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Residen  al Standard Gas Water Heater Use and Care Guide • 13

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Residen  al Standard Gas Water Heater Use and Care Guide • 13

GETTING STARTED

Space Hea  ng

Some water heater models are equipped 
with inlet/outlet connec  ons for use with 
space hea  ng applica  ons. If this water 
heater is to be used to supply both space 
hea  ng and domes  c potable (drinking) 
water, the instruc  ons listed below must 
be followed.

• 

 This water heater is suitable for 
combina  on water (potable) hea  ng 
and space hea  ng and not suitable for 
space hea  ng applica  ons only.

• 

 Be sure to follow the manual(s) 
shipped with the air handler system.

• 

 This water heater is not to be used as 
a replacement for an exis  ng boiler 
installa  on.

• 

 Do not use with piping that has been 
treated with chromates, boiler seal or 
other chemicals and do not add any 
chemicals to the water heater piping.

• 

 If the space hea  ng system requires 
water temperatures in excess of 120°F, 
install a Thermosta  c Mixing Valve 
in the domes  c (potable) hot water 
supply at each point-of-use to limit the 
risk of scald injury. Install the mixing 
valve per its manufacturer’s instruc-

 ons.

• 

 Pumps, valves, piping, and 

fi

    ngs 

must be compa  ble with potable 
water.

• 

 A properly installed 

fl

 ow control valve 

is required to prevent thermosiphon-
ing. Thermosiphoning is the result of a 

con  nuous 

fl

 ow of water through the 

air handler circuit during the o

  cycle. 

•  

The 

domes  c hot water line from the 

water heater should be ver  cal past 
any mixing valve or supply line to the 
air handler to remove air bubbles from 
the system. Otherwise, these bubbles 
will be trapped in the air handler heat 
exchanger coil, reducing e

  ciency.

• 

 Do not connect the water heater to 
any system or components previously 
used with non-potable water heat-
ing appliances when used to supply 
potable water.

Solar Installa  on

If this water heater is used as a solar stor-
age heater or as a backup for the solar 
system, the water supply temperatures 
to the water heater tank may be in excess 
of 120°F. A Thermosta  c Mixing Valve or 
other temperature limi  ng valve must be 
installed in the water supply line to limit 
the supply temperature to 120°F. The unit 
must be set to Standard Mode (See Operat-
ing Modes in Opera  on sec  on on page 
24).

NOTICE: 

Solar water hea  ng systems can 

o  en supply water with temperatures 
exceeding 180°F and may result in water 
heater malfunc  on.

 

Figure 11 -

Combustion Space Heating and Potable Water (Typical Installation)

IN 

REMOVE A

MUST BE VERTICAL TO

IR BUBBLES

E

OUT 

COIL

AIR

HANDLER 

TO

AIR

HANDLER

SHUT-OFF

VALVE 

*

EXPANSION TANK

VACUUM 
RELIEF
VALVE

COLD WATER INLET

VA

FLOW CONTROL 

LV

 PUMP 

*

 

SHUT-OFF

CHECK VALVE 

 

(1/8” HOLE 

DRILLED IN CLAPPER)

VALVE

CHECK 

 VALVE 

 

TEMP/

PRESSURE

RELIEF

VALVE

TEMPERED WATER
TO FIXTURES
(MUST MEET TEMPS LISTED 
IN MASS. CODE 248 CMR 

 

)

MIXING VALVE
(MUST BE INSTALLED BELOW 
TOP OF WATER HEATER
AS PER MANUFACTURER’S 
RECOMMENDATIONS)

UNION

UNION

HOT 

WATER

OUT

  MASSACHUSETTS INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS: 

 

1.) CONNECT ELECTRONICALLY-CONTROLLED TIMER TO AN ALL-BRONZE PUMP.  PUMP MUST ACTIVATE  EVERY 6 HOURS  

  FOR 60 SECONDS.  TURN PUMP TIMER OFF BEFORE CLOSING PIPING LOOP SHUT-OFF VALVE.  

 

2.) ALL WATER PIPING MUST BE INSTALLED AND INSULATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MASSACHUSETTS CODE (248 CMR 

  & 780 CMR).  

 

3.) PIPING LOOP BETWEEN WATER HEATER AND AIR HANDLER MUST BE INSTALLED IN COMPLIANCE WITH 248 CMR.   

†  REQUIRED FOR MASSACHUSETTS.

‡  PIPING FROM THE TOP OF THE WATER HEATER WITH TEES IS ACCEPTABLE.

WATER HEATER ACCEPTED 
BY THE BOARD FOR 
INSTALLATION IN 
MASSACHUSETTS. 

  

 

TYPICAL MIXING VALVE INSTALLATION 

COMBINATION SPACE HEATING / POTABLE WATER HEATING SYSTEM

SEE 
NOTE ‡

100’-0” MAXIMUM DISTANCE 

FROM WATER HEATER 

TO FAN COIL AND BACK 

(DEVELOPED LENGTH) NOT 

INCLUDING COIL IN HEATING UNIT.

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Страница 1: ... on or service can damage the water heater your house and other property and present risks including fire scalding electric shock and explosion causing serious injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors 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 an...

Страница 2: ...t to cold water supply Hot water line T P relief valve Cold water shut off Dra hood T P discharge pipe Drain pan discharge pipe Metal drain pan Gas control valve thermostat Cold water line Gas supply shut off Vent pipe Drain valve Gas supply Sediment Trap ...

Страница 3: ...ruc ons 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 vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance An odorant is added by the gas supplier to the gas used by this water heater This odorant may fade over an extended period of me Do not depend upon this odorant as an indica ...

Страница 4: ... make water hot enough to cause severe burns instantly resul ng in severe injury or death Feel water before bathing or showering To reduce the risk of scalding install Thermosta c Mixing Valves temperature limi ng valves at each point of use These valves automa cally mix hot and cold water to limit the temperature at the tap Follow manufacturer s instruc ons for installa on and adjustment of the v...

Страница 5: ...bu on if you suspect flammable vapor have accumu lated inside or outside the appliance Immediately call a qualified person to inspect the appliance Water heaters subjected to a flammable vapors inci dent will show a discolora on on the flame arrestor and require replacement of the en re water heater Improper installa on or an inadequate air supply can also cause the FVIR system to dis able the wat...

Страница 6: ... odorless gas that is a by product of burning of fuels such as coal wood charcoal oil kerosene propane and natural gas Breathing excessive and abnormal amounts of carbon monoxide can cause carbon monoxide poisoning resul ng in serious injury or death This water heater must be supplied with adequate combus on air and must be properly vented to the outdoors Have a qualified person licensed plumber a...

Страница 7: ...al plumbing supplier with compres sion fi ngs that don t require soldering This kit includes two 12 flex water lines two compression fi ngs an 18 flexible gas line two nipples and Teflon tape For homes with plas c pipe use threaded connectors suitable for the specific type of plas c pipe used CPVC or PEX cross linked polyethylene Do not use PVC pipe Non corrosive gas leak detec on solu on made fro...

Страница 8: ...le you will need to conduct the vent dra test on pages 23 24 when installa on is finished If there is not enough ven la on you will need to ven late with outside air Check for Chemicals Installa ons where corrosive chemi cals may be present require outside air Air for combus on and ven la on must be clean and free of corrosive or acid forming chemicals such as sulfur fluorine and chlorine Ven la o...

Страница 9: ...l or horizontal ducts B2 Determine type of ven la on There are several types of ven la on that can be used 1 Direct to outdoors 2 Ver cal ducts 3 Horizontal ducts 4 Single opening not recom mended must be at least 100 square inches Not appropriate for confined spaces smaller than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 BTU HR as calculated in sec on A or when ge ng air from another room 5 From a larger room insid...

Страница 10: ...mension of no less than three inches All screens must have mesh or larger Moveable louvers must be locked open or interconnected with the equipment so that they open au toma cally during opera on Keep louvers and grills clean and free of debris or other obstruc ons B5 Check that air source is clean and free of chemicals Air for combus on and ven la on must be clean and free of corrosive or flammab...

Страница 11: ...wl spaces or any confined or inaccessible loca on Single wall vent pipe cannot pass through any interior wall Clearance to Combus ble Materials The vent pipe cannot pass through any ceiling floor firewall or fire par on Any part of the vent system must main tain the following clearances from any combus ble materials Single wall vent pipe must main tain a six inch clearance from combus ble material...

Страница 12: ...with type B double wall vent pipe Figure 9 Venting through a chimney with type B double wall vent pipe Gas Piping Gas piping must be installed accord ing to local and state codes or in the absence of local and state codes the Na onal Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 current edi on NOTICE When installing gas piping apply pipe joint compound or Teflon tape approved for fuel gases Figure 10 Gas Pipi...

Страница 13: ...eat ing appliances when used to supply potable water Solar Installa on If this water heater is used as a solar stor age heater or as a backup for the solar system the water supply temperatures to the water heater tank may be in excess of 120 F A Thermosta c Mixing Valve or other temperature limi ng valve must be installed in the water supply line to limit the supply temperature to 120 F The unit m...

Страница 14: ...e s water pressure Locate your home s Pressure Reduc ing Valve PRV on the main incoming cold water supply line and adjust the water pressure control to between 50 and 60 psi If your home does not have a Pressure Reducing Valve install a PRV on the home s main water supply line and set it to between 50 and 60 psi Pressure Reducing Valves are available at your local plumbing supplier BACKGROUND Over...

Страница 15: ...leaks and can shut off the water heater s water supply if a leak occurs Install a metal drain pan available at your local plumbing supplier under the water heater to catch condensa on or leaks from the piping connec ons or tank Most codes require and we recommend installing the water heater in a metal drain pan that is piped to an adequate drain The drain pan must be at least two inches wider than ...

Страница 16: ...d If the water heater is installed di rectly on carpe ng it shall be in stalled on a metal or wood panel extending beyond the full width and depth of the water heater by at least 3 in 76 2mm in any direc on If the water heater is installed in an alcove or closet the en re floor shall be covered by the aforestated panel If your area is prone to earth quakes use special straps as required by local b...

Страница 17: ... flat blade screwdriver open the drain valve Sediment build up in the bo om of the water heater may hinder or prevent draining Figure 20 Draining the old water heater 8 Also open a hot water faucet to help the water in the tank drain faster 9 When the tank is empty disconnect the Temperature Pressure T P Relief Valve discharge pipe You may be able to reuse the discharge pipe but do not reuse the o...

Страница 18: ...se that extends beyond the dimen sions of the water heater width and depth by at least 3 inches 76 2 mm in any direc on If the water heater is installed on carpet in an alcove or closet the en re floor must be covered by a wood or metal panel NOTICE Most codes require se ng the water heater in a metal drain pan piped to an adequate drain The drain pan helps avoid property damage which may occur fr...

Страница 19: ...las c pipe or any type of hose Terminate the discharge pipe a maximum of six inches above a floor drain or outside the building Do not drain the discharge pipe into the drain pan instead pipe it separately to an adequate drain In cold climates terminate the dis charge pipe inside the building to an adequate drain Outside drains could freeze and obstruct the drain line protect the discharge pipe fr...

Страница 20: ...ng the water heater for service or replacement con nect the water pipes with a coupling called a union We recommend using a dielectric type union available at your local plumbing supplier Dielec tric unions can help prevent corro sion caused by ny electric currents common in copper water pipes and can help extend the life of the water heater IF YOU HAVE COPPER PIPES If your home has copper water p...

Страница 21: ...ator at the nearest hot water faucet This allows debris in plumbing system to be washed out of the pipes 2 Turn the cold water supply back on and fill the tank 3 Open a hot water faucet and allow the water to run un l it flows with a full stream 4 Let the water run full stream for three minutes 5 Close the hot water faucet and replace the aerator 6 Check inlet and outlet connec ons and water pipes...

Страница 22: ...with large amounts of lint dust etc If so the air filter or flame arrestor located on the bo om of the water heater will need to be cleaned more o en Combus on Air Supply and Ven la on Adequate air supply for water heater and any other nearby gas appliances If the water heater is installed in a closet or other small enclosed space or within the living space of the house air supply openings needed ...

Страница 23: ...three seconds Wait 10 minutes between ligh ng a empts 7 A solid Status Light means the pilot was lit but is now off Release the gas control knob and wait 10 minutes Once the Status Light goes out repeat ligh ng steps 2 through 5 8 If the Status Light doesn t start flashing a er three ligh ng a empts turn the gas control knob to the OFF posi on and refer to the Troubleshoo ng No Hot Water sec on see...

Страница 24: ...nown as smelly water and can reduce the levels of bacteria that cause water borne diseases Water usage pa erns as well as heat from sources such as solar collectors ambient air and the pilot light can result in temperatures higher than the thermostat set point WARNING Higher temperatures increase the risk of scalding but even at 120 F hot water can scald see Table 1 Install Thermosta c Mixing Valv...

Страница 25: ...hot water is simply not warm enough there are several possible causes Faulty Thermosta c Mixing Valve in a faucet or shower control check other faucets in the house for hot water Water heater s capacity too small or usage too high Reversed plumbing connec ons or melted dip tube usually found soon a er new installa on Plumbing leak Sediment or lime build up in the bo om of the tank Thermosta c Mixi...

Страница 26: ...f Valve or discharge pipe and do not operate the water heater without a func oning T P Relief Valve this could cause an explosion Water Pressure too High High water pressure can cause the T P Relief Valve to drip Install a Pressure Re ducing Valve PRV on the main cold water supply line Adjust the PRV to between 50 and 60 psi Thermal Expansion Tank Install a Thermal Expansion Tank If a Thermal Expa...

Страница 27: ...Residen al Standard Gas Water Heater Use and Care Guide 27 TROUBLESHOOTING Residen al Standard Gas Water Heater Use and Care Guide 27 TROUBLESHOOTING ...

Страница 28: ...o the drain valve and place the other end of the hose in a drain outside or in buckets Note that sediment in the bo om of the tank may clog the valve and prevent it from draining If you can t get the tank to drain contact a qualified person 5 Turn the cold water supply valve OFF 6 Open the drain valve on the water heater Figure 42 Draining the water heater 7 Also open a hot water faucet to help th...

Страница 29: ... properly perform this visual inspec on or if the burner needs to be cleaned get help from a qualified person T P Relief Valve Maintenance Figure 45 T P Relief Valve Read and follow the opera ng and an nual maintenance instruc ons provided by the manufacturer of the T P Relief Valve yellow label a ached to T P Relief Valve Minerals in the water can form deposits that cause the valve to s ck or cre...

Страница 30: ...ead a 4 sec on of gas pipe into the inlet and use it to turn the FVIR Safety System Opera onal Checklist TROU BLESHOOTING CHART gas control valve thermostat counterclockwise Do not use pipe wrench or equivalent to grip body Damage may result causing leaks Do not insert any sharp objects into the inlet or outlet connec ons Damage to the gas control valve thermostat may result Figure 56 Gas control ...

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Страница 35: ... wire lead 11 OUTER DOOR 12 PILOT THERMOPILEASSEMBLY KIT 13 FINAL BURNER ASSEMBLY 14 MANIFOLD DOOR GASKET 15 BASE RING AIR FILTER REPAIR PARTS LIST 4 6 1 8 10 9 11 15 5 7 8 Replacement parts may be ordered through your plumber or the local distributor Parts will be shipped at prevailing prices and billed accordingly NOTICE When ordering replacement parts have the following informa on ready Model a...

Страница 36: ...mbly which contains the burner orifice manifold tube gasket door pilot tube thermopile manifold component block with retainer clip thermal switch and pilot assembly Natural Gas Low Nox or L P Item 14 Contains manifold door gasket Item 12 Item 13 L P Burner Item 14 Item 13 Natural Burner Teflon is a registered trademark of E I Du Pont De Nemours and Company 2013 State Industries Inc All Rights Rese...

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