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Safety Information

Safety Precautions. . . . . . .  3–6

LP Gas Models . . . . . . . . . . .  5

Installation Instructions

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7

Water Supply Connections . .  9

Gas Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11

Pipe Insulation . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Heat Traps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Installation Checklist . . . . . . 14

Potable/Space Heating . . . .  15

Operating Instructions

Lighting Instructions . . . . . .  16

Water Temperature . . . . . 17, 18

Care and Cleaning

Draining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19

Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . .  19

Burner Inspection . . . . . . . .  20

Extended Shut-Down. . . . . . 20

Troubleshooting Tips

Before You Call
For Service . . . . . . . . . .  21, 22

Customer Service

Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23

If You Need Service . . . . . . . 24

Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and
maintain your water heater properly. A little preventive care on
your part can save you time and money over the life of your
water heater.

You’ll find many answers to common problems in the
Troubleshooting Guide. If you review the chart of
Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call for service.

READ THIS MANUAL

FOR YOUR RECORDS

Write the model and serial numbers here:

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#

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.

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Your safety and the safety of others are very important.  There
are many important safety messages in this manual and on
your appliance.  Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. Recognize this symbol
as an indication of Important Safety Information!
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can
kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and
either the word “DANGER”, “WARNING”, “CAUTION” or
“NOTICE”.

These words mean:

DANGER

An imminently hazardous situation 
that will result in death or serious 
injury.

WARNING

A potentially hazardous situation that 
could result in death or serious injury
and/or damage to property.

CAUTION

A potentially hazardous situation that 
may result in minor or moderate 
injury.

Notice:

Attention is called to observe a 
specified procedure or maintain 
a specific condition.

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READ THE SAFETY INFORMATION

Summary of Contents for 22V40F1

Page 1: ...r the proper installation and adjustment of the water heater and two for the owner operator to explain the features operation safety precautions maintenance and troubleshooting of the water heater Thi...

Page 2: ...model and serial numbers 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...

Page 3: ...nt system for proper installation at initial start up and at least annually thereafter Refer to the Care and Cleaning section of this manual for more information regarding vent system inspection DANGE...

Page 4: ...r temperature for each mark on the Gas Control Thermostat Temperature Dial DANGER Hotter water increases the potential for Hot Water SCALDS D A N G E R HOT Water temperature over 125 F can cause sever...

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 Before attempting to light the water heater make sure to look...

Page 6: ...RMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING WARNING For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion electric shock or to prevent property damag...

Page 7: ...nd create a shut down condition of the water heater which will not allow the water heater to ignite until examined by a Qualified Service Technician The water heater must be located so it is not subje...

Page 8: ...located as specified above and each must have a minimum net free area of not less than one square inch per 4000 Btuh of the total input rating of all the appliances in the enclosure If horizontal duc...

Page 9: ...relieving the over pressure condition and eliminating the repeated operation of the relief valve Other methods of controlling thermal expansion are also available Contact your installing contractor wa...

Page 10: ...e end of the discharge line should not be threaded or concealed and should be protected from freezing No valve of any type restriction or reducer coupling should be installed in the discharge line To...

Page 11: ...r LP gas Gas Supply The branch gas supply line to the water heater should be clean 1 2 black steel pipe or other approved gas piping material A ground joint union or ANSI design certified semi rigid o...

Page 12: ...nergy saving devices may shorten the life of the water heater and may endanger life and property The manufacturer disclaims any responsibility for such loss or injury resulting from the use of such un...

Page 13: ...ter heater jacket DON T remove the Burner Access Door unless absolutely necessary This should only be done by a qualified service technician A new burner access door gasket must be installed on any bu...

Page 14: ...tion air inlet openings observed see page 7 Water heater completely filled with water Air purged from water heater and piping Water connections tight and free of leaks Gas line equipped with shut off...

Page 15: ...xisting heating unit or components of a heating system that have previously been used with a non drinking water system Toxic chemicals such as those used for boiler treatment may be present and will c...

Page 16: ...and all other labels on the water heater as well as the warnings printed in this manual Failure to do so can result in unsafe operation of the water heater resulting in property damage personal injur...

Page 17: ...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 has been subject...

Page 18: ...r that hotter water increases the risk of scald injury Also always supervise young children or others who are incapacitated The gas control thermostat is constructed with a built in safety shut off de...

Page 19: ...ated solids can prevent the gas control thermostat sensors from accurately reading the water temperature the water at the fixture can be hotter than the gas control thermostat dial setting It is sugge...

Page 20: ...r cleaning remove the burner from the water heater A vacuum cleaner can be used on the burner and floor shield inside the water heater The burner can also be cleaned by scrubbing with mild detergent P...

Page 21: ...vice technician Pilot burner tube pinched or The pilot burner should be cleaned repaired or clogged replaced by a qualified service technician Gas Cock Knob not See the Lighting The Water Heater secti...

Page 22: ...hting The Water Heater section of this manual The gas control thermostat See the Water Temperature Setting of The Water may be set too low Heater section of this manual Leaking or open hot Make sure a...

Page 23: ...s vent connectors or other safety devices Refer repairs to qualified service personnel Draft hood Temperature and pressure relief valve Burner supply tube Flue baffle and hanger Anode rod Heat Trap He...

Page 24: ...Drive East Montgomery Alabama 36109 1413 Phone 1 800 432 8373 When contacting the manufacturer the following information will be requested a Model and serial number of the water heater as shown on the...

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