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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.

WARNING:  If the information in these

instructions is not followed exactly, a fire 

or explosion may result causing property 

damage, personal injury or death.

INSTALLER:
• 

AFFIX THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO OR ADJACENT   
TO THE WATER HEATER.

OWNER:
• 

RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY 
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. RETAIN THE ORIGINAL 
RECEIPT AS PROOF OF PURCHASE.

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Residential Gas 

Water Heater

with the Flame Guard

Safety System

To obtain technical, warranty, or service assistance during or after 
the installation of this water heater, or call toll free

1-800-999-9515

When calling for assistance, please have the following 
information ready:

1. Model 

number

2. 

7 digit product number

3. Serial 

number

4. 

Date of installation

5. 

Place of purchase

NATURAL & L.P. GAS MODELS

Installation

Instructions and

Use & Care Guide

(Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant)

319407-001

September 2010

LOW LEAD

COMPLIANT

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Summary of Contents for Residential Gas Water Heater

Page 1: ...erty damage personal injury or death INSTALLER AFFIX THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO OR ADJACENT TO THE WATER HEATER OWNER RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY FOR FUTURE REFERENCE RETAIN THE ORIGINAL RECEIPT AS PROOF OF PURCHASE Table of Contents 2 Residential Gas Water Heater with the Flame Guard Safety System To obtain technical warranty or service assistance during or after the installation of this wa...

Page 2: ...nstructions are not followed Important Instructions Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified person Water heaters sub jected to flood conditions or any time the gas controls main burner or pilot have been submerged in water require replacement of the entire water heater Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for a lo...

Page 3: ...You or future users of this water heater will need it for future reference Service to the Flame Guard Safety System should only be performed by a qualified person Examples of a qualified person include licensed plumbers authorized gas company personnel and authorized service personnel IMPORTANT The manufacturer and seller of this water heater will not be liable for any damages injuries or deaths c...

Page 4: ... flammable vapors in the area This will not prevent a possible fire explosion if the igniter activates and flammable vapors have accumulated in the combustion chamber with the pilot light off If you suspect a flammable vapor incident has occurred do not use this appliance Do not attempt to light this appliance if you suspect flammable vapors have accumulated inside or outside the appliance Immedia...

Page 5: ...ors of the structure Due to the normal corrosive action of the water the tank will eventually leak after an extended period of time Also any external plumbing leak including those from improper installation may cause early failure of the tank due to corrosion if not repaired If the homeowner is uncomfortable with making the repair a qualified person should be contacted A suitable metal drain pan s...

Page 6: ... height Figure 4 Gas Piping Gas Pressure IMPORTANT The gas supply pressure must not exceed the maximum supply pressure as stated on the water heater s data plate The minimum supply pressure is for the purpose of input adjustment Gas Pressure Testing IMPORTANT This water heater and its gas connection must be leak tested before placing the appliance in operation If the code requires the gas lines to...

Page 7: ...fresheners paint and varnish removers refrigerants and many other commercial and household products When burned vapors from these products form highly corrosive acid compounds These products should not be stored or used near the water heater or air inlet Combustion and ventilation air requirements are determined by the location of the water heater The water heater may be located in either an open ...

Page 8: ...nput of all gas utilization equipment i e water heaters furnaces clothes dryers etc and the method by which the air is provided The BTU HR input can be found on the water heater data plate Additional air can be provided by two methods 1 All air from inside the building 2 All air from outdoors Figure 6 Opening Locations Confined Spaces 12 maximum Permanent openings to the outside or additional room...

Page 9: ...e opened automatically during equipment operation Keep louvers and grilles clean and free of debris or other obstructions Table 4 Minimum Free Area of Permanent Openings for Ventilation and Combustion Air Supply All Air from Outdoors Only Based on the total BTU HR input rating for all utilizing equip ment within the confined space Opening Source Minimum Free Area Per Opening sq in Reference Drawin...

Page 10: ...nes in these instructions for sizing a vent pipe system If a transition to a larger vent size is required the vent transition connection must be made at the draft hood outlet Vent Connectors 1 Type B Double wall U L Listed Vent Pipe 2 Single wall Vent Pipe Maintain the manufacturer s specified minimum clearance from combustible materials when using type B double wall vent pipe Vent connectors made...

Page 11: ... gas vent must be terminated in a vertical position to facilitate the removal of the burnt gases An unused chimney flue or masonry enclosure may be used as a passageway for the installation of a gas vent Figure 15 Common combined venting is allowable with vertical type B vent systems and lined masonry chimneys as long as proper draft for the water heater is established under all conditions of oper...

Page 12: ...ture of the water by mixing cold and hot water and are readily available for use 4 If installing the water heater in a closed water system install an expansion tank in the cold water line as specified under Closed System Thermal Expansion section 5 Install a shut off valve in the cold water inlet line It should be located close to the water heater and be easily accessible Know the location of this...

Page 13: ...erson include licensed plumbers authorized gas company personnel and authorized service personnel Do not plug valve Do not remove valve Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or explosion WARNING As water is heated it expands thermal expansion In a closed system the volume of water will grow As the volume of water grows there will be a corresponding increase in water pressure due...

Page 14: ...distortion Must be installed to allow complete drainage of both the valve and discharge line T P Relief Valve and Pipe Insulation Some Models 1 Locate the temperature and pressure relief valve on the water heater also known as a T P relief valve See Figure 18 2 Locate the slit running the length of the T P relief valve insulation 3 Spread the slit open and fit the insulation over the T P relief va...

Page 15: ...ee of corrosive elements and flammable vapors Fresh air openings sized correctly with consideration given to the blocking effect of louvers and grilles Ductwork is the same cross sectional area as the openings Vent Pipe System Check for proper drafting at the water heater draft hood Refer to the Checking the Draft section of this manual for the test procedure If the procedure shows insufficient dr...

Page 16: ... a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance Water heaters subjected to a flammable vapors ignition will show a discoloration on the air intake grid bottom of combustion chamber and require replacement of the entire water heater 2 Move the ON OFF switch on the Gas Control Valve Thermostat to the OFF position WARNING If you do not follow these instructions exactly a fire or explosion ma...

Page 17: ...e 20 Match Relief Opening Draft Hood Burn Hazard Do not touch vent Doing so can result in burns WARNING Burner Flames Inspect the burner flames through the viewport and compare them to the drawings in Figure 21 A properly operating burner should produce a soft blue flame Blue tips with yellow inner cones are satisfactory The tips of the flame may have a slight yellow tint The flame should not be a...

Page 18: ... second instantaneous 45 minutes 5 minutes 25 seconds 5 seconds 2 seconds 1 seconds U S Government Memorandum C P S C Peter L Armstrong Sept 15 1978 Gas Control Temperature Knob Igniter 120 F Mark Gas Control Temperature Knob ON OFF STATUS A B C VERY H O T HOT LOW On Off Switch VAC Status Light VAC A B C VERY H O T HOT LOW Figure 22 Gas Control Valve Thermostat Settings NOTE During low demand peri...

Page 19: ...ace all parts and panels before operating Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock DAMPER FLAME SENSOR IGNITER GAS CONTROL VALVE THERMOSTAT 4 3 2 1 3 2 1 6 5 4 FV SENSOR TEMPERATURE CUT OFF SWITCH FLUE DAMPER TRANSFORMER 1 2 3 4 5 6 BL RD YL YL BN 24VAC V 24VAC BK 120VAC WH 120VAC GR BK 24VAC HOT WH 24VAC NEUTRAL BL RD BL RD YL YL BK 24VAC HOT WH 24VAC NEUTRAL YL 24VAC YL 24VAC TRA...

Page 20: ...eat alternates bright dim Call for Heat No fault conditions One Flash three second pause Low Flame Signal control continues to operate Two Flash three second pause End Switch Failed Closed Three Flash three second pause End Switch Failed Open or TCO Limit Lockout Four Flash three second pause ECO Limit Lockout Five Flash three second pause Flame Out of Sequence Six One Flash three second pause Sof...

Page 21: ...or to resetting the switch Contact the Product Service and Support Department for service information at 1 877 817 6750 A temperature limit switch or ECO Energy Cut Off sensor located in the gas control valve thermostat is used to shut off the water heater if the water temperature exceeds 189 F 87 C The Diagnostic Status Light will flash a code indicating an Overheat Failure 4 Flashes See Operatin...

Page 22: ...structed Build up of soot and carbon on the main burner and pilot burner Check for a soft blue flame Leaking or damaged water and gas piping Presence of flammable or corrosive materials in the installation area Presence of combustible materials near the water heater After servicing this water heater check to make sure it is working properly See Operating Your Water Heater section of this manual IM...

Page 23: ...manifold assembly from the burner compartment NOTE Be sure not to damage internal parts Removing the Burner from the Manifold Assembly Natural Gas Burner Low Nox L P Burner 1 Take off the burner by removing the two 2 screws lo cated underneath the burner 2 Check the burner to see if it is dirty or clogged The burner may be cleaned with soap and hot water Figure 29 Pilot Tube Manifold Tube Igniter ...

Page 24: ...of the pilot bracket use pliers to hold the pilot assembly bracket while loosening the pilot nut 4 Pull the pilot tube from the pilot assembly Figure 31 IMPORTANT Be careful not to bend or alter the position of the pilot assembly components 5 Use a screwdriver to remove the screws securing the Pilot Igniter Flame Sensor Assembly Keep the screws for reattachement 6 Using the old pilot pilot tube as...

Page 25: ...e two screws which secure the manifold assembly door to the combustion chamber and tighten securely There should be no space between the gasket part of the manifold door and combustion chamber IMPORTANT Do not operate the water heater if the door gasket does not create a seal between the manifold door and the combustion chamber 6 Reconnect the yellow wire leads to the thermal switch Figure 27 the ...

Page 26: ...ter before lighting and activating the water heater Follow the Lighting Instructions on page 16 With the burner lit check the gas control valve thermostat supply line manifold component block manifold tube and pilot tube connections for leaks Check for leaks by brushing on an approved noncorrosive leak detection solution Bubbles forming indicate a leak Correct any leak found IMPORTANT All leaks mu...

Page 27: ...ed hot water 1 Provide ventilation to water heater Check flue way flue baffle and burner 2 Clean flue locate source and correct 3 Check with gas utility company 4 Replace thermostat 5 Install adequate heater 6 Advise customer DRIP FROM RELIEF VALVE 1 Excessive water pressure 2 Heater stacking 3 Closed water system 1 Use a pressure reducing valve and relief valve 2 Lower the thermostat setting 3 Se...

Page 28: ... If any connections are found to be damaged consult the replacement parts list on page for the appropriate replacement After any connection problems are fixed restart the water heater by following the lighting instructions on page 16 If the problem persists replace the damper Three Flash three second pause End Switch Failed Open or TCO Limit Lockout Turn the power switch on the gas control valve t...

Page 29: ...ctrode flame sense rod replace the igniter pilot assembly Follow the directions on page 25 to re install the burner assembly into the combustion chamber Follow the instructions for lighting on page 16 If the problem persists contact a certified service representative Six Four Flash three second pause Soft Lockout Flame out of Sequence Sensed Turn the power switch on the gas control valve to the OF...

Page 30: ...n Valve Open Is Main Flame Sensed Is Demand for Heat Satisfied Pilot Main Valve De Energize Is Flame Sensed Damper Energizes and Closes Will not light 8 4 flash error code See Corrective Action Table on page 28 N Will not light 8 4 flash error code See Corrective Action Table on page 28 N Will not light 8 4 flash error code See Corrective Action Table on page 28 N Will not light 8 4 flash error co...

Page 31: ...S CONTROL VALVE THERMOSTAT 11 OUTER DOOR 12A STP SPARK TO PILOT PILOTASSEMBLY KIT 12B STP SPARK TO PILOT PILOTASSEMBLY KIT L P 13A BURNER Natural Gas Low Nox 13B BURNER L P 14A BURNER ASSEMBLY 14B BURNER ASSEMBLY L P Burner 15 MANIFOLD COMPONENT BLOCK 16 MANIFOLD DOOR GASKET 17 VIEWPORT ASSEMBLY 18 TRANSFORMER ASSEMBLY KIT 19 FV SENSOR KIT 20 FV SENSOR KIT WITH BRACKET 21 FV WIRE HARNESS 22 MAIN W...

Page 32: ...ifold tube gasket door pilot igniter flame sensor assembly manifold component block with retainer clip thermal switch and pilot tube Natural Gas Low Nox Item 14B Burner assembly which contains the manifold tube gasket door pilot igniter flame sensor assembly manifold component block with retainer clip thermal switch and pilot tube L P Gas Item 15 Contains manifold component block and retainer clip...

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