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TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE
RELIEF VALVE

DISCHARGE LINE TO DRAIN

MANUAL RELIEF
VALVE

FIGURE 21.

6.  Use needle nose pliers to disconnect the white (-) 

thermopile wire from the gas control valve/thermostat 
(Figure 22).  Next, disconnect both red thermal switch 
wires from the thermal switch on the manifold door 
(Figure 23).

7.  Grasp the manifold tube and push down slightly to free 

the manifold tube and pilot tube. 

8.  Remove the screws (1/4” nut driver) securing the 

manifold/burner assembly to the combustion chamber. 
See Figure 23. 

9.  Carefully remove the manifold/burner assembly from 

the combustion chamber. BE SURE NOT TO DAMAGE 
ANY INTERNAL PARTS.

MANIFOLD SCREW (2)

MANIFOLD COMPONENT BLOCK

MANIFOLD DOOR

THERMAL SWITCH

PILOT TUBE

MANIFOLD TUBE

VIEWPORT

THERMOPILE AND
SWITCH WIRE
CONNECTIONS

PIEZO IGNITER BUTTON

GAS CONTROL VALVE/THERMOSTAT

GAS CONTROL/ 
TEMPERATURE KNOB

VAC

OUTER DOOR
NOT SHOWN

FIGURE 23.

Removing the Burner from the Manifold/
Burner Assembly                                                      

Natural Gas (Low Nox) & L.P. Gas Burner

1.  Take off the burner by removing the two (2) screws 

located 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 24).
IMPORTANT: DO NOT remove the orifice.

BURNER 

(BOTTOM VIEW)

SCREWS

PILOT ASSEMBLY

(BOTTOM VIEW)

FIGURE 24.

Replacement Parts                                                      

IMPORTANT: The following maintenance procedures are 

for the FVIR System components and should be performed 

by a qualified technician.
Replacement parts may be ordered through your plumber 

or the local distributor. Parts will be shipped at prevailing 

prices and billed accordingly. When ordering replacement 

parts, always have the following information ready:
1.  model, serial, and product number

2.  type of gas

3. item 

number

4. parts 

description

See Repair Parts Section for a list of available repair parts.

Removing  the  Manifold/Burner  Assembly                                                     

1.  Turn the gas control/temperature knob  to the “OFF” 

position (Figure 22).   

2.  Before performing any maintenance, it is important to turn 

off the gas supply to the water heater at the manual gas 

shut-off valve. This valve is typically located beside the 

water heater. Note the position of the shut-off valve in the 

open/on position, then proceed to turn it off (Figure 3).

3.  With the unit shut-off, allow sufficient time for the water 

heater to cool before performing any maintenance. 

IGNITER

WIRE

RED WIRE

(LEFT SIDE)

PILOT 

TUBE

MANIFOLD TUBE

IGNITER

BUTTON

IGNITER

LEAD

WIRE

WHITE

WIRE

(RIGHT

 SIDE)

GAS CONTROL/

TEMPERATURE KNOB

VAC

FIGURE 22.

4.  Remove the outer door.
5.  Disconnect the following from the gas control valve/

thermostat: pilot tube (7/16” wrench), igniter wire (from the 
igniter lead wire), and manifold tube (3/4” wrench).  See 
Figure 22. 
NOTE: L.P. Gas systems use reverse (left-hand) threads 
on the manifold tube.

properly. To prevent water damage, the valve must be 

properly connected to a discharge line which terminates at 

an adequate drain. Standing clear of the outlet (discharged 

water may be hot), slowly lift and release the lever handle 

on the temperature and pressure relief valve to allow the 

valve to operate freely and return to its closed position. 

See Figure 21. If the valve fails to completely reset and 

continues to release water, immediately shut off the 

manual gas control valve and the cold water inlet valve 

and call a qualified technician.

MAINTENANCE OF YOUR WATER HEATER

Содержание GAS WATER HEATER

Страница 1: ...h 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 ca...

Страница 2: ...Pipe Installation 17 Combination Space Heating Potable Water System 17 18 Solar Installation 18 Important Information About this Water Heater 19 Operating Your Water Heater 20 26 Lighting Instruction...

Страница 3: ...ty equivalent to a licensed tradesman in the fields of plumbing air supply venting and gas supply including a thorough understanding of the requirements of the National Fuel Gas Code as it relates to...

Страница 4: ...period of non use Read instruction manual before installing using or servicing water heater Fire or Explosion Harzard Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system after a period of non use gener...

Страница 5: ...tat T Drain Valve U Manifold Burner Assembly V Flue W Metal Drain Pan X Piezo Igniter Y Base Ring Filter ALL PIPING MATERIALS TO BE SUPPLIED BY CUSTOMERS TO VENT TERMINATION ON ROOF A B D F G H I W V...

Страница 6: ...future users of this water heater will need it for future reference Service to the FVIR System should only be performed by a qualified technician Examples of a qualified technician include licensed pl...

Страница 7: ...the area of the water heater leave the area immediately and call the fire department from a neighbor s home Do not attempt to clean the spill until all ignition sources have been extinguished Fire or...

Страница 8: ...ice used in conjunction with a piped drain pan These devices are available from some plumbing supply wholesalers and retailers and detect and react to leakage in various ways Sensors mounted in the dr...

Страница 9: ...an L P gas supply Do not connect an L P gas water heater to a natural gas supply Failure to follow these instructions can result in death explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning Explosion Hazard Gas R...

Страница 10: ...in the occurrence of a leak in the system the gas will settle at floor level Basements crawl spaces closets and areas below ground level will serve as pockets for the accumulation of gas Before lighti...

Страница 11: ...y a qualified technician using the installation instructions Examples of a qualified technican include gas technicians authorized gas company personel and authorized service persons Failure to so do c...

Страница 12: ...typical examples of each method Louvers and Grilles In calculating free area for ventilation and combustion air supply openings consideration must be given to the blocking effect of protection louver...

Страница 13: ...y CSA International this certification applies to the vent damper device only and does not mean they are certified for use on this water heater U L recognized fuel gas and carbon monoxide CO detectors...

Страница 14: ...y is clear and free of obstructions The chimney must be cleaned if previously used for venting solid fuel appliances or fireplaces Also consult local and state codes for proper chimney sizing and appl...

Страница 15: ...losed System Thermal Expansion 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 valve and how t...

Страница 16: ...y cause excessive restriction to water flow is not recommended Use only 95 5 tin antimony or other equivalent solder Any lead based solder must not be used Piping that has been treated with chromates...

Страница 17: ...tions If this water heater is to be used to supply both space heating and domestic potable drinking water the instructions listed below must be followed Be sure to follow the manual s shipped with the...

Страница 18: ...water heating appliances when used to supply potable water Some jurisdictions may require a backflow preventer in the incoming cold water line This may cause the temperature and pressure relief valve...

Страница 19: ...t contain negative pressure producing devices such as exhaust fans fireplaces etc Is there a furnace air handler in the same room space as the water heater If so has a return air duct system been atta...

Страница 20: ...e outer door If the Pilot Does Not Light 1 Wait 10 minutes before another lighting attempt If the pilot does not light the Igniter may not be sparking or the unit may not be getting gas or for a new i...

Страница 21: ...hnician or your gas supplier DANGER Hotter water increases the risk of scald injury Consult the instruction manual before changing temperature Refer to the Lighting Instructions in the Installation Ma...

Страница 22: ...49 C 60 C is recommended by most dishwasher manufacturers The thermostat is adjusted to the pilot position when it is shipped from the factory Water temperature can be regulated by moving the temperat...

Страница 23: ...the heated water may vary Operating Modes and Settings Standard Mode The controller adjusts the water heater to maintain the temperature set by the user Vacation Setting The Vacation setting VAC sets...

Страница 24: ...ater conditioning company to successfully eliminate all water odor problems Artificially softened water is exceedingly corrosive because the process substitutes sodium ions for magnesium and calcium i...

Страница 25: ...water heater drain valve and allow all of the water to drain from the tank Flush the tank with water as needed to remove sediment 6 Close the drain valve refill the tank and restart the water heater...

Страница 26: ...d billed accordingly When ordering replacement parts always have the following information ready 1 model serial and product number 2 type of gas 3 item number 4 parts description See Repair Parts Sect...

Страница 27: ...ILOT THERMOPILE ASSEMBLY PILOT THERMOPILE ASSEMBLY IGNITER CONNECTOR THERMAL SWITCH CONNECTORS PILOT THERMOPILE THERMOPILE CONNECTOR WHITE WIRE RED WIRE PILOT TUBE NOT SHOWN FOR CLARITY FIGURE 26 7 Ro...

Страница 28: ...ort if glass is missing or damaged removed Replace door gasket if damaged Failure to follow these instructions can result in death explosion or fire 1 Check the door gasket for damage or imbedded debr...

Страница 29: ...Figure 19A 2 Turn off the gas at the manual shut off valve on the gas supply pipe Figure 3 3 Drain the water heater Refer to the section of Draining and Flushing and follow the procedure 4 Disconnect...

Страница 30: ...ostat temperature limit was ex ceeded Status light will blink 4 flashes 11 Pilot line or orifice clogged 12 Non functioning thermopile 13 Air for combustion obstructed 14 FVIR Flame Arrestor blocked w...

Страница 31: ...section 5 Clean filter See Cleaning the Combustion Chamber and Flame Arrestor section SMOKING AND CARBON FORMATION SOOTING 1 Insufficient combustion air 2 Low gas pressure 3 Water heater flue or vent...

Страница 32: ...on if the return air duct is in the same location Correct size of openings to allow sufficient air NO YES YES NO Section C Pilot light will not remain lit Complete this section after completing Sectio...

Страница 33: ...water heater has been operating but has stopped and will not re light check the flame arrestor for signs of high temperature blue or black discoloration indicating a flammable vapor incident If you s...

Страница 34: ...mostat 8 FLASHES This condition only appears if the gas control temperature knob has been turned off and the thermopile continued to produce electric power This condition can occur if the thermopile d...

Страница 35: ...35 NOTES...

Страница 36: ...1 DRAFT HOOD 2 HEAT TRAP COLD SOME MODELS 3 HEAT TRAP HOT SOME MODELS 4 COLD WATER DIP TUBE 5 ANODE ROD 6 TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE LOCATED TOP OR SIDE 7 DRAIN VALVE 8 GAS CONTROL VALVE THERM...

Страница 37: ...12B Burner L P Gas Item 13A Manifold Burner Assembly contains the door gasket manifold tube pilot thermopile assembly manifold component block thermal switch and burner Natural Gas Low Nox Item 13B M...

Страница 38: ...on location in the United States its territories or possessions and Canada sized in accordance with proper sizing techniques for residential water heaters bearing a rating plate which has not been alt...

Страница 39: ...M DOES NOT CONSTITUTE PROOF OF PURCHASE OR PROOF OF INSTALLATION DISCLAIMERS NO EXPRESSED WARRANTY HAS BEEN OR WILL BE MADE ON BEHALF OF THE WARRANTOR WITH RESPECT TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE HEATER...

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