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RESIDENTIAL GAS WARRANTY

THIS WARRANTY IS APPLICABLE TO THE ORIGINAL 
OWNER ONLY.  In accordance with the warranty terms and 
conditions speci

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 ed below.

State Water Heaters (the warrantor) will furnish the ORIGI-
NAL OWNER,  1) a replacement State water heater of 
equivalent size and current model if the glass-lined tank in 
this water heater leaks and,  2) a replacement part for any 
component part which fails. 

THE STATE WATER HEATERS REPLACEMENT MODEL 
OR PART WILL BE WARRANTED FOR ONLY THE UNEX-
PIRED PORTION OF THE ORIGINAL WARRANTY.  The 
warranty period will be determined by the original date of pur-
chase of the water heater, or in the absence of a Bill of Sale 
verifying said date, from the date of manufacture indicated on 
rating plate af

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 xed to this water heater.  This warranty is not 

transferrable and applies to models listed below:

SERIES

TANK

PARTS

Select 6-Year Models

GS6

6-Year

6-Year

When the water heater has been used for other than single 
family residential application;  

1.  The tank warranty shall be reduced to 1 year for 6 year

models.

2. The parts warranty shall be reduced to 1 year for all 

models.

CONDITIONS AND EXCEPTIONS

This warranty shall apply only when the water heater is 
installed and operated in accordance with 1) all local 

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codes and plumbing codes, ordinances and regulations, 2) 
the printed instructions provided with it, 3) good industry 
practices, and 4) proper safety practices such as but not 
limited to a properly sized drain pan if installed in an area 
where leakage from the tank or its connections would result 
in damage to the area adjacent to the heater.  In addition, a 
new temperature and pressure relief valve, certi

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 ed by the 

Canadian Gas Association must have been properly installed 
and piped to the nearest drain.

This warranty shall apply only when the heater is:
•  owned by the original purchaser;
•  installed for indoor operation only;
•  used at temperatures not exceeding the maximum  cali-

brated setting of its thermostat;

•  used at water pressure not exceeding the working pres-

sure shown on the heater;

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 lled with potable water, free to circulate at all times and  

with the tank free of damaging water sediment or scale  
deposits;

•  used in a non-corrosive and non-contaminated  atmo-

sphere;

•  used with factory approved anode(s) installed;
•  in its original installation 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 altered, defaced  

or removed except as required by the warrantor;

•  used in an open system or in a closed system with a  

properly sized and installed thermal expansion tank;

•  operated with properly installed drip leg in the gas supply  

line;

• 

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 red with the fuel for which it was factory built;

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 red at the factory rated input;

•  operated with the inner and outer combustion chamber  

doors in place and all factory seals to combustion cham-
ber intact.

•  installed with no attempted, nor actual modi

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 cation  or 

alteration of the water heater’s design in any way, includ-
ing but not limited to, the attachment of non-company 
approved appliances or equipment.

Any accident to the water heater or any part thereof (includ-
ing freezing, 

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 oods, or lightning), any misuse, abuse or 

alteration of it, any operation of it in a modi

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 ed form, any 

operation of the water heater on desalinated (deionized) 
water, or any damage caused by attempts to repair tank 
leaks or parts, will void this warranty.  This warranty does 
not cover water heaters replaced for cosmetic reasons or for 
reasons of noise, taste, odor, discolored and/or rusty water.  
This warranty does not apply to water heaters used to heat 
pools, whirlpools or hot tubs or used for space heating where 
its sizing does not conform with speci

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 cations of the heating 

component manufacturer.

This warranty gives you speci

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 c legal rights, and you may 

have other rights which vary under the laws of each state. If 
any provision of this warranty is prohibited or invalid under 
applicable state law, that provision shall be ineffective to the 
extent of the prohibition or invalidity without invalidating the 
remainder of the affected provision or the other provisions of 
this warranty.

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Страница 1: ...N ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS WATER HEATER GAMA certification applies to all residential gas water heat ers with capacities of 20 to 100 gallons with input rating of 75 000 BTU Hr or less A Brand of State Industries Inc Ashland City TN 37015 www statewaterheaters com ALL TECHNICAL AND WARRANTY QUESTIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE LOCAL DEALER FROM WHOM THE WATER HEATER WAS PURCHASED IF...

Страница 2: ...NT DEFINITIONS Qualified Installer A qualified installer must have ability 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 the installation of gas fired water heaters The qualified installer must also be familiar with the design features and use of fl...

Страница 3: ...3 GENERAL SAFETY ...

Страница 4: ...Mechanical Engineers GAMA Gas Appliance Manufacturer s Association UL Underwriters Laboratories Inc This gas fired water heater is design certified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc under American National Standard CSA Stan dard for Gas Water Heaters ANSI Z21 10 1 CSA 4 1 current edition PREPARING FOR THE INSTALLATION 1 Read the General Safety section page 3 of this manual first and then the entire...

Страница 5: ...ntally vented gas fueled heating appli ance 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 OBSTRUCTIONS INSPECTION The state or local gas inspector of the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment shall not approve the installation unless upon inspection the inspector observes carbon monoxide detectors and si...

Страница 6: ...LOCAL CODES THERMAL EXPANSION TANK INSTALLTHERMALEXPANSION TANK IF WATER HEATER IS INSTALLED IN A CLOSED SYSTEM GAS CONTROL TYPICAL INSTALLATION FLUE BAFFLE GAS SUPPLY LINE MAIN MANUAL GAS SHUTOFF VALVE GROUND JOINT UNION DIRT LEG ANODE HOT WATER OUTLET PIPE UNION INLET DIP TUBE TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE DISCHARGE PIPE DO NOT CAP OR PLUG WATER TEMPERATURE ADJUSTING DIAL DRAIN VALVE DRA...

Страница 7: ...the hot water tap then you must take special precautions In addition to using the lowest possible temperature setting that satisfies your hot water needs a means such as a Mixing Valve should be used at the hot water taps used by these people or at the water heater Mix ing valves are available at plumbing supply or hardware stores Consult a Qualified Installer or Service Agency Follow mixing valve...

Страница 8: ...Water heater life depends upon water quality water pressure and the environment in which the water heater is installed Water heaters are sometimes installed in locations where leakage may result in property damage even with the use of a drain pan piped to a drain However unanticipated damage can be reduced or prevented by a leak detector or water shut off device used in conjunction with a piped dr...

Страница 9: ...ATION FOR APPLIANCES LOCATED IN CONFINED SPACES FIGURE 3 Confined Space is a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8 cm per kW of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space VENT TERMINATION Before installing water heater determine placement of vent ter mination Make certain to observe vent location limitation see Figures 3 4 12 Minimum cle...

Страница 10: ... heating systems or component s used with a non potable water heating appli ance All piping components connected to this unit for space heating applications shall be suitable for use with potable water Toxic chemicals such as those used for boiler treatment shall not be introduced into this system When the system requires water for space heating at tem peratures higher than required for domestic w...

Страница 11: ... TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE This heater is provided with a properly certified combination temperature pressure relief valve by the manufacturer The valve is certified by a nationally recognized testing labora tory that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment of materials as meeting the requirements for Relief Valves for Hot Water Supply Systems ANSI Z21 22 CSA 4 4 an...

Страница 12: ...and continues to release water immediately close the cold water inlet to the water heater follow the draining instructions and re place the temperature pressure relief valve with a new one WATER POTABLE HEATING AND SPACE HEATING 1 All piping components connected to this unit for space heating applications shall be suitable for use with potable water 2 Toxic chemicals such as those used for boiler ...

Страница 13: ...y solution and wipe dry Wheninstalledatelevationsabove7 700feet 2 347meters input rating should be reduced at the rate of 4 percent for each 1 000 feet 305 meters above sea level which requires replacement of the burner orifice in accordance with National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Contact your local gas supplier for further information Failure to replace the standard orifice with a high al...

Страница 14: ... must be filled with water Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning ON gas to the water heater To fill the water heater with water 1 Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle clockwise The drain valve is on the lower front of the water heater 2 Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater NOTE The cold water supply valve must be left open when the water heate...

Страница 15: ...bove if within 10 ft 3 m horizontally to a mechanical air supply inlet Minimum 12 in 30 cm from sides above or below a permanently closed window or door Minimum 7 ft 2 3 m above public sidewalk or paved driveway see footnote 2 Minimum 9 in 23 cm for appliances with 10 000 btuh 3 Kw to 50 000 btuh 15 Kw inputs and 12 in 30 cm for appliances greater than 50 000 btuh 15 Kw to a non mechanical air sup...

Страница 16: ... gal Hi Input and 75 gal models as measured from the hole center to bottom of water heater The maximum height recommended is 80 in 2 03m or in compliance with Figure 16 Where the wall is combustible and the wall thickness is over 14 in 356mm 1 in 25mm clearance to combustible materials around the vent terminal is needed The first 14 in 356mm is zero clearance 7 in 178mm DIAMETER BOTTOM OF HEATER S...

Страница 17: ...unction of the outer corrugated tube and the trim plate inside with suitable sealant SEALANT TRIM PLATE INSIDE TRIM PLATE OUTSIDE FIGURE 19 UNCOMPRESSING THE CORRUGATED TUBING 1 Pull the inner corrugated tube towards the water heater and leave some length over the water heater s center for bending 2 Pull the outer corrugated tube toward the water heater and leave it 1 in 25mm shorter than the inne...

Страница 18: ... corrugated tube TOP VIEW 90 MAXIMUM BEND FIGURE 26 CONDITION 2 Where floor joists impede venting a rise or drop to complete the vent termination is possible All installations require 1 in 25mm clearance to combustibles Note A The maximum horizontal vent length of 80 in 2 03m minus wall thickness should be considered when installing an offset vent arrangement B Do not combine condition 1 Figure 26...

Страница 19: ...y call your service technician or gas supplier If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries turn the gas control knob clockwise to OFF and call your service technician or gas supplier SEE FIGURE A 11 Once the pilot flame is established replace the outer burner door 12 At arm s length away turn gas control knob counterclockwise to ON SEE FIGURE C 13 Set thermostat to desired setting DANGER Ho...

Страница 20: ... by small hot water uses can cause temperatures at the point of use to exceed the thermostat setting by up to 30 F 17 C If you experience this type of use you should consider using lower temperature settings to reduce scald hazards Valves for reducing point of use temperature by mixing cold and hot water are available see Figures 2 7 Also available are inexpensive devices that attach to faucets to...

Страница 21: ...e effects of water hammer among others have installed devices such as pressure reducing valves check valves back flow preventers etc to control these types of problems When these devices are not equipped with an internal by pass and no other measures are taken the devices cause the water system to be closed As water is heated it expands thermal expansion and closed systems do not allow for the exp...

Страница 22: ...ossibility of injury under these conditions we recommend the hot water faucet located farthest away be opened for several minutes before any electri cal appliances which are connected to the hot water system are used such as a dishwasher or washing machine If hydrogen gas is present there will probably be an unusual sound similar to air escaping through the pipe as the hot water faucet is opened T...

Страница 23: ...ter heater will create dangerous conditions which can cause DEATH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAM AGE Contact a qualified installer or service agency to replace a flooded water heater Do not attempt to repair the unit It must be replaced At least once a year a visual inspection should be made of the main burner and the pilot assembly for proper flame characteris tics This can be done by remo...

Страница 24: ...water to run until it flows clean This will help prevent sediment build up in the tank It is normal for lime and scale deposits to form within the tank Such deposits will not be removed by periodic draining 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 CATHODIC PROTECTION ANODE The ...

Страница 25: ...ter heater 2 Follow Draining instructions 3 Turning counterclockwise remove the hex cap below the screw handle 4 Remove the washer and put the new one in place 5 Screw the handle and cap assembly back into the drain valve and retighten using a wrench DO NOT OVER TIGHT EN 6 Follow instructions in the Filling The Water Heater section 7 Check for leaks 8 Follow the lighting instructions in the Lighti...

Страница 26: ...g may be leaking anode is located under the Blower Assembly D Small amounts of water from temperature pressure relief valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water pres sure in your area E The temperature pressure relief valve may be leaking at the tank fitting F Water from a drain valve may be due to the valve being slightly opened G The drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting H Comb...

Страница 27: ...h gas utility company 3 Notify utility install dirt trap in gas line 4 Clean locate source and correct 5 Finger tighten then 1 4 turn with wrench 6 Replace thermocouple 7 Locate source and correct 8 Replace gas control thermostat 9 Call a qualified service technician 10 Replace igniter or pilot assembly 11 Replace water heater eliminate flammable vapors source Call a qualified service tech nician ...

Страница 28: ...d 3 Heater installed in a confined area 1 Provide ventilation to water heater Check flue way flue baffle burner 2 Clean locate source and correct 3 Provide fresh air ventilation SMOKING AND CARBON FORMATION SOOTING 1 Insufficient secondary air 2 Low gas pressure 3 Flue clogged 4 Defective gas control thermostat 5 Heater installed in a confined area 6 Burner flame yellow lazy 1 Provide ventilation ...

Страница 29: ...29 NOTES ...

Страница 30: ... the working pres sure shown on the heater filled with potable water free to circulate at all times and with the tank free of damaging water sediment or scale deposits used in a non corrosive and non contaminated atmo sphere used with factory approved anode s installed in its original installation location in the United States its territories or possessions and Canada sized in accordance with prop...

Страница 31: ...tz Parkway Ashland City TN 37015 phone 1 800 821 2017 The warrantor will only honor replacement with identical or similar water heater or parts thereof which are manufactured or distributed by the warrantor Dealer replacements are made subject to in warranty valida tion by warrantor PROOF OF PURCHASE AND PROOF OF INSTALLATION DATE ARE REQUIRED TO SUPPORT WARRANTY CLAIM FROM ORIGINAL OWNER THIS FOR...

Страница 32: ...32 500 TENNESSEE WALTZ PARKWAY ASHLAND CITY TN 37015 PHONE 800 821 2017 FAX 800 644 9306 www statewaterheaters com ...

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