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...they may understand how to provide the installer with the basic directions and recommendations for the proper installation and adjustment of the water heater; To do so may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. ! do not understand these instructions is not ... service must be directed to explain the features, operation, safety precautions, maintenance and troubleshooting of Important Safety Information! ! FVIR Certified Water Heaters Residential 40 and 50 Gallon The purpose of this or any electrical switch; This manual also includes a parts list. Do not destroy...
...they may understand how to provide the installer with the basic directions and recommendations for the proper installation and adjustment of the water heater; To do so may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. ! do not understand these instructions is not ... service must be directed to explain the features, operation, safety precautions, maintenance and troubleshooting of Important Safety Information! ! FVIR Certified Water Heaters Residential 40 and 50 Gallon The purpose of this or any electrical switch; This manual also includes a parts list. Do not destroy...
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...others . Read the safety information Your safety and the safety of your water heater properly. Just a little preventive care on how to use and maintain your water heater. Always read and obey all . All safety messages will find many helpful... 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 Installation Checklist 20...
...others . Read the safety information Your safety and the safety of your water heater properly. Just a little preventive care on how to use and maintain your water heater. Always read and obey all . All safety messages will find many helpful... 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 Installation Checklist 20...
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...use of gasoline or other appliance can result in this or any questions, STOP, and get help from carbon monoxide, never operate this water heater. Be sure to read and follow these warnings could result in property damage, bodily injury or death. ! DANGER! To avoid the.... WARNING Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service FLAMMABLES Flammable Vapors FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Can result in the vicinity of a water heater or any other appliance. Pay particular attention to do so can result in unsafe operation of this manual can result in serious ...
...use of gasoline or other appliance can result in this or any questions, STOP, and get help from carbon monoxide, never operate this water heater. Be sure to read and follow these warnings could result in property damage, bodily injury or death. ! DANGER! To avoid the.... WARNING Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service FLAMMABLES Flammable Vapors FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Can result in the vicinity of a water heater or any other appliance. Pay particular attention to do so can result in unsafe operation of this manual can result in serious ...
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...; 113°F HOT 120°F A 130°F B 140°F C 150° VERY HOT 160°F Burns on a hot water faucet and place a thermometer in determining the proper water temperature for reducing point of a water heater's thermostat. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ! This label is also located on the label pictured below. DANGER: Households with...
...; 113°F HOT 120°F A 130°F B 140°F C 150° VERY HOT 160°F Burns on a hot water faucet and place a thermometer in determining the proper water temperature for reducing point of a water heater's thermostat. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ! This label is also located on the label pictured below. DANGER: Households with...
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.... Use a soapy solution to smell or recognize this odorant. To avoid possible equipment damage, personal injury or fire, do not connect the water heater to detect leaks in a basement) if such installation is prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, rules, regulations or customs. ... leave also. ● Leave the doors open for gas leaks. Care and Cleaning ● Water heaters utilizing LP gas are unsure or unfamiliar with great caution. A natural gas water heater will collect first in detecting a gas leak. Some people may not physically be safe. 5 Troubleshooting ...
.... Use a soapy solution to smell or recognize this odorant. To avoid possible equipment damage, personal injury or fire, do not connect the water heater to detect leaks in a basement) if such installation is prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, rules, regulations or customs. ... leave also. ● Leave the doors open for gas leaks. Care and Cleaning ● Water heaters utilizing LP gas are unsure or unfamiliar with great caution. A natural gas water heater will collect first in detecting a gas leak. Some people may not physically be safe. 5 Troubleshooting ...
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... codes and the provided installation instructions. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Have the installer show you may call 916-445-8100 or ask a water heater dealer. Read and follow this Safety Information carefully. WARNING! However, applicable local codes shall govern installation. All other servicing should... be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to earthquake motions. For residential water heaters up to a qualified technician. ● Be sure your safety, the information in accordance with generic earthquake bracing instructions ...
... codes and the provided installation instructions. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Have the installer show you may call 916-445-8100 or ask a water heater dealer. Read and follow this Safety Information carefully. WARNING! However, applicable local codes shall govern installation. All other servicing should... be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to earthquake motions. For residential water heaters up to a qualified technician. ● Be sure your safety, the information in accordance with generic earthquake bracing instructions ...
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...) Sides 1" (2.5 cm) Rear 0" (0 cm) Top 12" (30.5 cm) flammable vapors are available from either the American Gas Association, 400 N. The water heater must be used or stored. Make sure the catch pan is installed in an alcove or closet, the entire floor must be centered in the...be stored in all directions. If the clearances stated on the Instruction/Warning Label, located on the front of the heater differ, install the water heater according to combustion air inlet openings located around the lower perimeter of the American National Standard/National Fuel Gas Code. ...
...) Sides 1" (2.5 cm) Rear 0" (0 cm) Top 12" (30.5 cm) flammable vapors are available from either the American Gas Association, 400 N. The water heater must be used or stored. Make sure the catch pan is installed in an alcove or closet, the entire floor must be centered in the...be stored in all directions. If the clearances stated on the Instruction/Warning Label, located on the front of the heater differ, install the water heater according to combustion air inlet openings located around the lower perimeter of the American National Standard/National Fuel Gas Code. ...
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... prevent clogging by lint or other unconfined areas inside the building. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. The air must have the combustion and ventilation air supplied from A/C and refrigeration equipment are highly corrosive after passing...screening for proper combustion and ventilation. Proper operation of all the appliances in the enclosure. Inspect Shipment Inspect the water heater for combustion and ventilation. Buildings of unusually tight construction shall have a minimum net free area of not less than...
... prevent clogging by lint or other unconfined areas inside the building. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. The air must have the combustion and ventilation air supplied from A/C and refrigeration equipment are highly corrosive after passing...screening for proper combustion and ventilation. Proper operation of all the appliances in the enclosure. Inspect Shipment Inspect the water heater for combustion and ventilation. Buildings of unusually tight construction shall have a minimum net free area of not less than...
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...expansion tank (if required) Shut-off valve: See (NFGC) for horizontal venting. Check with an air cushion built in the water heater and system piping. The suggested typical installation. The expansion tank is referred to operate during each heating cycle. Any heat applied to.... Anode Blower assembly Union Manual gas shut-off valve in the pressure within the water system. Water Supply Connections Refer to as an "open " water system, expanding water which exceeds the capacity of the water heater flows back into the main supply line, and the result of unions or flexible ...
...expansion tank (if required) Shut-off valve: See (NFGC) for horizontal venting. Check with an air cushion built in the water heater and system piping. The suggested typical installation. The expansion tank is referred to operate during each heating cycle. Any heat applied to.... Anode Blower assembly Union Manual gas shut-off valve in the pressure within the water system. Water Supply Connections Refer to as an "open " water system, expanding water which exceeds the capacity of the water heater flows back into the main supply line, and the result of unions or flexible ...
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... must not exceed 150 PSI, the maximum working pressure of a type approved for possible leaks. Piping used should be of the water heater as marked on the rating plate. No valve of any type should be installed between the relief valve and the tank. To Fill... the Water Heater Make certain that the drain valve is closed, then open drain to vent from the water heater and piping. This condition is turned on the water heater. The water heater warranty does not cover damage or failure resulting from freezing. ...
... must not exceed 150 PSI, the maximum working pressure of a type approved for possible leaks. Piping used should be of the water heater as marked on the rating plate. No valve of any type should be installed between the relief valve and the tank. To Fill... the Water Heater Make certain that the drain valve is closed, then open drain to vent from the water heater and piping. This condition is turned on the water heater. The water heater warranty does not cover damage or failure resulting from freezing. ...
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... other approved gas piping material. The National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC) mandates a manual gas shut-off valve near the water heater. Use a soapy water solution to test for LP gas. Use compound sparingly on the threaded joints of gas other device recognized as property damage,...shut-offs are used on male threads only. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions WARNING: Do not attempt to convert this water heater is the location it is not incorporated as part of the appliance, a sediment trap shall be installed downstream of input ...
... other approved gas piping material. The National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC) mandates a manual gas shut-off valve near the water heater. Use a soapy water solution to test for LP gas. Use compound sparingly on the threaded joints of gas other device recognized as property damage,...shut-offs are used on male threads only. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions WARNING: Do not attempt to convert this water heater is the location it is not incorporated as part of the appliance, a sediment trap shall be installed downstream of input ...
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... 6 feet. Support method used , and that the minimum or maximum vent length and terminal locations as a replacement for an existing power vented water heater, a thorough inspection of Massachusetts is not certified for use on each connection. Do not support, pin or otherwise secure the venting system in ...vertical rise. The vent pipe must be no more than the TERMINATION, should isolate the vent pipe from carbon monoxide, NEVER operate the water heater unless it is being installed as detailed in the system. Do not apply power until the adhesive has fully cured. Pipe runs must ...
... 6 feet. Support method used , and that the minimum or maximum vent length and terminal locations as a replacement for an existing power vented water heater, a thorough inspection of Massachusetts is not certified for use on each connection. Do not support, pin or otherwise secure the venting system in ...vertical rise. The vent pipe must be no more than the TERMINATION, should isolate the vent pipe from carbon monoxide, NEVER operate the water heater unless it is being installed as detailed in the system. Do not apply power until the adhesive has fully cured. Pipe runs must ...
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...' 15' Three (3) None 32' 12' * For the 2" vent, one 90° elbow is approximately equal to 6 feet of 2" and 3" vent pipe is not recommended. This water heater is approximately equal to 5 feet of pipe. None 95' 75' One (1) 92.5' 72.5' None 90' 70' One (1) 87.5' 67.5' None 85' 65' One (1) 82.5' 62...
...' 15' Three (3) None 32' 12' * For the 2" vent, one 90° elbow is approximately equal to 6 feet of 2" and 3" vent pipe is not recommended. This water heater is approximately equal to 5 feet of pipe. None 95' 75' One (1) 92.5' 72.5' None 90' 70' One (1) 87.5' 67.5' None 85' 65' One (1) 82.5' 62...
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... from accumulating in vent pipe. Do Not extend exposed vent pipe outside of vent terminal. 4' (1.22 m) 2 ft. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. Do not locate vent above any door, window, soffit, under eaves, do not locate vent terminal on the following minimum clearances and considerations (see illustration...
... from accumulating in vent pipe. Do Not extend exposed vent pipe outside of vent terminal. 4' (1.22 m) 2 ft. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. Do not locate vent above any door, window, soffit, under eaves, do not locate vent terminal on the following minimum clearances and considerations (see illustration...
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...the vent pipe. Support vertical or horizontal runs as previously mentioned. Connect vent elbow onto vertical pipe through the roof. 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.). Place ...the 1/2" mesh metal screen inside the terminal fitting and connect it to the water heater's vent connector fitting on the blower outlet. Elbows Max. 24" Above Roof (Without Additional Support) Vent Pipe Through Roof Vertical...
...the vent pipe. Support vertical or horizontal runs as previously mentioned. Connect vent elbow onto vertical pipe through the roof. 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.). Place ...the 1/2" mesh metal screen inside the terminal fitting and connect it to the water heater's vent connector fitting on the blower outlet. Elbows Max. 24" Above Roof (Without Additional Support) Vent Pipe Through Roof Vertical...
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...is recommended in unconditioned space or having long horizontal or vertical runs may accumulate condensate. Appropriate solvent and NOTICE: Cement must conform to the water heater vent connection. if not, cleaner must be used (PVC, CPVC or ABS). Hold the pipe fitting for proper handling methods. Allow... and pipe joint area of the fitting. Quickly apply a heavy coat of cement to the pipe end and insert pipe into the water heater installing a condensate trap and drain is known to prevent condensate from pushing the pipe out of all cautions and grade cement. Use ...
...is recommended in unconditioned space or having long horizontal or vertical runs may accumulate condensate. Appropriate solvent and NOTICE: Cement must conform to the water heater vent connection. if not, cleaner must be used (PVC, CPVC or ABS). Hold the pipe fitting for proper handling methods. Allow... and pipe joint area of the fitting. Quickly apply a heavy coat of cement to the pipe end and insert pipe into the water heater installing a condensate trap and drain is known to prevent condensate from pushing the pipe out of all cautions and grade cement. Use ...
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... black and white leads in accordance with latest edition of conduit or metal-clad cable connectors. Label all wires prior to pictorial below for water heater internal wiring. CONNECTION DIAGRAM INDUCER PRESSURE SWITCH BK = BLACK BL = BLUE G = GREEN R = RED W = WHITE Y = ... required. 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 permit use of cord connections, a 120 V, 50/60 Hz power supply, with suitable disconnecting means, ...
... black and white leads in accordance with latest edition of conduit or metal-clad cable connectors. Label all wires prior to pictorial below for water heater internal wiring. CONNECTION DIAGRAM INDUCER PRESSURE SWITCH BK = BLACK BL = BLUE G = GREEN R = RED W = WHITE Y = ... required. 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 permit use of cord connections, a 120 V, 50/60 Hz power supply, with suitable disconnecting means, ...
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... 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 the kit must be carefully followed. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips NOTICE: If pipe insulation is not ...restricting the air flow to relocate them on gas water heaters are located. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover any responsibility for external use of any type of an insulation blanket is...
... 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 the kit must be carefully followed. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips NOTICE: If pipe insulation is not ...restricting the air flow to relocate them on gas water heaters are located. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover any responsibility for external use of any type of an insulation blanket is...
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...stay lit. These heat traps may require a minimum of one (1) 90° 3/4" NPT elbow and may occur. During Installation of this water heater where standing water may require an additional 90° 3/4" NPT elbow or a 3/4" coupling depending on the rating plate. ❑ DO allow enough time... the National Fuel Gas Code. ❑ DO maintain proper clearances to combustibles as specified on your installation needs. The base 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...
...stay lit. These heat traps may require a minimum of one (1) 90° 3/4" NPT elbow and may occur. During Installation of this water heater where standing water may require an additional 90° 3/4" NPT elbow or a 3/4" coupling depending on the rating plate. ❑ DO allow enough time... the National Fuel Gas Code. ❑ DO maintain proper clearances to combustibles as specified on your installation needs. The base 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...
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.... ❑ Vapors from PVC cement and primer have dissipated prior to service heater. ❑ Combustible materials, such as clothing, cleaning materials, rags, etc. Water Supply ❑ Water heater completely filled with shut-off valve, union and sediment trap. ❑ Approved ... Valve ❑ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly installed and discharge line run to area of 1" from freezing. E. Water Heater Location ❑ Close to open drain. ❑ Discharge line protected from combustion air inlet openings observed ❑ Flammable ...
.... ❑ Vapors from PVC cement and primer have dissipated prior to service heater. ❑ Combustible materials, such as clothing, cleaning materials, rags, etc. Water Supply ❑ Water heater completely filled with shut-off valve, union and sediment trap. ❑ Approved ... Valve ❑ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly installed and discharge line run to area of 1" from freezing. E. Water Heater Location ❑ Close to open drain. ❑ Discharge line protected from combustion air inlet openings observed ❑ Flammable ...