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, USE AND SERVICE

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, USE AND SERVICE

Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use and servicing of this water heater.

Many safety-related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you and
others of a potential injury hazard.  Read and obey all safety messages and instructions throughout this manual.  It is very
important that the meaning of each safety message is understood by you and others who install, use or service this water heater.

This is the safety alert symbol.  It is used to alert you
to potential personal injury hazards.  Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.

All safety messages will generally tell you about the type of hazard, what can happen if you do not follow the safety message and
how to avoid the risk of injury.

IMPORTANT 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 have a thorough understanding of this instruction manual.

Service Agency: 

 A service agency also 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 service agency must also have a thorough
understanding of this instruction manual, and be able to perform repairs strictly in accordance with the service guidelines
provided by the manufacturer.

Gas Supplier: 

The Natural Gas or Propane Utility or service who supplies gas for utilization by the gas burning

appliances within this application. The gas supplier typically has responsibility for the inspection and code approval of
gas piping up to and including the Natural Gas meter or Propane storage tank of a building. Many gas suppliers also
offer service and inspection of appliances within the building.

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

DANGER indicates an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or injury.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or injury.

CAUTION  indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION used without the safety alert
symbol indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result
in property damage.

CAUTION

Содержание DIRECT VENT GAS WATER HEATERS

Страница 1: ...GPLATEONTHEWATERHEATER RESIDENTIAL DIRECT VENT GAS W RESIDENTIAL DIRECT VENT GAS W RESIDENTIAL DIRECT VENT GAS W RESIDENTIAL DIRECT VENT GAS W RESIDENTIAL DIRECT VENT GAS WA A A A ATER HEA TER HEA TER HEA TER HEA TER HEATERS TERS TERS TERS TERS For Your Safety ANODORANTISADDEDTOTHEGASUSED BYTHISWATERHEATER GAMA certification applies to all residential gas water heaters with capacities of 20 to 100...

Страница 2: ...rs The qualified installer must also be familiar with the design features and have a thorough understanding of this instruction manual Service Agency A service agency also 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 installat...

Страница 3: ...3 GENERAL SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY ...

Страница 4: ...carefully If you don t follow the safety rules the water heater will not operate properly It could cause DEATH SERIOUSBODILYINJURYAND ORPROPERTYDAMAGE This manual contains instructions for the installation operation and maintenance of the gas fired 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 ...

Страница 5: ...RDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES DRIP LEG AS REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES FIGURE1 J Drip Leg Sediment Trap K Inner Door L Outer door M Union N Inlet Water Shut off Valve O Cold Water Inlet P Inlet Nipple Q Temperature Pressure Relief Valve R Rating Plate S Flue Baffle T Thermostat U Drain Valve V Pilot and Main Burner W Flue X Air Duct Assembly Y Drain Pan Z Thermostat Shield optional ALL PIPING MATERIALS TO BE...

Страница 6: ... permanently injured by hot water than others These include the elderly children the infirm or physically mentally handicapped If anyone using hot water in your home fits into one of these groups or if there is a local code or state law requiring a certain temperature water at the hot water tap then you must take special precautions In addition to using the lowest possible temperature setting that...

Страница 7: ...ir openings consult these manufacturers for correct sizing see Figure 3 FIGURE3 If the manufactured home is installed over a basement or crawlspace combustion air must be supplied from outside the manufactured home The combustion air intake piping can be 3 PVC for 30 and 40 gallon models and 4 PVC for 50 gallon models The air intake piping cannot exceed a total of 30 feet including vertical and ho...

Страница 8: ... subject to physical damage by a moving vehicle This water heater must not be installed directly on carpeting Carpeting must be protected by metal or wood panel beneath the appliance extending beyond the full width and depth of the appliance by at least 3 inches 76 2 mm in any direction or if the appliance is installed in an alcove or closet the entire floor must be covered by the panel Failure to...

Страница 9: ...e Do not allow insulation to come within 2 50 8 mm of the floor to prevent blockage of combustion air flow to the burner Do not cover the instruction manual Keep it on the side of the water heater or nearby for future reference Do obtain new warning and instruction labels from the manufacturer for placement on the blanket directly over the existing labels Do inspect the insulation blanket frequent...

Страница 10: ... AND WALL The water heater must be secured to the floor and to the wall of the enclosure with the three mounting brackets and screws packaged in the carton with the water heater The two small brackets stamped 0110064 are used to attach the water heater to the floor and the one large bracket 0110063 is used to secure the top of the water heater to the wall Because of installation variances these br...

Страница 11: ...re freely 3 Telescope down the outer pipe of the roof jack assembly to a length that will project at least 2 below the finished ceiling before installing the roof jack assembly see Figure 14 FIGURE 14 4 Ease the roof jack assembly through the roof and ceiling openings The roof jack flashing tilts up to 22 6 degrees for use on a sloping roof 5 Use sealant or caulk on the roof to seal under flashing...

Страница 12: ...t No 9002986 contains a 3 PVC Schedule 40 45 vent cap with screen and two 3 wall collars ALL 50 GALLON MODELS 4 PVC Schedule 40 intake air vent piping Optional Kit no 9002987 contains a 4 PVC Schedule 40 45 vent cap with screen and two 4 wall collars ALL MODELS 1 PVC ABS or CPVC Schedule 40 piping and fittings are acceptable materials for the intake air vent system 2 Theintakeairventsystemmustterm...

Страница 13: ...rough the skin Always store primer cleaner and cements in cool dry well ventilated places Keep containers closed Use them in well ventilated areas Wear impervious clothing while handling Do not smoke eat or drink while handling Wash thoroughly after handling and before eating Wear eye protection when handling If swallowed drink water do not induce vomitting and call a physician or poison control c...

Страница 14: ...g 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 expansion of heated water The wat...

Страница 15: ... capacity not less than the water heater input rate as shown on the model rating plate For safe operation of the water heater the relief valve must not be removed from its designated opening nor plugged The temperature pressure relief valve must be installed directly into the fitting of the water heater designed for the relief valve Position the valve downward and provide tubing so that any discha...

Страница 16: ...h water 1 Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to the right 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 heater is in use 3 To insure complete filling of the tank allow air to exit by opening the nearest hot water faucet Allow water to ...

Страница 17: ...DIMENT TRAPS A sediment trap shall be installed as close to the inlet of the water heater as practical at the time of water heater installation The sediment trap shall be either a tee fitting with a capped nipple in the bottom outlet or other device recognized as an effective sediment trap If a tee fitting is used it shall be installed in conformance with one of the methods of installation shown i...

Страница 18: ...clockwise to its lowest temperature setting with arrow on dial as shown Step 10 Turn gas control knob clockwise to OFF position Knob cannot be turned from PILOT to OFF unless knob is depressedslightly DONOTFORCE Step 11 Wait five minutes to clear out any gas If you then smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information on For Your Safety label If you don t smell gas got to the next step Step 12 Op...

Страница 19: ...ch can result in DEATH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY ORPROPERTYDAMAGE Ifyouhaveanyquestionsordoubts consult your gas supplier or gas company To convert from Propane L P gas to Natural gas follow the Fuel ConversionInstructions FromNaturalGastoPropane L P Gas section except in Step 5 use orifice E marked NAT In Step 6 use pilot orifice G brass color and in Step 8 turn control screw B in Figure 12 clockwise...

Страница 20: ...emp erature dial clockwise to its lowest temperature setting with arrow on dial as shown 4 Turn gas control knob clockwise to OFF position Knob cannot be turned from PILOT to OFF unless knob is depressed slightly DO NOT FORCE 5 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas If you then smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information above on this label If you don t smell gas go to next step 6 Open pil...

Страница 21: ...intended to produce hot water Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy space heating clothes washing dish washing and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact Some people are more likely to be permanently injured by hot water than others These include the elderly children the infirm or physically mentally handicapped If anyone using hot water in your home fi...

Страница 22: ...on protection of the tank Certain water conditions will cause a reaction between this rod and the water The most common complaint associated with the anode rod is one of a rotten egg smell in the hot water This odor is derived from hydrogen sulfide gas dissolved in the water The smell is the result of four factors which must all be present for the odor to develop a A concentration of sulfate in th...

Страница 23: ... Contactaqualifiedinstaller 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 pilot burner see Figure 38 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE You should check for sooting Soot is not normal and wil...

Страница 24: ...re pressure relief valve on the appliance weeps or discharges periodically this may be due to thermal expansion You may have a check valve installed in the water line or a water meter with a check valve Consult your local water supplier or service agency for further information Do not plug the temperature pressure relief valve DRAINING The water heater should be drained if being shut down during f...

Страница 25: ...when incoming water is cold H Water in the water heater bottom or on the floor may be from condensation looseconnections orthereliefvalve DONOTreplace the water heater until a full inspection of all possible water sources is made and necessary corrective steps taken Leakage from other appliances water lines or ground seepage should also be checked To check where threaded portion enters tank insert...

Страница 26: ...couple Thermocouple malfunction Check thermostat Gas knob dial not positioned correctly Refer to LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Pilot orifice clogged Clean or replace pilot orifice Pinched or clogged pilot tube Replace pilot tube Main gas supply off Turn on main gas shut off valve Heater not lit or thermostat not on Refer to LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Thermostat set too low Refer to TEMPERATURE REGULATION Heate...

Страница 27: ... Jack 32 9002965 24 Roof Jack 60 9002966 24 Roof Jack 95 9002967 25 Securing Clamp Assembly 26 T P Insulation 27 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve 28 Thermocouple 29 Thermostat Shield 30 Vent Cap 31 Wing Nut These parts available at most hardware stores Not Shown Now that you have purchased this water heater should a need ever exist for repair parts or service simply contact the company it was pur...

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