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Vertex GP6 Instruction Manual Download Page 4

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GENERAL SAFETY

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Summary of Contents for GP6

Page 1: ...HOT SURFACE IGNITION NOT FOR USE IN MANUFACTURED MOBILE HOMES ALL TECHNICAL AND WARRANTY QUESTIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE LOCAL DEALER FROM WHOM THE WATER HEATER WAS PURCHASED IF YOU ARE UNSUCCESS...

Page 2: ...onal Fuel Gas Code as it relates to the installation of gas fired water heaters The qualified installer must also be familiar with the design features of water heaters and have a thorough understandin...

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Page 5: ...are going to put the water heater Correct combustion vent action and vent pipe installation are very important in preventing death from possible carbon monoxide poisoning and fires see Figures 1 and 2...

Page 6: ...ontrol Y Control Harness AA Motor Blower CC Condensate Fitting 4 Places Shown D D Plastic Top E E On Off Switch GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER GAS MODELS A Vent Pipe B Anode C Hot Water Outlet D Outlet...

Page 7: ...an 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...

Page 8: ...n 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...

Page 9: ...xceeds the Energy Policy Act standards with respect to insulation and standby loss requirements making an insulation blanket unnecessary Should you choose to apply an insulation blanket to this heater...

Page 10: ...with the outdoors or spaces crawl or attic that freely communicate with the outdoors 1 When directly communicating with the outdoors each opening shall have a minimum free area of 1 square inch per 4...

Page 11: ...ride water softener salt waxes and process chemicals are typical compounds which are potentially corrosive Do not store products of this sort near the heater Also air which is brought in contact with...

Page 12: ...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 15 2 cm above...

Page 13: ...water solution not a match or open flame Rinse off soapy solution and wipe dry When installed at elevations above 2 000 feet 610 meters for standard modelsor4 500feet 1 370m forhighaltitudemodels inp...

Page 14: ...stant flow is obtained This will let air out of the water heater and the piping 4 Check all water piping and connections for leaks Repair as needed VENT PIPE ASSEMBLY There are three parts of the vent...

Page 15: ...d twenty eight 128 feet of 4 inch pipe as listed in Table 1 TABLE1 Number of 2 Maximum 3 Maximum 4 Maximum 90 Elbows Pipe Feet Pipe Feet Pipe Feet 1 20 60 120 2 15 55 112 3 10 50 104 4 45 96 5 40 88 6...

Page 16: ...of the unit see figure 16 and from two places on the blower assembly see figure 17 Condensate from this water heater is mildly acidic Please note that some local codes require that condensate is treat...

Page 17: ...connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the water heater see Figure 19 G Close the panel on the control box Make sure that the access panel is secured shut 9 The blower discharge boot...

Page 18: ...AUTION LABEL ALL WIRES PRIOR TO DISCONNECTION WHEN SERVICING CONTROLS WIRING ERRORS CAN CAUSE IMPROPER AND DANGEROUS OPERATION VERIFY PROPER OPERATION AFTER SERVICING POWER VENT WIRING SCHEMATIC FIGUR...

Page 19: ...ON INSTALLATION OF VERTICAL VENT SYSTEM A proper flashing or BOOT should be used to seal the pipe where it exits the roof The total vent system should not exceed the equivalent feet of pipe as listed...

Page 20: ...r tight to prevent any combustion gases escaping into the room If the plug is not securely tightened remove and reinstall using Teflon tape on the threads Once installed along with the rest of the ven...

Page 21: ...e system Air leaks will allow flue gas by products to disseminate into the room creating an unsafe environment and could cause illness asphyxiation and or even death FIGURE 24 Typical Installation for...

Page 22: ...2 cm and above PRIMER It is recommended that Tetrahydrofuran THF be used to prepare the surfaces of pipe and fittings for solvent welding Do not use water rags gasoline or any other substitutes for cl...

Page 23: ...make a second mark as the primer and cement will most likely destroy your first one Apply primer to the surface of the pipe and fitting socket with a natural bristlebrush Thisprocesssoftensandprepares...

Page 24: ...nd HOTTER buttons together and holding for 1 second Then press the COOLER button until the WARM indicator light appears 2 Set the ON OFF switch on the blower control box to the OFF position 3 Turn off...

Page 25: ...allation of thevalves Beforechangingthefactorysettingonthethermostat readthe TemperatureRegulation sectioninthismanual seeFigure26 Never allow small children to use a hot water tap or to draw their ow...

Page 26: ...rod and the water The most common complaint associated with the anode rod is one of a rotten egg smell in the hot water The smell is a result of four factors which must all be present for the odor to...

Page 27: ...DAMAGE Contact a qualified installer or service agency to replace a flooded water heater Do not attempt to repair the unit It must be replaced At least once a year a visual inspection should be made o...

Page 28: ...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 28 If after manually operating the...

Page 29: ...ose connections or the relief valve DO NOT replace the water heater until a full inspection of all possible water sources is made and necessary corrective steps taken Leakage from other appliances wat...

Page 30: ...ire Screen 4 36 Wall Plate 4 37 Flexible Tubing 38 Reducing Hose Barb Tee REPAIR PARTS LIST Not Shown Optional Now that you have purchased this water heater should a need ever exist for repair parts o...

Page 31: ...ed Error in the hot surface igniter circuit 1 Check that all wiring is correct and secure 2 Replace hot surface igniter System in lockout 1 Gas supply is off or too low to operate 2 Hot surface ignite...

Page 32: ...tch condensation see Figure 1 Improperly sealed hot or cold supply connections relief valve drain valve or thermostat threads Check for leaks at all condensate points See Figure 1 Also see LEAK CHECKP...

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Page 35: ...of it in a modified form or any attempt to repair tank leaks or parts will void this warranty SERVICE AND LABOR RESPONSIBILITY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY THE WARRANTOR WILL PROVIDE ONLY A REPLACEMEN...

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