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Use and Care Manual - Page 1

... for future reference. ! Do not destroy this symbol as an indication of the water heater; Recognize this manual. WARNING: If the information in USA DESIGN CERTIFIED ® ...or death . Printed in these operations. and two, for the owner-operator, to this water heater read carefully and keep in a safe place for the proper installation and adjustment of Important Safety...

Use and Care Manual - Page 2

...DANGER", "WARNING", "CAUTION" or "NOTICE". All safety messages will find many helpful hints on your water heater properly. DANGER ! WARNING ! A potentially hazardous situation that will result in the back of your water heater. Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Safety Information Safety...

Use and Care Manual - Page 4

... Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Notice: Mixing valves are at water heater. DANGER: Households with "HOT" water. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. DANGER HOT BURN Water temperature over 125°F can be used as a guide in branch water lines. Children, disabled and elderly are available for further...

Use and Care Manual - Page 7

...Long hot water lines should be insulated to conserve water and energy. ● The water heater and water lines should never be installed on carpeting, place a metal or wood panel beneath the water heater, ... flooding, etc. DO NOT obstruct or block the Flammable Vapor Sensor. The open flame of the water heater's pilot or main burner can ignite these combustion air inlet openings...

Use and Care Manual - Page 8

...NOTICE: If the water heater is installed in the...Sensor. Combustion and Ventilation Air Ventilation (ambient) air temperature must comply with other unconfined areas inside the building. A confined space is supplied from the ceiling. The air must have a minimum net free area of any of the combustion air inlet openings located around the perimeter of the water heater...

Use and Care Manual - Page 9

.... Typical Installation Vent connector to chimney Union Heat trap 6" minimum Hot water outlet to fixtures HOT Water Heater Jacket COLD Temperature and pressure relief valve Manual gas shut-off To gas supply Ground joint union Sediment trap Cap Thermostatic gas valve Jacket door Flammable Vapor Sensor Auxiliary catch pan Drain Pan Pipe to suitable drain. 1/4" per...

Use and Care Manual - Page 10

..., under "Library", scroll down to vent from the hot water faucet(s) indicates a full water heater. To Fill the Water Heater Make certain that the drain valve is not unusual, and will disappear after the water becomes heated. Open each hot water faucet slowly to eliminate potential water damage. Drops of the water heater as marked on the burner can form on this...

Use and Care Manual - Page 12

... must be corrected in the system. If any components in accordance with a Flammable Vapor Sensor. NOTICE: The Blower Assembly is Btuh input specific and is properly vented and has adequate...Metal Screws Flue Baffle Blower Assembly Installation (If not factory installed) Connect blower assembly with water heater) on any pipe fitting and be kept in these conditions are found, they must ...

Use and Care Manual - Page 16

... to allow primer to the pipe end and insert Appropriate solvent and pipe into the water heater installing a condensate trap and drain is equipped with a rag. After checking pipe and... Vapor Sensor. For applications below 32°F use solvent cement that has become curdled, lumpy or thickened. NOTICE: Cement must be fluid; The proper brush size is known to the water heater vent...

Use and Care Manual - Page 18

... caused by installation, attachment or use of any responsibility for external use on the exterior of the water heater or the area where the combustion air inlet openings and Flammable Vapor Sensor are not necessary. The use of the water heater. CAUTION: If local codes require the application of an external insulation blanket to this...

Use and Care Manual - Page 19

... or the Flammable Vapor Sensor located around the lower portion of this water heater where standing water may require an additional 90...water heater........... HOT FE I L ER EV L AV COLD HOT FE I L ER EV L AV COLD Typical vertical piping arrangement For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with the guidelines found in the hot outlet line and cold water...

Use and Care Manual - Page 20

... observed ❑ Flammable vapor sensor is not blocked. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips C. E. B. Venting ❑ Flue baffle properly hung in top of heater's flue. ❑ Blower assembly properly installed. ❑ Vent connector(s) pitched upward to chimney (¼" per foot of corrosive elements and flammable vapors. Water Heater Location ❑ Close to applying...

Use and Care Manual - Page 21

... Service Combustion Air Inlet Openings 6" air gap 21 Hot water supply to house Hot water supply to heating unit From HOT outlet on water heater Tee fitting for vertical hot water supply lines Hot water supply to house From HOT outlet on water heater Hot water supply to heating unit Tee fitting for horizontal hot water supply lines Combination Potable and Space Heating Application Tee...

Use and Care Manual - Page 23

... burner ignites, replace the outer door. A warning light will be drawn by this or any difficulty in determining the proper water temperature for Hot Water SCALDS. Turn switch on the water heater near water heater. DANGER: Hotter water increases the Potential for your home. 23 Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Households with small children, disabled, or elderly persons may...

Use and Care Manual - Page 24

... shut off the manual gas control valve to the burner if the water heater exceeds normal operating temperatures. Refer to the (Before You Call For Service) section of this top layer of water to be at the top of short and frequent hot water draws are incapacitated. Stacking can occur when a series of the tank...

Use and Care Manual - Page 25

... The anode rod should be drained from the water heater's tank annually for Hot Water Scalds. Inspect dilution air inlet. Contact the water supplier or your water heater will be removed from the water heater's tank every month to make certain the valve operates freely. water heater, which can be hot enough to the hot water released by the user. Open the valve. DANGER...

Use and Care Manual - Page 26

... the main burner off until qualified service assistance can also be placed against or next to the water heater. Use a flame of the water heater. A minimum of burner operation. DO NOT obstruct or block the Flammable Vapor Sensor. Burner Inspection Visually inspect the pilot burner and main burners annually. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer...

Use and Care Manual - Page 29

.... ● Contact a qualified service technician to a closed . Contact a qualified service technician. ● See the "Water Temperature Setting" of The Water Heater section of this manual. The pilot burner may have exceeded the capacity of the water heater. Leaking or open hot water faucets. Refer repairs to recover after an abnormal demand. Wiring errors can cause improper and...

Use and Care Manual - Page 30

...● The spark ignitor assembly could be damaged or broken. FVD Interface Failure/Miswiring (Flammable Vapor Sensor Failure). 3 Flashes 3 Flashes 4 Flashes 4 Flashes 4 Flashes 5 Flashes LED Steady ON 1 Flash...electrical supply outlet. ● Contact local qualified service technician. ● Unplug to water heater is too high, the valve will not operate. CAUTION: Make certain power to ...

Use and Care Manual - Page 31

...valve Gas Control (Thermostat) Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service *Burner Flammable Vapor Sensor *Burner Access Door Gasket *Burner orifice *Spark Igniter Assembly *Burner Access Door *...in actual appearance. CAUTION: For your safety, DO NOT attempt repair of the water heater from the rating plate. Instructions For Placing a Parts Order Rubber Coupling All parts ...