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Thank you for buying this energy efficient water heater from
A.O. Smith Water Products Company.  We appreciate your
confidence in our products.

You should thoroughly read this manual before installation
and/or operation of this water heater.  Please pay particular
attention to the important safety and operating instructions
as well as the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS.

  

CAUTION

TEXT PRINTED OR OUTLINED IN RED CONTAINS
INFORMATION RELATIVE TO YOUR SAFETY. PLEASE READ
THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING THIS
APPLIANCE.

PRINTED IN U.S.A. 0203

KEEP THIS MANUAL IN THE POCKET ON HEATER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

WHENEVER MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENT OR SERVICE IS REQUIRED.

A DIVISION OF A.O. SMITH CORPORATION

www.hotwater.com

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GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER ...................... 2

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION ............................. 3

INSTALLATION ......................................................... 3-18

OPERATION ............................................................. 18-20

MAINTENANCE AND
TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................. 20-22

WARRANTY ................................................................. 23

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIRECT VENT
GAS MODELS

FDV/FDVT/SDV

GAS WATER HEATERS

OWNER'S MANUAL

RESIDENTIAL

PART NO. 184160-000

SUPERSEDES PART NO. 183770-000

Содержание FDV

Страница 1: ... CONTAINS INFORMATION RELATIVE TO YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING THIS APPLIANCE PRINTED IN U S A 0203 KEEP THIS MANUAL IN THE POCKET ON HEATER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WHENEVER MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENT OR SERVICE IS REQUIRED A DIVISION OF A O SMITH CORPORATION www hotwater com PAGE GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER 2 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION 3 INSTALLATION 3 18 OPERATION 18...

Страница 2: ...0 433 2545 When ordering parts provide complete model and serial numbers see rating plate quantity and name of part desired as listed in Figure 1 Standard hardware items may be purchased locally TYPICAL INSTALLATION WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE WATER HEATER WITH COLD WATER INLET VALVE CLOSED GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER ALL PIPING MATERIALS TO BE SUPPLIED BY CUSTOMER FIGURE 1 GAS CONTROL GAS...

Страница 3: ...nstructions See Figure 1 for identification of components mentioned below Failure to follow these instructions can restrict the air flow required for proper combustion resulting in fire asphyxiation serious personal injury or death Do not cover the outer door thermostat or temperature pressure relief valve Do not cover the instruction manual Keep it on the side of the water heater or nearby for fu...

Страница 4: ...o thermal expansion in a closed water supply system Contact the water supplier or local plumbing inspector on how to correct this situation DO NOT PLUG THE TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE GAS CONNECTIONS The minimum gas supply pressure for input adjustment is 5 0 W C 1 2 kPa for natural gas and 11 0 W C for propane gas THE HEATER IS NOT INTENDED FOR OPERATION AT HIGHER THAN 10 5 WATER COLUMN...

Страница 5: ...NO VALVE IS TO BE PLACED BETWEEN THE RELIEF VALVE AND TANK DO NOT PLUG THE RELIEF VALVE The drain line connected to this valve must not contain a reducing coupling or other restriction and must terminate near a suitable drain to prevent water damage during valve operation The discharge line shall be installed in a manner to allow complete drainage of both the valve and line DO NOT THREAD PLUG OR C...

Страница 6: ... above or 135 to either side of center line Figure 6 36 minimum from any outlet vents when directly below or 45 to either side of center line Figure 7 36 minimum in all directions from any other forced air appliance outlet vent Figure 7 The location selection must provide clearances for servicing and proper operation of the water heater Figure 8 Vent termination must not be within 4 feet of any it...

Страница 7: ...on below The answer E should then be located in TABLE 2 The size range in which E dimension falls indicates the kit that should be used horizontally to obtain the desired length EQUATION D G E D The wall thickness G The distance wanted between the edge of the water heater and the inside edge of the wall E The distance the extension kit must be able to extend FIGURE9 Unless otherwise specified at t...

Страница 8: ...WATER HEATER ATTITUDE There is a certain amount of variance with regard to the direction the water heater faces Standing in front of the water heater gas control facing you set the 3 diameter elbow slotted end on the flue This will give you a better understanding of the relation of the vent assembly to the opening in the wall and more importantly any possibly of interference of venting and water p...

Страница 9: ...ss than 6 1 2 move to next step If E dimension is over 6 1 2 assemble the 6 diameter extension pipe crimped end to the 6 diameter vent elbow and secure using two sheet metal screws FIGURE21 8 Slide the vent collar to be installed later over the 6 vent elbow FIGURE22 9 Place the water heater at the opening in the wall at the predetermined clearance FIGURE23 10 Move outdoors with all the remaining v...

Страница 10: ...crews NOTE Screws are supplied however substitution may be necessary depending on the exterior wall material CAUTION To prevent unlocking the previously installed 3 diameter extension the vent cap assembly must be rotated in a clockwise motion when the vent cap is installed 16 Go back indoors to attach inside collar to the inside wall Place the collar against the wall Secure to wall by using 4 lon...

Страница 11: ...ping section apart to reveal the beads Using the caulking supplied fill the beads FIGURE36 4 Using the tube of sealant supplied run an ample amount around the oval flare of the jacket FIGURE37 5 Place the 6 vent section over the 3 flue section Subtract 3 4 from the X dimension used earlier and this gives the length of the 6 vent extension Slide the 6 vent extension apart to this dimension and lock...

Страница 12: ...the water heater at the opening in the wall at the predetermined clearance FIGURE45 13 Move outdoors with all the remaining vent parts Using the tube of sealant supplied run an ample amount on the inside surface of the collar assembly that will contact the exterior wall and also fill the bead on the end of the 6 diameter vent collar FIGURE46 14 Install the vent collar assembly through the wall con...

Страница 13: ... interior wall material FIGURE51 20 Using the tube of sealant supplied run an ample amount of sealant around the edge of the vent pipe where it is inserted through the inside collar to seal air drafts from wall FIGURE52 OPTIONAL HORIZONTAL VENT KIT 900124 7 INSTALLATION 3 Each part is stamped with a part number FIGURE53 The opening through the wall should be cut at this time If it hasn t been refe...

Страница 14: ...ng the caulking supplied fill the beads FIGURE62 10 Insert the 6 telescoping vent section into the wall FIGURE63 11 Move outdoors with all the remaining vent parts Using the tube of sealant supplied run an ample amount on the inside surface of the collar assembly that will contact the exterior wall and also fill the bead on the end of the 6 diameter vent collar FIGURE64 12 Install the vent collar ...

Страница 15: ... the vent cap to the 3 pipe a soap solution can be applied to the O ring gasket FIGURE69 18 Using a 22 drill bit drill holes 180 apart at the connection point of the two 3 flue extensions Then using 2 screws provided lock these pipes together FIGURE70 19 Now the 6 vent extension pipes can be expanded to connect at the vent elbow FIGURE71 20 Pull the vent collar from the elbow to be against the wal...

Страница 16: ...al the beads Using the caulking supplied fill the beads GALLON BTU s in 1000 s CAPACITY NATURAL A 40 36 36 48 3 4 50 38 38 57 1 2 40 40 44 48 3 4 50 48 44 61 75 55 NAT 63 FIGURE77 4 Using the tube of sealant supplied run an ample amount around the oval flare of the jacket FIGURE78 5 Place the 6 vent section over the 3 flue section Subtract 3 4 from the X dimension used earlier and this gives the l...

Страница 17: ...he 6 telescoping vent section into the wall FIGURE86 14 Move outdoors with all the remaining vent parts Using the tube of sealant supplied run an ample amount on the inside surface of the collar assembly that will contact the exterior wall and also fill the bead on the end of the 6 diameter vent collar FIGURE87 15 Install the vent collar assembly through the wall connecting it to the 6 telescoping...

Страница 18: ...URE96 24 Lock the 6 vent extension to the vent elbow by using two screws provided placing them 180 apart FIGURE97 OPERATION NEVER OPERATE THE HEATER WITHOUT FIRST BEING CERTAIN IT IS FILLED WITH WATER AND A TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE IS INSTALLED IN THE RELIEF VALVE OPENING OF THE HEATER DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE HEATER WITH COLD WATER INLET VALVE CLOSED FILLING 1 Close the heater drain...

Страница 19: ...in the safety information above on this label If you don t smell gas go to the next step 5 If you don t smell gas turn knob on gas control counter clockwise to PILOT position 6 Pilot can be viewed through observation port Note location of piezo ignitor 7 Depress the gas control knob all the way down Immediately depress the piezo ignitor button until a click is heard and then release Check to see i...

Страница 20: ...perature Time to Produce 2nd 3rd Setting Degree Burns on Adult Skin VERY HOT approx 160 F About 1 2 second C approx 150 F About 1 1 2 seconds B approx 140 F Less than 5 seconds A approx 130 F About 30 seconds approx 120 F More than 5 minutes LOW approx 80 F FIGURE 98 Valves for reducing point of use temperature by mixing cold and hot water are available See Fig 2 Also available are inexpensive dev...

Страница 21: ... It is necessary to chemically delime the affected parts in water areas where such deposits are encountered Contact your dealer or plumber for deliming information CONDENSATION Combustion products contain water vapor which can condense on the cooler surfaces of the tank forming droplets which drip into the fire or run out on the floor This is common at the time of startup after installation during...

Страница 22: ...mith provided vent cap Check for bent missing or mislocated pilot shield natural gas units only Replace or reposition Check outer door seal Replace gasket if missing Tighten screws if loose Install gasket properly if misinstalled NOT ENOUGH 1 Incorrect burner orifice Check orifice size Replace with correct size HOT WATER 2 No gas to main burner Check gas supply Correct as needed Check thermostat o...

Страница 23: ...eezing fire floods or lightning any misuse abuse or alteration of it any operation 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 REPLACEMENT WATER HEATER OR PART THEREOF THE OWNER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL OTHER COSTS Such costs may include but are not limited...

Страница 24: ...5621 W 115TH STREET ALSIP IL 60803 PHONE 1 800 433 2545 FAX 1 800 433 2515 www hotwater com email parts hotwater com ...

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