State Water Heaters SBD100199*, Manual

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ASME ratings cover pressure relief capacities. ANSI ratings cover
release rate with temperature actuation.
In addition to the appliance relief valve, each remote storage tank
which may be used in conjunction with this appliance shall also be
installed with a properly sized, rated and approved combination
temperature (ANSI) and pressure (ASME) relief valve(s).
WARNING
THE PURPOSE OF RELIEF VALVE IS TO AVOID EXCESSIVE
PRESSURE OR TEMPERATURE INTO THE STEAM RANGE,
WHICH MAY CAUSE SCALDING AT FIXTURES, TANK
EXPLOSION, SYSTEM OR HEATER DAMAGE. NO VALVE IS
TO BE PLACED BETWEEN THE RELIEF VALVE AND TANK.
Your local code authority may have other specific relief valve
requirements.
A DRAIN LINE MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE RELIEF VALVE
TO DIRECT DISCHARGE TO A SAFE LOCATION TO AVOID
SCALDING OR WATER DAMAGE. THIS LINE MUST NOT BE
REDUCED FROM THE SIZE OF THE VALVE OUTLET AND MUST
NOT CONTAIN VALVES OR RESTRICTIONS NOR SHOULD IT BE
LOCATED IN FREEZING AREAS. DO NOT THREAD OR CAP THE
END OF THIS LINE. RESTRICTED OR BLOCKED DISCHARGE
WILL DEFEAT THE PURPOSE OF THE VALVE AND IS UNSAFE.
DISCHARGE LINE SHALL BE INSTALLED TO ALLOW COMPLETE
DRAINAGE OF BOTH THE VALVE AND LINE.
See SERVICE INFORMATION section for procedure and
precautions.
GAS PIPING
Contact your local gas service company to ensure that adequate
gas service is available and to review applicable installation codes
for your area.
Size the main gas line in accordance with Table 4. The figures
shown are for straight lengths of pipe at 0.5 in. W.C. pressure
drop, which is considered normal for low pressure systems. Note:
Fittings such as elbows, tees and line regulators will add to
the pipe pressure drop. Also refer to the current edition of
the National Fuel Gas Code.
TABLE 4 - GAS SUPPLY LINE SIZES (IN INCHES)*
MAXIMUM CAPACITY OF PIPE IN
CUBIC FEET PER HOUR
LENGTH NOMINAL IRON PIPE SIZES (INCHES)
IN
FEET 1/2” 3/4” 1” 1 1/4” 1 1/2” 2” 2 1/2” 3” 4”
10 175 360 680 1400 2100 3960 6300 11000 23000
20 120 250 465 950 1460 2750 4360 7700 15800
30 97 200 375 770 1180 2200 3520 6250 12800
40 82 170 320 660 990 1900 3000 5300 10900
50 73 151 285 580 900 1680 2650 4750 9700
60 66 138 260 530 810 1520 2400 4300 8800
70
61 125 240 490 750 1400 2250 3900 8100
80 57 118 220 460 690 1300 2050 3700 7500
90 53 110 205 430 650 1220 1950 3450 7200
100 50 103 195 400 620 1150 1850 3250 6700
125 44 93 175 360 550 1020 1650 2950 6000
150 40 84 160 325 500 950 1500 2650 5500
175 37 77 145 300 460 850 1370 2450 5000
200 35 72 135 280 430 800 1280 2280 4600
WARNING
THE HEATER IS NOT INTENDED FOR OPERATION AT HIGHER
THAN 14.0” W.C.(3.48 Kpa) (1/2 POUND PER SQUARE INCH
GAGE- 3.45 Kpa) SUPPLY GAS PRESSURE. EXPOSURE TO
HIGHER SUPPLY PRESSURE MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE
GAS VALVE WHICH COULD RESULT IN FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
IF OVERPRESSURE HAS OCCURRED SUCH AS THROUGH
IMPROPER TESTING OF GAS LINES OR EMERGENCY
MALFUNCTION OF THE SUPPLY SYSTEM, THE GAS VALVE
MUST BE CHECKED FOR SAFE OPERATION. MAKE SURE
THAT THE OUTSIDE VENTS ON THE SUPPLY REGULATORS
AND THE SAFETY VENT VALVES ARE PROTECTED AGAINST
BLOCKAGE. THESE ARE PARTS OF THE GAS SUPPLY
SYSTEM, NOT THE HEATER. VENT BLOCKAGE MAY OCCUR
DURING ICE STORMS.
IT IS IMPORTANT TO GUARD AGAINST GAS VALVE
FOULING FROM CONTAMINANTS IN THE GAS WAYS.
SUCH FOULING MAY CAUSE IMPROPER OPERATION,
FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
IF COPPER SUPPLY LINES ARE USED THEY MUST BE
INTERNALLY TINNED AND CERTIFIED FOR GAS SERVICE.
BEFORE ATTACHING THE GAS LINE, BE SURE THAT ALL GAS
PIPE IS CLEAN ON THE INSIDE.
TO TRAP ANY DIRT OR FOREIGN MATERIAL IN THE GAS
SUPPLY LINE, A DIRT LEG (SOMETIMES CALLED SEDIMENT
TRAP OR DRIP LEG) MUST BE INCORPORATED IN THE PIPING
(SEE FIG. 10). THE DIRT LEG MUST BE READILY ACCESSIBLE
AND NOT SUBJECT TO FREEZING CONDITIONS. INSTALL
IN ACCORDANCE WITH RECOMMENDATIONS OF SERVING
GAS SUPPLIERS. REFER TO THE CURRENT EDITION OF
THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE.
To prevent damage, care must be taken not to apply too much
torque when attaching gas supply pipe to gas valve inlet.
Apply joint compounds (pipe dope) sparingly and only to the
male threads of pipe joints. Do not apply compounds to the first
two threads. Use compounds resistant to the action of liquefied
petroleum gases.
GAS PIPING AND DIRT LEG INSTALLATION
FIGURE 10
BEFORE PLACING THE HEATER IN OPERATION, CHECK FOR
GAS LEAKAGE. Use soap and water solution or other material
acceptable for the purpose in locating the leaks. DO NOT USE
MATCHES, CANDLES, FLAME OR OTHER SOURCES OF
IGNITION FOR THIS PURPOSE.