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Page 1: ...D BE DIRECTED TO THE LOCAL DEALER FROM WHOM THE WATER HEATER WAS PURCHASED IF YOU ARE UNSUCCESSFUL PLEASE WRITE TO THE COMPANY LISTED ON THE RATING PLATE ON THE WATER HEATER RESIDENTIAL GAS WATER HEATERS For Your Safety AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS WATER HEATER GAMA certification applies to all residential gas water heaters with capacities of 20 to 100 gallons with input rating of 7...

Page 2: ...NT DEFINITIONS Qualified Installer A qualified installer must have ability equivalent to a licensed tradesman in the fields of plumbing air supply venting and gas supply including a thorough understanding of the requirements of the National Fuel Gas Code as it relates to the installation of gas fired water heaters The qualified installer must also be familiar with the design features and use of fl...

Page 3: ...3 GENERAL SAFETY ...

Page 4: ...y rules the water heater will not operate properly It could cause DEATH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND OR PROPERTY DAMAGE This manual contains instructions for the installation operation and maintenance of the gas fired water heater It also contains warnings throughout the manual that you must read and be aware of All warnings and all instructions are essential to the proper operation of the water heat...

Page 5: ...ntally vented gas fueled heating appli ance 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 state or local gas inspector of the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment shall not approve the installation unless upon inspection the inspector observes carbon monoxide detectors and si...

Page 6: ...ain Valve X Gas Control Valve Y Drain Pan Z Air Intake Screen Base Pan AA Inner Door B B Outer Door CC HSI Burner Assembly D D Air Intake Screen Blower Assembly E E FV Sensor Bracket Assembly 40K 50K Models Only F F FV Sensor Bracket Assembly 55K 62 5K Models Only NATURAL HOT SURFACE IGNITER MAIN BURNER HOT SURFACE IGNITOR SENSOR PROPANE HOT SURFACE IGNITER MAIN BURNER HOT SURFACE IGNITOR SENSOR C...

Page 7: ... than others These include the elderly children the infirm or physically mentally handicapped If anyone using hot water in your home fits into one of these groups or if there is a local code or state law requiring a certain temperature water at the hot water tap then you must take special precautions In addition to using the lowest possible temperature setting that satisfies your hot water needs a...

Page 8: ...ger an alarm or turn off the incoming water to the water heater when leakage is detected Sensors mounted in the drain pan that turn off the water supply to the entire home when water is detected in the drain pan Water supply shut off devices that activate based on the water pressure differential between the cold water and hot water pipes connected to the water heater Devices that will turn off the...

Page 9: ...exceeds the National Appliance Energy Conversation Act standards with respect to insulation and standby loss requirements making an insulation blanket unnecessary Should you choose to apply an insulation blanket to this heater you should follow these instructions For identification of components mentioned below see Figure 1 Failure to follow these instructions can restrict the air flow required fo...

Page 10: ...oors through vertical ducts each opening shall have a minimum free area of 1 square inch per 4 000 Btu per hour 5 5 cm2 kW of total input rating of all equipment in the enclosure see Figure 8 3 When communicating with the outdoors through horizontal ducts each opening shall have a minimum free area of 1 square inch per 2 000 Btu per hour 11 cm2 kW of total input rating of all equipment in the encl...

Page 11: ...e people are more likely to be permanently injured by hot water than others These include the elderly children the infirm or physically mentally handicapped If anyone using hot water in your home fits into one of these groups or if there is a local code or state law requiring a certain temperature water at the hot water tap then you must take special precautions In addition to using the lowest pos...

Page 12: ...ectly into the fitting of the water heater designed for the relief valve Position the valve downward and provide tubing so that any discharge will exit only within 6 inches 15 2 cm above or at any distance below the structural floor Be certain that no contact is made with any live electrical part The discharge opening must not be blocked or reduced in size under any circumstances Excessive length ...

Page 13: ...ter heater Use a soapy water solution not a match or open flame Rinse off soapy solution and wipe dry When installed at elevations above 7 700 feet 2 347 meters input rating should be reduced at the rate of 4 percent for each 1 000 feet 305 meters above sea level which requires replacement of the burner orifice in accordance with National Fuel Gas CodeANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Contact your local gas sup...

Page 14: ...mbly is still mounted securely and the air intake screen of the blower assembly is installed in the dilution air opening Also make sure the drain port of the rubber boot vent adapter is capped off Lastly make sure there is no damage to the blower 3 Make sure there is no packing material in the discharge of the blower or the intake of the dilution air restrictor see Figure 15 4 Make sure that the p...

Page 15: ... this water heater to an existing vent or chimney It must be vented separately from all other appliances Nonmetallic vent may be used if it has Heat Deflection Temperature HDT 66 psi or 455 kPa of at least 157 F or 69 C Typical nonmetallic vent materials meeting this requirement are PVC Schedule 40 ASTM D 1785 Coex Cellular Core Schedule 40 ASTM F 441 CPVC Schedule 40 ASTM D 2846 ABS Schedule 40 A...

Page 16: ...allations will have water condensate in the vent piping If this occurs then adequate means of draining and disposing of the condensate needs to be made by the installer CONDENSATE Condensate formation does not occur in all installations of power vented water heaters but should be protected against on installations where it can form in the venting system Condensation in the venting system of power ...

Page 17: ... building The manufacturer also recommends that the vent termination should not be installed closer than 18 45 7 cm from an inside corner of an L shaped structure and not be less than 1 foot 0 31 m above grade The vent shall terminate a minimum of 12 30 5 cm above expected snowfall level to prevent blockage of vent termination see Figure 16 4 In cold climates it is recommended that vent terminatio...

Page 18: ...plied for decorative purposes only and is not a requirement for the vent termination if not needed by the installer VERTICAL VENT THROUGH ROOF This unit is approved for venting through the roof with the type vent terminal that is included with the unit A proper flashing or BOOT should be used to seal the pipe where it exits the roof The total vent system should not exceed that which is specified s...

Page 19: ...s 15 2 cm and above PRIMER It is recommended that Tetrahydrofuran THF be used to prepare the surfaces of pipe and fittings for solvent welding Do not use water rags gasoline or any other substitutes for cleaning PVC or CPVC surfaces A chemical cleaner such as MEK may be used CEMENT The cement should be a bodied cement of approximately 500 to 1600 centipoise viscosity containing 10 20 by weight vir...

Page 20: ...the distance and make a second mark as the primer and cement will most likely destroy your first one Apply primer to the surface of the pipe and fitting socket with a natural bristle brush This process softens and prepares the PVC or CPVC for the solvent cementing step Move quickly and without hesitation to the cementing procedure while the surfaces are still wet with primer E Application of solve...

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Page 22: ...s If a suitable area is not available a cover should be installed over the thermostat to prevent tampering The water temperature setting was factory set at the lowest temperature Pressing the COOLER button decreases temperature and pressing the HOTTER button increases the temperature Setting the water heater temperature at 120 F 49 C Approx mark on temperature setting of the gas control valve will...

Page 23: ... expansion Contact a local plumbing service agency to have a thermal expansion tank installed STRANGE SOUNDS Possible noises due to expansion and contraction of some metal parts during periods of heat up and cool down do not necessarily represent harmful or dangerous conditions Condensation causes sizzling and popping within the burner area during heating and cooling periods and should be consider...

Page 24: ... Viewport on the Inner Door see Figure 1 The main burner should provide complete combustion of gas ignite rapidly give reasonably quiet operation and cause no excessive flame lifting from the burner ports If the proper flame characteristics are not evident see Figure 20 make sure that the flow of combustion and ventilation air is not blocked on the Air Intake Screen at the base of the water heater...

Page 25: ...ails to completely reset and continues to release water immediately close the cold water inlet to the water heater follow the draining instructions and replace the temperature pressure relief valve with a new one If the temperature pressure relief valve on the appliance weeps or discharges periodically this may be due to thermal expansion You may have a check valve installed in the water line or a...

Page 26: ...the tank Droplets form and drip onto the burner or run on the floor This is common at the time of start up after installation and when incoming water is cold I Water in the water heater bottom or on the floor may be from condensation loose connections or the relief valve DO NOT replace the water heater until a full inspection of all possible water sources is made and necessary corrective steps tak...

Page 27: ...models only 26B FV Sensor Bracket 55K 62 5K models only 27 Nipple with Heat Trap 28 Secondary Anode with Heat Trap Not Shown Optional Now that you have purchased this water heater should a need ever exist for repair parts or service simply contact the company it was purchased from or direct from the manufacturer listed on the rating plate on the water heater Be sure to provide all pertinent facts ...

Page 28: ...LINES TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES TROUBLE SHOOTING Please check guidelines below For your safety water heater service should be performed only by a qualified service technician Read the GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION section first ...

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Page 30: ...d be utilized by a qualified service agent When calling for service notify the service agent that this is a Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant Product TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES Figure 1 and 15 Page 9 ...

Page 31: ...m or any attempt to repair tank leaks or parts will void this warranty SERVICE AND LABOR RESPONSIBILITY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY THE WARRANTOR WILL PROVIDE ONLY A REPLACEMENT WATER HEATER OR PART THEREOF THE OWNER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL OTHER COSTS Such costs may include but are not limited to a Labor charges for service removal or reinstallation of the water heater or part thereof b Shipping a...

Page 32: ...32 500 Tennessee Waltz Parkway Ashland City TN 37015 www statewaterheaters com ...

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