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IMPORTANT

READ  THESE  INSTRUCTIONS  CAREFULLY  BEFORE  BEGINNING  THE  INSTALLATION.  PROPER 
INSTALLATION  WILL  PROVIDE  SAFE AND  EFFICIENT  SERVICE, AND AVOID  NEEDLESS  EXPENSE  NOT 
COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. READ THE PRODUCT WARRANTY CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL AND
REMEMBER TO FILL OUT AND RETURN TO THE MANUFACTURER ALL RELEVANT WARRANTY CARDS
AND CERTIFICATES. SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER OR
REFER TO THE 

GETTING SERVICE FOR YOUR WATER HEATER

SECTION OF THIS MANUAL.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCES.

RESIDENTIAL DIRECT VENT GAS-FIRED WATER HEATERS OWNER’S MANUAL

(MEET THE FVIR TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS)

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

If the information in these instructions is not
followed  exactly,  a  fire  or  explosion  may
result  causing  property  damage,  personal
injury, or death.

DO  NOT

store  or  use  gasoline  or  other 

flammable vapours and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

DO NOT

try to light any appliance.

DO NOT

touch any electrical switch,  

DO NOT

use any phone in your building.

From a neighbour’s phone, immediately

call your gas supplier.

Follow the gas 

supplier’s instructions.

• 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.

WARNING

A

WARNING

A

For your records, write the model and serial number here:

Model # ____________________________

Serial # ____________________________

This  water  heater 

IS  NOT

design  certified  for

installation in a manufactured (mobile) home or
for installation outdoors.

GI-IM018En-0114

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Содержание RESIDENTIAL DIRECT VENT GAS-FIRED WATER HEATERS

Страница 1: ... explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapours and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS DO NOT try to light any appliance DO NOT touch any electrical switch DO NOT use any phone in your building From a neighbour s phone immediately call your gas supplier Follow the gas supp...

Страница 2: ...ts 18 Troubleshooting Guide 19 Warranty 22 This water heater meets the FVIR requirements in the standard for water heater It is equiped with a sealed combustion chamber and air intake system so it will not use any surounding air for combustion it will use combustion air from outside the building where the vent terminal is located thus it will prevent combustuble vapours from igniting outsite the w...

Страница 3: ...heater Many safety related messages have been provided in this manual and on your water heater Always read and obey all safety messages These messages will point out the potential hazard tell you how to reduce the risk of injury and tell you what will happen if the instructions are not followed This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you an...

Страница 4: ...Installation Code in Canada and or the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA54 in the United States Never operate the water heater unless it is properly ventilated to the outdoors and has adequate air supply for proper operation Failure to properly install the venting system could result in property damage personal injury or death This water heater is a direct vent gas water heater that draws al...

Страница 5: ...ns detail the installation of the co axial flexible vent pipe kit supplied with every water heater 1 Place the water heater in it s final position refer to the Location and Minimum Clearances sections for correct positioning requirements and verify if you are able to install the vent kit in accordance with the specifications illustrated in Figure 3 Note a The vent kit of this water heater can be i...

Страница 6: ...cm 3 feet 0 91 m F Clearance to each side of center line extended above 3 feet 91 cm within a 3 feet 91 cm within a m 7 5 4 t e e f 5 1 t h g i e h m 7 5 4 t e e f 5 1 t h g i e h y l b m e s s a r o t a l u g e r r e t e m above the meter regulator above the meter regulator assembly assembly G Clearance to non mechanical air supply inlet to building or the combustion air inlet to any other applia...

Страница 7: ... the free reducer Insert the 6 inch 15 2 cm end of the reducer into the end of the flexible pipe that does not already have a reducer installed and secure them together with a six 6 inch 15 2 cm hose clamp Pull the 3 inch 7 6 cm flexible pipe over the 3 inch 7 6 cm pipe of the termination kit Secure them together with a three 3 inch 7 6 cm hose clamp Insert the 5 inch 12 7 cm end of the free reduc...

Страница 8: ...ert the five 5 inch 12 7 cm end of the reducer over the five 5 inch 7 6 cm air boot extrusion Secure them together with three 3 1 2 thread cut ting screws see Figure 7 7 Use metal hangers to keep the horizontal runs of flexible pipe with a minimum rise of 1 4 inch foot 21 mm m from the water heater to the termination kit see Figure 8 When the installation is complete visually inspect the venting s...

Страница 9: ...r Supply Systems CSA 4 4 in Canada and ANSI Z21 22 in the United States This relief valve has a maximum set pressure that does not exceed the hydrostatic working pressure of the water heater 150 psi 1 035 kPa and a BTU h rating equal to or greater than the input rating as shown on the water heater rating plate It should never be plugged or removed from the opening marked for it on the water heater...

Страница 10: ...If the relief valve discharges water on a continual basis it may indicate a malfunction of the relief valve and a qualified service technician must be called to have the system checked and the problem corrected Filling the Water Heater NEVER operate the water heater unless it is completely filled with water Failure to follow this instruction can result in premature failure of the water heater that...

Страница 11: ...taken at test pressures in excess of 1 2 psi 3 5 kPa the water heater and its gas supply manual shut off valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system and the end of the pipe sealed with a female cap If the testing is to be undertaken at a test pressure less than 1 2 psi 3 5 kPa the gas supply manual shut off valve must be closed A high altitude orifice MUST BE installed for water h...

Страница 12: ...eating and potable water supply and that the application will meet all local codes and public utility requirements Note It is good practice to oversize the water heater to ensure that all of the potential hot water require ments are available Check valve Cold to water heater Air handler Water heater Hot to house Circulation Pump Outlet to the space heating circuit Inlet from the space heating circ...

Страница 13: ...n installed with a minimum rise of 1 4 inch per foot 21 mm m of run L Have all of the vent air intake joints been sealed with high temperature silicone sealant L Has the venting been supported at the proper intervals with metal hangers L Water Piping Is the dip tube installed in the cold water inlet L Has a temperature and pressure relief valve been installed L Does this valve have a discharge lin...

Страница 14: ...staller service agency or the gas supplier DO NOT light this water heater if It is not full of water The gas supplied does not match the type listed on the rating plate The sight glass or burner access door gasket has been damaged or broken Gasoline or other flammable vapours and liquids have been stored in the vicinity of the water heater Failure to follow these instructions can result in propert...

Страница 15: ...g is created Stacking is the result of increased cycling of the burner and can produce very hot water temperatures at the hot water outlet Always remember to check the hot water coming out of any faucet with your hand before use This will reduce the risk of scalding related injury The gas control valve is equipped with an energy cut off E C O Should the temperature of the water exceed 194 F 90 C t...

Страница 16: ...move the inner access door at any time If the combustion chamber must be accessed to clean the burner assembly a quali fied service technician must be called Failure to follow these instructions can result in property damage personal injury or death Water Heater Tank Drain a pail of water through the drain valve at least once a year This will remove excess sediment from the bottom of the tank This...

Страница 17: ...the water heater drain valve and put the other next to a free flowing drain 6 Open the drain valve by inserting a flat head screwdriver into the slot on the head of the drain valve and turning the knob counterclockwise 7 Open a hot water faucet to allow air into the system Vacation If you are planning a vacation or other prolonged absence it is highly recommended to shut off the gas supply and the...

Страница 18: ... assembly 4 Burner assembly 5 Inner access door kit 6 Outer access door 7 Brass dain valve 8 Overflow tube 9 Dip tube 10 Magnesium anode rod 11 Temperature pressure relief valve 12 Outlet nipple 13 Flue baffle 14 Flue reducer 15 Complete vent kit 16 Flexible vent pipe 17 Wind tamer exterior vent cap REPLACEMENT PARTS ...

Страница 19: ... not blocked Orifice too large Replace with correct orifice Defective gas control valve Replace with new gas control valve The flame burns at Low gas pressure Check with gas utility company the orifice Defective gas control valve Replace with new gas control valve The pilot will not light No gas Check with gas utility company or remain lit Dirt in gas line Notify utility Install dirt leg in gas li...

Страница 20: ...erature Improper calibration Replace gas control valve Flue clogged Clean Check for source of trouble and correct Water heater is undersized Install size of water heater that meets demand Wrong piping connection Correct piping dip tube must be in cold inlet Wasted hot water Advise consumer Leaking water Poorly sealed hot or cold water connections Tighten threaded connections gas control valve thre...

Страница 21: ...ke terminal is not blocked Flue clogged Clean Check for source of trouble and correct Smoking and carbon Insufficient secondary air Check that the vent air intake terminal is not blocked formation sooting Low gas pressure Check with gas utility company Burner flame yellow lazy Refer to The burner flame is yellow and lazy Flue clogged Clean Check for source of trouble and correct Defective gas cont...

Страница 22: ...mage caused by not having the water heater installed adjacent to a free flowing drain in the event of water leakage 10 If the heater is operated at water temperatures exceeding the maximum setting of the operating or high limit control or the heater is not supplied with potable water free to circulate at all times 11 If the heater has experienced the effect of thermal expansion due to excessive pr...

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