Страница 1: ...m a neighbor s phone 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 Gas Water Heater with the Flame Lock TM Safety System Installation Instructions and Use Care Guide To obtain technical warranty or service assistance during or after the inst...
Страница 2: ... when exposed to a spark or flame To prevent the possibility of injury under these conditions we recommend the hot water faucet be opened for several minutes at the kitchen sink before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system If hydrogen is present there will probably be an unusual sound such as air escaping through the faucet as water begins to flow Do not smoke o...
Страница 3: ... manufacturer of this water heater will not be liable for any damages caused by failure to comply with the installation and operating instructions outlined in this manual If you lack the necessary skills required to properly install this water heater or you have difficulty following the instructions you should not proceed but have a qualified person perform the installation of this water heater Ma...
Страница 4: ...Although this water heater is equipped with the Flame Lock TM safety system areas where flammable liquids gasoline solvents liquid propane butane etc or other substances which emit flammable vapors are stored are not suitable for water heater installation Never store or use flammable substances in the same room or area containing a gas water heater If such flammables must be used all gas burning a...
Страница 5: ...aintain proper clearances as specified on the data plate Do not locate the water heater near an air moving device The operation of air moving devices such as exhaust fans ventilation systems clothes dryers fire places etc can affect the proper operation of the water heater Special attention must be given to conditions these devices may create Flow reversal of flue gases may cause an increase of ca...
Страница 6: ...oplets 3 Install a ground joint union between the gas valve thermostat and the manual shut off valve This is to allow easy removal of the gas valve thermostat Turn the gas supply on and check for leaks Use a chloride free soap and water solution bubbles forming indicate a leak or other approved method Figure 3 Gas Piping Check with local utility for min height 1 Manual Gas c 3 Sh ut off Valve Grou...
Страница 7: ...length 80 feet 3 4 IPS required Additional tables are available in the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 Combustion Air Supply and Ventilation Carbon Monoxide Warning Follow all the local and state codes or in absence of local and state codes the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 latest edition to properly install vent system Failure to do so can result in death exp...
Страница 8: ...pening shall be within 12 inches of the top and one within 12 inches of the bottom of the enclosure as shown in Figure 4 The size of each opening free area is determined by the total BTUH input of all gas utilization equipment i e water heaters furnaces clothes dryers etc and the method by which the air is provided The BTUH input can be found on the water heater data plate Additional air can be pr...
Страница 9: ...at they are opened automatically during equipment operation Keep louvers and grilles clean and free of debris or other obstructions Table 4 Minimum Free Area of Permanent Openings for Ventilation and Combustion Air Supply All Air from Ou_oor Only Based on the total BTUH input rating for all gas utilizing equipment within the confined space Minimum Free Area Opening Per Opening Reference Source sq ...
Страница 10: ...rovided Vent Pipe Size The vent pipe must be installed according to all local and state codes or in absence of local and state codes with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA54 Iatest edition It is important that you follow the guidelines in these instructions for sizing a vent pipe system If a transition to a larger vent size is required the vent transition connection must be made at the d...
Страница 11: ...to prevent damage joint separation and maintain clearances to combustible materials Figures 11 and 12 Important This gas vent must be terminated in a vertical position to facilitate the removal of the burnt gases An unused chimney flue or masonry enclosure may be used as a passageway for the installation of a gas vent Figure 12 Common combined venting is allowable with vertical type B vent systems...
Страница 12: ... Figure 14 These valves reduce the point of use temperature of the water by mixing cold and hot water and are readily available for use Contact a licensed plumber or the local plumbing authority 4 If installing the water heater in a closed water system install a relief valve or expansion tank in the cold water line as specified under Closed System Thermal Expansion Page 13 5 Install a shut off val...
Страница 13: ... Periodic discharge of the temperature and pressure relief valve may be due to thermal expansion in a closed water supply system The water utility supply meter may contain a check valve backflow preventer or water pressure reducing valve This will create a closed water system During the heating cycle of the water heater the water expands causing pressure inside the water heater to increase This ma...
Страница 14: ... large quantities in the event of excessive temperature or pressure developing in the water heater The valve s relief pressure must not exceed the working pressure of the water heater as stated on the data plate Important Only a new temperature and pressure relief valve should be used with your water heater Do not use an old or existing valve as it may be damaged or not adequate for the working pr...
Страница 15: ...rwise these bubbles will be trapped in the air handler heat exchanger coil reducing the efficiency Do not connect the water heater to any system or components previously used with non potable water heating appliances when used to supply potable water Some jurisdictions may require a backflow preventer in the incoming cold water line This may cause the temperature and pressure relief valve on the w...
Страница 16: ... sectional area as the openings Vent Pipe System Drafthood properly installed Vent connectors securely fastened with screws and supported properly to maintain 6 inch clearance Vent connector made of approved material and sized correctly Vent pipe system in accordance to all local and state codes or in absence of local and state codes with the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA54 ANSI Z223 1 1atest editio...
Страница 17: ...ove the outer door 2 Turn the temperature dial counterclockwise _ to its lowest setting 120 F BAR _o_N 1_ Depress the reset button all the way in and IMMEDIATELY depress the igniter button until you hear a loud click Observe the pilot through the view port Do not release the reset button Repeat immediately if pilot does not light on the first try If the pilot does not light by the fourth attempt w...
Страница 18: ... the gas supply fails to shut off turn off the water heater s manual gas control valve and call a qualified service technician Water Temperature Regulation Water temperature over 125 F can cause severe burns instantly or death from scalds Children disabled and elderly are at highest risk of being scalded See instructions manual before setting temperature at water heater Feel water before bathing o...
Страница 19: ...designed to disable the gas valve in the event of excessive combustion chamber temperatures or a flammable vapor ignition If the fuse opens the water heater cannot be used unless the thermocouple is replaced by a qualified service technician Contact the Product Service and Support Department for service information at 1 877 817 6750 A high temperature limit switch or ECO Energy Cut Off in the tank...
Страница 20: ...d Cleaning the Combustion Chamber and Flame trap Build up of soot and carbon on the main burner and pilot burner Check for a soft blue flame Leaking or damaged water and gas piping Presence of flammable or corrosive materials in the installation area Presence of combustible materials near the water heater Important Verify proper operation after servicing this water heater Temperature and Pressure ...
Страница 21: ...d thread pilot tube the igniter wire from the igniter button and manifold tube at the thermostat Figure 21 Note LR gas systems use reverse left hand threads on the manifold tube Figure 21 Igniter Thermocouple Pilot Tube Manifold Tube 6 Grasp the manifold tube and push down slightly to free the manifold pilot tube and thermocouple 7 Carefully remove the manifold assembly from the burner compartment...
Страница 22: ...eplacing the Thermocouple Important Use only a factory authorized Flame Lock TM safety system thermocouple for replacement 1 Remove the manifold assembly as directed previously 2 Remove the retainer clip from the back of the two piece wire connector Remove the two piece wire connector from the manifold door Remove the thermocouple Figure 24 3 Pull the thermocouple from the pilot assembly Figures 2...
Страница 23: ...m of the burner for L R models FI Bracket Figure 26 _ IIHII _ T_ Combustion Chamber u_J 4 Inspect the door gasket and make sure there is no fiberglass insulation between the gasket and the combustion chamber Replace the two 2 screws which secure the manifold assembly door to the combustion chamber Tighten securely There should be no space between the gasket part of the manifold door and combustion...
Страница 24: ...position Figure 19 2 Turn off the gas at the manual shut off valve on the gas supply pipe Figure 3 3 Drain the water heater Refer to the section of Draining and Flushing on page 20 and follow the procedure 4 Disconnect the igniter wire from the igniter button Remove the igniter button by depressing front and rear holding tabs and lift Remove igniter bracket Disconnect the thermocouple left hand th...
Страница 25: ...lime intank 3 Waterheatertoosmallforjob 4 Wrongpipingconnections 5 Leakingfaucets 6 Gasleaks 7 Wastedhotwater 8 Long runsof exposedpiping 9 Hotwater pipinginexposedwail 1 Thermostatset toolow 2 Sedimentor limein tank 3 WaterheatertoosmaIt 4 Wrongpipingconnections 5 Leakingfaucets 6 Wastedhotwater 7 Long runsof exposedpiping 8 Hotwater pipingin outsidewall 9 Lowgas pressure 1 Lightpilot 2 Turn temp...
Страница 26: ... Wrongpipingconnections 8 Wastedhotwater 1 Excessivewaterpressure 2 Heaterstacking 3 Closedwater system 1 Defectivethermostat 2 Impropercalibration 1 Insufficientsecondaryair 2 Flueciogged 3 HeaterinstaItedin a confinedarea 1 Insufficientsecondaryair 2 Lowgas pressure 3 Flueclogged 4 Defectivethermostat 5 Heaterinstalledin a confinedarea 6 Burnerflame yellow lazy 1 Temperature settingtoo low 1 Ori...
Страница 27: ...DEROD A 8 TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEFVALVE LOCATEDTOPORSIDE 9 DRAINVALVE 10 GASVALVE TH ERMOSTAT _r 11 _ PILOTASSEMBLY THERMOCOUPLE KIT NaturalGas 12_ PILOTASSEMBLY THERMOCOUPLE KIT L P Gas 13 OUTERDOOR 14 _ MANIFOLDBURNERASSEMBLY Natural Gas 15_ MANIFOLDBURNERASSEMBLY Natural Gas LowNox 16 _ MANIFOLDBURNERASSEMBLY L P Gas 17_ TWO PIECEWIRECONNECTOR WITH RETAINERCLIP 18 _ MANIFOLDDOORGASKET k 19_ ...
Страница 28: ... with retainer clip and pilot assembly Natural Gas Manifold burner assembly which contains the manifold tube gasket door pilot tube thermocouple two piece wire connector with retainer clip and pilot assembly Natural Gas Low Nox Manifold burner assembly which contains the manifold tube gasket door pilot tube thermocouple two piece wire connector with retainer clip and pilot assembly LR Gas Contains...
