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Page 1: ...Y QUESTIONS SHOULDBEDIRECTEDTOTHELOCALDEALERFROMWHOMTHEWATERHEATERWAS PURCHASED IFYOUAREUNSUCCESSFUL PLEASEWRITETOTHECOMPANYLISTEDONTHERATINGPLATEONTHEWATERHEATER RESIDENTIAL DIRECT VENT GAS WATER HEATERS For Your Safety ANODORANTISADDEDTOTHEGASUSED BYTHISWATERHEATER GAMA certification applies to all residential gas water heaters with capacities of 20 to 100 gallons with input rating of 75 000 BTU...

Page 2: ...familiar with the design features and use of flammable vapor ignition resistant 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 rela...

Page 3: ...3 GENERALSAFETY ...

Page 4: ...fety section page 3 of this manual first and then the entire manual carefully If you don t follow the safety rules the water heater will not operate properly It could cause DEATH SERIOUSBODILYINJURYAND ORPROPERTYDAMAGE 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...

Page 5: ...BY LOCAL CODES FIGURE1 I Ground Joint Union J Drip Leg Sediment Trap K Inner Door L Outer Doors with Gaskets M Union N Inlet Water Shut off Valve O Cold Water Inlet P Inlet Dip Tube Q Temperature Pressure Relief Valve R Rating Plate S Flue Baffle T Thermostat U Drain Valve V Pilot and Main Burner W Flue X Drain Pan Y Piezo Ignitor Z Thermostat Shield optional ALL PIPING MATERIALS TO BE SUPPLIED BY...

Page 6: ... 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 possible temperature setting that satisfies your hot wat...

Page 7: ... sometimes installed in locations where leakage may result in property damage even with the use of a drain pan piped to a drain However unanticipated damage can be reduced or prevented by a leak detector or water shut off device used in conjunction with a piped drain pan These devices are available from some plumbing supply wholesalers and retailers and detect and react to leakage in various ways ...

Page 8: ...on for a direct vent water heater snow accumulation and drifting should be considered in areas where applicable See Figures 4 through 8 and items below 18 minimum in all directions from any obstruction that may interfere 18 minimum from the ground and 12 from ceiling overhangs The direct vent terminal shall terminate at least 3 feet above any forced air inlet located within 10 feet See Figure 5 9 ...

Page 9: ...9 may be used instead of the factory cover Care should be taken to maintain adequate ventilation around the vent cap If a chain link fence is installed it must not be used as a storage area for items that may block proper ventilation FIGURE9 Flue Extensions There are three optional extension kits available Any combination of the three kits can be chosen however only one kit can be used vertically ...

Page 10: ...ed information Horizontal Extension Kit To determine the horizontal length and extension kit needed simply plug the dimensions D and G into the equation below The answer E should then be located in Chart 2 The size range in which E dimension falls indicates the kit that should be used horizontally to obtain the desired length D The wall thickness G The distance wanted between the edge of the water...

Page 11: ...s will give you a better understanding of the relation of the vent assembly to the opening in the wall and more importantly any possibility of interference of venting and water piping The direction of the water heater can now be made Also consider the gas control valve to insure installation lighting and maintenance accessibility are retained NOTE Supplementary installation instructions are applic...

Page 12: ...6 1 2 165 mm FIGURE 20 7 If E dimension is less than 6 1 2 165 mm move to next step If E dimension is over 6 1 2 165 mm assemble the 6 152 mm diameter extension pipe crimped end to the 6 152 mm diameter vent elbow and secure using two sheet metal screws Apply an ample amount of sealant around the joint to ensure a good seal FIGURE21 8 Slide the vent collar to be installed later over the 6 152 mm v...

Page 13: ...easeofassemblyoftheventcap to the3 76mm pipe a soap solution can be applied to the O ring gasket FIGURE27 15 The vent cap has four holes around the outer edge Remove the four screws used to temporarily attach the collar to the exterior wall Then secure the vent cap assembly with the vent collar assembly to the exterior wall using the same four screws NOTE Screws are supplied However substitution m...

Page 14: ...s in 1000 s NAT L P A 40 36 36 48 3 4 124 cm 50 38 38 571 2 146 cm 40 40 40 48 3 4 124 cm 50 48 44 61 155 cm 75 55 NAT 63 160 cm Check the model and rating plate attached to the water heater for specific model number and other detailed information 2 Set the vertical 3 76 mm diameter telescoping flue section in place on the flue collar Using a 22 drill bit drill two holes 180 apart and secure the v...

Page 15: ...ed when dimension E refer to Chart 2 is over 6 1 2 165 mm FIGURE40 10 If E dimension is less than 61 2 165 mm move to next step If E dimensionisover61 2 165mm assemblethe6 152mm diameter extension pipe to the 6 152 mm diameter vent elbow and secure using two sheet metal screws Using the tube of sealant supplied run an ample amount around the joint to insure a good seal FIGURE41 11 Slidethevent col...

Page 16: ... ease of assembly of the vent cap to the 3 7 6 cm pipe a soap solution can be applied to the O ring gasket FIGURE48 18 The vent cap has four holes around the outer edge Remove the four screws used to temporarily attach the collar to the exterior wall Then secure the vent cap to the exterior wall using the same four screws NOTE Screws are supplied However substitution may be necessary depending on ...

Page 17: ...he tube of sealant supplied run an ample amount around the oval flare of the jacket FIGURE54 4 First remove the 3 7 6 cm horizontal extension from the elbow Starting with the long end which has four mounting holes place the 6 152 mm diameter vent elbow over the 3 76 mm elbow Bend the round end to fit the flared oval end of the jacket top FIGURE55 5 Be sure the 6 152 mm diameter elbow is centered a...

Page 18: ... Remember the vent extension has not been connected so it may be necessary to go back outdoors and push it back up into the wall opening for a tight fit to the collar FIGURE62 12 Four wood screws were supplied to temporarily attach the collar to the exterior wall of the building However you may have to substi tute other types of screws depending on the construction material of the exterior wall FI...

Page 19: ...our provided screws FIGURE69 20 Secure the 6 15 2 cm vent extension to the vent elbow with the two provided screws spacing them 180 apart FIGURE70 Optional Vertical and Horizontal Vent Kit Installation 4 If the vent hole has not been cut refer to section Cutting The Opening Through The Outside Wall See page 11 1 First determine how far the vertical 3 7 6 cm diameter telescoping flue sections are t...

Page 20: ... jacket FIGURE75 5 Place the 6 15 2 cm vent section over the 3 7 6 cm flue section Subtract 3 4 1 9 cm from the predetermined X dimension This determines the length of the 6 15 2 cm vent extension Slide the 6 15 2 cm vent extension apart to this dimension and secure with the two screws supplied FIGURE76 6 Form the round end of the 6 15 2 cm vent extension to the top of the jacket and secure with f...

Page 21: ...ll the exposed beads FIGURE 82 12 Insert the 6 15 2 cm telescoping vent section into the wall FIGURE83 13 The remaining vent parts will be installed from the outside Apply ample amount of sealant to the inside surface of the collar assembly that will contact the exterior wall Also apply sealant to the bead around the outside edge at the end of the 6 15 2 cm diameter vent collar FIGURE84 14 Install...

Page 22: ... Collapse the 6 extension assembly as shown below Install the O ringend of the3 7 6 cm extension approximately11 4 3 2 cm into the end of the vent cap If necessary apply a soap solution to the O ring to ease the assembly Rotate the extension clockwise until the other end is locked to the studs on the elbow FIGURE89 20 Using a 22 drill bit drill holes 180 apart at the connection point of the two 3 ...

Page 23: ...OTE alternate screws used must not have a head larger than 3 8 95 cm The three screws must be placed at every other hole 120 apart to secure the vent collar assembly to the outside wall FIGURE96 16 Insert the 3 7 6 cm diameter flue extension pipe into the vent collar assembly flared and notched end first Lock the flue extension pipe to the flue elbow by rotating clockwise to lock studs to slots FI...

Page 24: ...he collar to the exterior wall of the building However other types of screws may be substituted depending on the construction of the exterior wall NOTE alternate screws used must not have heads larger than 3 8 95cm The three screws must be placed at every other hole 120 apart to secure the vent collar assembly to the outside wall FIGURE101 3 Insert the vent cap in the vent collar assembly FIGURE10...

Page 25: ...stem When the system requires water for space heating at temperatures higher than required for domestic water purposes a tempering valve must be installed Please refer to Figure 2 for suggested piping arrangement Water supply systems may because of such events as high line pressure frequent cut offs the effects of water hammer among others have installed devices such as pressure reducing valves ch...

Page 26: ...ater heater the relief valve must not be removed from its designated opening nor plugged The temperature pressure relief valve must be installed directly 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 153 mm above or at any distance below the structural floor Be certain that no c...

Page 27: ...d is the same type listed on the model rating plate The inlet gaspressuremustnotexceed14inch watercolumn 2 6kPa for natural and propane gas L P The minimum inlet gas pressure shown on the rating plate is that which will permit firing at rated input If the gas control valve is subjected to pressures exceeding 1 2 pound per square inch 3 5 kPa the damage to the gas control valve could result in a fi...

Page 28: ...sing its individual manual Shut off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1 2 pound per square inch 3 5 kPa Connectingthegaspipingto the gascontrolvalve of the water heatercanbe accomplished by eitherof thetwomethods shown in Figures107and108 GASPIPINGWITHFLEXIBLECONNECTOR FIGURE 107 GAS PIPING WITH ALL BLACK IRON PIPE TO GAS CONT...

Page 29: ...ly filled with water See Filing the Water Heater instructions in the Installing the New Water Heater section 5 Will a water leak damage anything See the Locating the New Water Heater section 6 Is there proper clearance between the water heater and anything that might catch fire See the Locating the New Water Heater section 7 Do you have adequate ventilation so that the water heater will operatepro...

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Page 31: ... by most dishwasher manufacturers The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at its lowest position PILOT LIGHTING It is adjustable and must be reset to the desired temperature setting to reduce the risk of scald injury The mark indicative of approximately 120 F 49 C is preferred starting point Some States have a requirement for a lower setting Turn the water temperature dial clockwi...

Page 32: ...tection of the tank Certain water conditions will cause a reaction between this rod and the water The most common complaint associated with the anode rod is one of a rotten egg smell in the hot water This odor is derived from hydrogen sulfide gas dissolved in the water The smell is the result of four factors which must all be present for the odor to develop a Aconcentration of sulfate in the suppl...

Page 33: ...the unit It must be replaced At least once a year a visual inspection should be made of the main burner and pilot burner see Figure 111 You should check for sooting Soot is not normal and will impair proper combustion Soot build up indicates a problem that requires correction before further use Turn OFF gas to water heater and leave off until repairs are made because failure to correct the cause o...

Page 34: ...at 1 no one is in front of or around the outlet of the temperature pressure relief valve discharge line and 2 that the water discharge will not cause any property damage as the water may be extremely hot see Figure 113 If after manually operating the valve it fails to completely reset and continues to release water immediately close the cold water inlet to the water heater follow the draining inst...

Page 35: ...mounts of water from temperature pressure relief valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water pressure in your area E The temperature pressure relief valve maybeleakingat thetankfitting F Water fromadrainvalve may beduetothevalvebeingslightlyopened G The drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting H Combustion products contain water vapor which can condense on the cooler surfaces of the ...

Page 36: ...36 REPAIR PARTS LIST ...

Page 37: ...003084 9003084 11 Pilot Propane L P w electrode 9003085 9003085 9003085 9003085 12 Drain Valve 9000058 9000058 9000058 9000058 9001588 13 Jacket Clips Pkg 8 9001305 9001305 9001305 9001305 9001305 14 SecondaryAnode w Nipple 9000705 9000705 9000705 9000705 9000705 15 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve 9000728 9000728 9000728 9000728 9000728 16 Anode Rod 9000707 9000279 9000707 9000279 9000734 17 Nip...

Page 38: ...38 REPAIR PARTS LIST ...

Page 39: ...03166 49 Vent CapAssembly 9003165 9003165 9003165 9003165 9003165 50 24 Diameter Drain Pan w Side Drain 9002769 9002769 9002769 9002769 51 28 Diameter Drain Pan w Side Drain 9001608 52 24 Base Stand 9001422 9001422 9001422 9001422 53 Wire Grill Protector 9000915 9000915 9000915 9000915 9000915 54 Dip Tube 9002365 9001595 9002365 9002361 9001598 55 6 Vent Wall Assembly 9000724 9000724 9000724 90007...

Page 40: ... Replace Piezo Ignitor generator malfunctions BURNER WILL NOT Thermocouple malfunction Replace pilot assembly STAY LIT Defective Gas Control Replace Gas Control Dirty pilot burner Clean pilot assembly PILOT OUTAGE Thermocouple tip is not in contact with pilot flame Insert thermocouple correctly Thermocouple malfunction Replace pilot assembly Defective Gas Control Replace Gas Control Heater not lit...

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