State Water Heaters GP6 50 120, Instruction Manual

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Thank You for purchasing this water heater. Properly installed and
maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service.
abbrevIatIons used
Abbreviations found in this Instruction Manual include :
• ANSI - American National Standards Institute
• ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers
• GAMA - Gas Appliance Manufacturer’s Association
• NEC - National Electrical Code
• NFPA - National Fire Protection Association
• UL - Underwriters Laboratory
• CSA - Canadian Standards Association
qualIfIcatIons
qualIfIed Installer or servIce aGencY
Installation and service of this water heater requires ability
equivalent to that of a Qualified Agency (as defined by ANSI below)
in the field involved. Installation skills such as plumbing, air supply,
venting, gas supply and electrical supply are required in addition to
electrical testing skills when performing service.
ansI Z223.1 2006 sec. 3.3.83: “Qualified Agency” - “Any
individual, firm, corporation or company that either in person or
through a representative is engaged in and is responsible for (a)
the installation, testing or replacement of gas piping or (b) the
connection, installation, testing, repair or servicing of appliances
and equipment; that is experienced in such work; that is familiar
with all precautions required; and that has complied with all the
requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.”
If you are not qualified (as defined by ANSI above) and licensed or
certified as required by the authority having jurisdiction to perform
a given task do not attempt to perform any of the procedures
described in this manual. If you do not understand the instructions
given in this manual do not attempt to perform any procedures
outlined in this manual.
IcoMM™ & bacnet coMpatIble
This water heater is compatible with the iCOMM™ remote monitoring
system. The iCOMM™ system hardware and monitoring service is
purchased separately. It allows users to monitor critical operational,
diagnostic and energy usage data from a secure web site.
The iCOMM™ system can automatically notify selected personnel
via email and/or cellular phone text messages if operational
problems or user defined Alert Conditions occur.
iCOMM™ system hardware is compatible with BACnet compliant
supervisory controls and building management systems. For more
information call 888 928-3702.
preparInG for the InstallatIon
1. Read the entire manual before attempting to install or operate
the water heater. Pay close attention to the General Safety
Information on page 4 through 6. If you don’t follow the safety
rules, the water heater may not operate safely. It could cause
property damage, injury and/or death.
This manual contains instructions for the installation, operation,
and maintenance of the 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 heater and your safety.
Detailed installation diagrams are also found in this manual.
These diagrams will serve to provide the installer with a
reference. It is essential that all venting, water piping, gas piping
and wiring be installed as shown.
Particular attention should be given to the installation of
thermometers at the locations indicated in the piping diagrams
as these are necessary for checking the operation of the water
heater.
The principal components of the water heater are identified
in Features And Components on page 8 in this manual. Use
this reference to locate and identify various components on the
water heater.
See the Installation Checklist and Troubleshooting on page 50.
By using this checklist the user may be able to make minor
operational adjustments and avoid unnecessary service calls.
However, service and diagnostic procedures should only be
performed by a Qualified Service Agency.
note: Costs to correct installation errors are not covered under
the limited warranty.
2. Be sure to turn off power when working on or near the electrical
system of the water heater. Never touch electrical components
with wet hands or when standing in water.
3. The installation must conform to all instructions contained in
this manual and the local code authority having jurisdiction.
These shall be carefully followed in all cases. Authorities having
jurisdiction should be consulted before installation begins if
there are any questions regarding compliance with local, state
or national codes.
In the absence of local codes, the installation must comply
with the current editions of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54 and the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.
All documents are available from National Fire Protection
Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
4. If after reading this manual you have any questions or do
not understand any portion of the instructions, call the toll
free number on the back cover of this manual for technical
assistance. In order to expedite your request, please have the
full Model, Serial and Series number of the water heater you
are working with available for the technician. This information is
located on the water heater’s rating plate.
5. Carefully plan the placement of the water heater. Examine
the location to ensure that it complies with the requirements
in Locating The Water Heater on page 10 and the Rough In
Dimensions on page 9.
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6. For installation in California this water heater must be braced or
anchored to avoid falling or moving during an earthquake. See
instructions for correct installation procedures. Instructions may
be obtained from California Office of the State Architect, 1102 Q
Street, Suite 5100, Sacramento, CA 95811.
7. Massachusetts Code requires this water heater to be installed in
accordance with Massachusetts 248-CMR 2.00: State Plumbing
Code and 248-CMR 5. See Commonwealth of Massachusetts
on page 22.
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