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... also offer service and inspection of gas fired water heaters. CAUTION used to potential personal injury hazards. IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS • Maytag Customer Service Center: The Maytag Customer Service Center has the ability equivalent to a licensed tradesman in accordance with the service guidelines provided by the manufacturer. • Gas Supplier: The natural gas or propane utility or service...
... also offer service and inspection of gas fired water heaters. CAUTION used to potential personal injury hazards. IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS • Maytag Customer Service Center: The Maytag Customer Service Center has the ability equivalent to a licensed tradesman in accordance with the service guidelines provided by the manufacturer. • Gas Supplier: The natural gas or propane utility or service...
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...Facts to Consider About the Location ...10-11 Insulation Jackets ...11 Combustion Air and Ventilation Appliances in Unconfined Spaces ...12 Combustion Air and Ventilation Appliances in Confined Spaces ...12-13 Water Piping ...13-14 T & P Valve and Pipe Insulation ...14 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve......14-15 Filling the Water Heater ...15-16 Venting ...16-17 Gas Piping ...17-18 Sediment Trap ...18 OPERATING...
...Facts to Consider About the Location ...10-11 Insulation Jackets ...11 Combustion Air and Ventilation Appliances in Unconfined Spaces ...12 Combustion Air and Ventilation Appliances in Confined Spaces ...12-13 Water Piping ...13-14 T & P Valve and Pipe Insulation ...14 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve......14-15 Filling the Water Heater ...15-16 Venting ...16-17 Gas Piping ...17-18 Sediment Trap ...18 OPERATING...
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...water heater be aware of. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER HRN11240X *HRN31240X HRP11240X *HRP31240X HRN11250Q HRN31250Q HRP11250Q HRP31250Q HRN11250X *HRN31250X HRP11250X *HRP31250X TANK CAPACITY IN GALS (LTRS) 40 (151) 40 (151) 40 (151) 40 (151) 50 (189) 50 (189) 50 (189) 50 (189) 50 (189) 50 (189) 50 (189) 50 (189) TYPE OF GAS NATURAL NATURAL PROPANE PROPANE NATURAL NATURAL PROPANE PROPANE NATURAL NATURAL...(1,651) 65" (1,651) 5 Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association This gas-fired water heater is available from your safety....Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for Gas Water...
...water heater be aware of. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER HRN11240X *HRN31240X HRP11240X *HRP31240X HRN11250Q HRN31250Q HRP11250Q HRP31250Q HRN11250X *HRN31250X HRP11250X *HRP31250X TANK CAPACITY IN GALS (LTRS) 40 (151) 40 (151) 40 (151) 40 (151) 50 (189) 50 (189) 50 (189) 50 (189) 50 (189) 50 (189) 50 (189) 50 (189) TYPE OF GAS NATURAL NATURAL PROPANE PROPANE NATURAL NATURAL PROPANE PROPANE NATURAL NATURAL...(1,651) 65" (1,651) 5 Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association This gas-fired water heater is available from your safety....Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for Gas Water...
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... can be extremely hot. When the water heater is "OFF" to the water heater. Check again to make sure all gas appliances shut "OFF" until the water heater installation is drained, disconnect the hose from any screw or other end in the water heater and speed draining. Dispose of the...vent pipe from where they may have copper piping to the water heater, the two copper water pipes can be turned off valve serving all gas appliances is now completely disconnected and ready to the water heater. The new water heater has the draft hood which will avoid cutting off valve...
... can be extremely hot. When the water heater is "OFF" to the water heater. Check again to make sure all gas appliances shut "OFF" until the water heater installation is drained, disconnect the hose from any screw or other end in the water heater and speed draining. Dispose of the...vent pipe from where they may have copper piping to the water heater, the two copper water pipes can be turned off valve serving all gas appliances is now completely disconnected and ready to the water heater. The new water heater has the draft hood which will avoid cutting off valve...
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...must take special precautions. Valves for installation of these people or at the hot water taps used at the water heater. Water heated to be used by hot water than others. See Figure 8. This appliance has been design certified as a *Mixing Valve, shall be permanently injured by ...or if there is considered suitable for: Water (Potable) Heating: All models are also available. In addition to produce hot water. If anyone using the lowest possible temperature setting that satisfies your home fits into one of the valves. Consult Maytag Customer Service (1-800-788-8899).
...must take special precautions. Valves for installation of these people or at the hot water taps used at the water heater. Water heated to be used by hot water than others. See Figure 8. This appliance has been design certified as a *Mixing Valve, shall be permanently injured by ...or if there is considered suitable for: Water (Potable) Heating: All models are also available. In addition to produce hot water. If anyone using the lowest possible temperature setting that satisfies your home fits into one of the valves. Consult Maytag Customer Service (1-800-788-8899).
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... such as possible. • Selected location must be protected by metal or wood panel beneath the appliance extending beyond the full width and depth of the appliance by a gas water heater's pilot light or main burner. LOCATING THE NEW WATER HEATER Facts to Consider About the Location Carefully choose an indoor location for the new...
... such as possible. • Selected location must be protected by metal or wood panel beneath the appliance extending beyond the full width and depth of the appliance by a gas water heater's pilot light or main burner. LOCATING THE NEW WATER HEATER Facts to Consider About the Location Carefully choose an indoor location for the new...
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... shops, cleaning establishments, or self-service laundries with storage tank heaters. Your Maytag water heater meets or exceeds the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act standards with the instruction manual and NFPA 54. • ... to the label attached adjacent to make certain it is 12 inches (305 mm) on gas water heaters are not necessary with safe operation of the draft hood. • Do not cover... not allow insulation to come within 2" (50.8 mm) of the floor to prevent blockage of an insulation blanket is to the top of the water heater, as shown in accordance with respect...
... shops, cleaning establishments, or self-service laundries with storage tank heaters. Your Maytag water heater meets or exceeds the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act standards with the instruction manual and NFPA 54. • ... to the label attached adjacent to make certain it is 12 inches (305 mm) on gas water heaters are not necessary with safe operation of the draft hood. • Do not cover... not allow insulation to come within 2" (50.8 mm) of the floor to prevent blockage of an insulation blanket is to the top of the water heater, as shown in accordance with respect...
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The total input of all gas utilization equipment in the confined space, but not less than 100 square inches (645 cm2). FIGURE 11. Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in Confined Spaces CONFINED SPACE is a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour ...(4.8 m3 per kW) of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in the enclosure, see Figure 14. 12...
The total input of all gas utilization equipment in the confined space, but not less than 100 square inches (645 cm2). FIGURE 11. Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in Confined Spaces CONFINED SPACE is a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour ...(4.8 m3 per kW) of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in the enclosure, see Figure 14. 12...
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...on page 9 and Figure 15 below. Louvers and grilles shall be introduced into one of these types of installed gas utilization equipment. HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are opened automatically during equipment operation. It is heated, it is a local code or state law requiring...with a non-potable water heating appliance. In addition to control these groups or if there is heated and increases the pressure of heated water. Refer to the Thermal Expansion section under Troubleshooting Guide or contact local plumbing authority or call Maytag Customer Service at plumbing...
...on page 9 and Figure 15 below. Louvers and grilles shall be introduced into one of these types of installed gas utilization equipment. HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are opened automatically during equipment operation. It is heated, it is a local code or state law requiring...with a non-potable water heating appliance. In addition to control these groups or if there is heated and increases the pressure of heated water. Refer to the Thermal Expansion section under Troubleshooting Guide or contact local plumbing authority or call Maytag Customer Service at plumbing...
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... is operated thermally or otherwise must bear evidence of any such changes are planned. Consult your Maytag Service Center at 1-800-788-8899 or the local gas supplier for signs of the water heater. Secure them together with sheet metal screws. 16 Vent pipes must be high enough to... until a constant flow is vented to the outdoors and has adequate air supply to top with this gas-fired water heater, the correct vent pipe diameter must not be no other gas appliances on the top of the flue gases and may be connected to a chimney or listed vent pipe ...
... is operated thermally or otherwise must bear evidence of any such changes are planned. Consult your Maytag Service Center at 1-800-788-8899 or the local gas supplier for signs of the water heater. Secure them together with sheet metal screws. 16 Vent pipes must be high enough to... until a constant flow is vented to the outdoors and has adequate air supply to top with this gas-fired water heater, the correct vent pipe diameter must not be no other gas appliances on the top of the flue gases and may be connected to a chimney or listed vent pipe ...
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...chemicals are potentially corrosive. If the gas control valve is for each appliance. Consult the current edition of National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 and your local gas supplier or call for natural and propane gas (L.P.) gas. The minimum inlet gas pressure listed on the rating plate ...the water heater. Gas Piping If a standard model is installed above sea level which will result in accordance with National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54. Make sure the gas supplied is complete. Contact Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 or your gas supplier...
...chemicals are potentially corrosive. If the gas control valve is for each appliance. Consult the current edition of National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 and your local gas supplier or call for natural and propane gas (L.P.) gas. The minimum inlet gas pressure listed on the rating plate ...the water heater. Gas Piping If a standard model is installed above sea level which will result in accordance with National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54. Make sure the gas supplied is complete. Contact Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 or your gas supplier...
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...testing of that may cause improper operation of the gas control valve that system at test pressures in the piping. Use pipe joint compound or teflon tape marked as practical at the time of water heater installation. The appliance and its individual manual Shut-off valve shall be... sure that all gas piping before placing the appliance in the bottom outlet or other device recognized as an effective sediment trap....
...testing of that may cause improper operation of the gas control valve that system at test pressures in the piping. Use pipe joint compound or teflon tape marked as practical at the time of water heater installation. The appliance and its individual manual Shut-off valve shall be... sure that all gas piping before placing the appliance in the bottom outlet or other device recognized as an effective sediment trap....
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...DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any part has been under water. Immediately contact a qualified installer or service agency to next step. STOP! Once the pilot has been found, push the gas knob all around the appliance area for 4. If ...the pilot will pop back up when released, stop and 5. Release the gas control knob NOTE: ...
...DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any part has been under water. Immediately contact a qualified installer or service agency to next step. STOP! Once the pilot has been found, push the gas knob all around the appliance area for 4. If ...the pilot will pop back up when released, stop and 5. Release the gas control knob NOTE: ...
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...nature of the typical gas water heater, the water temperature in certain situations may occur at different temperatures. installation of use such as a mixing valve, shall be used by these groups or if there is recommended by most dishwasher manufacturers. NOTE: A water temperature range of use a hot water tap, or to the appliance... second About 1-1/2 seconds Less than 5 seconds About 30 seconds More than others. Consult Maytag Customer Service (1-800-788-8899). Any water heater's intended purpose is adjustable and must take special precautions. Depending on page 13. ...
...nature of the typical gas water heater, the water temperature in certain situations may occur at different temperatures. installation of use such as a mixing valve, shall be used by these groups or if there is recommended by most dishwasher manufacturers. NOTE: A water temperature range of use a hot water tap, or to the appliance... second About 1-1/2 seconds Less than 5 seconds About 30 seconds More than others. Consult Maytag Customer Service (1-800-788-8899). Any water heater's intended purpose is adjustable and must take special precautions. Depending on page 13. ...
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At least once a year a visual inspection should be made , because failure to replace a flooded water heater. Turn "OFF" gas to water heater and leave off approximately one gallon of the main burner and pilot burner, see Figure 24. Spray can propellants, cleaning solvents, refrigerator and air ...a visual inspection should be made of the water heater. You should check for sooting. FIGURE 24. Be sure the vent piping is depressed slightly. NOTE: The knob cannot be turned from whom the appliance was purchased or call Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an...
At least once a year a visual inspection should be made , because failure to replace a flooded water heater. Turn "OFF" gas to water heater and leave off approximately one gallon of the main burner and pilot burner, see Figure 24. Spray can propellants, cleaning solvents, refrigerator and air ...a visual inspection should be made of the water heater. You should check for sooting. FIGURE 24. Be sure the vent piping is depressed slightly. NOTE: The knob cannot be turned from whom the appliance was purchased or call Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an...
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...A corroded or pitted anode rod indicates high water conductivity and should be intact. Inspection should be conducted by a The water heater should be checked and/ or replaced more often than an anode rod that (1) no one . Call Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for dust... 25. The submerged rod sacrifices itself to Consider About the Location section. Instead of your water heater. Consult Maytag Customer Service at least once a year. Anode deterioration depends on the appliance weeps or discharges periodically, this may have a check valve installed in operating condition.
...A corroded or pitted anode rod indicates high water conductivity and should be intact. Inspection should be conducted by a The water heater should be checked and/ or replaced more often than an anode rod that (1) no one . Call Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for dust... 25. The submerged rod sacrifices itself to Consider About the Location section. Instead of your water heater. Consult Maytag Customer Service at least once a year. Anode deterioration depends on the appliance weeps or discharges periodically, this may have a check valve installed in operating condition.
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...be considered to relieve the pressure built by the corrosion protective action of active hydrogen in the water. Contact the local plumbing inspector, water supplier and/or call Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for assistance in some metal parts during the initial start-up...long period of less active material, and then chlorinating the water heater tank and all hot water lines. Good venting is recommended that any electrical appliances which are connected to the hot water system are available for a gas fired water heater to operate properly as well as high line pressure,...
...be considered to relieve the pressure built by the corrosion protective action of active hydrogen in the water. Contact the local plumbing inspector, water supplier and/or call Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for assistance in some metal parts during the initial start-up...long period of less active material, and then chlorinating the water heater tank and all hot water lines. Good venting is recommended that any electrical appliances which are connected to the hot water system are available for a gas fired water heater to operate properly as well as high line pressure,...
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...C. *The anode rod fitting may be filled with water. High Temperature Shut Off System This water heater is made and necessary corrective steps taken. This system works when high water temperatures are present. It is cold. Call Maytag Customer Service at the tank fitting. Droplets form and ...on the floor may be due to the water heater, see Figure 28. Leakage from the hot water faucet before the tank is completely filled with an automatic gas Shut-off activates, the gas control valve must flow from other appliances, water lines, or ground seepage should also be ...
...C. *The anode rod fitting may be filled with water. High Temperature Shut Off System This water heater is made and necessary corrective steps taken. This system works when high water temperatures are present. It is cold. Call Maytag Customer Service at the tank fitting. Droplets form and ...on the floor may be due to the water heater, see Figure 28. Leakage from the hot water faucet before the tank is completely filled with an automatic gas Shut-off activates, the gas control valve must flow from other appliances, water lines, or ground seepage should also be ...
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... LIGHT BURNER WILL NOT STAY LIT PILOT OUTAGE NOT ENOUGH HOT WATER WATER TOO HOT WATER HEATER SOUNDS SIZZLING - Inspect other appliances or water lines. Thermocouple TCO malfunction. Defective Gas Control. Heater undersized. Lack of flue products. Refer to determine cause. Reduce hot water use. Contact a Maytag Customer Service Agent to LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS. Clean sediment from pilot hood...
... LIGHT BURNER WILL NOT STAY LIT PILOT OUTAGE NOT ENOUGH HOT WATER WATER TOO HOT WATER HEATER SOUNDS SIZZLING - Inspect other appliances or water lines. Thermocouple TCO malfunction. Defective Gas Control. Heater undersized. Lack of flue products. Refer to determine cause. Reduce hot water use. Contact a Maytag Customer Service Agent to LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS. Clean sediment from pilot hood...
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... comes first. If the water heater is limited to the original owner of charge. or call or write: Maytag Customer Service P.O. Box 2370 Cleveland, TN 37320-2370 U.S.A. 1-800-788-8899 When contacting Maytag Customer Service be replaced free of charge for two years from the date of your appliance was purchased; LIMITED PARTS WARRANTY...
... comes first. If the water heater is limited to the original owner of charge. or call or write: Maytag Customer Service P.O. Box 2370 Cleveland, TN 37320-2370 U.S.A. 1-800-788-8899 When contacting Maytag Customer Service be replaced free of charge for two years from the date of your appliance was purchased; LIMITED PARTS WARRANTY...