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SAQ8976-4

Rev. 12/05

Model N-069M

N-063S

WARNING: If the information in this manual 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.

Owner’s Guide  and
                      Installation Manual

*SAQ8976   T*

NORITZ America Corporation

Thank you for purchasing this Noritz Gas Water Heater. Before using, please:
Read this manual completely for correct installation and operation instructions.
Completely fill out the warranty registration card (included separately) and
mail the detachable portion to Noritz America Corporation.
Keep this manual (and the remainder of the warranty registration card) where it
can be found whenever necessary.

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Page 1: ... 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 Owner s Guide and Installation Manual SAQ8976 T NORITZ America Corporation Thank you for purchasing this Noritz Gas Water Heater Before using please Read this manual completely for correct installation and...

Page 2: ...tfitting 27 Combustion unit and gas route 29 Hot water feed route for N 069M only 31 Hot water feed route for N 063S only 32 Electronic control unit 34 Electronic control unit Remote controller and Attached set 35 Installation Manual 36 1 Included Accessories 37 2 Optional Accessories 37 3 Quick Connect Multi System Installaion 38 4 Before Installation 39 5 Choosing Installation Site 39 6 Installa...

Page 3: ...e when ignored The content following this icon is necessary to understand for safe and easy use of this water heater Remarks Be sure to do Ground Electric Shock Danger Do not use the water heater if the exhaust pipe is displaced has holes or is corroded If you detect a gas leak 1 Do not try to light any appliance 2 Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building 3 Immediat...

Page 4: ...en the water heater and nearby objects trees timber boxes with flammable materials etc Do not place or use a spray can near the heater or the exhaust vent terminal Left side Min 2 Right side Min 2 Min 3 from vent pipe Do not place combustibles such as laundry newspapers oils etc near the heater or the exhaust vent terminal Exhaust vent terminal indoor installation Indicates suggested clearances fo...

Page 5: ...r for other than hot water supply shower and bath Do not touch the exhaust vent pipe during or immediately after operation of the water heater Do not use hair spray or spray detergent in the vicinity of the heater If this unit will be installed in a salon or other location where hair spray or aerosols will be used locate the unit in a seperate area that is supplied with fresh air from outdoors Do ...

Page 6: ...eck the air inlet exhaust gas vent and exhaust vent terminal for blockage Do not use parts other than those specified for this equipment Do not drink water that has been inside the unit for an extended period of time Do not drink the first use of hot water from the unit in the morning Clean the filter on the water inlet as frequently as required by the quality of your local water Keep the area aro...

Page 7: ... shows an example of installation The exact installation configuration may be slightly different Main Unit Flue Collar Front Cover Air Inlet Water Supply Valve Gas Supply Valve Water Drain Valve with Water Filter Inside Water Inlet p 20 Pressure Relief Valve General Parts ...

Page 8: ...d other settings Power On Off Button For turning the heater on and off Flow Meter Alarm Set Button For setting the flow meter alarm p 14 and 15 Setting Buttons Before use remove the protective sheet from the remote controller surface The unit has been shipped from the factory with the remote controlset at 110 F ...

Page 9: ...et button p 15 Error Code When this indicator is lit the hot water temperature can be set p 13 Priority Indicator The illustration below shows the remote controller display What is actually displayed depends on how the water heater is set Burner On Indicator A number will flash if a failure occurs p 24 Display ...

Page 10: ...er make the following preparations Follow steps 1 through 4 1 Open the water supply valve Open a hot water fixture to confirm that water is available and then close the fixture again 3 Open the gas supply valve Hot water fixture 2 Turn on the power CLOSED 4 OPEN ...

Page 11: ...f it is desired 1 How to Use Using the remote controller Muting the Remote Controller Initial factory setting is with sound Sound Muted No sound after 5 sec 1 With the remote controller off hold the Power On Off Button for five seconds Tone sounds after 5 sec The flow meter alarm cannot be muted ...

Page 12: ...tion High Temperature To prevent scalding Check the water temperature by hand before bathing or showering When setting the unit to 125 F or higher the temperature display will flash for 10 seconds as a high temperature warning Take caution when using the unit again after setting to 125 F or higher Always check the set temperature before use Do not allow anyone to change the water temperature while...

Page 13: ...ttings below are examples The temperature setting necessary depends on the usage the length of piping and the time of year Initial factory setting is 110 F If fixtures incorporate mixing valves set the temperature higher than usual For most residential applications the recommended setting temperature is 120 F or less For applications that occasionally require a higher temperature setting locate th...

Page 14: ...e Power On Off Button 1 Plug the bath drain Preparation Starting with the power off Always check temperature setting before use Hot Cold On The temperature will be displayed on the remote control thermostat Previous set temperature example 110 F On Check the indicator lights Water temperature 1 ...

Page 15: ...ons 10 60 In 5 gallon intervals 70 100 In 10 gallon intervals or 990 gallons Note The alarm will not sound if it is set for 990 gal Note The alarm will not sound if it is set for 990 gal On Flow meter setting will be flashing ex 45 gal The level can only be adjusted while the indicator is flashing After ten seconds the remote will again display the temperature Off If the flow meter alarm is being ...

Page 16: ...Temperatures above 125 F can scald instantly 1 Check that electrical power is connected 2 4 How to Use Not using the remote controller Setting and Using the Water Heater Temperature If you want to the temperature to be changed to 130 F or 140 F contact the installer or Noritz Turn on hot water Turn off the hot water WARNING High Temperature The electrical power does not need to be disconnected bet...

Page 17: ...3 Open a hot water fixture and keep a small stream of hot water running 400cc minute or about 1 4 thick If there is a mixing valve set it to the highest level When linking multiple units discharge water equivalent to 400 cc minute per unit 4 The flow may become unstable from time to time Check the flow 30 minutes later In general it is not advisable to run water through the unit when it is OFF see...

Page 18: ...ater out of the unit 6 When the water is completely drained replace all drain plugs and close the hot water fixtures If the water heater will not be used for a long period of time Drain the water Drain the water as follows To avoid burns wait until the equipment cools down before draining the water The appliance will remain hot after it is turned off High Temperature Drain water into a bucket to p...

Page 19: ...er is water resistant but not water proof Keep it as dry as possible Caution Regular Maintenance 1 Periodic Inspection Check For laundry newspaper timber oil spray cans and other combustible materials p 4 Equipment Remote Controller Wipe the surface with a wet cloth For abnormal sounds during operation For abnormalities in external appearance discoloration or flaws For water leaks from the equipme...

Page 20: ...er drain valve with water filter with a brush under running water 6 Replace the water drain valve with water filter and close the drain plugs Take care not to lose the packing 7 Close all hot water fixtures 8 Open the water supply valve and check that water does not leak from the drain plugs or water drain valve with water filter Water Supply Valve Inlet Packing Regular Maintenance 2 Drain Plug wi...

Page 21: ... to be higher than the temperature set on the remote controller If only a small amount of hot water is demanded it is possible for the temperature to be higher than the temperature set on the remote controller The water is too hot Have you allowed enough time for the cold water in the pipes to drain out Water takes time to become hot when turning the hot water fixture Are the gas and water supply ...

Page 22: ...he temperature stable the heater limits the amount of water that can flow through it to a small amount initially but the amount increases over time The amount of hot water in the tub is less more than the set amount When hot water is used for other fixtures while filling the bath tub the tub will not fill as much If there is water in the tub already or when filling is stopped and restarted the tub...

Page 23: ...ater stops burning during operation Are the gas and water supply valves fully open Is the water supply cut off Is the hot water fixture sufficiently open Is the gas being cut off by the gas meter Can other gas devices such as stoves be used For LP Is there enough gas in the tank Can other gas devices such as stoves be used This is normal The white smoke is actually steam White smoke comes out of t...

Page 24: ...valve is open Press the power button to turn the unit off open a hot water fixture and turn the unit back on If the flashing number doesn t return the problem is solved Contact the nearest Noritz agent Abnormal combustion Contact our sales agent if Any other error code appears An error code is indicated again after the above actions were followed There are any other questions Error displays on the...

Page 25: ...orrected contact our sales agent If you want to reinstall the appliance at a different location confirm that the gas and power supply indicated on the rating plate are available at the new location If you are not sure consult the local utility company If you move to a region that uses a different type of gas conversion and adjustment of the appliance will be necessary This work must be performed b...

Page 26: ...evice GFCI Overheat Prevention Device Freezing Prevention Device Fan Rotation Detector Remote Controller Remote Controller Cord Anchoring Screws Specifications Specifications Specifications may be changed without prior notice The capacity may differ slightly depending on the water pressure water supply piping conditions and water temperature Performance Item Model Name Type Ignition Operating Pres...

Page 27: ...27 External outfitting 011 072 072 071 002 015 015 002 007 005 004 003 001 014 012 013 035 074 034 020 010 073 037 016 007 For N 063S only For N 069M only ...

Page 28: ...UL001 1 014 Exhaust sylinder packing EDL EDLL002 1 015 Long front packing AAP AAPL017 2 016 Lamp seal plate DEC DECK008 1 020 Wiring coupling BXK BXKA022 1 034 Junction box set EHU EHUA008 1 035 Junction box packing EHU EHUL002 1 037 Air themistor BWC BWCH003 1 071 Cross recessed truss type3 EVERTIGHT tapping screw with PW 4X12 072 Cross straight recessed round head collar protrusion S TIGHT tappi...

Page 29: ...tion unit and gas route 100 101 103 102 105 167 110 115 116 074 163 113 111 112 074 074 167 162 117 114 074 169 126 127 127 133 134 132 166 165 128 145 074 074 118 104 125 164 166 140 168 138 134 168 107 106 074 ...

Page 30: ...1 125 Manifold 16 EHU SET AS SKA7408 1 LPG Manifold 24 EHU SET AS SKA7409 1 NGA 126 Manifold seal packing top DTJ DTJL005 1 127 Manifold seal packing side DTJ DTJL007 2 128 Manifold seal packing bottom DTJ DTJL006 1 132 Gas mech S16D EDN SET V SBE7833 1 133 O ring P18 2110903 2 134 O ring P28 1648306 2 138 Gas coupling EHU EHUE011 1 140 Gas fitting 20A SET EHU EHUE021 1 145 Conduit R10 EHU EHUJ004...

Page 31: ...ermal fuse fastener Thermal fuse fastener Thermal fuse fastener Freeze preventive heater Heater fastener 407 409 402 Thermal fuse fastener 409 403 401 400 402 402 402 402 074 404 162 423 407 444 443 461 429 425 442 448 451 410 462 073 415 418 416 419 419 417 410 462 073 445 446 437 438 436 435 419 417 466 444 426 464 427 465 429 418 430 418 415 416 419 452 431 432 ...

Page 32: ...Right side view Thermal fuse fastener Thermal fuse fastener Thermal fuse fastener Freeze preventive heater Heater fastener 407 409 402 Thermal fuse fastener 403 401 400 402 402 402 402 074 404 162 423 407 425 448 451 415 418 416 419 419 417 410 462 073 445 446 419 417 444 426 464 427 465 429 452 444 447 461 429 441 437 438 436 435 410 462 073 409 ...

Page 33: ...r BWC BWCD090 1 427 Water inlet thermistor BWC BWCD097 1 429 Thermistor holding plate ALS ALSD088 2 430 Bypass pipe EHU EHUD005 1 N 069M 431 Water valve set EHU EHUD007 1 N 069M 432 Conduit 23 EHU EHUJ006 1 N 069M 435 Water inlet fitting 20A set EHU EHUD001 1 N 069M Water inlet fitting 20A set EHV EHVD001 1 N 063S 436 Water filter DTJ DTJD006 1 437 O ring P16D FN7032 BRQL008 1 438 Water filter SUS...

Page 34: ...716 708 163 074 074 711 712 163 704 700 703 163 074 705 752 751 753 754 755 801 802 706 074 For N 069M only For N 069M only For N 069M only For N 063S only For N 069M only 731 731 Electronic control unit Remote controller kitchen remote controller RC 7646M 2 USA For N 069M only Attached set ...

Page 35: ...sformer cover DJP DJPA054 1 714 Nylon clamp HP 4N NK 4N 7287909 1 716 Terminal block CRP CRPJ017 1 731 Cross recessed bind machine screw M3 5X6 732 Cross recessed round head N tapping screw 4X12 751 RC 7646M 2 body USA QME QMEJ005 1 N 069M 752 Drssed frame body QME QMEA003 1 N 069M 753 Wall packing QHU QHUA115 1 N 069M 754 Oar plug 6X25 N 069M 755 Cross recessed round wood screw 4 1X25 N 069M 800 ...

Page 36: ...refully and follow the installation instructions Caution WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death Installation must conform with local codes or in the absence of local codes the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 NORITZ AMERICA CORPORATION Warning Caution Danger Danger of serious injury...

Page 37: ... 53 Remote Controller Cord 10ft N 069M only 1 2 Optional Accessories The accessories listed below are not included with the units but may be necessary for installation Outdoor Vent Cap VC4 1 Quick Connect Cord Q ty Shape Part Part Shape Q ty 1 1 1 Remote Controller N 063S only Remote Controller Cord 10ft N 063S only 1 Remote Controller Cord 26ft 1 Remote Controller Outdoor Junction Box 1 Isolator ...

Page 38: ...agram Insulate the hot water piping to prevent heat loss Insulate and apply heating materials to the cold water supply piping to prevent heat loss and freezing of pipes when exposed to excessively cold temperatures G Quick Connect Cord Remote Controller Cord Gas Supply Piping Cold Water Supply Hot Water Remote Controller Terminal Block Cord Connector Cord Connector Union Make this distance as shor...

Page 39: ... If the water supply is hard acidic or otherwise impure treat the water with approved methods in order to ensure full warranty coverage Use Extreme Caution if Using With a Solar Pre Heater Using this unit with a solar pre heater can lead to unpredictable output temperatures and possibly scalding If absolutely necessary use mixing valves to ensure output temperatures do not get to scalding levels D...

Page 40: ...tering in the equipment Avoid installation in places where dust or debris will accumulate Dust may block the air supply opening causing the perfor mance of the device fan to drop and incomplete combustion to occur as a result Install in a location where the exhaust gas flow will not be affected by fans or range hoods Take care that noise and exhaust gas will not affect neighbors Make sure that the...

Page 41: ...it to facilitate inspection If possible leave 24 or more in front of the unit to facilitate maintenance and service if necessary Securing of space for repair inspection 24 or more 8 or more 8 or more Min 3 Min 3 If the unit will be installed in the vicinity of a permanent kitchen range or stove that has the possibility of generating steam that contains fats or oils use a dividing plate or other me...

Page 42: ... L Above paved sidewalk or paved driveway located on public property Under veranda porch deck or balcony 7 M indicates clearances required in Canada Maintain clearances in accordance with local installation codes and the requirements of the gas supplier A vent shall not terminate directly above a sidewalk or paved driveway that is located between two single family dwellings and serves both dwellin...

Page 43: ...dow or gravity air inlet into any building 3 above any forced air inlet within 10 Vent Clearances When Heater is In stalled Outdoors With a Vent Cap All clearance requirements are in accordance with ANSI Z21 10 3 and the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 For Installations in Canada clearances are as follows To windows doors gravity air inlets 36 To forced air inlets 6 These clearance requirements...

Page 44: ...nd hang the unit by the upper wall mounting bracket 3 Determine the positions for the remaining four screws two for the top bracket and two for the bottom and remove the unit The weight of the device will be applied to the wall If the strength of the wall is not suffi cient reinforcement must be done to prevent the transfer of vibration Do not drop or apply unnecessary force to the device when ins...

Page 45: ...ible Maintain the same vent pipe diameter from the heater flue to the vent termination Pipe diameter 4 No of Elbows Max Straight Vent Length 3 15 2 27 1 39 Clearances Manufacturer and Enclosed Unenclosed Product Hor Vert Hor Vert Noritz N Vent 4 3 3 Protech FasNSeal 4 3 3 Protech FasNSeal W2 6 4 3 3 HeatFab SafTVent 6 6 2 2 Z Flex Z Vent 8 4 1 1 Flex L StaR 34 8 4 1 1 These clearances are subject ...

Page 46: ...n and protect against mechanical failure When the vent penetrates a floor or ceiling and is not running in a fire rated shaft a firestop and support is required Terminate the vent system at least 3 above but not more than 6 above the roof line or according to the vent pipe manufacturer s instructions Provide vertical support every 12 or as required by the vent pipe manufacturer s instructions Slop...

Page 47: ...utdoor air If the unit is installed in a mechanical closet provide a 24 clearance in front of the unit to the door If combustion air will be provided through a duct size the duct to provide 60 cubic feet of fresh air per minute Supply combustion air to the units as per the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 Combustion Air Openings supplying indoor air 20 10 20 10 ...

Page 48: ... gas line consult local codes or the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 Natural Gas Meter See next page for the pipe capacity charts Noritz N 063S or N 069M 190 000 Btuh Clothes Dryer 35 000 Btuh Barbecue 50 000 Btuh Gas Range Stove 65 000 Btuh 10 10 10 10 5 5 5 5 Gas Fireplace 25 000 Btuh Instructions 1 Size each outlet branch starting from the furthest using the Btuh required and the length from...

Page 49: ...Pipe in Cubic Feet per Hour of Natural Gas 0 60 Specific Gravity 0 5 WC Pressure Drop Length in Feet Pipe Size 3 4 1 1 1 4 1 1 2 2 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 150 200 206 383 614 1261 2934 147 269 418 888 2078 121 218 334 723 1698 105 188 284 625 1472 94 168 251 559 1317 86 153 227 509 1203 80 141 209 471 1114 75 132 194 440 1042 71 125 181 415 983 67 118 171 393 933 55 94 137 320 762 48 82 116...

Page 50: ...rest of the system means such as a mixing valve shall be installed to temper the water to reduce the scald hazard Flush water through the pipe to clean out metal powder sand and dirt before connecting it Take appropriate heat insulation measures e g wrapping with heat insulation materials using electric heaters according to the climate of the region to prevent the pipe from freezing Use a union co...

Page 51: ...shall be provided to temper the water for the other uses to help prevent scalding For Space Heating Purposes Check Valve Aquastat N 063S For N 069M Use Aquastat if Unit Isn t Controlling Pump Aquastat Use Aquastat if Unit Isn t Controlling Pump Pump Expansion Tank Install According to Local Codes 8 10 Gal Storage Tank To Alleviate Cold Water Sandwich See p 55 Install According to Local Codes N 069...

Page 52: ...ation after servicing Field wiring to be performed at time of appliance installation Caution The electrical supply required by the water heater is 120V AC at 60 Hz The power consumption may be up to 125W or higher if using optional accessories Use an appropriate circuit Do not disconnect the power supply when not in use When the power is off the freeze preven tion in the water heater will not acti...

Page 53: ...e Flow Meter Alarm Set button for 0 5 seconds will switch the indicated item number from OFF to ON or ON to OFF If the Priority lamp is flashing when an item number is displayed this indicates an ON setting for that item number and if the Priority lamp is off the item number is off Do not change the other item numbers This may cause a fault in the water heater 5 After setting the 14 and 15 item nu...

Page 54: ...r cord away from the freeze prevention heaters in the unit Tie the redundant cord outside the water heater Do not put the extra length inside the equipment The remote controller cord can be extended up to 300 with 18AWG wire Use a Y type terminal with a resin sleeve Without the sleeve the copper wire may corrode and cause problems Be sure to hand tighten when screwing to the terminal block Power t...

Page 55: ... will be supplied directly from a wall circuit to the pump 5 Replace the front cover Pump Control Wire Tag Supplies Power for Circulating Pump Use a Relay for Larger Pumps Pump Wiring For model N 069M only This feature is not available when using the Quick Connect Multi System feature Relay connection with larger pumps 85 W 1 Locate and prepare the pump control wires as described above 2 Choose a ...

Page 56: ...hecked periodically for a proper blue color and consistency If the flame does not appear normal the burner may need to be cleaned If the burner needs to be cleaned it must be performed by a qualified service technician Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air The pressure relief valve must be operated once a year to ensure that it is functioning properly and there is no obstructi...

Page 57: ...l manual valve counterclockwise to the on position 7 Turn on electric power to the unit 8 The unit will now operate whenever hot water is called for If the unit will not operate follow the shutdown instructions and call a service technician Shutdown Instructions 1 Stop any water demand 2 Turn off electric power 3 Turn the gas control manual valve clockwise to the off position Should overheating oc...

Page 58: ...LET WATER DRAIN VALVE HOT WATER OUTLET 0 4 3 3 0 4 4 7 2 4 LOWER WALL MOUNT BRACKETS 24 5 22 3 23 6 13 3 1 9 13 8 13 1 BOTTOM OF CASE BOTTOM OF CASE VIEW FROM TOP WIRING THROUGHWAYS COLD WATER INLET 3 4 GAS INLET 3 4 6 3 1 8 6 1 HOT WATER OUTLET 3 4 2 5 10 5 4 3 10 8 1 5 7 7 7 WATER DRAIN VALVE HOT WATER OUTLET WATER FILTER WATER DRAIN VALVE COLD WATER INLET GAS INLET WIRING THROUGHWAYS 4 FLUE COL...

Page 59: ...System Only Quick Connect Cord Optional REMOTE CONTROLLER RC 7646M 2 RC 7647M THERMAL FUSE THERMAL FUSE BURNER THRMISTOR BURNING LED O Y R BL W FLAME ROD GROUND W BL R Y O FAN MOTOR W Vs BL GND R Vcc Y FG O Vsp W W W W BK W W BK HIGH LIMIT SWITCH ELECTRODE W ANTI FROST HEATER W W R W CN75 Y R CN59 Y BL BL Y R R Pulse GND VCC GND Fully open VCC VCC BR BL O BK V G BK BK BK BK GROUND AC120V TRANSFORM...

Page 60: ...Black 3 White 4 Green 5 Blue 6 Blue 1 White 2 Green 3 Red 4 Black 5 Blue 6 Blue Connecting the Quick Connect Cord to the two units 1 Turn off the power 2 Remove the front cover of the heater 4 screws 3 Pass the Quick Connect Cord through the wiring throughway and into the unit 4 Plug the connector on the Quick Connect Cord to the receptacle inside the unit 5 Attach the ground wire of the Quick Con...

Page 61: ...Location The remote should be installed in an easily accessible location Avoid installing in a place where water may splash on the controller Avoid locations where special chemical agents e g benzene fatty and oily deter gents are used Avoid outdoor installation or installation in an indoor location where it will be exposed to direct sunlight Connection of Remote Controller Cord White Connector To...

Page 62: ...cord Phillips Roundhead Wood Screw Wall Anchor 3 Remove the cover of the remote control mark the location of the screw holes and drill holes for the wall anchors 4 Insert the wall anchors screw the remote control to the wall and replace the cover Remote Controller Cord Wall Packing take off the paper Remote Control Wires Rear Side of Remote Controller ...

Page 63: ...the wall pipe containing the remote controller wires through the hole 4 Slide the junction box packing and the junction box over the remote controller wires and wall pipe protruding from the outside wall Wall packing Wall pipe Take out the pipe about 3 4 from the wall Junction Box Box Nut Junction Box Packing Take off the paper 5 Slide the box nut over the remote controller wires and screw it onto...

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