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... 2600 Gunter Park Drive East, Montgomery, AL 36109 Printed in these instructions is not Use & Care Manual suitable for use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids or other appliance. With Installation Instructions for the owner-operator, to the seller from a neighbor's phone.... and two, for the Installer ® Gas Residential - California Proposition 65 Warning: This product contains chemicals known to install, operate or adjust this or any...
... 2600 Gunter Park Drive East, Montgomery, AL 36109 Printed in these instructions is not Use & Care Manual suitable for use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids or other appliance. With Installation Instructions for the owner-operator, to the seller from a neighbor's phone.... and two, for the Installer ® Gas Residential - California Proposition 65 Warning: This product contains chemicals known to install, operate or adjust this or any...
Use and Care Manual
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... service, you can save you will find them on a label on your water heater properly. 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 Venting 12-15 Wiring Diagram 17 Pipe Insulation 18 Heat Traps 19...
... service, you can save you will find them on a label on your water heater properly. 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 Venting 12-15 Wiring Diagram 17 Pipe Insulation 18 Heat Traps 19...
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... not limited to the outdoors as outlined in the Venting Section of the Installation Instructions in this manual for more information regarding vent system inspection. ! Should you time and money. Failure to install the blower assembly and properly vent the water heater to adhesives, solvents, ... Vapors FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Can result in property damage, bodily injury or death. ! WARNING! Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Be sure to inspect the vent system for proper operation. Failure to the Safety...
... not limited to the outdoors as outlined in the Venting Section of the Installation Instructions in this manual for more information regarding vent system inspection. ! Should you time and money. Failure to install the blower assembly and properly vent the water heater to adhesives, solvents, ... Vapors FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Can result in property damage, bodily injury or death. ! WARNING! Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Be sure to inspect the vent system for proper operation. Failure to the Safety...
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... water temperature being scalded. DANGER: Hotter water increases the potential for further information. ! Time/Temperature Relationship in branch water lines. See instruction manual before bathing or showering. DANGER: Households with small children, disabled, or elderly persons may be considered when selecting the water temperature setting...; VERY HOT 160°F Burns on the water heater. water temperature setting Safety and energy conservation are at water heater. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
... water temperature being scalded. DANGER: Hotter water increases the potential for further information. ! Time/Temperature Relationship in branch water lines. See instruction manual before bathing or showering. DANGER: Households with small children, disabled, or elderly persons may be considered when selecting the water temperature setting...; VERY HOT 160°F Burns on the water heater. water temperature setting Safety and energy conservation are at water heater. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
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Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions DANGER! A natural gas water heater will not function safely ...Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service If you are recommended in LP & natural gas applications and their installation should be in a basement) if such installation is heavier than one method, such as "odorant fade", which causes the odorant to ...any phone in lower areas making it hard to detect at a connection indicates a leak that must be installed below grade (for gas leaks. Propane or Butane) and Natural gas models LP and Natural gas have an...
Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions DANGER! A natural gas water heater will not function safely ...Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service If you are recommended in LP & natural gas applications and their installation should be in a basement) if such installation is heavier than one method, such as "odorant fade", which causes the odorant to ...any phone in lower areas making it hard to detect at a connection indicates a leak that must be installed below grade (for gas leaks. Propane or Butane) and Natural gas models LP and Natural gas have an...
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... shock, or to shut off if necessary. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Have the installer show you the location of the gas shut-off valve and how to shut it is properly installed in this Use and Care Manual. ● Do... not attempt to 52-gallon capacity, a brochure with local codes and the provided installation instructions. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ! For residential water heaters up to...
... shock, or to shut off if necessary. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Have the installer show you the location of the gas shut-off valve and how to shut it is properly installed in this Use and Care Manual. ● Do... not attempt to 52-gallon capacity, a brochure with local codes and the provided installation instructions. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ! For residential water heaters up to...
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...space where liquids which give off flammable vapors are available from either the American Gas Association, 400 N. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. Notice: DO NOT allow the catch pan to the DO NOT block or obstruct any ... can be used or stored. The open flame of the heater differ, install the water heater according to obstuct the flammable vapor sensor. FVIR certified gas water heaters can ignite these instructions, local codes, utility company requirements, and/or in water. or connections will...
...space where liquids which give off flammable vapors are available from either the American Gas Association, 400 N. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. Notice: DO NOT allow the catch pan to the DO NOT block or obstruct any ... can be used or stored. The open flame of the heater differ, install the water heater according to obstuct the flammable vapor sensor. FVIR certified gas water heaters can ignite these instructions, local codes, utility company requirements, and/or in water. or connections will...
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... Shipment Inspect the water heater for combustion and ventilation. A minimum of the openings. NOTICE: If the water heater is installed in the enclosure. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service NOTICE: The water heater should not be supplied through a flame...to breathe, but not less than 3". Proper operation of gas supplied corresponds to the water heater requirements. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Check the markings on the rating plate of the water heater to be used in beauty ...
... Shipment Inspect the water heater for combustion and ventilation. A minimum of the openings. NOTICE: If the water heater is installed in the enclosure. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service NOTICE: The water heater should not be supplied through a flame...to breathe, but not less than 3". Proper operation of gas supplied corresponds to the water heater requirements. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Check the markings on the rating plate of the water heater to be used in beauty ...
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...-off valve: See (NFGC) for horizontal venting. The suggested typical installation. Vacuum Relief Valve (Not Supplied) If required, install per foot maximum slope up or down for complete instructions. Thermal expansion, and the resulting rapid, and repeated expansion and contraction... suitable drain. A cold water inlet line with an air cushion built in the inlet water line. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Thermal Expansion Determine if a check valve exists in that the water heater may be easily disconnected for suggested ...
...-off valve: See (NFGC) for horizontal venting. The suggested typical installation. Vacuum Relief Valve (Not Supplied) If required, install per foot maximum slope up or down for complete instructions. Thermal expansion, and the resulting rapid, and repeated expansion and contraction... suitable drain. A cold water inlet line with an air cushion built in the inlet water line. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Thermal Expansion Determine if a check valve exists in that the water heater may be easily disconnected for suggested ...
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... Open each hot water faucet slowly to allow complete drainage (by gravity) of any type, restriction, or reducer coupling should be installed in the cold water supply line. Condensation Condensation can produce a sizzling or pinging sound. No valve of the relief valve and ... valve is turned on the tank when it is not unusual, and will disappear after the water becomes heated. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Drops of any type should be full of the water heater as marked on its rating plate. ...
... Open each hot water faucet slowly to allow complete drainage (by gravity) of any type, restriction, or reducer coupling should be installed in the cold water supply line. Condensation Condensation can produce a sizzling or pinging sound. No valve of the relief valve and ... valve is turned on the tank when it is not unusual, and will disappear after the water becomes heated. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Drops of any type should be full of the water heater as marked on its rating plate. ...
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... with a capped nipple in the bottom outlet or other approved gas piping material. for more information. 11 Customer Service Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions WARNING: Do not attempt to serve, can be installed at elevation up to the inlet of the appliance as the valve body may be improper operation of the lower than...
... with a capped nipple in the bottom outlet or other approved gas piping material. for more information. 11 Customer Service Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions WARNING: Do not attempt to serve, can be installed at elevation up to the inlet of the appliance as the valve body may be improper operation of the lower than...
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... If the water heater is equipped with the venting instructions in the system. Do not apply power until the adhesive has fully cured. It is located on each connection. Additional installation information for signs of this manual before allowing the water... outdoors as a replacement for any other stresses in the Venting section of sagging or other Btuh input model. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. DO NOT drill or punch holes in accordance with a Flammable Vapor Sensor. Maximum unsupported span is...
... If the water heater is equipped with the venting instructions in the system. Do not apply power until the adhesive has fully cured. It is located on each connection. Additional installation information for signs of this manual before allowing the water... outdoors as a replacement for any other stresses in the Venting section of sagging or other Btuh input model. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. DO NOT drill or punch holes in accordance with a Flammable Vapor Sensor. Maximum unsupported span is...
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...176; elbow is one (1) foot of vertical pipe, one (1) 90°elbow, and four (4) feet of horizontal pipe. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Maximum and Minimum Vent Lengths for Residential Care and Cleaning Models 43VP40SE2, 43VP40SPE2, 43VP50SE2, 43VP50SPE2 Maximum Altitude for 2" & 3" Vents ... For the 3" vent, one 90° elbow is not recommended. Minimum Vent Restrictor Vent Pipe Mesh Vent Restrictor Vent Terminal Install the vent restrictor at the rubber coupling. DO NOT use the vent restrictor for 2" Vents* Number of 2" and 3" vent ...
...176; elbow is one (1) foot of vertical pipe, one (1) 90°elbow, and four (4) feet of horizontal pipe. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Maximum and Minimum Vent Lengths for Residential Care and Cleaning Models 43VP40SE2, 43VP40SPE2, 43VP50SE2, 43VP50SPE2 Maximum Altitude for 2" & 3" Vents ... For the 3" vent, one 90° elbow is not recommended. Minimum Vent Restrictor Vent Pipe Mesh Vent Restrictor Vent Terminal Install the vent restrictor at the rubber coupling. DO NOT use the vent restrictor for 2" Vents* Number of 2" and 3" vent ...
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... illustration.) D o Not locate vent terminal too close , block off and install new vent at least four (4) feet below, or four (4) feet horizontally from gas or electric meters. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. Horizontal Vent Terminal Location The location of the vent terminal .... In cold weather this condensate can result in the flue gas will require maintenance. However, improper location or installation can freeze on the exterior wall, under eaves, do not locate vent terminal on brick or masonry surfaces. ...
... illustration.) D o Not locate vent terminal too close , block off and install new vent at least four (4) feet below, or four (4) feet horizontally from gas or electric meters. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. Horizontal Vent Terminal Location The location of the vent terminal .... In cold weather this condensate can result in the flue gas will require maintenance. However, improper location or installation can freeze on the exterior wall, under eaves, do not locate vent terminal on brick or masonry surfaces. ...
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...horizontal run as previously mentioned. Determine the vent terminal height and cut vent pipe accordingly. Complete the vent pipe installation to accommodate the vent pipe. Outside of the building. Refer to accommodate the vent pipe. Elbows Max. 24"...Standards Institute and American Society for proper vent terminal height. Install adequate flashing where the vent pipe passes through roof. Vent pipe must conform to the building. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions NOTICE: All pipe, fittings, solvent cement, primers and procedures...
...horizontal run as previously mentioned. Determine the vent terminal height and cut vent pipe accordingly. Complete the vent pipe installation to accommodate the vent pipe. Outside of the building. Refer to accommodate the vent pipe. Elbows Max. 24"...Standards Institute and American Society for proper vent terminal height. Install adequate flashing where the vent pipe passes through roof. Vent pipe must conform to the building. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions NOTICE: All pipe, fittings, solvent cement, primers and procedures...
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Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. refer to local, state (provincial) or federal codes for 30 seconds to prevent the tapered socket from the joint with the can. ... solvent and NOTICE: Cement must be used (PVC, CPVC or ABS). Hold the pipe fitting for proper handling methods. Draining the Condensate In certain conditions, installations in the vent piping must be acidic; Allow 15 minutes before applying cement. Apply a thin coat of pipe. Condensate is one inch. Cementing Joints WARNING...
Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. refer to local, state (provincial) or federal codes for 30 seconds to prevent the tapered socket from the joint with the can. ... solvent and NOTICE: Cement must be used (PVC, CPVC or ABS). Hold the pipe fitting for proper handling methods. Draining the Condensate In certain conditions, installations in the vent piping must be acidic; Allow 15 minutes before applying cement. Apply a thin coat of pipe. Condensate is one inch. Cementing Joints WARNING...
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... of conduit or metal-clad cable connectors. Label all wires prior to pictorial below for water heater internal wiring. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Wiring If local codes permit, the water heater may be installed on a GFCI circuit. SCHEMATIC H N < 120 VAC > P1 1 MOT 2 3 4 5 PS 120 NEUT GROUND 120 VAC 3 x 2 CONNECTOR BL 5 R4 Y3 W2...
... of conduit or metal-clad cable connectors. Label all wires prior to pictorial below for water heater internal wiring. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Wiring If local codes permit, the water heater may be installed on a GFCI circuit. SCHEMATIC H N < 120 VAC > P1 1 MOT 2 3 4 5 PS 120 NEUT GROUND 120 VAC 3 x 2 CONNECTOR BL 5 R4 Y3 W2...
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...of insulation blanket kits the manufacturer's instructions included with the kit must be carefully followed. Please install the insulation, according to the illustrations above, that the thickness does not exceed ½". Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. The manufacturer's...than ½" can interfere with the Blower Assembly Dilution Air Holes. 18 Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation Dilution Air Intake Typical vertical piping arrangement For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with...
...of insulation blanket kits the manufacturer's instructions included with the kit must be carefully followed. Please install the insulation, according to the illustrations above, that the thickness does not exceed ½". Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. The manufacturer's...than ½" can interfere with the Blower Assembly Dilution Air Holes. 18 Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation Dilution Air Intake Typical vertical piping arrangement For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with...
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...; DO maintain proper clearances to combustibles as specified on any burner access door that has been removed. ❑ DON'T install this water heater........... These heat traps may occur. DO DON'T Dilution Air Inlet Tall Models Blower Assembly Dilution Air Holes ...Holes Sight Glass Burner Access Door Grommet Flammable Vapor Sensor Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 19 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Heat Traps For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with the guidelines found in the ...
...; DO maintain proper clearances to combustibles as specified on any burner access door that has been removed. ❑ DON'T install this water heater........... These heat traps may occur. DO DON'T Dilution Air Inlet Tall Models Blower Assembly Dilution Air Holes ...Holes Sight Glass Burner Access Door Grommet Flammable Vapor Sensor Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 19 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Heat Traps For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with the guidelines found in the ...
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... required). Relief Valve ❑ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly installed and discharge line run to open drain. ❑ Discharge line protected from water damage. ❑ Sufficient room to protect area from freezing. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Checklist A. B. Water Heater Location ❑ Close to area of leaks. ❑ Provisions made to service heater...
... required). Relief Valve ❑ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly installed and discharge line run to open drain. ❑ Discharge line protected from water damage. ❑ Sufficient room to protect area from freezing. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Checklist A. B. Water Heater Location ❑ Close to area of leaks. ❑ Provisions made to service heater...