or a small flat blade screwdriver remove the filter medi...

Page 9: ...the specified CSA listed plastic vent pipe All joints in the inlet and outlet piping must be properly cemented Size and cut all piping before cementing 1 Cut the pipe end square and remove all ragged...

Page 10: ...tain a 36 in 91 cm minimum clearance below a window or door that may be opened C Clearance to permanently closed window D 12 in 30 cm min vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above the term...

Page 11: ...Units on Page 12 for correct terminations if installing more than one Polaris gas water heater Alternative Horizontal Termination The combustion air and exhaust terminations may be raised up to 24 inc...

Page 12: ...ne or anticipated snow levels See figure 9 below Note See Venting Additional Polaris Units below if installing more than one Polaris gas water heater Venting Additional Polaris Units When using two 2...

Page 13: ...hrough the Roof Termination Notes 1 Support Horizontal Pipe Every Four Feet 1 2 m Support Vertical Pipe Every Six ft 1 8 m 2 Increase The 12 Inch 30 5 cm MinimumAbove Grade To Keep Inlet OpeningAboveA...

Page 14: ...supply use 1 NPT to the fitting marked HOT OUTLET 2 Always use a suitable grade of joint compound and be certain that all fittings are tightened properly 3 The installation of unions in both the hot...

Page 15: ...l contaminate the potable water supply Closed System Thermal Expansion As water is heated it expands thermal expansion In a closed system the volume of water will increase As the volume of water incre...

Page 16: ...the water heater should be ver tical past any mixing valve or supply line to the heating system to remove air bubbles from the system Do not connect the water heater to any system or components previo...

Page 17: ...ine Must not be smaller than the pipe size of the relief valve or have any reducing coupling installed in the discharge line Must not be capped blocked plugged or contain any valve between the relief...

Page 18: ...9 for gas piping installation 1 Install a readily accessible manual shut off valve in the gas supply line as recommended by the local utility Know the location of this valve and how to turn off the ga...

Page 19: ...onally listed recognized fuel gas and carbon monoxide CO detectors are recommended in all applications and should be installed using the manufacturer s instructions and local codes rules or regulation...

Page 20: ...electrical wiring to the water heater 1 Shut off the power at the electrical service box 2 Loosen the screws securing the access panel to the electrical compartment The electrical wiring diagram model...

Page 21: ...T L1 NEUTRAL GND PSI PSO PRESSURE SWITCH BLACK WHITE WHITE RED LED YELLOW LED GREEN LED BROWN YELLOW RED THERMOSTAT DIAL ORANGE GAS VALVE BROWN BLUE BLUE WHITE IGNITER RED GREEN YELLOW ORANGE RED 24V...

Page 22: ...1 8 per foot 10 5 mm per meter Away from corners other vents windows etc Alternate Horizontal Correct relationship outlet to inlet 12 Min 30 5 cm above anticipated snow level 2 exhaust outlet air inle...

Page 23: ...ich signals the beginning of the ignition sequence see figure 21 and Red Ignition control is signaling the gas valve to open Figure 21 Sequence of Operation When the thermostat calls for heat the blow...

Page 24: ...e thermostat is adjusted to its lowest temperature setting when it is shipped from the factory Water temperature can be regulated by moving the temperature dial to the preferred setting The preferred...

Page 25: ...eing shut down during freezing temperatures To drain the tank perform the following steps 1 Turn off the gas supply at the Manual Gas Shut off Valve Turn off the electrical supply to the water heater...

Page 26: ...Remove the gas valve from the unit keeping the rubber gasket with the gas valve 8 Remove the flange from the gas inlet side of the valve by removing the four 4 attachment screws Figure 25 Replacing t...

Page 27: ...arity Detection SC SL Soft Lockout Control Automatically resets after 60 minutes SL3 Soft Lockout Hard Lockout Control automatically resets after 60 minutes with a maximum of 3 resets followed by hard...

Page 28: ...28 SOFTWARE OPERATION SEQUENCE IGNITION CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE OPERATION SEQUENCE...

Page 29: ...TE TRAP ASSEMBLY 32 COLD WATER TUBE ASSEMBLY 33 TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE 34 DRAIN VALVE 35 POTENTIOMETER 36 VENTURI GASKET not pictured 37 BLOWER ISOLATION RELAY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR SERVIC...

Page 30: ...15 3 4 40 1 2 41 6 3 8 5 1 2 6 5 8 150 PG 34 150 2NV OR 2PV 34 150 2 OR 3 48 1 2 22 15 3 4 40 1 2 41 6 3 8 5 1 2 6 5 8 150 PG 50 130 2NV OR 2PV 50 130 2 OR 3 62 3 8 22 15 3 4 54 1 2 55 6 3 8 5 1 2 6 5...

Page 31: ...31 NOTES...

Page 32: ...d To obtain technical warranty or service assistance during or after the installation of this water heater visit our website at http www americanwaterheater com or call toll free 1 800 456 9805 P O Bo...

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