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Thank You  for  purchasing  this  water  heater.  Properly  installed 

and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service.

abbreViations used

Abbreviations found in this Instruction Manual include :

•  ANSI - American National Standards Institute
•  ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers
•  GAMA - Gas Appliance Manufacturer’s Association
•  NEC - National Electrical Code
•  NFPA - National Fire Protection Association
•  UL - Underwriters Laboratory
•  CSA - Canadian Standards Association

Qualifications

Qualified installer or serVice agency

Installation  and  service  of  this  water  heater  requires  ability 

equivalent  to  that  of  a  Qualified Agency  (as  defined  by ANSI 

below) in the field involved. Installation skills such as plumbing, 

air supply, venting, gas supply and electrical supply are required 

in addition to electrical testing skills when performing service.

ansi Z223.1 2006 sec. 3.3.83:

  “Qualified  Agency”  -  “Any 

individual, firm, corporation or company that either in person or 

through a representative is engaged in and is responsible for (a) 

the installation, testing or replacement of gas piping or (b) the 

connection, installation, testing, repair or servicing of appliances 

and equipment; that is experienced in such work; that is familiar 

with all precautions required; and that has complied with all the 

requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.”
If you are not qualified (as defined by ANSI above) and licensed 

or  certified  as  required  by  the  authority  having  jurisdiction 

to  perform  a  given  task  do  not  attempt  to  perform  any  of  the 

procedures described in this manual. If you do not understand 

the instructions given in this manual do not attempt to perform 

any procedures outlined in this manual.

preparing for the installation

1.  Read the entire manual before attempting to install or operate 

the water heater. Pay close attention to the General Safety 

Information  on  page  4  and  5.  If  you  don’t  follow  the 

safety rules, the water heater may not operate safely. It could 

cause property damage, injury and/or death.
This  manual  contains  instructions  for  the  installation, 

operation,  and  maintenance  of  the  water  heater.  It  also 

contains warnings throughout the manual that you must read 

and be aware of. All warnings and all instructions are essential 

to the proper operation of the water heater and your safety. 
Detailed installation diagrams are also found in this manual. 

These  diagrams  will  serve  to  provide  the  installer  with  a 

reference.  It  is  essential  that  all  venting,  water  piping,  gas 

piping and wiring be installed as shown.
Particular  attention  should  be  given  to  the  installation 

of  thermometers  at  the  locations  indicated  in  the  piping 

introduction

diagrams as these are necessary for checking the operation 

of the water heater.
The principal components of the water heater are identified 

in  Features  And  Components  on  page  7  in  this  manual. 

Use this reference to locate and identify various components 

on the water heater.
See the Installation Checklist and Troubleshooting on page 

54.  By  using  this  checklist  the  user  may  be  able  to  make 

minor  operational  adjustments  and  avoid  unnecessary 

service  calls.  However,  service  and  diagnostic  procedures 

should only be performed by a Qualified Service Agency.

note:

  Costs  to  correct  installation  errors  are  not  covered 

under the limited warranty.

2.  Be  sure  to  turn  off  power  when  working  on  or  near  the 

electrical system of the water heater. Never touch electrical 

components with wet hands or when standing in water.

3.  The installation must conform to all instructions contained in 

this manual and the local code authority having jurisdiction. 

These  shall  be  carefully  followed  in  all  cases.  Authorities 

having  jurisdiction  should  be  consulted  before  installation 

begins if there are any questions regarding compliance with 

local, state or national codes.
In the absence of local codes, the installation must comply 

with the current editions of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI 

Z223.1/NFPA 54 and the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70 or 

CAN/CSA-B149.1, the Natural Gas and Propane Installation 

Code  and  CSA  C22.1,  the  Canadian  Electrical  Code.  All 

documents  are  available  from  the  Canadian  Standards 

Association, 8501 East Pleasant Valley Road, Cleveland, OH 

44131. NFPA documents are also available from the National 

Fire  Protection  Association,  1  Batterymarch  Park,  Quincy, 

MA 02269.

4.  If  after  reading  this  manual  you  have  any  questions  or  do 

not  understand  any  portion  of  the  instructions,  call  the  toll 

free number on the back cover of this manual for technical 

assistance. In order to expedite your request, please have the 

full Model, Serial and Series number of the water heater you 

are working with available for the technician. This information 

is located on the water heater’s rating label.

5.  Carefully plan the placement of the water heater. Examine 

the location to ensure that it complies with the requirements 

in  Locating  The  Water  Heater  on  page  11  and  the  Rough 

In Dimensions on page 10.

6.  For installation in California this water heater must be braced 

or anchored to avoid falling or moving during an earthquake. 

See  instructions  for  correct  installation  procedures. 

Instructions  may  be  obtained  from  California  Office  of  the 

State Architect, 1102 Q Street, Suite 5100, Sacramento, CA 

95811.

7.  Massachusetts  Code  requires  this  water  heater  to  be 

installed in accordance with Massachusetts 248-CMR 2.00: 

State Plumbing Code and 248-CMR 5. See Commonwealth 

of Massachusetts on page 20.

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Страница 1: ...N SERVICE MAINTENANCE LIMITED WARRANTY PO Box 1597 500 Princeton Road Johnson City TN 37605 WARNING If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result caus...

Страница 2: ...6 Water Piping Diagrams 67 Limited Warranty 74 Table Of Contents Safe Installation Use and Service 3 General Safety Information 4 Precautions 4 Introduction 6 Qualifications 6 Preparing For The Instal...

Страница 3: ...use 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 of California to cause...

Страница 4: ...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 time it is open General Safety Information Read and understand this instru...

Страница 5: ...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 6: ...indicated in the piping Introduction diagrams as these are necessary for checking the operation of the water heater The principal components of the water heater are identified in Features And Componen...

Страница 7: ...ITER COMBUSTION BLOWER FLAME SENSOR MAIN BURNER radial design BLOWER FLANGE INTAKE AIR combustion air CONNECTION 4 INCH PVC Figure 2 Hot Surface Igniter The control system energizes the Hot Surface Ig...

Страница 8: ...14 15 17 1 18 16 10 8 FRONT Top View Components 1 Water Heater s 120 VAC on off switch 2 Powered anode rods The water heater s covered in this manual are equipped with two powered non sacrificial ano...

Страница 9: ...e 16 and Condensate Drain Installation on page 36 Side Views 1 Cleanout access panel covers water heater cleanout opening 2 CCB enclosure see Figure 3 on page 8 for description 3 120 VAC junction box...

Страница 10: ...F 30 F 40 F 50 F 60 F 70 F 80 F 90 F 100 F 110 F 120 F 130 F 140 F Btu hr kW C 11 C 17 C 22 C 28 C 33 C 39 C 44 C 50 C 56 C 61 C 67 C 72 C 78 C A HCG 130T 300 Natural 300 000 88 GPH 1746 1164 873 699...

Страница 11: ...page 21 Fire or Explosion Hazard Read instruction manual before installing using or servicing water heater Avoid all ignition sources if you smell gas Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable v...

Страница 12: ...e Circulation Pump Wiring Diagrams on page 66 for electrical hookup information Install in accordance with the current edition of the National Electrical Code NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code C...

Страница 13: ...um supply gas pressure readings are taken while gas is not flowing static pressure AND while gas is flowing dynamic pressure Supply pressure must never fall below the minimum values Supply gas pressur...

Страница 14: ...e burns instantly resulting in severe injury or death Children the elderly and the physically or mentally disabled are at highest risk for scald injury Feel water before bathing or showering Temperatu...

Страница 15: ...emperature pressure relief valve must be installed in opening provided Can result in overheating and excessive tank pressure Can cause serious injury or death This water heater is provided with a prop...

Страница 16: ...in Installation on page 36 Combustible Material Storage Fire or Explosion Hazard Read instruction manual before installing using or servicing water heater Avoid all ignition sources if you smell gas D...

Страница 17: ...rea through a design of louver or grille or screen is known it shall be used in calculating the size of opening required to provide the free area specified Where the louver and grille design and free...

Страница 18: ...egate input rating of all appliances installed in the enclosure When ducts are used they shall be of the same cross sectional area as the free area of the openings to which they connect The minimum di...

Страница 19: ...section of the manual are a reference for the openings that provide fresh air into confined spaces only Do not refer to these illustrations for the purpose of vent installation See Venting Installati...

Страница 20: ...inal for the horizontally vented gas fueled heating appliance or equipment The sign shall read in print size no less than one half 1 2 inch in size gas vent directly below Keep clear of all obstructio...

Страница 21: ...ce or if the pipe cannot move freely through a wall penetration the pipe may be stressed or high thermal stresses may be formed when the pipe heats up and expands Install accordingly to minimize such...

Страница 22: ...n the back cover of this manual to order 4 Concentric Termination Part 9006328005 6 Concentric Termination Part 9006144005 Venting Requirements Approved Materials Approved vent and intake air pipe mat...

Страница 23: ...r heater components 10 All vent exhaust pipes must be pitched a minimum of a 1 4 inch per foot back to the water heater to allow drainage of condensate 11 If installing 4 inch vent pipe connect the ve...

Страница 24: ...g in a Power Vent configuration vertically through the roof the following instructions must be followed The vent termination must be oriented facing downward as shown in Figure 19 and Figure 20 on pag...

Страница 25: ...ns must be a minimum of 12 inches 30 cm 18 inches 45 cm in Canada above the average or expected snow level as shown in Figure 19 and Figure 21 on page 25 6 When the intake air and or vent piping from...

Страница 26: ...eter hole for 6 inch pipe where the pipe s will pass through the wall Note Beware of concealed wiring and piping when cutting through the wall 8 Cut a length s of pipe being installed 3 5 inches 8 9 c...

Страница 27: ...ll or structure as shown in Figure 24 and Figure 25 Note If this required distance to a parapet vertical wall or structure cannot be maintained standard terminations must be used See Vertical Terminat...

Страница 28: ...assembly and secure it to the roof 5 Seal around the plumbing boot or roof flashing 6 Cement the vent cap onto the vent pipe Alternately a field supplied stainless steel screw may be used to secure th...

Страница 29: ...IED LENGTH 25 3 8 INCHES 64 cm MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE LENGTH 45 3 8 INCHES 115 cm MINIMUM ALLOWABLE LENGTH 12 INCHES 30 cm VENT CAP STAINLESS STEEL VENT TERMINAL WITH SCREEN INTAKE AIR PIPE INTAKE AIR CONN...

Страница 30: ...tions are maintained Ensure multiple terminations are arranged or grouped as required Note These clearances must be maintained to prevent the recirculation of vent exhaust gases to the intake air Clea...

Страница 31: ...ALL ROOF Figure 39 Multiple Concentric Termination Arrangements The illustrations on this page show some of the installation arrangements for multiple concentric terminations that are allowed See Mult...

Страница 32: ...32 Venting Arrangements Power Vent Vertical Figure 40 Direct Vent Vertical Figure 42 Power Vent Horizontal Figure 41 Direct Vent Horizontal Figure 43...

Страница 33: ...g Arrangements Direct Vent Vertical Vent Horizontal Intake Figure 44 Direct Vent Vertical Concentric Figure 46 Direct Vent Horizontal Vent Vertical Intake Figure 45 Direct Vent Horizontal Concentric F...

Страница 34: ...to building or combustion air inlet to any other appliance 6 inches 15 cm for appliances up to 10 000 Btu hr 3 kW 12 inches 30 cm for appliances between 10 000 Btu hr 3 kW and 100 000 Btu hr 30kW 36 i...

Страница 35: ...into building or combustion air inlet to any other appliance 6 inches 15 cm for appliances up to 10 000 Btu hr 3 kW 12 inches 30 cm for appliances between 10 000 Btu hr 3 kW and 100 000 Btu hr 30 kW...

Страница 36: ...your distributor or Service Agency Field supplied materials required for installation include Approved PVC cement and PVC primer 1 2 inch PVC pipe minimum length to equal the distance between the wate...

Страница 37: ...SHUTOFF VALVE TEE FITTING PIPE CAP SEDIMENT TRAP DIRT LEG Figure 52 Ensure all gas pipe is clean on the inside before installation To trap any dirt or foreign material in the gas supply line a sedime...

Страница 38: ...ff the Main Gas Shutoff valve to the water heater Gas Line Leak Testing Fire and Explosion Hazard Leak test before placing the water heater in operation Disconnect gas piping and main gas shutoff valv...

Страница 39: ...heater caused by freezing temperatures is not covered under the limited warranty Electrical Wiring All electrical work must be installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 or...

Страница 40: ...ixing Valves on page 14 2 Dishwashing Machines on page 14 3 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve on page 15 4 Closed Systems and Thermal Expansion on page 14 5 For multiple water heater installations see...

Страница 41: ...erature Probe two red wires see Figure 3 on page 8 for location The ECO switch contacts will open when the water temperature reaches approximately 202 F 94 C and close at approximately 140 F 49 C If t...

Страница 42: ...the control system The ECO energy cut out flame sensor pressure switches and temperature probes are monitored by the control system The Combustion Blower igniter 24 VAC Gas Valve and anode rods are a...

Страница 43: ...See Figure 3 on page 8 for Blower Prover Switch location The Hot Surface Igniter is being energized See Figure 2 on page 7 for Hot Surface Igniter location The igniter has been energized and the cont...

Страница 44: ...from the combustion chamber at the end of a heating cycle Fault The control system has detected a Fault condition Heating operation is disabled until the Fault condition is corrected Power to the wat...

Страница 45: ...ll control system menus from the Main Menu With Temperatures menu selected highlighted in black in the Main Menu screen press the Operational Button under SELECT to enter the Temperatures menu If the...

Страница 46: ...obe Offset 0 F CHANGE BACK HELP Temperatures Bottom of Menu Differential 8 F Tank Temperature 120 F Upper Temperature 122 F Lower Temperature 118 F Heater Regulated to Tank Upper Probe Offset 0 F Lowe...

Страница 47: ...ulated time the control system water heater has been energized Burner On Time Total accumulated time the control system has been in the heating operating state burner run time Cycle Count Total accumu...

Страница 48: ...event will replace the oldest Press the Operational Button under VIEW to view details for each Fault or Alert message stored 1 Blocked Air Intake A7 51 mins ago 2 Blocked Exhaust A8 54 mins ago 3 Low...

Страница 49: ...is menu item Show Contact Information Yes Change Contact Name Change Contact Phone Current Contact Info 000 000 0000 Access Code UPDATE CANCEL Service Contact Information Using the UP and DOWN buttons...

Страница 50: ...as leaks see Gas Line Leak Testing on page 38 and repair any leaks found Initial Start Up Required Test Equipment Two U tube manometers recommended ranges 0 14 W C 0 3 5 kPa and 0 35 W C 0 8 7 kPa or...

Страница 51: ...d allow the manifold gas pressure to stabilize for several minutes before making further adjustments 4 Replace the gas pressure regulator cover screw 5 Cycle the burner on and off several times to che...

Страница 52: ...al Adjustment on page 45 2 When the water heater has completed its shut down sequence and enters the standby mode turn the water heater s on off switch to the off position 3 Push in the gas control kn...

Страница 53: ...lt in fire or explosion Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control syste...

Страница 54: ...devices If the tank temperature drops below the Operating Set Point minus the Differential setting the control will automatically return to Step 2 and repeat the operating cycle Troubleshooting Insta...

Страница 55: ...tem Igniter is energized for warm up period 24 Volt Gas Valve is energized gas flows to Main Burner Is flame sensed at the Main Burner control system monitors the flame sensor Control System Locks Out...

Страница 56: ...disable circuit disabling heating operation See Enable Disable Circuit on page 39 The heating capacity of the water heater has been exceeded the water heater is unable to meet demand Operational Probl...

Страница 57: ...gthening the time required to heat water to desired temperature Hot water piping leaks open faucets water heater drain valve leaking or open Sediment or lime scale accumulation may be affecting water...

Страница 58: ...ow the required minimum pressure see Table 4 on page 13 Supply gas is turned off at the Main Shutoff Valve Supply gas pressure is dropping when other gas fired appliances on a common supply gas line a...

Страница 59: ...for switch location Excessive equivalent pipe length exceeded the maximum number of 90 elbows or wrong pipe size used in the intake air piping system see Venting Requirements on page 22 Balance plate...

Страница 60: ...General Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids See Locating The Water Heater on page 11 Water heater maintenance includes period...

Страница 61: ...Ensure the drain hose is secured before and during the entire flushing procedure Flushing is performed with system water pressure applied to the water heater 6 Open the water heater drain valve to flu...

Страница 62: ...d with a powered anode system The anode rods 2 are of a permanent design and do not need replacing unless damaged Inspection and cleaning should be performed once a year Note Follow the instructions t...

Страница 63: ...numbers 1 4 On the other side of the dipswitch is the word OPEN The dipswitches are rocker type switches if one side of the rocker is down the other side will be up Pressing a rocker down on the side...

Страница 64: ...VALVE B CENTRAL CONTROL BOARD C C 6 J 5 J 4 J 7 J 5 1 J 6 1 J 0 1 J 3 1 J 2 J 3 J 1 J TRANSFORMER INSIDE CCB ENCLOSURE 50VA GROUND STRIP BURNER GROUND BURNER BOLT ON OFF SWITCH GROUND 120 VAC NEUTRAL...

Страница 65: ...R PROVER 24 VAC GAS VALVE B C C 6 J 5 J 4 J 7 J 5 1 J 6 1 J 0 1 J 3 1 J 2 J 3 J 1 J TRANSFORMER 50VA GROUND STRIP BURNER GROUND BURNER BOLT LOW GAS PRESSURE SWITCH 1 BLACK RED 2 WHITE 1 BLACK 2 BLACK...

Страница 66: ...IRCUIT DO NOT SHARE POWER WITH APPLIANCE AS THIS MAY CAUSE ELECTRICAL LINE NOISE AND LEAD TO ERRATIC CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION CIRCULATING PUMP WIRING DIAGRAM DISHWASHER LOOP WITH TOGGLE SWITCH FIELD S...

Страница 67: ...eview the following 1 See Mixing Valves on page 14 2 See Dishwashing Machines on page 14 3 See Temperature Pressure Relief Valve on page 15 ONE WATER HEATER SINGLE TEMPERATURE WITH BUILDING RECIRCULAT...

Страница 68: ...es on page 14 3 See Temperature Pressure Relief Valve on page 15 ONE WATER HEATER TWO TEMPERATURE WITH HIGH TEMPERAURE LOOP RECIRCULATION WITH BUILDING RECIRCULATION LEGEND TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF...

Страница 69: ...ve on page 15 ONE WATER HEATER SINGLE TEMPERATURE WITH VERTICAL STORAGE TANK FORCED RECIRCULATION WITH BUILDING RECIRCULATION LEGEND TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE CIRCULATING...

Страница 70: ...WATER HEATER SINGLE TEMPERATURE WITH HORIZONTAL STORAGE TANK FORCED RECIRCULATION WITH BUILDING RECIRCULATION LEGEND TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE CIRCULATING PUMP DRAIN FUL...

Страница 71: ...llowing 1 See Mixing Valves on page 14 2 See Dishwashing Machines on page 14 3 See Temperature Pressure Relief Valve on page 15 TWO WATER HEATERS SINGLE TEMPERATURE WITH BUILDING RECIRCULATION LEGEND...

Страница 72: ...Mixing Valves on page 14 2 See Dishwashing Machines on page 14 3 See Temperature Pressure Relief Valve on page 15 THREE WATER HEATERS SINGLE TEMPERATURE WITH BUILDING RECIRCULATION LEGEND TEMPERATURE...

Страница 73: ...ves on page 14 2 See Dishwashing Machines on page 14 3 See Temperature Pressure Relief Valve on page 15 FOUR WATER HEATERS SINGLE TEMPERATURE WITH BUILDING RECIRCULATION LEGEND TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RE...

Страница 74: ...ve method of controlling thermal expansion is also installed at the heater s and operational at all times The temperature and pressure relief valve installed on the heater is not an acceptable method...

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Страница 76: ...PO Box 1597 500 Princeton Road Johnson City TN 37605 Phone 800 456 9805 Fax 800 999 5210 www americanwaterheater com...

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