State Water Heaters FVIR Installation Instructions And Use & Care Manual Download

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TYPICAL INSTALLATION

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A Vent

Pipe

B Draft

Hood

  C  Anode (Not Shown)
  D  Hot Water Outlet
E Insulation
  F  Gas Supply Piping
  G  Manual Gas Shut-off Valve
  H  Ground Joint Union

I Drip Leg (Sediment Trap)

* INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE
WITH LOCAL CODES.

* DRIP LEG AS REQUIRED
BY LOCAL CODES.

J Inner

Door

K Outer

Door

L Union
  M  Inlet Water Shut-off Valve
  N   Cold Water Inlet
  O  Inlet Dip Tube
  P  Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve
Q Rating

Plate

R Flue Baf

S Gas Control Valve/Thermostat
T Drain

Valve

U Pilot and Main Burner
V

Flue

W Metal Drain Pan
X Igniter Wire
Y Base-Ring

Filter

Z FV

Sensor

AA Transformer
BB Flue Damper

* ALL PIPING MATERIALS TO BE
SUPPLIED BY CUSTOMERS.

TO VENT

TERMINATION ON

ROOF

VACUUM RELIEF

VALVE

*INSTALL PER

LOCAL CODES

INSTALL THERMAL EXPANSION

TANK IF WATER HEATER IS

INSTALLED IN A CLOSED

WATER SYSTEM

MANIFOLD
TUBE

IGNITER
WIRE

MAIN BURNER

PILOT ASSEMBLY

(U) MANIFOLD/BURNER ASSEMBLY

MANIFOLD DOOR

DISCHARGE PIPE

(DO NOT CAP OR PLUG.)

6” MAXIMUM

AIR GAP

FLOOR DRAIN

(S) GAS CONTROL VALVE/

THERMOSTAT

GAS CONTROL/TEMPERATURE KNOB

STATUS
LIGHT

OFF

STATUS

•

HOT

LOW

VAC

NOTE: POWER CORD NOT
SHOWN FOR CLARITY

Summary of Contents for FVIR

Page 1: ...ny 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 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 fi...

Page 2: ...e Installation 17 Important Information About this Water Heater 18 Operating Your Water Heater 19 21 Lighting Instructions 19 Checking the Draft 20 Burner Flames 20 Emergency Shutdown 20 Water Temperature Regulation 20 21 Water Temperature Adjustment 21 Operating Modes and Settings 21 Electrical Connections Wiring Diagram 22 Operational Conditions 23 24 Draining and Flushing 24 Routine Preventive ...

Page 3: ...nt water heaters and have a thorough understanding of this instruction manual Service Agency A service agency also 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 service agency must al...

Page 4: ...void all ignition sources if you smell Natural or LP gas Do not expose water heater control to excessive gas pressure Use only gas shown on rating plate Maintain required clearances to combustibles Keep ignition sources away from faucets after extended period of non use Read instruction manual before installing using or servicing water heater ...

Page 5: ...in Valve U Pilot and Main Burner V Flue W Metal Drain Pan X Igniter Wire Y Base Ring Filter Z FV Sensor AA Transformer BB Flue Damper ALL PIPING MATERIALS TO BE SUPPLIED BY CUSTOMERS TO VENT TERMINATION ON ROOF B D F G H I W U T O R J K Q VACUUM RELIEF VALVE INSTALL PER LOCAL CODES INSTALL THERMAL EXPANSION TANK IF WATER HEATER IS INSTALLED IN A CLOSED WATER SYSTEM M N L E P Y MANIFOLD TUBE IGNITE...

Page 6: ...e instructions you should not proceed but have a qualified technician perform the installation of this water heater Massachusetts code requires this water heater to be installed in accordance with Massachusetts Plumbing and Fuel Gas Code 248 CMR Section 2 00 and 5 00 A rating plate identifying your water heater can be found on the front of your water heater When referring to your water heater alwa...

Page 7: ... to clean the spill until all ignition sources have been extinguished Fire or Explosion Hazard WARNING Read instruction manual before installing using or servicing water heater Improper use may result in fire or explosion Maintain required clearances to combustibles Keep combustibles such as boxes magazines clothes etc away from the water heater area Site Location Select a location near the center...

Page 8: ...ector or water shut off device used in conjunction with a piped metal drain pan These devices are available from some plumbing supply wholesalers and retailers and detect and react to leakage in various ways Sensors mounted in the drain pan that trigger an alarm or turn off the incoming water to the water heater when water is detected Sensors mounted in the drain pan that turn off the water supply...

Page 9: ...tural gas water heater to an L P gas supply Do not connect an L P gas water heater to a natural gas supply Failure to follow these instructions can result in death explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning Explosion Hazard Gas Requirements IMPORTANT Read the rating plate to be sure the water heater is made for the type of gas you will be using in your home This information will be found on the rating...

Page 10: ... in the occurrence of a leak in the system the gas will settle at floor level Basements crawl spaces closets and areas below ground level will serve as pockets for the accumulation of gas Before lighting an L P gas water heater smell all around the appliance at floor level If you smell gas follow the instructions as given in the warning on the front page When your L P tank runs out of fuel turn of...

Page 11: ...by a qualified technician using the installation instructions Examples of a qualified technican include gas technicians authorized gas company personel and authorized service persons Failure to so do can result in death or carbon monoxide poisoning IMPORTANT Air for combustion and ventilation must not come from a corrosive atmosphere Any failure due to corrosive elements in the atmosphere is exclu...

Page 12: ...e typical examples of each method Louvers and Grilles In calculating free area for ventilation and combustion air supply openings consideration must be given to the blocking effect of protection louvers grilles and screens These devices can reduce airflow which in turn may require larger openings to achieve the required minimum free area Screens must not be smaller than 1 4 mesh If the free area t...

Page 13: ...are certified by CSA International this certification applies to the vent damper device only and does not mean they are certified for use on this water heater U L 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 regulations IMPORTANT If you lack the necessary skills requir...

Page 14: ... Before connecting a vent to a chimney make sure the chimney passageway is clear and free of obstructions The chimney must be cleaned if previously used for venting solid fuel appliances or fireplaces Also consult local and state codes for proper chimney sizing and application or in the absence of local and state codes the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 current edition The connector mu...

Page 15: ... off valve in the cold water inlet line It should be located close to the water heater and be easily accessible Know the location of this valve and how to shut off the water to the heater 6 A temperature and pressure relief valve must be installed in the opening marked Temperature and Pressure T P Relief Valve on the water heater A discharge line must be added to the opening of the T P Relief Valv...

Page 16: ...use excessive restriction to water flow is not recommended Use only 95 5 tin antimony or other equivalent solder Any lead based solder must not be used Piping that has been treated with chromates boiler seal or other chemicals must not be used Chemicals that may contaminate the potable water supply must not be added to the piping system Closed System Thermal Expansion As water is heated it expands...

Page 17: ...th duct tape 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 for the hot water outlet pipe 8 Add additional sections of pipe insulation as needed T P RELIEF VALVE T P RELIEF VALVE MANUAL RELIEF LEVER T P RELIEF VALVE INSULATION FIGURE 19 Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve Explosion Harzard Temperature pressure relief valve must comply with ANSI Z21 22 CSA 4 4 and ASME code Properly sized temperature pressure relief val...

Page 18: ...ges Questions Contact Residential Technical Assistance by referencing the phone number on the front of the Installation Instructions and Use Care Guide Installation Checklist Water Heater Location Water heater location is important and can affect system performance Please check the following Installation area free of corrosive elements and flammable materials Centrally located with the water pipin...

Page 19: ...lier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Use only your hand to turn the gas control knob Never use tools If the knob will not move by hand don t try to repair it call a qualified service technician Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion Do not use this appliance if any part has been under...

Page 20: ...temperature range of 120 F 140 F 49 C 60 C is recommended by most dishwasher manufacturers The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at the VAC Vacation position It is adjustable and must be reset to the desired temperature setting to reduce the risk of scald injury The HOT mark is indicative of approximately 120 F 49 C and is the preferred starting point See Figure 22 on the next p...

Page 21: ...perature set by the user Vacation Setting The Vacation Setting VAC sets the controller at approximately 70 F This setting is recommended when the water heater is not in use for a long period of time This effectively turns the controller temperature setting down to a temperature that prevents the water in the water heater from freezing while still conserving energy Status Light Code Table 5 LED FLA...

Page 22: ... YL YL BN 24VAC V 24VAC BK 120VAC WH 120VAC GR BK 24VAC HOT WH 24VAC NEUTRAL BL RD BL RD YL YL BK 24VAC HOT WH 24VAC NEUTRAL YL 24VAC YL 24VAC TRANSFORMER YL 24 VAC GAS CONTROL VALVE THERMOSTAT FV SENSOR IGNITER FLAME SENSOR BK 120VAC W 120VAC YL 24 VAC BK 24 VAC H WH 24 VAC N TEMPERATURE CUT OFF SWITCH You must provide all wiring of the proper size outside of the water heater You must obey local ...

Page 23: ...ice information at 1 800 365 0024 A temperature limit switch or ECO Energy Cut Off sensor located in the gas control valve thermostat is used to shut off the water heater if the water temperature exceeds 189 F 87 C The Diagnostic Status Light will flash a code indicating an Overheat Failure 4 Flashes See Operating the Temperature Control System If the gas control valve thermostat has an ECO Lockou...

Page 24: ...ating Your Water Heater See the Repair Parts Illustration section for anode rod location TEFLON is a registered trademark of E I Du Pont De Nemours and Company Draining and Flushing It is recommended that the tank be drained and flushed every 6 months to remove sediment which may build up during operation The water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezing temperatures To drain t...

Page 25: ...push down slightly to free the manifold and pilot tube 7 Carefully remove the manifold assembly from the burner compartment NOTE Be sure not to damage internal parts Replacement Parts IMPORTANT The following maintenance procedures are for the FVIR System components and should be performed by a qualified technician Replacement parts may be ordered through your plumber or the local distributor Parts...

Page 26: ...ilot before going to the next step FIRST BEND S OTHER FITTINGS NOT SHOWN FOR CLARITY PILOT TUBE SCREWS OLD PILOT IGNITER FLAME SENSOR ASSEMBLY FIGURE 30 7 Push the new pilot tube and igniter wire through the hole in the manifold door See Figure 31 Reconnect the pilot tube and tighten the nut securing it to the pilot assembly IMPORTANT Keep the pilot orifice in the pilot when making the connection ...

Page 27: ...assembly door is tightened visually inspect the door gasket between the manifold burner assembly door and the combustion chamber for spaces or gaps that would prevent a seal IMPORTANT Do not operate the water heater if the door gasket does not create a seal be tween the manifold door and the combustion chamber 6 During the following procedure do not cross thread or apply any thread sealant to any ...

Page 28: ...e 26 NOTE L P Gas systems use reverse left hand threads on the manifold tube 6 Refer to Gas Piping section Figure 5 and disconnect the ground joint union in the gas piping Disconnect the remaining pipe from the gas control valve thermostat 7 To remove the gas control valve thermostat thread a 4 section of pipe into the inlet and use it to turn the gas control valve thermostat counterclockwise Do n...

Page 29: ...Troubleshooting Table section 2 See Pilot Light Troubleshooting Flowchart section 3 Seat connector firmly in socket 4 Bleed the air from the gas line 5 Check with gas utility company 6 Check with gas utility company 7 Notify utility install dirt trap in gas line 8 Locate source and correct 9 Replace thermostat 10 Clean locate source and correct 11 See maintenance section for inspection and cleanin...

Page 30: ...tat COMBUSTION ODORS 1 Insufficient secondary air 2 Flue clogged 3 Heater installed in a confined area 1 Provide ventilation to water heater Check flue way flue baffle and burner 2 Clean locate source and correct 3 Provide fresh air ventilation SMOKING AND CARBON FORMATION SOOTING 1 Insufficient secondary air 2 Low gas pressure 3 Flue clogged 4 Thermostat not functioning properly 5 Heater installe...

Page 31: ...ower switch on the gas control valve to the OFF position and unplug the power cord from the power outlet 1 Attempt to depress the TCO door switch button see figure 27 If the TCO door switch button depresses follow the instructions for cleaning the filter and flame arrestor on page 24 After cleaning is completed follow the lighting instructions on page 19 If the TCO door switch button does not depr...

Page 32: ...he electrode flame sense rod replace the igniter pilot assembly Follow the directions on page 27 to re install the burner assembly into the combustion chamber Follow the instructions for lighting on page 19 If the problem persists contact a qualified service representative Six Four Flash three second pause Soft Lockout Flame out of Sequence Sensed Turn the power switch on the gas control valve to ...

Page 33: ...Valve Open Is Main Flame Sensed Is Demand for Heat Satisfied Pilot Main Valve De Energize Is Flame Sensed Damper Energizes and Closes Will not light 8 4 flash error code See Corrective Action Table on pages 31 32 N Will not light 8 4 flash error code See Corrective Action Table on pages 31 32 N Will not light 8 4 flash error code See Corrective Action Table on pages 31 32 N Will not light 8 4 flas...

Page 34: ... List Item No Parts Description 1 DRAFT HOOD 2 FLUE DAMPER 3 FLUE BAFFLE 4 HEAT TRAP COLD SOME MODELS 5 HEAT TRAP HOT SOME MODELS 6 COLD WATER DIP TUBE 7 ANODE ROD 8 TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE LOCATED ON SIDE 9 DRAIN VALVE 10 GAS CONTROL VALVE THERMOSTAT 11 OUTER DOOR 12A STP SPARK TO PILOT PILOTASSEMBLY KIT 12B STP SPARK TO PILOT PILOTASSEMBLY KIT L P 13A BURNER Natural Gas Low Nox 13B BUR...

Page 35: ... assembly which contains the manifold tube gasket door pilot igniter flame sensor assembly manifold component block with retainer clip thermal switch and pilot tube Natural Gas Low Nox Item 14B Manifold door assembly which contains the manifold tube gasket door pilot igniter flame sensor assembly manifold component block with retainer clip thermal switch and pilot tube L P Gas Item 15 Contains man...

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Page 39: ...ept as required by the warrantor used in an open system or in a closed system with a properly sized and installed thermal expansion tank operated with properly installed drip leg in the gas supply line fired with the fuel for which it was factory built fired at the factory rated input operated with the inner and outer combustion chamber doors in place and all factory seals to combustion chamber in...

Page 40: ...WARRANTOR WITH RESPECT TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE HEATER OR THE INSTALLATION OPERATION REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE HEATER OR PARTS THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR WATER DAMAGE LOSS OF USE OF THE UNIT INCONVENIENCE LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY OR OTHER CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE BY VIRTUE OF THIS WARRANTY OR OTHERWISE FOR DAMAGE TO ANY PERSONS OR PR...

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