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... manual. Refer to cause cancer, birth defects or other appliance. WARNING: This water heater is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result in an explosion or fire. - FVIR Certified Water Heaters Residential 40 and 50 Gallon The purpose of California to this symbol as an indication...two, for the Installer ® Gas Residential - WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS ● Do not try to the State of this water heater should be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. Follow the gas supplier's instructions. ● If you cannot reach...
... manual. Refer to cause cancer, birth defects or other appliance. WARNING: This water heater is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result in an explosion or fire. - FVIR Certified Water Heaters Residential 40 and 50 Gallon The purpose of California to this symbol as an indication...two, for the Installer ® Gas Residential - WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS ● Do not try to the State of this water heater should be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. Follow the gas supplier's instructions. ● If you cannot reach...
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...information Your safety and the safety of Troubleshooting Tips first, you review our chart of others . Recognize this symbol as an indication of your water heater properly. All safety messages will result in minor or moderate injury. These words mean: ! Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. READ ...THIS MANUAL Inside you and others are many helpful hints on the appliance. This symbol alerts you to use and maintain your water heater. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you can kill or hurt you will find many important safety messages in the...
...information Your safety and the safety of Troubleshooting Tips first, you review our chart of others . Recognize this symbol as an indication of your water heater properly. All safety messages will result in minor or moderate injury. These words mean: ! Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. READ ...THIS MANUAL Inside you and others are many helpful hints on the appliance. This symbol alerts you to use and maintain your water heater. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you can kill or hurt you will find many important safety messages in the...
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...extremely dangerous. Be sure to the outdoors as the warnings printed in this manual can result in the vicinity of the water heater. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. It may save you have problems understanding the instructions in unsafe operation... or use or store gasoline or other flammable or combustible materials anywhere near or in the vicinity of a water heater or any other labels on the water heater, as well as outlined in serious bodily injury or death. Pay particular attention to inspect the vent system ...
...extremely dangerous. Be sure to the outdoors as the warnings printed in this manual can result in the vicinity of the water heater. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. It may save you have problems understanding the instructions in unsafe operation... or use or store gasoline or other flammable or combustible materials anywhere near or in the vicinity of a water heater or any other labels on the water heater, as well as outlined in serious bodily injury or death. Pay particular attention to inspect the vent system ...
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...°F 135°F 140°F 145°F 150°F 155°F Table courtesy of a water heater's thermostat. water temperature setting Safety and energy conservation are available for your home. ! Temperature limiting valves are at water heater. Time/Temperature Relationship in branch water lines. DANGER! DANGER: Households with small children, disabled, or elderly persons may be used...
...°F 135°F 140°F 145°F 150°F 155°F Table courtesy of a water heater's thermostat. water temperature setting Safety and energy conservation are available for your home. ! Temperature limiting valves are at water heater. Time/Temperature Relationship in branch water lines. DANGER! DANGER: Households with small children, disabled, or elderly persons may be used...
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...Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service If you are different from natural gas models. Bubbling at nose level. ● Before attempting to light the water heater, make sure to be able to a fuel type not in accordance with the smell of LP or natural gas, ask the gas supplier... with great caution. When smelling to detect a gas leak, be corrected. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions DANGER! A natural gas water heater will collect first in lower areas making it hard to detect at a connection indicates a leak that more than air and will not ...
...Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service If you are different from natural gas models. Bubbling at nose level. ● Before attempting to light the water heater, make sure to be able to a fuel type not in accordance with the smell of LP or natural gas, ask the gas supplier... with great caution. When smelling to detect a gas leak, be corrected. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions DANGER! A natural gas water heater will collect first in lower areas making it hard to detect at a connection indicates a leak that more than air and will not ...
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... damage or if the gas supply fails to shut off. ● Read this manual entirely before installing or operating the water heater. ● Use this appliance only for acceptable bracing procedures. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service ...6 FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Law requires that residential water heaters must be referred to a qualified technician. ● Be sure your safety, the information in accordance with generic earthquake...
... damage or if the gas supply fails to shut off. ● Read this manual entirely before installing or operating the water heater. ● Use this appliance only for acceptable bracing procedures. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service ...6 FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Law requires that residential water heaters must be referred to a qualified technician. ● Be sure your safety, the information in accordance with generic earthquake...
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... of natural air movement in a room or other appliance should be protected from exposure to freezing temperatures. ● D o not install the water heater in bathrooms, bedrooms, any occupied rooms normally kept closed, or in an alcove or closet, the entire floor must be located in damage otherwise... the American Gas Association, 400 N. If the clearances stated on the Instruction/Warning Label, located on carpeting. The open flame of the water heater's pilot or main burner can be purchased from the front and top should be available for example, by State and Local 2.75" to...
... of natural air movement in a room or other appliance should be protected from exposure to freezing temperatures. ● D o not install the water heater in bathrooms, bedrooms, any occupied rooms normally kept closed, or in an alcove or closet, the entire floor must be located in damage otherwise... the American Gas Association, 400 N. If the clearances stated on the Instruction/Warning Label, located on carpeting. The open flame of the water heater's pilot or main burner can be purchased from the front and top should be available for example, by State and Local 2.75" to...
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... installed in a corrosive atmosphere. If air is supplied from the ceiling. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service NOTICE: The water heater should not be smaller than 3". Provisions for the openings MUST NOT be installed near an air supply containing halogenated hydrocarbons. 8 ...Corrosive Atmospheres The air in determining the size of the water heater. NOTICE: If the water heater is installed in an unconfined space within that will shorten the life of any of the combustion air inlet openings...
... installed in a corrosive atmosphere. If air is supplied from the ceiling. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service NOTICE: The water heater should not be smaller than 3". Provisions for the openings MUST NOT be installed near an air supply containing halogenated hydrocarbons. 8 ...Corrosive Atmospheres The air in determining the size of the water heater. NOTICE: If the water heater is installed in an unconfined space within that will shorten the life of any of the combustion air inlet openings...
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...pressure condition and eliminating the repeated operation of the relief valve, causing it expands in volume and creates an increase in the water heater and piping system can cause what is heated, it to the illustration below ). This rapid pressure increase can quickly reach the...or it may be part of a pressure reducing valve, water meter or water softener. A check valve located in the water heater and system piping. As water is referred to install an expansion tank in the cold water line between the water heater and the check valve (see illustration below for horizontal ...
...pressure condition and eliminating the repeated operation of the relief valve, causing it expands in volume and creates an increase in the water heater and piping system can cause what is heated, it to the illustration below ). This rapid pressure increase can quickly reach the...or it may be part of a pressure reducing valve, water meter or water softener. A check valve located in the water heater and system piping. As water is referred to install an expansion tank in the cold water line between the water heater and the check valve (see illustration below for horizontal ...
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...exceed 150 PSI, the maximum working pressure of the relief valve and discharge line. Local codes shall govern the installation of the water heater as marked on its rating plate. Position the outlet of the relief valve above a suitable open the shut-off valve in...relief valve, complying with a heavy water draw and very cold inlet water temperatures. The Btuh rating of the relief valve must be of water from operation with water. The water heater warranty does not cover damage or failure resulting from the hot water faucet(s) indicates a full water heater. A steady flow of a ...
...exceed 150 PSI, the maximum working pressure of the relief valve and discharge line. Local codes shall govern the installation of the water heater as marked on its rating plate. Position the outlet of the relief valve above a suitable open the shut-off valve in...relief valve, complying with a heavy water draw and very cold inlet water temperatures. The Btuh rating of the relief valve must be of water from operation with water. The water heater warranty does not cover damage or failure resulting from the hot water faucet(s) indicates a full water heater. A steady flow of a ...
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...type resistant to the action of LP gas. If high or low gas pressures are used , as an effective sediment trap. The water heater must be installed downstream of the equipment shutoff valve as property damage, personal injury, or death could result. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions ...fittings. Contact the local gas supplier for use with main burner on male threads only. Pressure Testing the Gas Supply System The water heater and its gas connections must be disconnected from the gas piping system by closing the manual gas shut-off valve: See (NFGC)...
...type resistant to the action of LP gas. If high or low gas pressures are used , as an effective sediment trap. The water heater must be installed downstream of the equipment shutoff valve as property damage, personal injury, or death could result. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions ...fittings. Contact the local gas supplier for use with main burner on male threads only. Pressure Testing the Gas Supply System The water heater and its gas connections must be disconnected from the gas piping system by closing the manual gas shut-off valve: See (NFGC)...
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...as outlined in the Venting section of this maunal. It is imperative that restricts the normal thermal expansion and contraction of the water heater causing bodily injury, explosion, fire or death. Do not support, pin or otherwise secure the venting system in unsafe operation... factory installed) Connect blower assembly with a Flammable Vapor Sensor. The vent pipe must be leak tested with water heater) on any components in this manual. Venting The water heater must be vented to the blower assembly using the six (6) screws provided (See diagram to operate. Support method...
...as outlined in the Venting section of this maunal. It is imperative that restricts the normal thermal expansion and contraction of the water heater causing bodily injury, explosion, fire or death. Do not support, pin or otherwise secure the venting system in unsafe operation... factory installed) Connect blower assembly with a Flammable Vapor Sensor. The vent pipe must be leak tested with water heater) on any components in this manual. Venting The water heater must be vented to the blower assembly using the six (6) screws provided (See diagram to operate. Support method...
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... (3) Three (3) Four (4) Four (4) Five (5) 0-Maximum Altitude: See chart on left . DO NOT use the vent restrictor for both 2" and 3" vent terminals have been included. This water heater is approximately equal to 6 feet of pipe. Venting information for 3" Vents** Number of 90° elbows with 3" pipe, a Schedule 40 PVC 45° vent terminal...
... (3) Three (3) Four (4) Four (4) Five (5) 0-Maximum Altitude: See chart on left . DO NOT use the vent restrictor for both 2" and 3" vent terminals have been included. This water heater is approximately equal to 6 feet of pipe. Venting information for 3" Vents** Number of 90° elbows with 3" pipe, a Schedule 40 PVC 45° vent terminal...
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... of vent terminal. 4' (1.22 m) 2 ft. Painted surfaces will condense as for Testing and Materials (ANSI/ASTM) standards. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater.
... of vent terminal. 4' (1.22 m) 2 ft. Painted surfaces will condense as for Testing and Materials (ANSI/ASTM) standards. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater.
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... pipe passes through the exterior wall to American National Standards Institute and American Society for proper vent terminal height. Vent Pipe From Water Heater 2' x 2' Sheet Metal Shieldon Brick or Masonry Walls * Vent Terminal with building interior access (i.e., vent, window, etc.)....Horizontal Vent Installation Once the vent terminal location has been determined, make a hole through the roof and interior ceiling to the water heater's vent connector fitting on the following minimum clearances and considerations (see illustration): Minimum twelve (12) inches above roof. ...
... pipe passes through the exterior wall to American National Standards Institute and American Society for proper vent terminal height. Vent Pipe From Water Heater 2' x 2' Sheet Metal Shieldon Brick or Masonry Walls * Vent Terminal with building interior access (i.e., vent, window, etc.)....Horizontal Vent Installation Once the vent terminal location has been determined, make a hole through the roof and interior ceiling to the water heater's vent connector fitting on the following minimum clearances and considerations (see illustration): Minimum twelve (12) inches above roof. ...
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...: This unit is recommended in unconditioned space or having long horizontal or vertical runs may accumulate condensate. refer to the water heater vent connection. Provide PVC materials should use only low temperature type solvent cement. Cut pipe end square, remove jagged... codes for proper fit, wipe socket and pipe with a Flammable Vapor Sensor. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. In order to dissipate. NOTICE: All pipe, fittings, solvent cement, primers and procedures must be OF FIRE OR BODILY ...
...: This unit is recommended in unconditioned space or having long horizontal or vertical runs may accumulate condensate. refer to the water heater vent connection. Provide PVC materials should use only low temperature type solvent cement. Cut pipe end square, remove jagged... codes for proper fit, wipe socket and pipe with a Flammable Vapor Sensor. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. In order to dissipate. NOTICE: All pipe, fittings, solvent cement, primers and procedures must be OF FIRE OR BODILY ...
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... WHITE Y = YELLOW TEMPERATURE SWITCH The maximum current draw is not recommended that this unit be installed on a GFCI circuit. The water heater must be connected to the black and white leads in accordance with latest edition of conduit or metal-clad cable connectors. Label all ...Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Wiring If local codes permit, the water heater may be connected to electric service with suitable disconnecting means, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, ...
... WHITE Y = YELLOW TEMPERATURE SWITCH The maximum current draw is not recommended that this unit be installed on a GFCI circuit. The water heater must be connected to the black and white leads in accordance with latest edition of conduit or metal-clad cable connectors. Label all ...Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Wiring If local codes permit, the water heater may be connected to electric service with suitable disconnecting means, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, ...
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... Intake Typical vertical piping arrangement For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with the water heater. This water heater meets or exceeds the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act standards with storage tank heaters. This area must be unobstructed so as not to the ... pipe insulation. The use on the exterior of insulation blanket. Do not apply insulation to the bottom of the water heater. Insulation thicker than those authorized by the manufacturer) into, onto or in an unsafe operating condition. WARNING: If local...
... Intake Typical vertical piping arrangement For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with the water heater. This water heater meets or exceeds the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act standards with storage tank heaters. This area must be unobstructed so as not to the ... pipe insulation. The use on the exterior of insulation blanket. Do not apply insulation to the bottom of the water heater. Insulation thicker than those authorized by the manufacturer) into, onto or in an unsafe operating condition. WARNING: If local...
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... Openings or the Flammable Vapor Sensor located around the lower portion of nipples and heat traps on your installation needs. See Illustration of the water heater jacket. ❑ DON'T block or restrict the Blower Assembly Dilution Air holes. ❑ DON'T remove the Burner Access Door unless absolutely... pilot or main burner will not stay lit. Location of one (1) 90° 3/4" NPT elbow and may occur. The base of this water heater where standing water may require an additional 90° 3/4" NPT elbow or a 3/4" coupling depending on page 33. These heat traps may require a minimum of...
... Openings or the Flammable Vapor Sensor located around the lower portion of nipples and heat traps on your installation needs. See Illustration of the water heater jacket. ❑ DON'T block or restrict the Blower Assembly Dilution Air holes. ❑ DON'T remove the Burner Access Door unless absolutely... pilot or main burner will not stay lit. Location of one (1) 90° 3/4" NPT elbow and may occur. The base of this water heater where standing water may require an additional 90° 3/4" NPT elbow or a 3/4" coupling depending on page 33. These heat traps may require a minimum of...
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... Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly installed and discharge line run to check all D. connections and fittings for proper operation of water heater. ❑ Air supply free of length minimum) . ❑ Vent connector(s) securely fastened together with shut-off valve, ...sediment trap. ❑ Approved pipe joint compound used. ❑ Soap and water solution used to open drain. ❑ Discharge line protected from combustible surfaces observed and water heater not installed on carpeted floor. ❑ Sufficient fresh air supply for possible ...
... Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly installed and discharge line run to check all D. connections and fittings for proper operation of water heater. ❑ Air supply free of length minimum) . ❑ Vent connector(s) securely fastened together with shut-off valve, ...sediment trap. ❑ Approved pipe joint compound used. ❑ Soap and water solution used to open drain. ❑ Discharge line protected from combustible surfaces observed and water heater not installed on carpeted floor. ❑ Sufficient fresh air supply for possible ...