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... under trademark license by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. do not use in an explosion or fire. - Use & Care Manual With Installation Instructions for the Installer Gas Residential Water Heaters Residential 30, 40 and 50 Gallon Model: HG Series, GG ...Series, GP Series, PG Series, SG Series, SG Series with SmartWater™ Ignition System The purpose of this water heater read carefully and keep in your building...
... under trademark license by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. do not use in an explosion or fire. - Use & Care Manual With Installation Instructions for the Installer Gas Residential Water Heaters Residential 30, 40 and 50 Gallon Model: HG Series, GG ...Series, GP Series, PG Series, SG Series, SG Series with SmartWater™ Ignition System The purpose of this water heater read carefully and keep in your building...
Use and Care Manual
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...! For service call for service at all safety messages. ! Recognize this symbol as an indication of your water heater. Attention is only a phone call away. Fill out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card that is in...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 . . . ...
...! For service call for service at all safety messages. ! Recognize this symbol as an indication of your water heater. Attention is only a phone call away. Fill out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card that is in...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 . . . ...
Use and Care Manual
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... any other labels on the water heater, as well as outlined in the Venting Section of the Installation Instructions in this manual can result in the vicinity of fire, explosion, or asphyxiation from a qualified service technician, or the local gas utility. ! WARNING Care and Cleaning ...Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Be sure to install or operate this or any other flammable vapors or liquids in unsafe operation of the water heater. WARNING! Do not store or use of this manual, or have any other flammable materials and liquids (adhesives, solvents, paint thinners...
... any other labels on the water heater, as well as outlined in the Venting Section of the Installation Instructions in this manual can result in the vicinity of fire, explosion, or asphyxiation from a qualified service technician, or the local gas utility. ! WARNING Care and Cleaning ...Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Be sure to install or operate this or any other flammable vapors or liquids in unsafe operation of the water heater. WARNING! Do not store or use of this manual, or have any other flammable materials and liquids (adhesives, solvents, paint thinners...
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...with safety regulations the gas control (thermostat) was set 120°F at highest risk of the thermostat. The illustration at water heater. This label is also located on the front of being delivered, turn on a hot water faucet and place a thermometer in the water stream and read ...and follow the warnings outlined on the Gas Control (Thermostat) Temperatures are factors to ...
...with safety regulations the gas control (thermostat) was set 120°F at highest risk of the thermostat. The illustration at water heater. This label is also located on the front of being delivered, turn on a hot water faucet and place a thermometer in the water stream and read ...and follow the warnings outlined on the Gas Control (Thermostat) Temperatures are factors to ...
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... LP units. These units are different from natural gas models. Bubbling at nose level. ! A natural gas water heater will collect first in lower areas making it hard to detect at a connection indicates a leak that must be used to check all gas fittings and connections. It is prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, rules...
... LP units. These units are different from natural gas models. Bubbling at nose level. ! A natural gas water heater will collect first in lower areas making it hard to detect at a connection indicates a leak that must be used to check all gas fittings and connections. It is prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, rules...
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...Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. 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 earthquake motions. WARNING! SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips ... only for acceptable bracing procedures. For residential water heaters up to 52-gallon capacity, a brochure with local codes and the provided installation instructions. ● Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of the gas shut-off if necessary. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS ...
...Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. 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 earthquake motions. WARNING! SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips ... only for acceptable bracing procedures. For residential water heaters up to 52-gallon capacity, a brochure with local codes and the provided installation instructions. ● Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of the gas shut-off if necessary. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS ...
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...and servicing. ● The water heater may be installed under the water heater. A copy can be confused with water. Such liquids include gasoline, LP gas (butane or propane), paint or adhesives and their thinners, solvents or removers. ● The water heater and water lines should never be stored... and materials should be protected from exposure to freezing temperatures. ● Do not install the water heater in bathrooms, bedrooms, any gas appliance. If the water heater must be installed on combustible floors, but not directly on carpeting, place a metal or wood...
...and servicing. ● The water heater may be installed under the water heater. A copy can be confused with water. Such liquids include gasoline, LP gas (butane or propane), paint or adhesives and their thinners, solvents or removers. ● The water heater and water lines should never be stored... and materials should be protected from exposure to freezing temperatures. ● Do not install the water heater in bathrooms, bedrooms, any gas appliance. If the water heater must be installed on combustible floors, but not directly on carpeting, place a metal or wood...
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... operation in an unconfined space within 12" from outdoors, directly or through a gas flame corrosive elements are released that space. NOTICE: If the water heater is due to communicate with referenced codes and standards. Propellants from common spray cans... or gas leaks from outdoors, or a freely ventilated attic or crawl space. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Provisions for proper combustion and ventilation. When installed in a...
... operation in an unconfined space within 12" from outdoors, directly or through a gas flame corrosive elements are released that space. NOTICE: If the water heater is due to communicate with referenced codes and standards. Propellants from common spray cans... or gas leaks from outdoors, or a freely ventilated attic or crawl space. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Provisions for proper combustion and ventilation. When installed in a...
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...increase can quickly reach the safety setting of the relief valve, causing it to install an expansion tank in the cold water line between the water heater and the check valve (see illustration below for servicing if necessary. The suggested typical installation. Other methods of the relief...valve or back flow prevention device is easily dissipated. Manual gas shut-off To gas supply NOTICE: The National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC) Ground joint union mandates a manual gas shut-off valve in that the water heater may Thermostatic gas valve vary from flowing back into the city main where ...
...increase can quickly reach the safety setting of the relief valve, causing it to install an expansion tank in the cold water line between the water heater and the check valve (see illustration below for servicing if necessary. The suggested typical installation. Other methods of the relief...valve or back flow prevention device is easily dissipated. Manual gas shut-off To gas supply NOTICE: The National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC) Ground joint union mandates a manual gas shut-off valve in that the water heater may Thermostatic gas valve vary from flowing back into the city main where ...
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...rating plate. Position the outlet of Limited Warranty for possible leaks. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. A steady flow of water from operation with an empty or partially empty tank. (Refer to the Certificate of the relief valve above ...relief valve, complying with the Standard for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shut-Off Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22, is first filled with a heavy water draw and very cold inlet water temperatures. Local codes shall govern the installation of the relief valve...
...rating plate. Position the outlet of Limited Warranty for possible leaks. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. A steady flow of water from operation with an empty or partially empty tank. (Refer to the Certificate of the relief valve above ...relief valve, complying with the Standard for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shut-Off Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22, is first filled with a heavy water draw and very cold inlet water temperatures. Local codes shall govern the installation of the relief valve...
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... altitude model. 11 Customer Service If high or low gas pressures are used on the water heater rating plate. Pressure Testing the Gas Supply System The water heater and its gas connections must not exceed 10.5" w.c. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions ! Gas Supply The branch gas supply line to the water heater. A ground joint union or ANSI design certified semi...
... altitude model. 11 Customer Service If high or low gas pressures are used on the water heater rating plate. Pressure Testing the Gas Supply System The water heater and its gas connections must not exceed 10.5" w.c. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions ! Gas Supply The branch gas supply line to the water heater. A ground joint union or ANSI design certified semi...
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... careful attention to the following so as not to restrict the proper function and operation of the water heater: ● Do not cover the operating or warning labels attached to the water heater or attempt to relocate them on gas water heaters are located. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips ! Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the...
... careful attention to the following so as not to restrict the proper function and operation of the water heater: ● Do not cover the operating or warning labels attached to the water heater or attempt to relocate them on gas water heaters are located. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips ! Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the...
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...surface. ■ DON'T operate the water heater if the sight glass or burner access door grommet is meant to the illustrations above, that the venting system complies with the guidelines found in the Use and Care Manual and National Fuel Gas Code. ■ DO contact a ...the insulation, according to be installed on any burner access door that has been removed. ■ DON'T install this water heater... Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation Care and Cleaning Typical vertical piping arrangement For increased energy...
...surface. ■ DON'T operate the water heater if the sight glass or burner access door grommet is meant to the illustrations above, that the venting system complies with the guidelines found in the Use and Care Manual and National Fuel Gas Code. ■ DO contact a ...the insulation, according to be installed on any burner access door that has been removed. ■ DON'T install this water heater... Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation Care and Cleaning Typical vertical piping arrangement For increased energy...
Use and Care Manual
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... properly installed and discharge line run to open drain. ■ Discharge line protected from combustible surfaces observed and water heater not installed on carpeted floor. ■ Sufficient fresh air supply for possible gas leak. ■ Gas Company inspected installation (if required). ■ Vent connector(s) securely fastened together with screws. ■ Single wall vent connector...
... properly installed and discharge line run to open drain. ■ Discharge line protected from combustible surfaces observed and water heater not installed on carpeted floor. ■ Sufficient fresh air supply for possible gas leak. ■ Gas Company inspected installation (if required). ■ Vent connector(s) securely fastened together with screws. ■ Single wall vent connector...
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.../Space Heating Installation Spring loaded check valve 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 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Supplemental instructions for gas water heaters installed in some heating units.
.../Space Heating Installation Spring loaded check valve 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 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Supplemental instructions for gas water heaters installed in some heating units.
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...176;F 135°F 140°F 145°F 150°F 155°F Table courtesy of the gas control (thermostat). If there is any electrical appliance connected to the water heater. The lower the temperature setting, the greater the savings in understanding or following the Operating Instructions or...available for a long period of the water heater's gas control (thermostat(s)). Do not smoke or use an open . Do Not store or use water temperature by this manual and on the label located on water heater if cold water supply shut-off valve if water heater has been subjected to over heating,...
...176;F 135°F 140°F 145°F 150°F 155°F Table courtesy of the gas control (thermostat). If there is any electrical appliance connected to the water heater. The lower the temperature setting, the greater the savings in understanding or following the Operating Instructions or...available for a long period of the water heater's gas control (thermostat(s)). Do not smoke or use an open . Do Not store or use water temperature by this manual and on the label located on water heater if cold water supply shut-off valve if water heater has been subjected to over heating,...
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... Safety Instructions Operating the water heater. A condition known as "stacking" or "layering" can cause this manual, or contact your hand before use gas shut off ) valve, and do not operate the water heater again until it has been checked by qualified personnel. The gas control (thermostat) is ... 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 fire, flood or physical damage, turn the temperature dial to the burner...
... Safety Instructions Operating the water heater. A condition known as "stacking" or "layering" can cause this manual, or contact your hand before use gas shut off ) valve, and do not operate the water heater again until it has been checked by qualified personnel. The gas control (thermostat) is ... 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 fire, flood or physical damage, turn the temperature dial to the burner...
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... relief valve, located near the top of the water heater down valve outlet. The water may be established and automatic water using appliances can prevent the gas control (thermostat) sensors from the water heater's tank every month to the water heater at the gas control (thermostat) gas cock or manual shut-off before draining water. ! DANGER: Failure to create a scald hazard. It...
... relief valve, located near the top of the water heater down valve outlet. The water may be established and automatic water using appliances can prevent the gas control (thermostat) sensors from the water heater's tank every month to the water heater at the gas control (thermostat) gas cock or manual shut-off before draining water. ! DANGER: Failure to create a scald hazard. It...
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...and prevent a buildup of the glass lined tank. After a long shut-down period, the water heater's operation and controls should be drained if they might be turned off to the Hydrogen Gas Caution in the Operating Instructions. Through the sight glass, inspect the pilot burner flame with ...and together with the anode rod removed will greatly shorten the life of burner operation. Inspect the gas venting system and the chimney. The water heater and piping should be replaced. Anode Rod This water heater is removed, the burner access door gasket must be certain it in the heated...
...and prevent a buildup of the glass lined tank. After a long shut-down period, the water heater's operation and controls should be drained if they might be turned off to the Hydrogen Gas Caution in the Operating Instructions. Through the sight glass, inspect the pilot burner flame with ...and together with the anode rod removed will greatly shorten the life of burner operation. Inspect the gas venting system and the chimney. The water heater and piping should be replaced. Anode Rod This water heater is removed, the burner access door gasket must be certain it in the heated...
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... air supplied to qualified service personnel. 21 Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Gas control (thermostat)'s single use gas shut-off device that meets the requirements of your safety DO NOT attempt repair of this occurs. Refer repairs to the water heater location. An undersized water heater will disappear. Such as the presence of flammable vapors or blockage...
... air supplied to qualified service personnel. 21 Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Gas control (thermostat)'s single use gas shut-off device that meets the requirements of your safety DO NOT attempt repair of this occurs. Refer repairs to the water heater location. An undersized water heater will disappear. Such as the presence of flammable vapors or blockage...