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VACATION

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COOLER

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VACATION

WARNING

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HOT

WARM

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COOLER

HOTTER

AP14896-1 (01/10)

     

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FOR YOUR SAFETY!

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 Do not store or use gasoline or other 

flammable vapors or liquids or other 

combustible materials in the vicinity of this or 

any other appliance. To do so may result in an 

explosion or fire.

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WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

 

 

Do not try to light any appliance.

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Do not touch any electrical switch; do not 

use any phone in your building.

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Immediately call your gas supplier from a 

neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s 

instructions.

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If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call 

the fire department.

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Do not return to your home until authorized 

by the gas supplier or fire department.

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Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, 

service or maintenance can cause property 

damage, personal injury, or death. Refer to 

this manual. 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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The purpose of this manual is twofold: one, to provide the installer with the basic directions 

and recommendations for 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. 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 do not understand these instructions or any terms within it, seek 

professional assistance.
Any questions regarding the operation, maintenance, service or warranty of this water heater 

should be directed to the seller from whom it was purchased. If additional information is 

required, refer to the section on “If you need service.”

Do not destroy this manual. Please read carefully and keep in a safe place for future 

reference.

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Recognize this symbol as an indication of Important Safety Information!

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California Proposition 65 Warning:

 This product contains chemicals known to the 

State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Residential 40, 50, 65 & 75 Gallon Models

Use & Care Manual

With Installation Instructions for the Installer

Printed in USA

Water Heaters

DESIGN

CERTIFIED

®

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Warning: 

This water heater is not 

suitable for use in manufactured (mobile) homes!

Residential Gas

PowerDirectVent

http://waterheatertimer.org/power-vent-water-heater-troubleshoot.html

Summary of Contents for Power Direct Vent Series

Page 1: ...s for 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...

Page 2: ...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 n...

Page 3: ...int 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...

Page 4: ...water temperature for each LED indicator of the Combination Gas Control s display D A N G E R HOT Water temperature over 125 can cause severe burns instantly or death from scalds Children disabled an...

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: ...has been subjected to overheating fire flood physical damage or if the gas supply fails to shut off Read this manual entirely before installing or operating the water heater Use this appliance only f...

Page 7: ...ids which give off flammable vapors are to be used or stored Such liquids include gasoline LP gas butane or propane paint or adhesives thinners solvents and or combustible removers DO NOT obstruct or...

Page 8: ...ushion built in that compresses as the system pressure increases thereby relieving the over pressure condition and eliminating the repeated operation of the relief valve Other methods of controlling t...

Page 9: ...relief valve above a suitable open drain to eliminate potential water damage Piping used should be of a type approved for hot water distribution The discharge line must be no smaller than the outlet...

Page 10: ...e compound is used as the valve body may be damaged The inlet gas pressure to the water heater must not exceed 14 0 in w c 3 5 kPa w c for natural gas or 14 0 in w c 3 5 kPa w c for LP gas For purpose...

Page 11: ...ABS Schedule 40 DWV Cellular Core ASTM F628 This water heater is approved to use the following materials for the fittings of the vent and combustion air intake systems PVC Schedule 40 DWV ASTM D2665...

Page 12: ...the instructions in this manual before completing the installation and putting the water heater into service Connect the vent system piping to the blower assembly using the already installed 2 in 5 1...

Page 13: ...e same atmospheric pressure zone The minimum and maximum equivalent lengths for the vent and combustion air inlet systems are shown in Table 1 Maintain a minimum vertical height of 1 foot 3 5 cm of pi...

Page 14: ...alent Vent Combustion Air Inlet Lengths Each Pipe Run Max Allowed Equivalent Vent Combustion Air Inlet Lengths Each Pipe Run Vent and Combustion Air Inlet System Termination s Inches Feet Meters Feet...

Page 15: ...re firmly tight then leak test the vent sys tem joints using a soap and water solution Repair any leak before allowing the water heater to oper ate When using CPVC or ABS pipe and fittings use 90 elbo...

Page 16: ...ows 75 Gallon 75 100 70 000 Btu hr Models 3 8 2 5 50 15 90 Elbows 3 8 2 5 40 12 Concentric 4 8 2 5 100 30 90 Elbows From 2 000 Ft 609 m Above Sea Level through 5 999 Ft 1 828 m Above Sea Level Model V...

Page 17: ...bows 3 7 2 45 13 5 Concentric 4 7 2 100 30 90 Elbows 65 Gallon 65 000 56 000 Btu hr Models 4 8 3 50 15 90 Elbows 75 Gallon 75 100 70 000 Btu hr Models 4 8 3 50 15 90 Elbows From 7 701 Ft 2347 m Above...

Page 18: ...to inside corner H Clearance to each side of centerline extend ed above meter regulator assembly I Clearance to service regulator vent outlet J Clearance to nonmechanical air supply inlet to building...

Page 19: ...ctors in equivalent vent and or combus tion air inlet lengths longer than 8 feet 2 44 meters or on any other Power Direct Vent model Additional Considerations Do Not install the vent terminal under an...

Page 20: ...it to the vent connector fitting on the water heater s blower assembly Horizontal lengths of the vent system must slope downward away from the water heater a minimum of 1 8 in per foot 10 mm per meter...

Page 21: ...ed downward Support vertical and horizontal lengths of the vent and combustion air inlet systems as previously mentioned Vent Connections Figure 5 Combustion Air Inlet Connection Vent Connections Comb...

Page 22: ...warnings on material containers CAUTION For proper installation DO NOT use solvent cement that has become curdled lumpy or thickened DO NOT thin solvent cement Observe shelf precautions printed on th...

Page 23: ...ALLUMAGE DE REMPLACEMENT DOIT TRE TALONN 250 C IGNITER AND FLAME SENSOR ALLUMEUR ET CAPTEUR DE FLAMME FLAMMABLE VAPOR SENSOR D TECTEUR DE VAPEUR INFLAMMABLE H G N 120 VAC PLUG FOR POWERVENT BLOWER ASS...

Page 24: ...any responsibility for such loss or injury resulting from the use of such unau thorized devices CAUTION If local codes require the application of an external insulation blanket to this water heater p...

Page 25: ...techni cian A new burner access door gasket must be installed on any burner access door that has been removed DON T install this water heater where standing water may occur The base of the water heat...

Page 26: ...ed Soap and water solution used to check all con nections and fittings for possible gas leak GasCompanyinspectedinstallation ifrequired D Relief Valve Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly in...

Page 27: ...Installation Spring loaded check valve in heating unit hot water supply line and cold water return line not supplied with water heater NOTE This check valve is incorporated in some heating units Refer...

Page 28: ...all your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electric switch do not use any phone in your building WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Turn off a...

Page 29: ...ting The temperature of the water in the water heater can be regulated by pressing the buttons on the front of the gas control thermostat Safety and energy conservation are factors to be considered wh...

Page 30: ...trol thermostat Therefore always remember to test the water temperature with your hand before use and remember that hotter water increases the risk of scald injury Also always supervise young children...

Page 31: ...in gas valve which will extinguish the main burner flames The blower motor will stay energized for an additional 30 seconds after the control verifies that the burner flame is extinguished in order to...

Page 32: ...es periodically this may be due to ther mal expansion in a closed water system Contact the water supplier or your plumb ing contractor on how to correct this DO NOT plug the relief valve outlet A wate...

Page 33: ...ssembly Inspect the combustion air inlet and vent systems Make certain that all joints are secure and that combustion air inlet and vent system supports are all in place Check the outdoor combustion a...

Page 34: ...combustion air inlet systems Unable to light the main burner Air in gas line Contact a qualified service techni cian to purge the air from the gas line Blocked vent system Contact a qualified service...

Page 35: ...ow to correct this Do not plug the relief valve outlet Not enough or no hot water Water usage may have exceeded the capacity of the water heater Wait for the water heater to recover after an abnormal...

Page 36: ...t surface ignitor A B C System in lockout 1 Gas supply is off or too low to operate Turn on the gas supply and or increase the inlet gas supply pres sure 2 Hot surface ignitor not positioned correctly...

Page 37: ...ing gas control thermostat burners vent connectors or other safety devices Refer repairs to qualified service personnel Use only original equipment replacement parts Blower Assembly Flue Baffle Anode...

Page 38: ...38 Notes...

Page 39: ...39 Notes...

Page 40: ...tic the hard wired carbon monoxide detec tor with alarm and battery back up may be installed on the next adjacent floor level b In the event that the requirements of this subdivision can not be met at...

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