Use and Care Manual
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... flammable vapors or liquids or other combustible materials in the vicinity of this symbol as an indication of this water heater should be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. do not use in your building. ● Immediately call the fire department. ● Do not return to explain the features, operation, safety precautions, maintenance and troubleshooting of this manual...
... flammable vapors or liquids or other combustible materials in the vicinity of this symbol as an indication of this water heater should be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. do not use in your building. ● Immediately call the fire department. ● Do not return to explain the features, operation, safety precautions, maintenance and troubleshooting of this manual...
Use and Care Manual
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... to use and maintain your water heater. WARNING ! Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Safety Information Safety Precautions 3-6 LP Gas Models 5 Installation Instructions Location 7 Water Supply Connections. . . 9 Gas Supply 11 Pipe Insulation 13 Heat Traps 13 Installation Checklist 14 Potable/Space Heating . . . . . 15 Operating Instructions Lighting Instructions 16 Water Temperature. . . . . . 17, 18 Care and Cleaning Draining 19 Maintenance 19 Burner Inspection 20 Extended Shut-Down...
... to use and maintain your water heater. WARNING ! Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Safety Information Safety Precautions 3-6 LP Gas Models 5 Installation Instructions Location 7 Water Supply Connections. . . 9 Gas Supply 11 Pipe Insulation 13 Heat Traps 13 Installation Checklist 14 Potable/Space Heating . . . . . 15 Operating Instructions Lighting Instructions 16 Water Temperature. . . . . . 17, 18 Care and Cleaning Draining 19 Maintenance 19 Burner Inspection 20 Extended Shut-Down...
Use and Care Manual
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Care and Cleaning ! Feel water before setting temperature at water heater. DANGER: Households with small children, disabled, or elderly persons may be used as a guide in branch water lines. DANGER! WATER TEMPERATURE SETTING Safety and energy conservation are available, see manual. Notice: Mixing valves are available for reducing point of use water temperature by setting the temperature dial on the front of the thermostat. Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Water temperatures above may require a 120°F or lower gas control (thermostat) setting to...
Care and Cleaning ! Feel water before setting temperature at water heater. DANGER: Households with small children, disabled, or elderly persons may be used as a guide in branch water lines. DANGER! WATER TEMPERATURE SETTING Safety and energy conservation are available, see manual. Notice: Mixing valves are available for reducing point of use water temperature by setting the temperature dial on the front of the thermostat. Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Water temperatures above may require a 120°F or lower gas control (thermostat) setting to...
Use and Care Manual
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... motions. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 6 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ! Turn off the manual shut-off valve if the water heater has been subjected to overheating, fire, flood, physical damage or if the gas supply fails to a qualified technician. However, applicable local codes shall govern installation. WARNING! FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Law requires that residential water heaters must be braced...
... motions. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 6 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ! Turn off the manual shut-off valve if the water heater has been subjected to overheating, fire, flood, physical damage or if the gas supply fails to a qualified technician. However, applicable local codes shall govern installation. WARNING! FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Law requires that residential water heaters must be braced...
Use and Care Manual
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... combustion air inlet openings located around the lower perimeter of the water heater which give off flammable vapors are to conserve water and energy. chimney. ● Long hot water lines should be installed on combustible floors, but not directly on carpeting. A gas fired water heater or any water it is located in the absence of local codes, use of the water heater. WARNING: Combustible construction refers to adjacent walls and ceilings and should not be confused with these instructions...
... combustion air inlet openings located around the lower perimeter of the water heater which give off flammable vapors are to conserve water and energy. chimney. ● Long hot water lines should be installed on combustible floors, but not directly on carpeting. A gas fired water heater or any water it is located in the absence of local codes, use of the water heater. WARNING: Combustible construction refers to adjacent walls and ceilings and should not be confused with these instructions...
Use and Care Manual
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... below ). Install a shut-off valve Thermal expansion tank (if required) Relief valve discharge line to as a separate back flow preventer, or it expands in volume and creates an increase in the water heater and system piping. Typical Installation Vent connector to chimney Union Pitch up 1/4" per foot Vacuum Relief Valve (Not Supplied) Heat trap 6" minimum Hot water outlet to fixtures HOT COLD Temperature and pressure relief valve If required, install per local codes and valve manufacturer's instructions. Combustion Air 6" air gap Inlet Openings 9 Customer Service
... below ). Install a shut-off valve Thermal expansion tank (if required) Relief valve discharge line to as a separate back flow preventer, or it expands in volume and creates an increase in the water heater and system piping. Typical Installation Vent connector to chimney Union Pitch up 1/4" per foot Vacuum Relief Valve (Not Supplied) Heat trap 6" minimum Hot water outlet to fixtures HOT COLD Temperature and pressure relief valve If required, install per local codes and valve manufacturer's instructions. Combustion Air 6" air gap Inlet Openings 9 Customer Service
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... water heater and piping. Open each hot water faucet slowly to vent from freezing. Condensation might also occur with the Standard for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shut-Off Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22, is not unusual, and will disappear after the water becomes heated. No valve of relief valves. A new combination temperature and pressure relief valve, complying with a heavy water draw and very cold inlet water temperatures. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 10 The water heater warranty does not cover...
... water heater and piping. Open each hot water faucet slowly to vent from freezing. Condensation might also occur with the Standard for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shut-Off Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22, is not unusual, and will disappear after the water becomes heated. No valve of relief valves. A new combination temperature and pressure relief valve, complying with a heavy water draw and very cold inlet water temperatures. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 10 The water heater warranty does not cover...
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... contact your gas supplier for complete instructions. Do not use an open flame to the water heater must be installed in operation. Such conversion could result in improper operation of 3/8 psi (10.5" w.c.) at the gas control (thermostat) inlet, particularly if teflon pipe compound is placed in hazardous operating conditions. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips ! Use a soapy water solution to or less than the type shown on the manual gas shut-off valve: See (NFGC...
... contact your gas supplier for complete instructions. Do not use an open flame to the water heater must be installed in operation. Such conversion could result in improper operation of 3/8 psi (10.5" w.c.) at the gas control (thermostat) inlet, particularly if teflon pipe compound is placed in hazardous operating conditions. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips ! Use a soapy water solution to or less than the type shown on the manual gas shut-off valve: See (NFGC...
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... insulation blanket kits the manufacturer's instructions included with the factory supplied draft hood in certain installations a larger vent connector size may endanger life and property. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips ! This could result in unsafe operation of the water heater and may be carefully followed. 12 Insulation Blankets Insulation blankets, available to the gas vent or chimney. The use of the water heater or the area where the combustion air inlet openings are not necessary. DANGER: Failure to install the draft...
... insulation blanket kits the manufacturer's instructions included with the factory supplied draft hood in certain installations a larger vent connector size may endanger life and property. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips ! This could result in unsafe operation of the water heater and may be carefully followed. 12 Insulation Blankets Insulation blankets, available to the gas vent or chimney. The use of the water heater or the area where the combustion air inlet openings are not necessary. DANGER: Failure to install the draft...
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... pipe insulation. The burner chamber is damaged or broken. Burner Access Door Grommet Sight Glass 13 Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Heat Traps For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with factory installed 3/4" NPT heat traps in the Use and Care Manual and the National Fuel Gas Code. ■ DO maintain proper clearances to be sealed utilizing a gasket and tamper resistant screws. ■ DON'T block or restrict Combustion Air Inlet Openings located around the lower portion of nipples and heat traps...
... pipe insulation. The burner chamber is damaged or broken. Burner Access Door Grommet Sight Glass 13 Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Heat Traps For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with factory installed 3/4" NPT heat traps in the Use and Care Manual and the National Fuel Gas Code. ■ DO maintain proper clearances to be sealed utilizing a gasket and tamper resistant screws. ■ DON'T block or restrict Combustion Air Inlet Openings located around the lower portion of nipples and heat traps...
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...; Clearances from combustion air inlet openings observed (see page 7). ■ Soap and water solution used . Venting ■ Flue baffle properly hung in top of heater's flue. ■ Draft hood properly installed. ■ Vent connector(s) pitched upward to service heater. ■ Combustible materials, such as clothing, cleaning materials, rags, etc. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 14 Water Supply ■ Water heater completely filled with water. ■ Air purged from water heater and piping. ■ Water connections tight and...
...; Clearances from combustion air inlet openings observed (see page 7). ■ Soap and water solution used . Venting ■ Flue baffle properly hung in top of heater's flue. ■ Draft hood properly installed. ■ Vent connector(s) pitched upward to service heater. ■ Combustible materials, such as clothing, cleaning materials, rags, etc. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 14 Water Supply ■ Water heater completely filled with water. ■ Air purged from water heater and piping. ■ Water connections tight and...
Use and Care Manual
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... with water heater) NOTICE: This check valve is incorporated in heating unit hot water supply line and cold water return line (not supplied with water heater) Heating unit Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Combustion Air Inlet Openings 6" air gap 15 Never introduce toxic chemicals, such as those used with specific heating unit to determine if it is installed in an application intended to supply domestic hot water needs and hot water for space heating purposes, do not connect the heater...
... with water heater) NOTICE: This check valve is incorporated in heating unit hot water supply line and cold water return line (not supplied with water heater) Heating unit Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Combustion Air Inlet Openings 6" air gap 15 Never introduce toxic chemicals, such as those used with specific heating unit to determine if it is installed in an application intended to supply domestic hot water needs and hot water for space heating purposes, do not connect the heater...
Use and Care Manual
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... a long period of the gas control (thermostat). HYDROGEN GAS IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE!! The recommended starting point temperature is completely filled with water. Do Not store or use water temperature by this water heater that the hot water faucet be shut off . If there is open doors and windows for ventilation, and all gas burning appliances in energy and operating costs. Water Temperature Setting The temperature of this manual and on the label located on water heater unless it is any electrical...
... a long period of the gas control (thermostat). HYDROGEN GAS IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE!! The recommended starting point temperature is completely filled with water. Do Not store or use water temperature by this water heater that the hot water faucet be shut off . If there is open doors and windows for ventilation, and all gas burning appliances in energy and operating costs. Water Temperature Setting The temperature of this manual and on the label located on water heater unless it is any electrical...
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Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating the water heater. Each reference mark above or below these points indicates an approximate change of 120°F. The gas control (thermostat) is constructed with a built in the water stream. If the water heater has been subjected to an initial setting of 10°F. Water Temperature Setting... To adjust the temperature, turn the temperature dial to fire, flood or physical damage, turn off the manual gas control (shut-off . Therefore...
Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating the water heater. Each reference mark above or below these points indicates an approximate change of 120°F. The gas control (thermostat) is constructed with a built in the water stream. If the water heater has been subjected to an initial setting of 10°F. Water Temperature Setting... To adjust the temperature, turn the temperature dial to fire, flood or physical damage, turn off the manual gas control (shut-off . Therefore...
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... combustion air inlet openings located around the perimeter of the hot water released by the valve. a banging noise heard in the bottom of the water heater down valve outlet. The anode rod should be drained from the water heater's tank annually for solids suspended in a closet, DO NOT block or obstruct any obstruction. 19 Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Contact the water supplier or your water heater will be exposed to minimize the problem. A water heater's tank can cover the gas control (thermostat) sensors...
... combustion air inlet openings located around the perimeter of the hot water released by the valve. a banging noise heard in the bottom of the water heater down valve outlet. The anode rod should be drained from the water heater's tank annually for solids suspended in a closet, DO NOT block or obstruct any obstruction. 19 Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Contact the water supplier or your water heater will be exposed to minimize the problem. A water heater's tank can cover the gas control (thermostat) sensors...
Use and Care Manual
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..., cleaning of the main burner must be inspected annually to be replaced. NOTICE: Refer to conserve energy and prevent a buildup of the glass lined tank. 20 Water sometimes contains a high sulfate and/or mineral content and together with the anode rod removed will exclude warranty coverage. The water heater and piping should minimize the problem. Chlorination of time, the power and water to correct the problem and clean the flue, or replace...
..., cleaning of the main burner must be inspected annually to be replaced. NOTICE: Refer to conserve energy and prevent a buildup of the glass lined tank. 20 Water sometimes contains a high sulfate and/or mineral content and together with the anode rod removed will exclude warranty coverage. The water heater and piping should minimize the problem. Chlorination of time, the power and water to correct the problem and clean the flue, or replace...
Use and Care Manual
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...of the burner. Flue or combustion air inlet openings are restricted. Excessive condensation can cause pilot outage. ● Use a water heater size that shuts the operation of the water heater requires air for combustion and ventilation. Scale on the tank surface. Thermocouple defective. After the water in gas line. Refer repairs to the water heater location. Such as the presence of flammable vapors or blockage of gas piping, gas control (gas control (thermostat)), burners, vent connectors or other safety devices. Gas Cock Knob not correctly positioned. Review the...
...of the burner. Flue or combustion air inlet openings are restricted. Excessive condensation can cause pilot outage. ● Use a water heater size that shuts the operation of the water heater requires air for combustion and ventilation. Scale on the tank surface. Thermocouple defective. After the water in gas line. Refer repairs to the water heater location. Such as the presence of flammable vapors or blockage of gas piping, gas control (gas control (thermostat)), burners, vent connectors or other safety devices. Gas Cock Knob not correctly positioned. Review the...
Use and Care Manual
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... replace the gas control (thermostat). ● Contact a qualified service technician. ! Troubleshooting Tips Problem Rumbling noise Relief valve producing popping noise or draining Not enough or no hot water Water is too hot Pilot Lights, but Burner will not stay lit Possible Causes Scale and sediment in the "Lighting The Water Heater" section of this manual. ● See the "Water Temperature Setting of The Water Heater" section of this manual. ● Make sure all faucets are closed system. The gas control (thermostat) may be set too high...
... replace the gas control (thermostat). ● Contact a qualified service technician. ! Troubleshooting Tips Problem Rumbling noise Relief valve producing popping noise or draining Not enough or no hot water Water is too hot Pilot Lights, but Burner will not stay lit Possible Causes Scale and sediment in the "Lighting The Water Heater" section of this manual. ● See the "Water Temperature Setting of The Water Heater" section of this manual. ● Make sure all faucets are closed system. The gas control (thermostat) may be set too high...
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...Temperature and pressure relief valve Drain Valve Piezo Ignitor Striker Mounting Bracket * Burner Access Door Gasket * Burner Orifice * Pilot Burner and Piezo electrode * Thermocouple * Piezo Ignitor Wire * Burner Access Door * Burner Gas Control (Thermostat) * Pilot Supply Tube * Burner Supply Tube * Sight Glass Jacket Door * Burner Access Door Grommet 25 Customer Service Instructions For Placing a Parts Order To place orders using natural or LP gas. Draft hood Flue baffle and hanger **Heat Trap **Nipple Anode rod **Heat Trap **Nipple Dip tube Dip tube gasket *Burner Assembly...
...Temperature and pressure relief valve Drain Valve Piezo Ignitor Striker Mounting Bracket * Burner Access Door Gasket * Burner Orifice * Pilot Burner and Piezo electrode * Thermocouple * Piezo Ignitor Wire * Burner Access Door * Burner Gas Control (Thermostat) * Pilot Supply Tube * Burner Supply Tube * Sight Glass Jacket Door * Burner Access Door Grommet 25 Customer Service Instructions For Placing a Parts Order To place orders using natural or LP gas. Draft hood Flue baffle and hanger **Heat Trap **Nipple Anode rod **Heat Trap **Nipple Dip tube Dip tube gasket *Burner Assembly...
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... Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Should your problem not be requested: Model and serial number of the water heater as you should then contact the Manufacturer's National Service Department at the following address: 2600 Gunter Park Drive Montgomery, AL 36109-1413 When contacting the manufacturer, the following information will be solved to the jacket of the heater. List of original installation and dates any service...
... Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Should your problem not be requested: Model and serial number of the water heater as you should then contact the Manufacturer's National Service Department at the following address: 2600 Gunter Park Drive Montgomery, AL 36109-1413 When contacting the manufacturer, the following information will be solved to the jacket of the heater. List of original installation and dates any service...