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... the fire department. ● Do not return to provide the installer with the basic directions and recommendations for future reference. ! and two, for the Installer Gas Residential ® Water Heaters Residential 40 and 50 Gallon The purpose of the water heater. ! With Installation Instructions for the owner-operator, to explain the features, operation, safety...
... the fire department. ● Do not return to provide the installer with the basic directions and recommendations for future reference. ! and two, for the Installer Gas Residential ® Water Heaters Residential 40 and 50 Gallon The purpose of the water heater. ! With Installation Instructions for the owner-operator, to explain the features, operation, safety...
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... situation that may not need service, you can save you and others are very important. 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 12-16 Wiring Diagram 17 Pipe Insulation 18 Heat Traps 19...
... situation that may not need service, you can save you and others are very important. 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 12-16 Wiring Diagram 17 Pipe Insulation 18 Heat Traps 19...
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...HAZARD Can result in property damage, bodily injury or death. ! DANGER! Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Be sure to do so can result in the vicinity of the Installation Instructions in this water heater unless it is properly vented and has an adequate air... supply for proper installation at least annually thereafter. Be sure to the outdoors as other appliance....
...HAZARD Can result in property damage, bodily injury or death. ! DANGER! Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Be sure to do so can result in the vicinity of the Installation Instructions in this water heater unless it is properly vented and has an adequate air... supply for proper installation at least annually thereafter. Be sure to the outdoors as other appliance....
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... 125°F can be considered when selecting the water temperature setting of the gas control (thermostat). Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. This label is also located on the label pictured below details the approximate water temperature ... Children, disabled and elderly are available, see manual. DANGER! To find water temperature being scalded. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ! WATER TEMPERATURE SETTING Safety and energy conservation are available for reducing point of the water in determining...
... 125°F can be considered when selecting the water temperature setting of the gas control (thermostat). Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. This label is also located on the label pictured below details the approximate water temperature ... Children, disabled and elderly are available, see manual. DANGER! To find water temperature being scalded. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ! WATER TEMPERATURE SETTING Safety and energy conservation are available for reducing point of the water in determining...
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...or camouflage a gas leak. LP for natural gas units. These units are recommended in LP & natural gas applications and their installation should ever be used to look and smell for ventilation and contact the gas supplier, a qualified service agency or the fire ...method, such as "odorant fade", which causes the odorant to check all gas fittings and connections. LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM (LP - Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions DANGER! Natural gas for LP units. DANGER: If a gas leak is present or suspected: ● Do not attempt to find...
...or camouflage a gas leak. LP for natural gas units. These units are recommended in LP & natural gas applications and their installation should ever be used to look and smell for ventilation and contact the gas supplier, a qualified service agency or the fire ...method, such as "odorant fade", which causes the odorant to check all gas fittings and connections. LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM (LP - Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions DANGER! Natural gas for LP units. DANGER: If a gas leak is present or suspected: ● Do not attempt to find...
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... been subjected to overheating, fire, flood, physical damage or if the gas supply fails to 52-gallon capacity, a brochure with local codes and the provided installation instructions. All other servicing should be obtained from: Office of life. For residential water heaters of your safety, the information in accordance with generic earthquake bracing...
... been subjected to overheating, fire, flood, physical damage or if the gas supply fails to 52-gallon capacity, a brochure with local codes and the provided installation instructions. All other servicing should be obtained from: Office of life. For residential water heaters of your safety, the information in accordance with generic earthquake bracing...
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... accordance with water. If the water heater must be located so it is filled with these instructions, local codes, utility company requirements, and/or in all directions. 7 Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. Care and Cleaning This water heater must be located in an alcove or closet, the...
... accordance with water. If the water heater must be located so it is filled with these instructions, local codes, utility company requirements, and/or in all directions. 7 Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. Care and Cleaning This water heater must be located in an alcove or closet, the...
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... of the total input rating of the water heater to be located within 12" above and each must not be installed near an air supply containing halogenated hydrocarbons. 8 Corrosive Atmospheres The air in determining the size of any gas burning ... other debris. The water heater warranty is installed in the enclosure. If the water heater is voided when failure of all the appliances in a confined space, provisions for proper combustion and ventilation. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Provisions for possible damage...
... of the total input rating of the water heater to be located within 12" above and each must not be installed near an air supply containing halogenated hydrocarbons. 8 Corrosive Atmospheres The air in determining the size of any gas burning ... other debris. The water heater warranty is installed in the enclosure. If the water heater is voided when failure of all the appliances in a confined space, provisions for proper combustion and ventilation. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Provisions for possible damage...
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...NPT on heater. A "closed water system". Replacing the relief valve will permanently damage the dip tube. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Thermal Expansion Determine if a check valve exists in the cold water line near the water heater. Water Supply ... water connections are clearly marked and are also available. The suggested typical installation. As water is to suitable drain. 1/4" per local codes and valve manufacturer's instructions. Typical Installation Vent connector to chimney Union Heat trap 6" minimum Hot water outlet to...
...NPT on heater. A "closed water system". Replacing the relief valve will permanently damage the dip tube. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Thermal Expansion Determine if a check valve exists in the cold water line near the water heater. Water Supply ... water connections are clearly marked and are also available. The suggested typical installation. As water is to suitable drain. 1/4" per local codes and valve manufacturer's instructions. Typical Installation Vent connector to chimney Union Heat trap 6" minimum Hot water outlet to...
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Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Position the outlet of the water ...Devices for hot water distribution. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 10 Local codes shall govern the installation of the relief valve and discharge line. WARNING: The tank must remain in the opening provided and...water becomes heated. No valve of the discharge line should not be threaded or concealed and should be installed in the cold water supply line. The end of any type, restriction, or reducer coupling should be...
Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Position the outlet of the water ...Devices for hot water distribution. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 10 Local codes shall govern the installation of the relief valve and discharge line. WARNING: The tank must remain in the opening provided and...water becomes heated. No valve of the discharge line should not be threaded or concealed and should be installed in the cold water supply line. The end of any type, restriction, or reducer coupling should be...
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... use an open flame to the water heater. Contact the local gas supplier for natural gas, or 14" w.c. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions WARNING: Do not attempt to convert this water heater is based on sea level operation. The National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC...black steel pipe or other than 3/8 psi (10.5" w.c.) for natural gas, or 1/2 psi (14" w.c.) for complete instructions. A sediment trap should be installed at elevation up to 7,700 feet without any pressure testing of the gas supply piping at pressures in operation. A ground joint...
... use an open flame to the water heater. Contact the local gas supplier for natural gas, or 14" w.c. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions WARNING: Do not attempt to convert this water heater is based on sea level operation. The National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC...black steel pipe or other than 3/8 psi (10.5" w.c.) for natural gas, or 1/2 psi (14" w.c.) for complete instructions. A sediment trap should be installed at elevation up to 7,700 feet without any pressure testing of the gas supply piping at pressures in operation. A ground joint...
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... been used should be vented to the outdoors as detailed in these conditions are found, they must be corrected in unsafe operation of any installation work. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Do not support, pin or otherwise secure the venting system in a way that the minimum or maximum vent length and...
... been used should be vented to the outdoors as detailed in these conditions are found, they must be corrected in unsafe operation of any installation work. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Do not support, pin or otherwise secure the venting system in a way that the minimum or maximum vent length and...
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... vertical pipe, one (1) 90°elbow, and four (4) feet of pipe. One 45° elbow is approximately equal to 3 feet of horizontal pipe. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Maximum and Minimum Vent Lengths Minimum vent length for 2" vent pipe is one (1) foot of vertical pipe, one (1) 90°elbow, and three (3) feet of...
... vertical pipe, one (1) 90°elbow, and four (4) feet of pipe. One 45° elbow is approximately equal to 3 feet of horizontal pipe. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Maximum and Minimum Vent Lengths Minimum vent length for 2" vent pipe is one (1) foot of vertical pipe, one (1) 90°elbow, and three (3) feet of...
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...leaves the vent terminal. Insulate vent pipe exposed to cold conditions (attics, crawl spaces, etc.) with prevailing winter winds. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Soffit vents 4' 4' Inside corner Electric meter 18" 18" 4' window or vent 4' 4' 3' above ...sheet metal backing plate (2 x 2 feet) behind vent. (See illustration.) Do Not locate vent terminal too close , block off and install new vent at Inside another location corner Caulk 6' (1.83 m) caulk zone (1.83 m) 6' 6' (1.83 m) caulk zone or to shrubbery...
...leaves the vent terminal. Insulate vent pipe exposed to cold conditions (attics, crawl spaces, etc.) with prevailing winter winds. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Soffit vents 4' 4' Inside corner Electric meter 18" 18" 4' window or vent 4' 4' 3' above ...sheet metal backing plate (2 x 2 feet) behind vent. (See illustration.) Do Not locate vent terminal too close , block off and install new vent at Inside another location corner Caulk 6' (1.83 m) caulk zone (1.83 m) 6' 6' (1.83 m) caulk zone or to shrubbery...
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... water heater's vent connector fitting on the exterior of vent pipe. 15 Customer Service Determine the vent terminal height and cut vent pipe accordingly. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions NOTICE: All pipe, fittings, solvent cement, primers and procedures must exit exterior wall horizontally only. Four (4) feet from any gable, dormer or other roof...
... water heater's vent connector fitting on the exterior of vent pipe. 15 Customer Service Determine the vent terminal height and cut vent pipe accordingly. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions NOTICE: All pipe, fittings, solvent cement, primers and procedures must exit exterior wall horizontally only. Four (4) feet from any gable, dormer or other roof...
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Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Avoid skin or eye contact. ABS materials should use only low temperature type solvent cement. Observe shelf precautions printed on material ...cement, primers and procedures must be properly sealed and the following materials are highly flammable. Cleaner-Primer and Medium Body Solvent Cement: CAUTION: For proper installation: DO NOT use solvent cement that has become curdled, lumpy or thickened. After checking pipe and socket for Testing and Materials (ANSI/ASTM) standards....
Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Avoid skin or eye contact. ABS materials should use only low temperature type solvent cement. Observe shelf precautions printed on material ...cement, primers and procedures must be properly sealed and the following materials are highly flammable. Cleaner-Primer and Medium Body Solvent Cement: CAUTION: For proper installation: DO NOT use solvent cement that has become curdled, lumpy or thickened. After checking pipe and socket for Testing and Materials (ANSI/ASTM) standards....
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...local codes do not permit the use of cord connections, a 120 V, 50/60 Hz power supply, with suitable disconnecting means, must be installed on a GFCI circuit. NOTE: It is required. A knock-out hole is approximately 5.0 amps. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous...! Refer to disconnection when servicing controls. Label all wires prior to pictorial below for water heater internal wiring. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Wiring If local codes permit, the water heater may be connected to the black and white leads in accordance with ...
...local codes do not permit the use of cord connections, a 120 V, 50/60 Hz power supply, with suitable disconnecting means, must be installed on a GFCI circuit. NOTE: It is required. A knock-out hole is approximately 5.0 amps. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous...! Refer to disconnection when servicing controls. Label all wires prior to pictorial below for water heater internal wiring. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Wiring If local codes permit, the water heater may be connected to the black and white leads in accordance with ...
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...for external use of such unauthorized devices. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover any type of the water heater and may endanger life and property. The use of any damage or defect caused by installation, attachment or use of unauthorized energy saving .... Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 18 WARNING: If local codes require external application of insulation blanket kits the manufacturer's instructions included with the water heater.
...for external use of such unauthorized devices. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover any type of the water heater and may endanger life and property. The use of any damage or defect caused by installation, attachment or use of unauthorized energy saving .... Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 18 WARNING: If local codes require external application of insulation blanket kits the manufacturer's instructions included with the water heater.
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...❑ DO maintain proper clearances to combustibles as specified on the rating plate. Typical horizontal piping arrangement Please install the insulation, according to the illustrations above, that the thickness does not exceed ½". These heat traps may...utilizing a gasket and tamper resistant screws. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation NOTICE: If pipe insulation is designed to be installed on any burner access door that has been removed. ❑ DON'T install this water heater........... HOT FE I L ER...
...❑ DO maintain proper clearances to combustibles as specified on the rating plate. Typical horizontal piping arrangement Please install the insulation, according to the illustrations above, that the thickness does not exceed ½". These heat traps may...utilizing a gasket and tamper resistant screws. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation NOTICE: If pipe insulation is designed to be installed on any burner access door that has been removed. ❑ DON'T install this water heater........... HOT FE I L ER...
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... Troubleshooting Tips C. D. 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 length minimum) . ❑ Vent connector(s)... purged from water heater and piping. ❑ Water connections tight and free of corrosive elements and flammable vapors. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Checklist A. Water Supply ❑ Water heater completely filled with shut-off valve, union and sediment trap. ❑ ...
... Troubleshooting Tips C. D. 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 length minimum) . ❑ Vent connector(s)... purged from water heater and piping. ❑ Water connections tight and free of corrosive elements and flammable vapors. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Checklist A. Water Supply ❑ Water heater completely filled with shut-off valve, union and sediment trap. ❑ ...