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Page 1: ...121 INSTALLATION OPERATION SERVICE MAINTENANCE LIMITED WARRANTY ANSI NSF 5 ASME CRN WARNING If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light a...

Page 2: ... of Operation Flow Chart 31 Operational Checklist 32 WATER PIPING DIAGRAMS 33 47 WARRANTY 48 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFE INSTALLATION USE AND SERVICE 3 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION 4 5 Precautions 4 INTRODUCTION 6 Qualifications 6 FEATURES AND COMPONENTS 7 The Eliminator Self Cleaning System 7 High Limit Switch 7 Electronic Ignition Control 7 Exhaust Inducer blower Assy 7 Uncrating 7 INSTALLATION CONSIDE...

Page 3: ...lifornia to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn of potential exposure to such substances This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm This appliance can cause low level exposure to some of the substances listed in the Act DANGER WARNING CAUTION CAUTION DANGER indicates an...

Page 4: ...iment trap in accordance with NFPA 54 Use joint compound or Teflon tape compatible with propane gas Fire and Explosion Hazard Turn off gas lines during installation Contact a qualified installer or service agency for installation and service Excessive gas pressure to gas valve can cause serious injury or death Do not use water heater with any gas other than the gas shown on the rating label Turn o...

Page 5: ...s to flow THERE SHOULD BE NO SMOKING OR OPEN FLAME NEAR THE FAUCET AT THE TIME IT IS OPEN GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION Verify the power to the water heater is turned off before performing any service procedures Explosion Hazard Flammable hydrogen gases may be present Keep all ignition sources away from faucet when turning on hot water Read and understand this instruction manual and the safety messag...

Page 6: ...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 servici...

Page 7: ...ss the water temperature is reduced to approximately 120 F 49 C The high limit reset button on the front of the control then needs to be depressed Continued manual resetting of high limit control preceded by higher than usual water temperature is evidence of high limit switch operation The following is a possible reason for high limit switch operation A malfunction in the thermostatic controls wou...

Page 8: ...00 27 75 1 50 1 50 1 50 1 50 1 50 1 50 745 857 SBD85500NE SBD85500PE 147 322 207 44 196 171 69 53 3 171 20 70 1 50 1 50 1 50 1 50 1 50 1 50 338 389 Model Input Rate Btu Hr Kw Hr Approximate Tank Cap G L Recovery Rating Capacities GPH and LPH 30 F 40 F 50 F 60 F 70 F 80 F 90 F 100 F 110 F 120 F 130 F 140 F 1 C 4 C 10 C 15 C 21 C 27 C 32 C 38 C 43 C 49 C 54 C 60 C SBD85500NE SBD85500PE 500 000 85 16...

Page 9: ... Do not install without adequate drainage CAUTION When installing the heater consideration must be given to proper location Location selected should be as close to the stack or chimney as practicable with adequate air supply and as centralized with the piping system as possible Fire or Explosion Hazard Read instruction manual before installing using or servicing water heater Avoid all ignition sou...

Page 10: ...tion air flow to the burners DO NOT cover the instruction manual Keep it on the side of the water heater or nearby for future reference DO obtain new warning and instruction labels from the manufacturer for placement on the blanket directly over the existing labels DO inspect the insulation blanket frequently to make certain it does not sag thereby obstructing combustion air flow HARD WATER Where ...

Page 11: ...e circulating pumps are manufactured with sealed bearings and do not require further lubrication Some circulating pumps must be periodically oiled Refer to the pump manufacturer s instructions for lubrication requirements CIRCULATING PUMP WIRING DIAGRAM STORAGE TANK OR BUILDING RECIRCULATION FIELD SUPPLIED TEMPERATURE CONTROL INSTALLED IN THE STORAGE TANK OR CIRCULATING LOOP RETURN LINE CIRC PUMP ...

Page 12: ...mal expansion tank installed See Water Line Connections on page 19 and the Water Piping Diagrams beginning on page 33 TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE Explosion Hazard Temperature Pressure Relief Valve must comply with ANSI Z21 22 CSA 4 4 and ASME code Properly sized temperature pressure relief valve must be installed in opening provided Can result in overheating and excessive tank pressure Can c...

Page 13: ...ater Systems and Thermal Expansion on page 12 If you do not understand these instructions or have any questions regarding the Temperature Pressure Relief Valve call the toll free number listed on the back cover of this manual for technical assistance CONTAMINATED AIR Breathing Hazard Carbon Monoxide Gas Install water heater in accordance with the Instruction Manual and NFPA 54 or CAN CSA B149 1 To...

Page 14: ...NUSUALLY TIGHT CONSTRUCTION In unconfined spaces in buildings infiltration may be adequate to provide air for combustion ventilation and dilution of flue gases However in buildings of unusually tight construction for example weather stripping heavily insulated caulked vapor barrier etc additional air must be provided using the methods described in the Confined Space section that follows CONFINED S...

Page 15: ...s than 100 square inches 645 cm2 OUTDOOR AIR THROUGH ONE OPENING Figure 15 Alternatively a single permanent opening commencing within 12 inches 300 mm of the top of the enclosure shall be provided See Figure 15 The water heater shall have clearances of at least 1 inch 25 mm from the sides and back and 6 inches l50 mm from the front of the appliance The opening shall directly communicate with the o...

Page 16: ...s section of the manual are a reference for the openings that provide fresh air into confined spaces only DO NOT refer to these illustrations for the purpose of vent installation See Venting Installation on page 14 for complete venting installation instructions Figure 17 The confined space shall be provided with two permanent vertical ducts one commencing within 12 inches 300 mm of the top and one...

Page 17: ...eter Inches 154 000 1 Ft 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 154 000 2 Ft 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 154 000 3 Ft 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 Number of Combined Input Heaters in Thousands of Btu hr Manifold and Common Vent Diameter Inches 2 308 000 7 7 6 6 6 6 6 6 3 462 000 8 8 7 7 7 6 6 6 4 616 000 9 9 9 8 8 7 7 6 MODEL 180 199 200 Input 180 000 190 000 and 199 000 Btu hr Total Vent Height Feet Vent Connector Size 6 inches 6 8 10 15 20 30...

Page 18: ...ut 310 000 Btu hr Total Vent Height Feet Vent Connector Size 6 inches 6 8 10 15 20 30 50 100 Input Btu hr Rise Vent Connector Diameter Inches 310 000 1 Ft 9 8 8 8 7 7 6 6 310 000 2 Ft 8 8 8 7 7 7 6 6 310 000 3 Ft 8 8 8 7 7 7 6 6 Number of Combined Input Heaters in Thousands of Btu hr Manifold Common Vent Diameter 2 620 000 10 10 9 9 8 8 7 7 3 930 000 14 12 12 12 10 9 9 8 4 1 240 000 14 14 14 12 12...

Page 19: ...sed with a separate storage tank the circulation may be either by gravity or by means of a circulating pump When a circulating pump is used it is important to note that the flow rate should be slow so that there will be a minimum of turbulence inside the heater WATER POTABLE HEATING AND SPACE HEATING All piping components connected to this unit for space heating 1 applications shall be suitable fo...

Page 20: ...ratures Install in accordance with all local codes Use of the top inlet water connection requires installation of an inlet dip tube refer to figure 19 The tube is supplied in the heater Follow caution labels if applying heat to this fitting Do not allow pipe dope to contact the plastic tube during installation TUBE INLET INSTALLATION FIGURE 19 CODE RESTRICTIONS Use of the top inlet water connectio...

Page 21: ...ed for the flame sensor leads and the spark ignition cable must be high voltage 250 C THERMOSTAT IGNITION BOARD UPPER PROBE PROBE THERMOPLASTIC OR EQUIVALENT MUST BE REPLACED USE ONLY TYPE 105 C IF ANY OF THE ORIGINAL WIRE AS SUPPLIED BOARD DIGITAL THERMOSTAT AND CONTROLS WHEN EQUIPPED WITH WHITE RODGERS IGNITION WIRING DIAGRAM BY INSTALLER FACTORY INSTALLED 120 VAC CIRCUIT 1a 1 1b W WHITE BL BLUE...

Page 22: ...INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH RECOMMENDATIONS OF SERVING GAS SUPPLIERS REFER TO THE LATEST VERSION 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 ...

Page 23: ... avoid unnecessary service calls However the user should not attempt repairs which are not listed under the USER column GENERAL NEVER OPERATE THE HEATER WITHOUT FIRST BEING CERTAIN IT IS FILLED WITH WATER AND A TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE IS INSTALLED IN THE RELIEF VALVE OPENING OF THE HEATER SHOULD OVERHEATING OCCUR OR THE GAS SUPPLY FAIL TO SHUT OFF TURN OFF THE MANUALGAS CONTROLVALVE ...

Page 24: ...rt of the control system and any gas control which has been under water Do not touch any electric switch do not use any telephone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s telephone Follow the gas suppliers instructions FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING STOP Read the safety information above on this label Set thermostat to lowest setting 5 1 3 3 4 Turn off all elect...

Page 25: ...nnot be obtained a blower type flue gas exhauster must be employed to assure proper venting and correct combustion CHECK THE IGNITER ASSEMBLY At least once a year check the ignitor assembly Figure 23 and the main burner Figure 24 for proper operation Refer to the following ignitor assembly and main burner sections IGNITER ASSEMBLY For access to ignitor assembly unfasten two screws to burner cover ...

Page 26: ...gas H Btu s per cubic foot of gas Btuh Actual heater input Example Using BTN 250 heater T 15 1 seconds H 1050 Btu Btuh 36 8 X 1050 250 000 Btuh Compare with the BTN 250 model and rating Should it be necessary to adjust the gas pressure to the burners to obtain the full input rate the steps below should be followed 3 Remove the regulator adjustment sealing cap fig 14 and adjust the pressure by turn...

Page 27: ...The Temperature Pressure Relief Valve is not intended for the constant relief of thermal expansion Temperature Pressure Relief Valve leakage due to pressure build up in a closed system that does not have a thermal expansion tank installed is not covered under the limited warranty Thermal expansion tanks must be installed on all closed water systems DO NOT PLUG THE TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE...

Page 28: ...1 position unscrew the plastic vent cap in the handle and pierce the plastic membrane over the vent boss under the cap to allow the container to vent Note If your container does not have the vent cap and vent boss drill a 3 16 hole in the handle When you have finished deliming you will be able to plug this drilled vent with the stainless steel screw that is supplied with the kit Remove the contain...

Page 29: ...roubleshoot the appliance Put cap with male adapter back on the container and slide 4 3 4 hose over end of male adapter and fasten in place using hose clamp provided Delime using Flo Jug Method Slide the hose clamp over end of hose and slide hose over 5 the male adapter in the water heater drain opening and secure in place using hose clamp Lift container to the Pour Position see Figure 28 being 6 ...

Page 30: ...he tank temperature turn off the water heater for at least 10 seconds by using the switch on top of the unit Turn on the water heater If this fails to correct the problem contact your plumber or service representative START UP CONDITIONS SMOKE ODOR It is not uncommon to experience a small amount of smoke and odor during the initial start up This is due to burning off of oil from metal parts and wi...

Page 31: ...ducer engages Prover Switch Ignition Control Board provides power to Silicon Nitride Ignitor Silicon Nitride Ignitor warms up for 20 seconds Ignition Control Board opens Gas Valve Ignition Control Board shuts off Silicon Nitride Ignitor after 3 seconds Ignition Control Board waits 3 more seconds to monitor Flame Sensor Did Main Burner Light YES Ignition Control Board monitors units until T Stat is...

Page 32: ...unds sizzling Condensation on outside of tank normal Rumbling Sediment accumulation on bottom of tank Drain a quantity of water through drain valve If rumbling persists call a serviceman Delime heater Ticking or metallic sounds Expansion and contraction normal Pounding Air chambers in piping have become waterlogged Drain piping system and refill Heater must be off while this is being done Combusti...

Page 33: ...t should be set 5 degrees F higher than the Tank Temperature Control MULTI FLUE 1 UNIT WITH VERTICAL STORAGE TANK LEGEND TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE CIRCULATING PUMP TANK TEMPERATURE CONTROL DRAIN FULL PORT BALL VALVE TEMPERATURE GAGE WATER FLOW SWITCH CHECK VALVE WARNING THIS DRAWING SHOWS SUGGESTED PIPING CONFIGURATION AND OTHER DEVICES CHECK WITH LOCAL CODES AND ORDI...

Page 34: ...mostat should be set 5 degrees F higher than the Tank Temperature Control MULTI FLUE 1 UNIT WITH HORIZONTAL STORAGE TANK LEGEND TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE CIRCULATING PUMP TANK TEMPERATURE CONTROL DRAIN FULL PORT BALL VALVE TEMPERATURE GAGE WATER FLOW SWITCH CHECK VALVE WARNING THIS DRAWING SHOWS SUGGESTED PIPING CONFIGURATION AND OTHER DEVICES CHECK WITH LOCAL CODES A...

Page 35: ...e storage tank s MULTI FLUE 1 UNIT WITH MIXING VALVE TWO TEMPERATURE LEGEND TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE CIRCULATING PUMP TANK TEMPERATURE CONTROL DRAIN FULL PORT BALL VALVE TEMPERATURE GAGE WATER FLOW SWITCH CHECK VALVE WARNING THIS DRAWING SHOWS SUGGESTED PIPING CONFIGURATION AND OTHER DEVICES CHECK WITH LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS TEMPERED W...

Page 36: ...ump between the water heater s and the storage tank s MULTI FLUE 2 UNITS LEGEND TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE CIRCULATING PUMP TANK TEMPERATURE CONTROL DRAIN FULL PORT BALL VALVE TEMPERATURE GAGE WATER FLOW SWITCH CHECK VALVE WARNING THIS DRAWING SHOWS SUGGESTED PIPING CONFIGURATION AND OTHER DEVICES CHECK WITH LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS HOT WA...

Page 37: ...stat should be set 5 degrees F higher than the Tank Temperature Control MULTI FLUE 2 UNITS WITH VERTICAL STORAGE TANK LEGEND TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE CIRCULATING PUMP TANK TEMPERATURE CONTROL DRAIN FULL PORT BALL VALVE TEMPERATURE GAGE WATER FLOW SWITCH CHECK VALVE WARNING THIS DRAWING SHOWS SUGGESTED PIPING CONFIGURATION AND OTHER DEVICES CHECK WITH LOCAL CODES AND ...

Page 38: ...stat should be set 5 degrees F higher than the Tank Temperature Control MULTI FLUE 2 UNITS WITH VERTICAL STORAGE TANK LEGEND TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE CIRCULATING PUMP TANK TEMPERATURE CONTROL DRAIN FULL PORT BALL VALVE TEMPERATURE GAGE WATER FLOW SWITCH CHECK VALVE WARNING THIS DRAWING SHOWS SUGGESTED PIPING CONFIGURATION AND OTHER DEVICES CHECK WITH LOCAL CODES AND ...

Page 39: ...at should be set 5 degrees F higher than the Tank Temperature Control MULTI FLUE 2 UNITS WITH HORIZONTAL STORAGE TANK LEGEND TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE CIRCULATING PUMP TANK TEMPERATURE CONTROL DRAIN FULL PORT BALL VALVE TEMPERATURE GAGE WATER FLOW SWITCH CHECK VALVE WARNING THIS DRAWING SHOWS SUGGESTED PIPING CONFIGURATION AND OTHER DEVICES CHECK WITH LOCAL CODES AND ...

Page 40: ...TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE CIRCULATING PUMP TANK TEMPERATURE CONTROL DRAIN FULL PORT BALL VALVE TEMPERATURE GAGE WATER FLOW SWITCH CHECK VALVE WARNING THIS DRAWING SHOWS SUGGESTED PIPING CONFIGURATION AND OTHER DEVICES CHECK WITH LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS BOOSTER WATER RETURN PRE HEATED WATER TO BOOSTER BOOSTER WATER TO FIXTURES HOT WATER T...

Page 41: ...F VALVE CIRCULATING PUMP TANK TEMPERATURE CONTROL DRAIN FULL PORT BALL VALVE TEMPERATURE GAGE WATER FLOW SWITCH CHECK VALVE WARNING THIS DRAWING SHOWS SUGGESTED PIPING CONFIGURATION AND OTHER DEVICES CHECK WITH LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS EXPANSION TANK BOOSTED WATER OUTLET TYPICAL BOOSTER HEATER PRE HEATER PRE HEATER MUST BE IDENTICAL HEATERS FINISHED FLOOR COLD WATER S...

Page 42: ... LEGEND TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE CIRCULATING PUMP TANK TEMPERATURE CONTROL DRAIN FULL PORT BALL VALVE TEMPERATURE GAGE WATER FLOW SWITCH CHECK VALVE WARNING THIS DRAWING SHOWS SUGGESTED PIPING CONFIGURATION AND OTHER DEVICES CHECK WITH LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS HOT WATER TO FIXTURES HOT WATER RETURN COLD WATER SUPPLY EXPANSION TANK PIPE T...

Page 43: ...han the Tank Temperature Control MULTI FLUE 3 UNITS WITH VERTICAL STORAGE TANK LEGEND TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE CIRCULATING PUMP TANK TEMPERATURE CONTROL DRAIN FULL PORT BALL VALVE TEMPERATURE GAGE WATER FLOW SWITCH CHECK VALVE WARNING THIS DRAWING SHOWS SUGGESTED PIPING CONFIGURATION AND OTHER DEVICES CHECK WITH LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS ...

Page 44: ... than the Tank Temperature Control MULTI FLUE 3 UNITS WITH HORIZONTAL STORAGE TANK LEGEND TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE CIRCULATING PUMP TANK TEMPERATURE CONTROL DRAIN FULL PORT BALL VALVE TEMPERATURE GAGE WATER FLOW SWITCH CHECK VALVE WARNING THIS DRAWING SHOWS SUGGESTED PIPING CONFIGURATION AND OTHER DEVICES CHECK WITH LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREME...

Page 45: ...URE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE CIRCULATING PUMP TANK TEMPERATURE CONTROL DRAIN FULL PORT BALL VALVE TEMPERATURE GAGE WATER FLOW SWITCH CHECK VALVE WARNING THIS DRAWING SHOWS SUGGESTED PIPING CONFIGURATION AND OTHER DEVICES CHECK WITH LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS EXPANSION TANK COLD WATER SUPPLY HOT WATER TO FIXTURES FINISHED FLOOR HOT WATER RETURN PIPE T ...

Page 46: ...mperature Control MULTI FLUE 4 UNITS WITH VERTICAL STORAGE TANK LEGEND TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE CIRCULATING PUMP TANK TEMPERATURE CONTROL DRAIN FULL PORT BALL VALVE TEMPERATURE GAGE WATER FLOW SWITCH CHECK VALVE WARNING THIS DRAWING SHOWS SUGGESTED PIPING CONFIGURATION AND OTHER DEVICES CHECK WITH LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS HOT WATER TO FI...

Page 47: ...Temperature Control MULTI FLUE 4 UNITS WITH HORIZONTAL STORAGE TANK LEGEND TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE CIRCULATING PUMP TANK TEMPERATURE CONTROL DRAIN FULL PORT BALL VALVE TEMPERATURE GAGE WATER FLOW SWITCH CHECK VALVE WARNING THIS DRAWING SHOWS SUGGESTED PIPING CONFIGURATION AND OTHER DEVICES CHECK WITH LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS HOT WATER T...

Page 48: ... heater s and operational at all times The relief valve installed on the heater is not an acceptable method 4 SERVICE AND REPAIR EXPENSES s t s o c r e h t o l l a r o f e l b i s n o p s e r s i r e n w o e h T f o e r e h t t r a p r o r e t a e h r e t a w t n e m e c a l p e r a y l n o e d i v o r p l l i w r o t n a r r a w e h t y t n a r r a w d e t i m i l e h t r e d n U Such costs may i...

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