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POWER VENTED GAS WATER HEATERS

Installation and Operating Manual

1605 

100271597 / 2000195581 Rev A         

KEEP THIS MANUAL IN THE POCKET ON HEATER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

WHENEVER MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENT OR SERVICE IS REQUIRED.

POWER VENTED GAS MODELS

WITH 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 UNSUCCESSFUL, PLEASE CONTACT THE COMPANY LISTED ON THE RATING PLATE ON THE WATER HEATER.

MODELS GPVX 75L and BTF-80    SERIES 210 , 211

       
 
 
 

- Do not store or use gasoline or other flam-

mable vapours 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 sup-
plier'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.

WARNING: If the information in these instruc-
tions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion 
may result causing property damage, personal 
injury or death.

• 

For Your Safety

 •

AN ODOURANT  IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED

BY THIS WATER HEATER.

Summary of Contents for GPVX 75L Series

Page 1: ...210 211 Do not store or use gasoline or other flam mable vapours 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...

Page 2: ...ping 20 Sediment Traps 21 Filling The Water Heater 22 Venting 22 Termination Clearances Sidewall Power Vent 23 Blower Assembly Installation 24 Planning The Vent System 24 Polypropylene Vent Systems 25...

Page 3: ...ed to comply with a maximum weighted average of 0 25 lead content as required in some areas IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS Qualified Installer A qualified installer must have ability equivalent to a licensed t...

Page 4: ...g BURN HOT HOT DANGER Read instruction manual before installing using or servicing water heater Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapours and liquids in the vicinity of this water heater...

Page 5: ...er air intake Do not place chemical vapour emitting products near water heater Gas and carbon monoxide detectors are available No vent damper installation is compatible with this power vented water he...

Page 6: ...entire manual carefully If you don t follow safety rules the water heater will not operate properly It could cause DEATH SERIOUS BODILY INJURYAND OR PROPERTY DAMAGE This manual contains instructions f...

Page 7: ...Gas Shut off Valve 25 Gas Supply 26 Baffle Assembly 27 Rating Plate 28 Blower with Power Cord see Figure 6 29 Rubber Coupling see Figure 6 30 Inlet Water Shut off Valve 31 Union water connection 32 H...

Page 8: ...ion harness has 120 VAC In operation See Planning The Vent System Condensate and Blower Assembly Installation for more information REPLACEMENT PARTS AND DELIMING PRODUCTS Replacement parts and recomme...

Page 9: ...NG CONNECTIONS FOR SPACE HEATING NOTE THE T P VALVE DISCHARGE PIPE SHALL BE PIPED DIRECTLY TO THE DRAIN OR EXTERNAL TO THE BUILDING Figure 8 This appliance has been design certified as complying with...

Page 10: ...talled at water heater see Figure 8 Figure 9 or at hot water taps to further reduce system water temperature Mixing valves are available at plumbing supply stores Consult a Qualified Installer or Serv...

Page 11: ...wiring diagram for the correct electrical connections After making all electrical connections completely fill the tank with water and check all connections for leaks Open the nearest hot water faucet...

Page 12: ...water heater there is a risk of flammable vapours entering the combustion chamber being ignited by the burner flame and causing a flashback In order to detect such flammable vapours before they enter...

Page 13: ...water heater s outer jacket and must be piped to an adequate drain The pan must have a maximum depth of 45mm 1 75 in Water heater life depends upon water quality water pressure and the environment in...

Page 14: ...75mm 3 in in every direction or if the appliance is installed in an alcove or closet the entire floor must be covered by the panel Failure to heed this warning may result in a fire hazard Clearance fo...

Page 15: ...sk of asphyxiation Never obstruct the flow of dilution ventilation air If you have any doubts or questions at all call your gas supplier Failure to provide the proper amounts of air can result in a fi...

Page 16: ...Control System section in this manual This water heater should not be connected to any heating systems or components previously used with a non potable water heating appliance All piping components co...

Page 17: ...e heat loss 7 If the local jurisdiction requires a back flow preventer in the cold water line an expansion tank of adequate size must be installed 8 Combo Heating Systems require higher water temperat...

Page 18: ...ef valve operation water discharged from the valve due to excessive pressure build up The temperature pressure relief valve is not intended for the constant relief of thermal expansion This condition...

Page 19: ...the discharge capacity of the valve No valve or other obstruction is to be placed between the T P valve and the tank Do not connect discharge piping directly to the drain unless a maximum of 300mm 12...

Page 20: ...es to the water heater 4 Locate the slit running the length of a section of pipe insulation 5 Spread the slit open and slip the insulation over the cold water inlet pipe Apply gentle pressure along th...

Page 21: ...Use joint compound or tape compatible with propane Leak test before operating heater Disconnect gas piping and shut off valve before pressure testing system Fire and Explosion Hazard WARNING Use pipe...

Page 22: ...Check all water piping and connections for leaks Repair as needed VENTING All venting must comply with the current edition of the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code B149 1 This heater is certi...

Page 23: ...any other appliance 300mm 12 in D Vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above the terminal within a horizontal distance of 2 ft from the center line of the terminal 300mm 12 in K to a mecha...

Page 24: ...nductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the water heater see Figure 12 the wiring diagram g Close the panel on the junction box Mak...

Page 25: ...ons in unconditioned space or having long horizontal or vertical vent runs can accumulate condensate Long lengths of venting that pass through cool cold areas will experience condensation The vent pip...

Page 26: ...ndensate trap Draining condensate out through the termination can result in vent freeze up resulting in a nuisance shut down situation Ice formed from frozen condensate can cause a safety hazard See a...

Page 27: ...quivalent metres 20 equivalent ft see Figure 26 Note The vent pipe must be supported every 1 2m 4 ft To prevent vibration and sagging it is recommended to use isolation pads when attaching straps to f...

Page 28: ...E WALL 9 Insert the vent piping through this hole and secure into position Connect the vent pipe to the end termination elbow as shown in Figure 28 thru Figure 30 10 Dry fit all vent pipes elbows conn...

Page 29: ...he rubber coupling Check that there is no stress on the connection or the vent piping that may be caused by twisting or bending 5 Tighten the upper clamp so that the vent piping is firmly secured in t...

Page 30: ...blower outlet remove the four nuts with 11 32 nut driver see Figure 34 securing the flue collector to the blower housing Pull the blower assembly forward to free it from the mounting studs Rotate the...

Page 31: ...n of Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code B149 1 Horizontal piping slopes at an upward pitch of 3mm 1 8 in rise per 1 2m 4 ft away from the water heater Not obstructed in any way Venting properly...

Page 32: ...to the OFF position 5 Do not attempt to light manually 6 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...

Page 33: ...e groups or if there is a local code or state law requiring certain temperature water at the hot water tap then you must take special precautions In addition to using the lowest possible temperature s...

Page 34: ...n to a temperature that prevents the water in the water heater from freezing while still conserving energy GAS CONTROL VALVE THERMOSTAT 181 WHITE ON OFF SWITCH TEMPERATURE SETTING DIAL 83 C 181 F 21 C...

Page 35: ...ndensate section in this manual OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS Smelly water Each water heater contains at least one anode rod for corrosion protection of the tank Certain water conditions will cause a reactio...

Page 36: ...ting or deterioration something is wrong Call the local gas utility to correct the problem and clean or replace the flue and venting before resuming operation of the water heater BLOWER MAINTENANCE In...

Page 37: ...LUTION AIR INTAKES COUPLING BLOWER FLUE COLLECTOR HOOD 11 32 NUTS MOUNTING PLATE GEAR CLAMP VENT PIPE MOTOR DRAIN PORT Figure 37 BURNER OPERATION AND INSPECTION Flood damage to a water heater may not...

Page 38: ...g the anode rod if it is depleted Once the anode rod is depleted the tank will start to corrode eventually developing a leak Obtain a new anode rod from your local plumbing supplier or have a qualifie...

Page 39: ...Pressure Relief Valve on the water heater weeps or discharges periodically it may be due to thermal expansion Note Excessive water pressure is the most common cause of temperature pressure relief val...

Page 40: ...ater in the storage tank has drained and remove the hose 10 Follow instructions in the Filling The Water Heater section 11 Follow the lighting instructions on the label or see Lighting Instructions to...

Page 41: ...aking D Small amounts 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 may be leaking at the...

Page 42: ...r Coupling see Figure 6 see also Figure 49 32 Hot Water Outlet Nipple 33 Anode under cap 34 Air Inlet Snorkel 35 Flue Collector 37 Aluminum Burner see Figure 3 see also Figure 46 38 Gas Orifice see Fi...

Page 43: ...9 41 38 45 43 Figure 46 Propane LP main burner with igniter assembly item 17 in Figure 44 Flare Nut 42 44 40 46 39 41 38 45 43 21 Figure 47 20 Figure 48 28 49 6 29 48 47 51 50 Figure 49 Note For Natur...

Page 44: ...O HOT 1 Thermostat is too high 2 Incorrect or missing vent screen in vent termination 3 Defective gas control valve thermostat 1 Turn temperature knob to lower setting 2 Check venting for correct scre...

Page 45: ...tilation to water heater Check flue way flue baffle and burner 3 Check with gas utility company 4 Replace with correct orifice see rating plate 5 Clean locate source and correct 6 Replace gas control...

Page 46: ...d for combustion and dilution of flue temp 3 Increase ventilation to lower room temperature 4 Install correct orifice 5 Install and secure proper vent termination screen RESETTING THE HEATER CONTROL S...

Page 47: ...idelines to diagnose the problem before attempting corrective action See also Flammable Vapour Sensor LED Flash Sequence Control Status Short flash once every four seconds IDLE no call for heat no fau...

Page 48: ...is connected ii Turn power to the heater OFF check the capacitor rating 3uF 5 iii Turn power to the heater OFF replace the blower assembly 2 Ensure the air pressure sensing tubes are properly connect...

Page 49: ...7 If there are excessive restrictions in the air intake pipe the air pressure switch N C will open 8 Check air pressure switch performance Check blower vacuum with a manometer Compare with air pressur...

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