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CommerCial gas water heaters

instruction manual

PRINTED 0512 

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plaCe these instruCtions adjaCent to heater and notify owner to keep for future referenCe.

Thank you for buying this energy efficient water heater. 

We appreciate your confidence in our products.

models

sBl95 199ne 

sBl85 275ne(a) 
sBl85 390ne(a)

ultra low nox series 100

installation - operation - serViCe  

- maintenanCe - limited warranty

Complies with sCaQmd low nox rule 1146.2

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 any appliance.
Do not  touch any 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.


Read and understand this instruction
manual and the safety messages
herein before installing, operating or
servicing this water heater.

Failure to follow these instructions and
safety messages could result in death
or serious injury.

This manual must remain with the
water heater.

500 Tennessee Waltz Parkway

Ashland City, TN 37015

Summary of Contents for SBL85 275NE

Page 1: ...ine 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 any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any...

Page 2: ...ditions 32 Operational Conditions 32 Troubleshooting 33 Water Piping Diagrams 34 Notes 50 Limited Warranty 51 Table Of Contents Safe Installation Use and Service 3 APPROVALS 3 General Safety Informati...

Page 3: ...ate of California 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...

Page 4: ...ation 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...

Page 5: ...ter system If hydrogen is present there will probably be an unusual sound such as air escaping through the pipe as the water begins to flow There should be no smoking or open flame near the faucet at...

Page 6: ...ting gas supply and electrical supply are required in addition to electrical testing skills when performing service ANSI Z223 1 2012 Sec 3 3 85 Qualified Agency Any individual firm corporation or comp...

Page 7: ...cause poor performance of the heater and can significantly reduce outlet water temperatures during heavy draws Note The Hydrocannon may have 1 3 or 7 cross tubes Figure 2 High Limit Switch The digital...

Page 8: ...Kg 900 lbs 408 Kg Table 2 Recovery Capacities based on 82 efficiency Input BTUH Input KW U S Gal Liters Eff U S Gallons Hr and Liters Hr at TEMPERATURE RISE INDICATED Deg F 36 40 50 54 60 70 72 80 90...

Page 9: ...maintained from serviceable parts The units are approved for installation with side rear and ceiling clearances as indicated below Table 4 Minimum Clearances to Combustible or non combustible construc...

Page 10: ...n 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 combustio...

Page 11: ...MP WIRING DIAGRAM STORAGE TANK OR BUILDING RECIRCULATION FIELD SUPPLIED TEMPERATURE CONTROL INSTALLED IN THE STORAGE TANK OR CIRCULATING LOOP RETURN LINE CIRC PUMP MOTOR L1 HOT L2 NEUTRAL 120 VAC POWE...

Page 12: ...pressure and with all gas burning equipment running at maximum rate dynamic pressure The gas supply pressure must be stable within 1 5 W C 0 37 kPa from static to dynamic pressure to provide good perf...

Page 13: ...ge 20 and Water Piping Diagrams on page 34 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Explosion Hazard Temperature Pressure Relief Valve must comply with ANSI Z21 22 CSA 4 4 and ASME code Properly sized temper...

Page 14: ...not intended for the constant relief of thermal expansion A properly sized thermal expansion tank must be installed on all closed systems to control thermal expansion see Closed Water Systems and Ther...

Page 15: ...tand instruction manual For safe operation an adequate supply of fresh uncontaminated air for combustion and ventilation must be provided An insufficient supply of air can cause recirculation of combu...

Page 16: ...Figure 15 Alternatively a single permanent opening commencing within 12 inches 300 mm of the top of the enclosure shall be provided See Figure 14 The water heater shall have clearances of at least 1 i...

Page 17: ...aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in the enclosure Each opening shall not be less than 100 square inches 645 cm2 Outdoor Air Through Two Vertical Ducts The illustrations shown in thi...

Page 18: ...HNICAL DATA VENTING MODEL SBL95 199NE Input 199 000 Btu hr Total Vent Height Feet Vent Connector Size 6 inches 6 8 10 15 20 30 50 100 Input Btuh hr Rise Vent Connector Diameter Inches 199 000 1 Ft 7 7...

Page 19: ...mon Vent Diameters Inches 2 550 000 10 9 9 8 8 8 7 7 3 825 000 12 12 12 10 9 9 8 8 4 1 100 000 14 14 14 12 12 10 9 9 MODEL SBL85 390NE A Input 390 000 Btu hr Total Vent Height Feet Vent Connector Size...

Page 20: ...installation of the water piping begins 1 Water Temperature Control and Mixing Valves on page 12 2 Dishwashing Machines on page 13 3 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve on page 13 4 Closed Systems and T...

Page 21: ...ing heat to this fitting Do not allow pipe dope to contact the plastic tube during installation Tube Inlet Installation Figure 19 TEMPERATURE SETTING SHOULD NOT EXCEED SAFE USE TEMPERATURE AT FIXTURES...

Page 22: ...tion AN ELECTRICAL GROUND IS REQUIRED TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR POSSIBLE ELECTROCUTION The controls of this water heater are polarity sensitive Be certain to properly wire the hot and neut...

Page 23: ...cordance 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 su...

Page 24: ...from faucets after extended periods of non use 1 Close the Main Gas Shutoff Valve see Figure 21 on page 23 2 Purge all air from the supply gas line up to the water heater s Main Gas Shutoff Valve 3 W...

Page 25: ...he supply gas regulator as necessary Adjust the supply gas regulator s per the regulator manufacturer s instructions to achieve the required static and dynamic supply gas pressure Multiple Appliance I...

Page 26: ...TO APPLIANCE and call your technician or gas supplier Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas If you then smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information above on this label If you don t smell gas...

Page 27: ...Valve Ignition Control maintains spark for up to 4 seconds and monitors Flame Sensor to determine if Burner is lit Does Burner light Ignition Control changes Blower from low speed to high speed after...

Page 28: ...y thermal expansion in a closed system See Closed Water Systems and Thermal Expansion on page 13 The Temperature Pressure Relief Valve is not intended for the constant relief of thermal expansion Temp...

Page 29: ...hismanual 11 Turn on the electrical supply to place the water heater back in operation 12 Turn on the gas supply to the water heater at the Main Gas Shutoff Valve 13 Allow the water heater to complete...

Page 30: ...pening and scrape out any loose deposits of scale or sediment This is an economical way to avoid unnecessary usage of the deliming solution Repeat the opening and closing of the cold water inlet valve...

Page 31: ...itting into the drain valve opening of heater after applying Teflon tape or paste to threads Tighten firmly by hand and use wrench or adjustable pliers to check for secure connection Do not over tight...

Page 32: ...be restarted unless the water temperature is reduced to approximately 120 F 49 C The high limit reset button on the front of the thermostat then needs to be depressed See Figure 2 for the location of...

Page 33: ...blockage and or flue gas exhaust blockage Water temperature too hot Thermostat set too high Set thermostat to a lower setting Rumbling Sediment accumulation on bottom of tank Drain a quantity of water...

Page 34: ...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 TE...

Page 35: ...ostat 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...

Page 36: ...and the 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 BAL...

Page 37: ...mp 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 VA...

Page 38: ...tat 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 TAN...

Page 39: ...tat 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 TAN...

Page 40: ...t 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 TAN...

Page 41: ...EMPERATURE 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 SU...

Page 42: ...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 C...

Page 43: ...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...

Page 44: ...an 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 B...

Page 45: ...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 PO...

Page 46: ...RE 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...

Page 47: ...perature 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 TEMPE...

Page 48: ...emperature 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 T...

Page 49: ...49 Model Dimension A SBL95 199NE 76 SBL85 275NE A 76 SBL85 390NE A 76...

Page 50: ...50 Notes...

Page 51: ...an effective method of controlling thermal expansion is also installed at the heater s and operational at all times The temperature and pressure relief valve installed on the heater is not an accepta...

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