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238-51012-00B REV 3/16

A Spanish language version of these instructions is available by contacting 
the company listed on the rating plate. 
La version espanola de estas instrucciones se puede obtener al escribirle 
a la fabrica cuyo nombre aparece en la placa de especificaciones. 

       WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

x

Do not try to light any appliance. 

x

Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any 
phone in your building. 

x

Immediately call your gas supplier from a  neighbor’s 
phone.  Follow the gas supplier's instructions. 

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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. 

For your family’s comfort, safety and convenience, we 
recommend this water heater be installed and serviced by a 
plumbing professional.

GAS-FIRED WATER HEATER 

INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTION 

MANUAL For Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant 

System Equipped Water Heater 

WARNING:

  If the information in these instructions is not 

followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing 
property damage, personal injury or death. 

FOR YOUR SAFETY 

  Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable, 
  combustible, or corrosive vapors and liquids in the 
  vicinity of this or any other appliance. 

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Страница 1: ...not reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier For your family s comfort safety and convenience we recommend this water heater be installed and serviced by a plumbing professional GAS FIRED WATER HEATER INSTALLATION OPERATION INSTRUCTION MANUAL For Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant System ...

Страница 2: ...f improper usage or storage of gasoline or other flammable materials in the location where the water heater is installed the technology will resist ignition of the flammable vapors outside the confines of the water heater The Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant System features x Advanced Flame Arrestor Design x Re settable Thermal Switch to prevent burner pilot operation with restricted airflow x P...

Страница 3: ...upply 11 Water Connections 13 Gas Connections 16 GENERAL OPERATION 17 Lighting and Shutdown Instructions 18 Thermostat Adjustment 20 Burner Flame Check 22 MAINTENANCE 23 TROUBLESHOOTING 26 INSTALLATION DRAWING FOR POTABLE WATER 28 PARTS LIST DRAWING 29 PARTS LIST 30 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR POTABLE WATER AND SPACE HEATING 31 NOTES 32 ...

Страница 4: ...anty This water heater has been designed and certified for the purpose of heating potable water The installation and use of this water heater for any purpose other than the heating of potable water may cause damage to the water heater create a hazardous condition and nullify the warranty Do not use this appliance if any external part to the tank has been submerged in water You should contact a qua...

Страница 5: ...any anode except for inspection and or replacement will nullify the warranty In areas where water is unusually active an odor may occur at the hot water faucet due to a reaction between the sacrificial anode and impurities in the water If this should happen an alternative anode s may be purchased from the supplier that installed this water heater This will minimize the odor while protecting the ta...

Страница 6: ...sible to gas and water supply lines DO NOT locate the water heater where water lines could be subjected to freezing temperatures Make sure the cold water pipes are not located directly above the gas control so that condensate during humid weather does not drip on the controls This water heater MUST be installed indoors out of the wind and weather To comply with NSF requirements this water heater i...

Страница 7: ... little or no odor to reveal their presence NOTE DAMAGE TO THE WATER HEATER CAUSED BY EXPOSURE TO CORROSIVE VAPORS IS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY DO NOT OPERATE THE WATER HEATER IF EXPOSURE HAS OR WILL OCCUR DO NOT STORE ANY POTENTIALLY CORROSIVE COMPOUNDS IN THE VICINITY OF THE WATER HEATER WARNING Liquefied petroleum gases propane gases are heavier than air and will remain at floor level if ther...

Страница 8: ...e can be purchased from your plumbing professional The drain pan must be piped to an adequate drain The piping must be at least inch 1 9 cm in diameter and pitched for proper drainage It is recommended that a minimum clearance of 4 inches 10 2 cm be provided on the side of the water heater for servicing and maintenance of the combination temperature and pressure relief valve WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT...

Страница 9: ...nches 7 6 cm in any direction or if the appliance is to be installed in an alcove or closet the entire floor shall be covered by the panel If the rating plate or the label on the front of the heater specifies minimum clearances less than those listed in the below table the water heater may be installed in accordance with the minimum clearances listed on the rating plate or the label on the front o...

Страница 10: ... system was previously sized for another gas appliance that has been removed the venting system may now be too large Refer to the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 latest edition or in Canada the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code B149 1 00 latest edition for the correct sizing of venting systems and common venting with another gas appliance Do not vent this water hea...

Страница 11: ...ers and flue tubes with possible damage to the water heater When an exhaust fan is installed in the same room with a heater sufficient openings for air must be provided in the walls Undersized openings will cause air to be drawn into the room through the chimney causing recirculation of combustion products WARNING Liquefied petroleum gases propane gas are heavier than air and will remain at floor ...

Страница 12: ...f the bottom of the enclosure All Air From Outdoors The confined space shall be provided with two permanent openings one commencing within 12 inches 31 cm of the top and one commencing within 12 inches 31 cm from the bottom of the enclosure The openings shall communicate directly or by ducts with the outdoors or spaces crawl or attic that freely communicate with the outdoors 1 When directly commun...

Страница 13: ...nsion DO NOT operate this water heater in a closed system without provisions for controlling thermal expansion Your water supplier or local plumbing inspector should be contacted on how to control this situation After installation of the water lines open the main water supply valve and fill the water heater While the water heater is filling open several hot water faucets to allow air to escape fro...

Страница 14: ... and pressure relief valve into the opening provided and marked for this purpose on the water heater Note Some models may already be equipped or supplied with a combination temperature and pressure relief valve Verify that the combination temperature and pressure relief valve complies with local codes If the combination temperature and pressure relief valve does not comply with local codes replace...

Страница 15: ...inutes 130 F 54 C About 30 seconds 135 F 57 C About 10 seconds 140 F 60 C Less than 5 seconds 145 F 63 C Less than 3 seconds 150 F 66 C About 1 seconds 155 F 68 C About 1 second WARNING Hydrogen gas can be produced in an operating water heater that has not had water drawn from the tank for a long period of time generally two weeks or more Hydrogen gas is extremely flammable To prevent the possibil...

Страница 16: ...e gas supply line to the gas valve Excessive torque may result in cracking of the gas valve housing and could create a gas leak When tightening gas supply line to L P control it is recommended to hold the inlet body of the control securely with an adequate wrench The suggested maximum torque is 31 5 ft lbs 4 4 kg m 2 This water heater and its gas connection must be leak tested before placing the w...

Страница 17: ...rotate the gas control knob clockwise to the OFF position 3 Shut off the gas supply to the water heater 4 Close the cold water supply shut off valve 5 Open the drain valve on the water heater by turning the knob counter clockwise The drain valve has threads on the end that will allow the connection of a standard hose coupling 6 Open a hot water faucet to allow air to enter the system To refill the...

Страница 18: ...18 Lighting and Shutdown Instructions White Rodgers and Robertshaw gas control ...

Страница 19: ...19 Lighting and Shutdown Instructions Honeywell gas control ...

Страница 20: ...he dial until the minimum acceptable temperature is achieved See figure 2 above for approximate temperature settings Robertshaw gas control 160 F Control 180 F Control Figure 3 The thermostat dial is set to its lowest temperature setting when shipped from the factory Remember that lower temperature settings are more energy efficient Adjust the temperature by turning the thermostat dial It is sugge...

Страница 21: ...e minimum acceptable temperature is achieved See figure 4 above for approximate temperature settings 180 F 82 2 C Control Dark Battleship Grey Faceplate Figure 5 The thermostat dial is set to its lowest temperature setting when shipped from the factory Remember that lower temperature settings are more energy efficient Adjust the temperature by turning the thermostat dial It is suggested that the s...

Страница 22: ...lve in the water system This valve will reduce point of discharge temperature by mixing cold and hot water in branch water lines A licensed plumbing professional or local plumbing authority should be consulted Note This water heater is equipped with an energy cut out device to prevent overheating Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off turn off the manual gas control valve to t...

Страница 23: ...s listed on the water heater 5 Annually remove the inner door and main burner assembly to clean orifices and related parts of any dirt or other foreign material Inspect the burner ports for obstructions or debris and clean with a wire brush as needed Wire brush and or vacuum clean the combustion chamber as needed to remove scale deposits and debris NOTE It is imperative for proper operation of the...

Страница 24: ...val for inspection and replacement of the anode rod Contact the plumbing professional who installed the water heater or the manufacturer listed on the rating plate for anode replacement information The use of a water softener may increase the speed of anode consumption More frequent inspection of the anode is needed when using softened or phosphate treated water 10 The vent system must be inspecte...

Страница 25: ...38 7 634 976 7 650 859 7 665 210 7 665 211 7 699 026 7 866 168 7 900 589 7 971 560 7 992 526 8 082 888 8 146 772 Other U S and Foreign patent applications pending Current Canadian Patents 2 092 105 2 107 012 2 108 186 2 112 515 2 143 031 2 239 007 2 262 174 2 314 845 2 409 271 2 476 685 2 504 824 2 548 958 Complete the following information and retain for future reference Model No ________________...

Страница 26: ...to OFF position Wait until LED goes out before attempting to relight Two flashes and three second pause Weak pilot flame detected System will reset when pilot flame is sufficient 1 Unstable pilot 2 Pilot tube blocked or restricted Three flashes and three second pause Insufficient water heating System will reset 1 Temperature sensor out of calibration 2 Possible short Four flashes and three second ...

Страница 27: ... electronic fault detected 1 Verify control is not wet or physically damaged 2 Turn set point knob to OFF position Turn set point knob to PILOT position and light pilot 3 Replace gas valve if seven flash error persists Eight flashes and three second pause False pilot flame present 1 Pilot valve stuck in open position 2 Turn set point knob to OFF position Turn set point knob to PILOT position and l...

Страница 28: ...28 INSTALLATION FOR POTABLE WATER Figure 7 ...

Страница 29: ...29 PARTS LIST DRAWING ...

Страница 30: ...gers or Robertshaw 5 Magnesium Anode Hot Water Outlet 17 Steel Burner 6 Flue Baffle Assembly 18 Orifice 7 Dip Tube Cold Water Inlet 19 Gas Feedline to Burner 8 Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve 20 Gas Feedline to Pilot 9 Glass Lined Tank 21 Thermocouple Thermopile Lead 10 Combustion Chamber Assembly 22 Piezo Igniter Lead 11 Jacket Base Pan 23 Pilot Assembly 12 Inner Door Gasket 13 Inner Door A...

Страница 31: ...r boiler treatment must not be introduced into potable water used for space heating 3 This water heater must not be connected to an existing heating system or component s previously used with a non potable water heating appliance 4 When the system requires water for space heating at temperatures higher than required for other uses a means such as an ASSE approved mixing valve shall be installed to...

Страница 32: ...32 NOTES ...

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