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Before You Call For Service…

Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service.

CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of electrical wiring, gas piping, remote control, burners, vent

connectors or other safety devices. Refer repairs to qualified service personnel.

CAUTION: Make certain power to water heater is “OFF” before removing protective cover FOR ANY REASON.

CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls.  Wiring errors can cause improper and

dangerous operation.  VERIFY PROPER OPERATION AFTER SERVICING.

Problem

Possible Cause

What To Do

Not enough or no hot water.

Water Shutoff valve is not fully
opened.

l  

Check shutoff valve and open fully.

Hot water faucet is not fully opened.

l  

Open how water faucet completely.
(The main burner goes off when
incoming water volume is

Water piping is frozen.

l  

Allow piping to thaw.

No electricity or water supply is cut
off. 

l  

Check that proper power is being
supplied and/or water supply is
adequate.

Unit is not "ON".

l  

Turn the unit "ON" by the button

The temperature may be set too low.

Mixing Valve Malfunctions 
(if applicable)

l  

Check and replace if necessary.

Error code displayed on remote
controller.

l  

See instructions for Error Code and
if required, contact a dealer for

Not enough water demand.

Water inlet filter clogged.

Fixture aerator is clogged.

l  

Clean aerator.

Scale build up in heat exchanger.

l  

Check for error code.  If required,

Hot and cold water lines reversed.

Water not hot enough.

The temperature may be set too low.

l  

Check and open the gas valve fully.

The gas valve is not fully opened.

l  

Call your gas company to verify
the gas meter and gas piping size.

Gas supply pressure is low.

l  

Call dealer for service.

Bleed over in one of the hot water
fixtures.

l  

Decrease the temperature setting.

Water too hot.

Temperature is set too high.

Water shutoff valve is not fully
opened.

l  

Allow more water to flow.

Small amount of water has been
heated.

l  

Normal operation. There is no need
to call for service.

Fan continues to rotate after hot water
faucet is closed.

This function is to supply hot water
when the hot water faucet is reopened.

l  

Normal operation.  There is no

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Summary of Contents for PH-28 C DVSN

Page 1: ...ter heater and two to the owner operator to explain the features operation safety precautions maintenance and troubleshooting of the water heater This manual also includes a parts list It is very important that all persons who are expected to install operate or adjust this water heater read the instructions carefully so they may understand how to perform these operations If you don t understand th...

Page 2: ...bers here You can find them on a label on the appliance Staple sales slip or cancelled check here Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty You can also register your product at the time of installation through our website at http www palomatankless com 2 Your safety and the safety of others are very important There are many important safety messages in thi...

Page 3: ...GER INSTALLAND PROPERLY VENT THE WATER HEATER Gasoline as well as other flammable materials and liquids adhesives solvents paint thinners etc and the vapors they produce are extremely dangerous DO NOT handle use or store gasoline or other flammable or combustible materials anywhere near or in the vicinity of a water heater or any other appliance Be sure to read and follow the labels on the water h...

Page 4: ... switch adjustment Only qualified service personnel should perform this adjustment Only factory authorized remote control s should be used Notice When this water heater is supplying general purpose hot water requirements for use by individuals a thermostatically controlled mixing valve for reducing point of use water temperature is recommended to reduce the risk of scald injury Contact a licensed ...

Page 5: ...LP gas must be used with great caution It is heavier than air and will collect first in lower areas making it hard to detect at nose level l Before attempting to light the water heater make sure to look and smell for gas leaks Use a soapy solution to check all gas fittings and connections Bubbling at a connection indicates a leak that must be corrected When smelling to detect a gas leak be sure to...

Page 6: ...formation in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion electric shock or to prevent property damage personal injury or loss of life FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Law requires that water heaters must be braced anchored or strapped to resist falling or horizontal displacement due to earthquake motions For water heaters up to 52 gallon capacity a...

Page 7: ...d l The water heater should be installed as close as practical to the vent termination to minimize vent length and the number of elbows required for venting l The water heater should be installed with the proper venting materials and termination suitable for Category III venting l A fire stop plate should be installed at every penetration of a floor or ceiling if the vent is not running in a fire ...

Page 8: ...ny other appliance To do so may result in an explosion or fire 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 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 Do not return to your home until authoriz...

Page 9: ...d they must be corrected in accordance with the venting instructions in this manual before completing the installation and putting the water heater into service DANGER Failure to install the appliance vent adapter and properly vent the water heater to the outdoors as outlined in the Venting section of this manual will result in unsafe operation of the water heater causing death serious injury expl...

Page 10: ...should have a downward slope towards the vent termination The vent should have a 1 4 per foot DOWNWARD slope towards the vent terminal as shown above If the air intake pipe or duct is connected to the bottom of the air intake tee a condensate trap must be installed as close as practical to the air intake tee to drain any water which may enter the air intake termination away from the heater See the...

Page 11: ...et 91 cm J Clearance to nonmechanical air supply inlet to the combustion air inlet to any building or other appliance 6 inches 15 cm for appliances 10 000 Btuh 3 kW 12 inches 30 cm for appliances 10 000 Btuh 3kW and 100 000 Btuh 30kW 36 inches 91 cm for appliances 100 000 Btuh 30kW 6 inches 15 cm for appliances 10 000 Btuh 3 kW 9 inches 23 cm for appliances 10 000 Btuh 3 kW and 50 000 Btuh 15 kW 1...

Page 12: ...sate can freeze on the exterior wall under the eaves and on surrounding objects Some discoloration to the exterior of the building is to be expected However improper location or installation can result in severe damage to the structure or exterior finish of the building Inside Corner Caulk 6 1 8 m Caulk Zone If soffit vent is too close block off and install new vent at another location Caulk Caulk...

Page 13: ...located in the female end of the 4 7 concentric vent pipe section When fully assembled the outer female end see Figure to left will overlap the male end by approximately 1 inch 25 4 mm Use the self tapping screws provided with the vent kit to connect the two outer pipes See Figure on left Position the faceplate into the prepared hole from the outside Measure the thickness of the wall The 4 7 conce...

Page 14: ...male end of the air intake connection of the air intake tee Install the appliance adapter onto the appliance outlet and inlet and clamp as required Now attach other required vent and air intake material between the appliance adapter and the air intake tee Maintain the proper clearance between the vent pipe and combustible or non combustible material as required by the vent manufacturer There is no...

Page 15: ...1 5 m If required use silicone sealant at the point the vent connector joins the water heater Chase Requires 6 15 cm Clearance to Combustibles Firestop Firestop Tall Cone Flashing Vent Adapter 3 8 cm Clearance Condensate Trap To Drain Dispose of condensate in accordance to local codes Storm Collar Support Clamp 1 4 per foot upward slope 3 91 cm Max Support Hanger Vertical Termination Adapter Rain ...

Page 16: ...e carried out by a qualified plumber in accordance with local codes Use approved plumbing materials only The diameter of the pipe lines should be a minimum of 3 4 To conserve energy and to prevent freezing insulate both cold and hot water supply lines DO NOT cover the drain or pressure relief valve To ensure proper operation of the water heater the following water pressure guidelines should be fol...

Page 17: ...he water inlet and the hot water outlet as shown on the water heater If reversed the water heater will not function Installation of unions or flexible copper connections are recommended on the HOT and COLD water lines so that the water heater may disconnect easily for servicing if necessary Install a Check Valve between the water heater and the water shutoff valve See Figure on the left The follow...

Page 18: ...d be installed in the discharge line Notice Local codes govern the installation of relief valves If local codes require that a temperature and pressure relief valve should be installed the manufacturer recommends a type 40XL Watts T P relief valve or an equivalent model be used Notice Manual operation of relief valves should be performed at least once a year Turn off the electrical power and gas s...

Page 19: ...he gas supply line which does not exceed the maximum supply pressure DO NOT use an industrial type gas regulator High Altitude Gas Supply The supplied Manual Gas Appliance Shutoff Valve must be installed at the gas connection of the water heater at the time of installation see Figure to the left The branch gas supply line to the water heater should be a minimum of 3 4 black steel pipe or other app...

Page 20: ...e with this water heater DO NOT attempt to disassemble the remote control WARNING Field wiring connections and electrical grounding must comply with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the latest edition of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 or in Canada Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22 1 Part 1 Remote Control Model Number Remote Control Description Temperature Set Point Range...

Page 21: ...cable from the water heater l l Place the remote control over the base plate Ensure the projections in the base plate fit into the housings in the remote control l l Fix the control to the base plate at the bottom of the remote control using the screw provided l l Proceed to Connecting the remote control to the water heater to complete installation Connecting the remote control to the water heater...

Page 22: ...ult interrupter l An ON OFF switch must be provided and installed for the incoming 120VAC power l Wire the water heater exactly as shown below A wiring Figure is also found inside of the cover panel l A green screw is provided in the junction box for grounding connection l Connect the live wire to black leg wire and the neutral wire to the white neutral wire WARNING Shock hazard line voltage is pr...

Page 23: ... valve See NFGC B149 for complete instructions Local codes or plumbing authority requirements may vary from the instructions or figures provided and take precedent over these instructions Vacuum Relief Valve Not Supplied If required install per local codes and valve manufacturer s instructions Water Inlet Water Outlet Drain Pressure Relief Valve Hot Water Service Valve Cold Water Service Valve Alt...

Page 24: ...as Inlet Check Valve Inlet Pipe Cold Water Hot Water Insulate all the way to the top Insulation Blankets Insulation blankets available to the general public for external use on gas water heaters are not necessary The purpose of an insulation blanket is to reduce the standby heat loss encountered with storage tank heaters This water heater does not store water making an insulation blanket unnecessa...

Page 25: ...nion and sediment trap q Approved pipe joint compound used q Soap and water solution used to check all connections and fittings for possible gas leak q Gas Company inspected installation if required D Relief Valve q Pressure Relief Valve properly installed and discharge line run to open drain q Discharge line protected from freezing E Venting q Vent pipe material should be category III and meet UL...

Page 26: ...is label 2 Turn off all electric power to the appliance 3 Do not attempt to light the burner by hand 4 Turn the Gas Shutoff Valve located on the outside of the unit clockwise to the OFF position 5 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas If you then smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information above on this label If you don t smell gas go to the next step 6 Turn the Gas Shutoff Valve located ...

Page 27: ...ng valves are available for reducing point of use water temperature by mixing hot and cold water in branch water lines Contact a licensed plumber or the local plumbing authority for further information See page 4 for more details The chart below may be used as a guide in determining the proper water temperature for your home Safety Precautions Do turn off manual gas shut off valve if water heater ...

Page 28: ...r that hotter water increases the risk of scald injury Always supervise young children or others who are incapacitated The water heater is equipped with a device that will shut off the gas supply to the burner if the water heater exceeds normal operating temperatures Refer to the Before You Call For Service section located near the back of this manual or contact your dealer WARNING Should overheat...

Page 29: ...spection maintenance and or cleaning ensure proper operation by turning on a hot water faucet Housekeeping Before performing Housekeeping tasks to this water heater turn the unit off and disconnect the power supply Vacuum around the water heater for dust dirt and lint on a regular basis Clean the water heater and remote control by using a damp soft cloth with a few drops of mild detergent and gent...

Page 30: ...r cleaning a vacuum cleaner can be used on the burner Proper burner pattern Care and cleaning of the water heater Vacation and Extended Shut Down If the water heater is to remain idle for an extended period of time the power and water to the appliance should be turned off The water heater and piping should be drained if they might be subjected to freezing temperatures After a long shut down period...

Page 31: ...t breaker at least 10 seconds after step 1 Open all hot water faucets Before proceeding to the next step make sure that COLD water is coming out of all hot water faucets Close the water shut off valve Using a suitable container to catch water remove the water filter from heater Attach a garden hose to the drain valve installed in the hot water outlet line and direct the stream of water to a suitab...

Page 32: ...upplied and or water supply is adequate Unit is not ON l Turn the unit ON by the button The temperature may be set too low Mixing Valve Malfunctions if applicable l Check and replace if necessary Error code displayed on remote controller l See instructions for Error Code and if required contact a dealer for Not enough water demand Water inlet filter clogged Fixture aerator is clogged l Clean aerat...

Page 33: ...devices Refer repairs to qualified service personnel CAUTION Make certain power to water heater is OFF before removing protective cover FOR ANY REASON CAUTION Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation VERIFY PROPER OPERATION AFTER SERVICING Error Code Possible Cause What To Do 11 The Gas Shutoff Valve is not opened compl...

Page 34: ...ent Water Heater Instructions For Placing a Parts Order Address parts orders to the distributor or store from where the water heater was purchased All parts orders should include The model and serial number of the water heater from the rating plate Specify type of gas natural or LP as marked on the rating plate Part description as noted below and number of parts desired CAUTION For your safety DO ...

Page 35: ... setting to 120 49 C Follow first four bullets points listed above then continue as listed below l Press the Min button on the left hand side of the PCB for more than 1 second The LED on the PCB starts illuminating continuously At the same time the display of the Main Remote Control is on continuously l Change the DIP Switch 4 setting back to the OFF position DO NOT alter any other DIP Switch The ...

Page 36: ... satisfaction you should then contact the following address 2151 Eastman Avenue Oxnard CA 93030 Phone 805 278 5480 or 805 278 5499 When contacting the manufacturer the following information will be requested a Model and serial number of the water heater as shown on the rating plate attached to the front panel of the heater b Address where the water heater is located and physical location c Name an...

Page 37: ...idential application and is used as a normal residential usage with potable water If the water heater is used as a part of a circulating system or it it is used in other than a single residence dwelling then all of the other components parts warranty will be limited to one 1 year from the Effective Date Commercial Models All other components are one 1 year from the Effective Date WARRANTY EXCLUSIO...

Page 38: ...SISTANCE You may make a warranty claim by calling the local Paloma water heater distributor or Paloma Industries Inc at 2151 Eastman Avenue Oxnard CA 93030 Telephone number 805 278 5499 Call collect If upon reasonable inspection of parts Paloma determines that a defect exists Paloma shall furnish replacement part s in full settlement of its warranty obligations Purchasers shall be required to retu...

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Page 40: ...Paloma Industries Inc 2151 Eastman Avenue Oxnard CA 93030 PRINTED IN JAPAN 31 51901 00 ...

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