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maintenance

check the igniter assemBly and main Burners

At least once a year, check the igniter assembly, Figure 24, and 

the main burner, Figure 25, for proper operation.  Refer to the 

following igniter assembly and main burner sections.

igniter assemBly

For access to igniter assembly, unfasten two screws to burner 

cover and remove.  Locate the burner with the igniter assembly 

and remove screw holding burner to manifold.  Slide burner out 

to access igniter assembly.
Servicing of the igniter assembly includes keeping the igniter free 

of lint, scale or any other foreign debris.

figure 24. igniter

main Burner

The main burner, Figure 25, should display the following 

characteristics:
•  Cause rapid ignition and carry across entire burner.
•  Give reasonably quiet operation during ignition, burning, and 

extinction.

•  Cause no excessive lifting of flame from burner ports.

figure 25.

If the preceding burner characteristics are not evident, check for 

accumulation of lint, scale or other foreign debris that restricts or 

blocks the air openings to the burner or heater.
nOTE:

1.  Remove main burners from unit.
2.  Check that burner venturi and ports are free of foreign debris.
3.  Clean burners with bristle brush and/or vacuum cleaner - DO 

nOT distort burner ports or pilot location.

4.  Reinstall burners in unit.  Make sure front and rear of burners 

are installed correctly in burner support brackets.

Also check for good flow of combustion and ventilating air to the 

unit.  Maintain a clear area around the heater at all times.

Venting system

Examine the venting system every six months for obstructions 

and/or deterioration of the vent piping.
Remove all soot or other obstructions from chimney which will 

retard free draft.

remote storage tank temperature control

The water temperature in the remote storage tank (if used) is 

controlled by the storage tank temperature control.  The sensing 

element is mounted in the hot water storage tank, see Water 

Piping Diagram section.
A change in water temperature in the storage tank lower than 

the  tank  temperature  control  setting  will  cause  the  sensor  to 

activate the circulating pump. The pump then circulates the water 

through the heater where the thermostat senses the drop in water 

temperature and activates main burner operation of the appliance.

If the storage tank temperature control is out of calibration, replace 

with new control.
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To shUT oFF, TURN oFF ThE MANUAl GAs CoNTRol VAlVE 

TO THE APPLIAnCE.

temperature-pressure relief ValVe test

Burn hazard.

Hot water discharge.

Keep clear of Temperature-

Pressure Relief Valve

discharge outlet.

It is recommended that the Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve should 

be checked to ensure that it is in operating condition every 6 months.
When checking the Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve operation, 

make sure that (1) no one is in front of or around the outlet of 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. use care when operating valve as the valve 

may be hot.
To check the relief valve, lift the lever at the end of the valve several 

times, see Figure 26. The valve should seat properly and operate 

freely.
If after manually operating the valve, it fails to completely reset and 

continues to release water, immediately close the cold water inlet 

to the water heater and drain the water heater, see Draining And 

Flushing on page 28. Replace the Temperature-Pressure Relief 
Valve with a properly rated/sized new one, see Temperature-Pressure 

Relief Valve on pages 12-13 for instructions on replacement.

figure 26.

If the Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve on the water heater weeps 

or discharges periodically, this may be due to thermal expansion.
nOTE: Excessive water pressure is the most common cause of 

Temperature-Pressure  Relief  Valve  leakage.  Excessive  water 

system pressure is most often caused by "thermal expansion" 

in a "closed system." See Closed Water Systems and Thermal 

Expansion on page 12. The Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve is 

not intended for the constant relief of thermal expansion.
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve leakage due to pressure build 

up in a closed system that does not have a thermal expansion 

tank installed is not covered under the limited warranty. Thermal 

expansion tanks must be installed on all closed water systems.
Do NoT PlUG ThE TEMPERATURE-PREssURE RElIEF 

VALVE  OPEnIng. THIS  CAn  CAuSE  PROPERTY  DAMAgE, 

SERIOuS InJuRY OR DEATH.

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Страница 1: ...15 Low Lead Content Thank you for buying this energy efficient water heater We appreciate your confidence in our products WARNING If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly a fir...

Страница 2: ...Troubleshooting 33 Water Piping Diagrams 34 Manifold Kits 49 Limited Warranty 50 Notes 51 2 Table Of Contents Safe Installation Use and Service 3 APPROVALS 3 General Safety Information 4 Precautions...

Страница 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...

Страница 4: ...ment trap in accordance with NFPA 54 Use joint compound or Teflon tape compatible with propane gas Fire and Explosion Hazard Turn off gas lines during installation Contact a qualified installer or ser...

Страница 5: ...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 the...

Страница 6: ...water heater will not operate properly It could cause DEATH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND OR PROPERTY DAMAGE This manual contains instructions for the installation operation and maintenance of the gas fir...

Страница 7: ...manual resetting of high limit control preceded by higher than usual water temperature is evidence of high limit switch operation The following is a possible reason for high limit switch operation A m...

Страница 8: ...60 F 33 C 70 F 39 C 80 F 44 C 90 F 50 C 100 F 56 C 110 F 61 C 120 F 67 C 130 F 72 C 140 F 78 C BTR C 151 150 000 NAT 32 Gal 80 GPH 727 485 364 291 242 208 182 162 145 132 121 112 104 44 kW Hr NAT 121...

Страница 9: ...CONSTRUCTION MODEL A RIGHT SIDE B LEFT SIDE C BACK D CEILING BTR C 151 201 0 0 0 12 30 5 cm Locating the Water Heater Property Damage Hazard All water heaters eventually leak Do not install without ad...

Страница 10: ...ion to come within 9 inches 23 cm of floor within 2 inches 5 cm of bottom cover to prevent blockage of combustion air flow to the burners DO NOT cover the instruction manual Keep it on the side of the...

Страница 11: ...rating label under any circumstances Note Due to the input rating reduction at high altitudes the output rating of the appliance is also reduced and should be compensated for in the sizing of the equi...

Страница 12: ...37 kPa from static to dynamic pressure to provide good performance Pressure drops that exceed 1 5 W C 0 37 kPa may cause rough starting noisy combustion or nuisance outages Increases or spikes in sta...

Страница 13: ...al expansion tank installed See Water Line Connections on page 19 and the Water Piping Diagrams beginning on page 34 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Explosion Hazard Temperature Pressure Relief Valv...

Страница 14: ...ems and Thermal Expansion on page 13 If you do not understand these instructions or have any questions regarding the Temperature Pressure Relief Valve call the toll free number listed on the back cove...

Страница 15: ...which the appliances are installed through openings not furnished with doors are considered a part of the unconfined space Makeup air requirements for the operation of exhaust fans kitchen ventilatio...

Страница 16: ...uare inches 645 cm2 Outdoor Air Through One Opening Figure 14 Alternatively a single permanent opening commencing within 12 inches 300 mm of the top of the enclosure shall be provided See Figure 14 Th...

Страница 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...

Страница 18: ...Number of Heaters Combined Input btu hr Manifold and Common Vent Diameter Inches 2 300 000 8 7 7 7 7 6 6 6 3 450 000 9 9 9 8 8 7 7 7 4 600 000 10 10 10 9 9 8 8 7 MODEL 201 Input 182 000 and 199 900 b...

Страница 19: ...nections The water piping installation must conform to these instructions and to all local code authority having jurisdiction Good practice requires that all heavy piping be supported Read and observe...

Страница 20: ...eat to this fitting Do not allow pipe dope to contact the plastic tube during installation Tube Inlet Installation Figure 18 TEMPERATURE SETTING SHOULD NOT EXCEED SAFE USE TEMPERATURE AT FIXTURES SEE...

Страница 21: ...LECTRICAL GROUND IS REQUIRED TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR POSSIBLE ELECTROCUTION If any of the original wire as supplied with the appliance must be replaced use only type 105 C thermoplastic...

Страница 22: ...ne be sure that all gas pipe is clean on the inside To trap any dirt or foreign material in the gas supply line a sediment trap must be incorporated in the piping see Figure 20 The sedimenttrapmustber...

Страница 23: ...Gas Line Leak Testing on page 22 and repair any leaks found Start Up Initial Start Up Required Test Equipment U tube manometer pressure gauge or digital manometer Recommended range 20 W C 5 kPa Note...

Страница 24: ...ressure to each water heater within the minimum and maximum supply pressure requirements listed in Table 3 on page 8 with all gas fired appliances connected to a common gas main firing at full capacit...

Страница 25: ...to the Silicon Nitride Igniter 11 From the time the Silicon Nitride Igniter s power is shut off the Ignition Control Board waits 3 more seconds to monitor the Flame Sensor 12 If the Flame Sensor does...

Страница 26: ...26 Sequence of Operation Flow Chart Description of this flow chart can be found in the SEQUENCE OF OPERATION section found on page 25 Figure 23...

Страница 27: ...er through the heater where the thermostat senses the drop in water temperature and activates main burner operation of the appliance If the storage tank temperature control is out of calibration repla...

Страница 28: ...heater storage tank be drained and flushed every 6 months to reduce sediment buildup The water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezing temperatures See Features And Components in...

Страница 29: ...ve handling instructions on label of product being used Tank Cleanout Procedure The following practices will ensure longer life and enable the unit to operate at its designed efficiency 1 Once a month...

Страница 30: ...flush with cool water If irritation persists get medical attention If swallowed give 1 or 2 glasses of water or milk and call physician Get immediate medical attention for eyes Keep out of reach of ch...

Страница 31: ...e thermostat calling for heat It is possible that the high limit E C O has functioned to shut off the appliance See High Limit page 7 High Limit Switch for reset procedure Contact your service agent i...

Страница 32: ...s bacteria is nontoxic to humans d An excess of active hydrogen in the tank This is caused by the corrosion protective action of the anode Hot water odor may be eliminated or reduced in some water hea...

Страница 33: ...call a qualified service agency Delime heater Ticking or metallic sounds Expansion and contraction normal Pounding or water hammer Air chambers in piping have become waterlogged Thermal expansion tank...

Страница 34: ...s operating thermostat 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 CI...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 44: ...than 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...

Страница 45: ...r 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 47: ...emperature 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 TEM...

Страница 48: ...Temperature 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...

Страница 49: ...49 Manifold Kits MANIFOLD KITS TWO UNIT MANIFOLD KIT PART NO 9003426205 THREE UNIT MANIFOLD KIT PART NO 9003427205 FOUR UNIT MANIFOLD KIT PART NO 9003428205 MODEL DIMENSIONS A 151 201 45 0...

Страница 50: ...also installed at the heater s and operational at all times The relief valve installed on the heater is not an acceptable method 4 SERVICE AND REPAIR EXPENSES s t s o c r e h t o l l a r o f e l b i s...

Страница 51: ...51 Notes...

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