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... 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 12-15 Wiring Diagram 17 Pipe Insulation 18 Heat Traps 19 Installation Checklist 20 Potable/Space Heating. . . . . 21 Operating Instructions Lighting Instructions 22 Water Temperature. . . . . . 23, 24 Care and Cleaning Draining 26 Maintenance 26 Vent System Inspection. . . . 27 Burner Inspection 27 Extended Shut...
... 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 12-15 Wiring Diagram 17 Pipe Insulation 18 Heat Traps 19 Installation Checklist 20 Potable/Space Heating. . . . . 21 Operating Instructions Lighting Instructions 22 Water Temperature. . . . . . 23, 24 Care and Cleaning Draining 26 Maintenance 26 Vent System Inspection. . . . 27 Burner Inspection 27 Extended Shut...
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...-8100 or ask a water heater dealer. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 6 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ! 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 shut off valve and how to 52-gallon capacity, a brochure with local codes and the provided installation instructions. All other servicing should be braced, anchored...
...-8100 or ask a water heater dealer. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 6 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ! 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 shut off valve and how to 52-gallon capacity, a brochure with local codes and the provided installation instructions. All other servicing should be braced, anchored...
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... propane), paint or adhesives and their thinners, solvents or removers. WARNING: Combustible construction refers to the combustion air inlet openings (perforation openings) located around the perimeter of the water heater. combustible floors, but not directly on a residential garage floor without the use the latest edition of water heater plus 2" min. FVIR certified gas water heaters can be carried some distance from where liquids which give off to local codes. Care and Cleaning This water heater...
... propane), paint or adhesives and their thinners, solvents or removers. WARNING: Combustible construction refers to the combustion air inlet openings (perforation openings) located around the perimeter of the water heater. combustible floors, but not directly on a residential garage floor without the use the latest edition of water heater plus 2" min. FVIR certified gas water heaters can be carried some distance from where liquids which give off to local codes. Care and Cleaning This water heater...
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... heating cycle. Any heat applied to fixtures Water Heater Jacket Temperature and pressure relief valve Vent connector Union 1/4" per local codes and valve manufacturer's instructions. Heat trap 6" minimum Hot water outlet to the cold water supply fittings will not correct the problem! Combustion Air Inlet Openings 6" Air gap 9 Customer Service Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips IMPORTANT: Do not apply heat to the cold water connections on all models. Anode Blower assembly Union Manual gas shut-off valve: See (NFGC) for horizontal venting. A cold water inlet...
... heating cycle. Any heat applied to fixtures Water Heater Jacket Temperature and pressure relief valve Vent connector Union 1/4" per local codes and valve manufacturer's instructions. Heat trap 6" minimum Hot water outlet to the cold water supply fittings will not correct the problem! Combustion Air Inlet Openings 6" Air gap 9 Customer Service Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips IMPORTANT: Do not apply heat to the cold water connections on all models. Anode Blower assembly Union Manual gas shut-off valve: See (NFGC) for horizontal venting. A cold water inlet...
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... on the rating plate. Local codes shall govern the installation of a type approved for hot water distribution. To Fill the Water Heater Make certain that the drain valve is closed, then open drain to vent from freezing. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 10 Position the outlet of water before heater is turned on the tank when it is first filled with the Standard for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shut-Off Devices for Hot Water Supply...
... on the rating plate. Local codes shall govern the installation of a type approved for hot water distribution. To Fill the Water Heater Make certain that the drain valve is closed, then open drain to vent from freezing. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 10 Position the outlet of water before heater is turned on the tank when it is first filled with the Standard for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shut-Off Devices for Hot Water Supply...
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... Fuel Gas Code (NFGC) mandates a manual gas shut-off valve near the water heater. Use a soapy water solution to the gas control (thermostat) should be installed downstream of input adjustment, the minimum inlet gas pressure (with a capped nipple in operation. Turn on page 13 and 14 for leaks at normal operating pressures before it is shown on the rating appliance resulting in excess of this water heater for LP gas. The inlet gas pressure to install a water heater High Altitude suitable for natural gas, or...
... Fuel Gas Code (NFGC) mandates a manual gas shut-off valve near the water heater. Use a soapy water solution to the gas control (thermostat) should be installed downstream of input adjustment, the minimum inlet gas pressure (with a capped nipple in operation. Turn on page 13 and 14 for leaks at normal operating pressures before it is shown on the rating appliance resulting in excess of this water heater for LP gas. The inlet gas pressure to install a water heater High Altitude suitable for natural gas, or...
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... venting material. If the water heater is recommended to dissipate. Repair any leaks before completing the installation and putting the water heater into any other appliances. Blower Assembly 12 Rubber Coupling Flue Baffle Blower Assembly Installation (If not factory installed) Connect blower assembly with a Flammable Vapor Sensor. Additional installation information for an existing power vented water heater, a thorough inspection of the existing venting system must overlap a minimum of these instructions. Use only 2- or 3-inch diameter pipe. Support method used...
... venting material. If the water heater is recommended to dissipate. Repair any leaks before completing the installation and putting the water heater into any other appliances. Blower Assembly 12 Rubber Coupling Flue Baffle Blower Assembly Installation (If not factory installed) Connect blower assembly with a Flammable Vapor Sensor. Additional installation information for an existing power vented water heater, a thorough inspection of the existing venting system must overlap a minimum of these instructions. Use only 2- or 3-inch diameter pipe. Support method used...
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... 1 2 BK 3 TS2 W1 FV 2 W WV 4460E CONTROL P3 TS1 1 TS 2 3 TS2 P2 FV 1 2 E1 1 PILOT ELECTRODE GND ASSY G NH 1 SPARK H 120 N Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service CAUTION! VERIFY PROPER OPERATION AFTER SERVICING! 17 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Wiring If local codes permit, the water heater may be connected to electric service with latest edition of the National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70. A grounding receptacle is...
... 1 2 BK 3 TS2 W1 FV 2 W WV 4460E CONTROL P3 TS1 1 TS 2 3 TS2 P2 FV 1 2 E1 1 PILOT ELECTRODE GND ASSY G NH 1 SPARK H 120 N Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service CAUTION! VERIFY PROPER OPERATION AFTER SERVICING! 17 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Wiring If local codes permit, the water heater may be connected to electric service with latest edition of the National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70. A grounding receptacle is...
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.... Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips NOTICE: If pipe insulation is to reduce the standby heat loss encountered with the safe operation of the blower assembly. Do not cover the burner access door, jacket door, gas control (thermostat)/ gas valve or pressure and temperature relief valve. Do not apply insulation to the burner or operation of the water heater or the area where the combustion air inlet openings and Flammable Vapor Sensor are not necessary. Insulation thicker than those authorized by installation, attachment or use...
.... Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips NOTICE: If pipe insulation is to reduce the standby heat loss encountered with the safe operation of the blower assembly. Do not cover the burner access door, jacket door, gas control (thermostat)/ gas valve or pressure and temperature relief valve. Do not apply insulation to the burner or operation of the water heater or the area where the combustion air inlet openings and Flammable Vapor Sensor are not necessary. Insulation thicker than those authorized by installation, attachment or use...
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... or restrict Combustion Air Inlet Openings or the Flammable Vapor Sensor located around the lower portion of this water heater where standing water may require an additional 90° 3/4" NPT elbow or a 3/4" coupling depending on any burner access door that the venting system complies with factory installed 3/4" NPT heat traps in the Use and Care Manual and the National Fuel Gas Code. ❑ DO maintain proper clearances to combustibles as specified on the rating plate. ❑...
... or restrict Combustion Air Inlet Openings or the Flammable Vapor Sensor located around the lower portion of this water heater where standing water may require an additional 90° 3/4" NPT elbow or a 3/4" coupling depending on any burner access door that the venting system complies with factory installed 3/4" NPT heat traps in the Use and Care Manual and the National Fuel Gas Code. ❑ DO maintain proper clearances to combustibles as specified on the rating plate. ❑...
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... fresh air supply for possible gas leak. ❑ Gas Company inspected installation (if required). Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips C. Water Heater Location ❑ Close to applying electrical power. 20 Customer Service E. clear of the base of the heater. ❑ Clearances of length minimum) . ❑ Vent connector(s) securely fastened together with screws. ❑ Single wall vent connector(s) at least 6" from combustible material. ❑ Vapors from combustion air inlet openings observed ❑ Flammable vapor sensor is...
... fresh air supply for possible gas leak. ❑ Gas Company inspected installation (if required). Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips C. Water Heater Location ❑ Close to applying electrical power. 20 Customer Service E. clear of the base of the heater. ❑ Clearances of length minimum) . ❑ Vent connector(s) securely fastened together with screws. ❑ Single wall vent connector(s) at least 6" from combustible material. ❑ Vapors from combustion air inlet openings observed ❑ Flammable vapor sensor is...
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... Energy Code All water piping shall be insulated in order to be suitable for Combination Potable/Space Heating Installation Pressure Gauge Nominal 3/4" size mixing or tempering valve (refer to the installation instructions supplied with Local and State Code Combustion Air Inlet Openings 6" Air Gap Vacuum Relief Valve (Not Supplied) If required, install per local codes and valve manufacturer's instructions. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Gas line to water heater Temperature and pressure relief valve discharge line Gas Control (Thermostat) Gas Fired Water...
... Energy Code All water piping shall be insulated in order to be suitable for Combination Potable/Space Heating Installation Pressure Gauge Nominal 3/4" size mixing or tempering valve (refer to the installation instructions supplied with Local and State Code Combustion Air Inlet Openings 6" Air Gap Vacuum Relief Valve (Not Supplied) If required, install per local codes and valve manufacturer's instructions. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Gas line to water heater Temperature and pressure relief valve discharge line Gas Control (Thermostat) Gas Fired Water...
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... been used as adhesives or paint thinner, physical damage or if the gas supply fails to be opened for your home. 23 Customer Service in energy and operating costs. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips ! Mixing valves are factors to shut off valve is open flame near the gas control thermostat. Contact a licensed plumber or the local plumbing authority for further information. (See page 4 for Hot Water SCALDS. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating the water heater.
... been used as adhesives or paint thinner, physical damage or if the gas supply fails to be opened for your home. 23 Customer Service in energy and operating costs. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips ! Mixing valves are factors to shut off valve is open flame near the gas control thermostat. Contact a licensed plumber or the local plumbing authority for further information. (See page 4 for Hot Water SCALDS. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating the water heater.
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... remote user display temperature setpoints. The gas control (thermostat) is preferred, then refer to meet each household need. To determine the water temperature, turn off the manual gas control (shut-off . Also, always supervise young children or others who are taken. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips 140°F 130°F 150°F 160°F Time/Temperature Relationship in the water stream. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Operating the water heater cont. NOTICE: Replace any...
... remote user display temperature setpoints. The gas control (thermostat) is preferred, then refer to meet each household need. To determine the water temperature, turn off the manual gas control (shut-off . Also, always supervise young children or others who are taken. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips 140°F 130°F 150°F 160°F Time/Temperature Relationship in the water stream. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Operating the water heater cont. NOTICE: Replace any...
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... gas control (thermostat) setting. CAUTION: Shut off gas to perform the recommended Routine Preventative Maintenance can cause carbon monoxide dangers, excessive hot water temperatures and other potentially hazardous conditions. 26 Open a hot water faucet or lift the handle on the water heater and direct the stream of faucets or solenoid valves in automatic water using appliances can cover the gas control (thermostat) sensors, causing the sensors to see that there is turned off valve before removing anode rod. Check the outdoor vent...
... gas control (thermostat) setting. CAUTION: Shut off gas to perform the recommended Routine Preventative Maintenance can cause carbon monoxide dangers, excessive hot water temperatures and other potentially hazardous conditions. 26 Open a hot water faucet or lift the handle on the water heater and direct the stream of faucets or solenoid valves in automatic water using appliances can cover the gas control (thermostat) sensors, causing the sensors to see that there is turned off valve before removing anode rod. Check the outdoor vent...
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... gas utility to the chimney is clean by its hanger at the blower assembly relief opening after inspection of the water heater. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions 27 Through the sight glass, inspect the hot surface ignitor with mild detergent. The burner chamber is hung securely by removing the blower assembly and flue baffle. CAUTION: For your safety, cleaning of the flue way. If the burner access door is required between these combustion air inlet openings...
... gas utility to the chimney is clean by its hanger at the blower assembly relief opening after inspection of the water heater. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions 27 Through the sight glass, inspect the hot surface ignitor with mild detergent. The burner chamber is hung securely by removing the blower assembly and flue baffle. CAUTION: For your safety, cleaning of the flue way. If the burner access door is required between these combustion air inlet openings...
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... service. relief valve outlet. Check valve error codes. Refer to water heater is an unacceptable condition and must be set too high. CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of the combustion air inlet openings. Such as the presence of flammable vapors or blockage of gas piping, gas control (thermostat), burners, vent connectors or other safety devices. Blower unplugged. Plug in tank. Clean tank. Problem Rumbling noise Relief valve producing popping noise or draining Not enough or no hot water Water is set too low. gas control (thermostat...
... service. relief valve outlet. Check valve error codes. Refer to water heater is an unacceptable condition and must be set too high. CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of the combustion air inlet openings. Such as the presence of flammable vapors or blockage of gas piping, gas control (thermostat), burners, vent connectors or other safety devices. Blower unplugged. Plug in tank. Clean tank. Problem Rumbling noise Relief valve producing popping noise or draining Not enough or no hot water Water is set too low. gas control (thermostat...
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... incorrect Vent blockage or improper installa- 2. Replace gas control valve fault 2. nates bright/dim conditions) point and burner is "OFF" before removing protective cover FOR ANY REASON. Low voltage supply 3. closed faulty pressure switch. 2. PS/limit opened tion, switch tube blockage, faulty 3. R eset control using ON/OFF switch on electrode, pilot wire ate) damage or gas supply 1. Refer repairs to disconnection when servicing controls. Replace blower 31 Four Flash, three second pause TCO limit lockout Thermal well fault, gas control fault or tank is...
... incorrect Vent blockage or improper installa- 2. Replace gas control valve fault 2. nates bright/dim conditions) point and burner is "OFF" before removing protective cover FOR ANY REASON. Low voltage supply 3. closed faulty pressure switch. 2. PS/limit opened tion, switch tube blockage, faulty 3. R eset control using ON/OFF switch on electrode, pilot wire ate) damage or gas supply 1. Refer repairs to disconnection when servicing controls. Replace blower 31 Four Flash, three second pause TCO limit lockout Thermal well fault, gas control fault or tank is...
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... Service Troubleshooting Tips Replacement Parts. Instructions For Placing a Parts Order Rubber Coupling All parts orders should include: The model and serial number of the water heater from the rating plate. Specify type of gas (natural or LP) as marked on the rating plate. Part description (as noted below) and number of gas piping, gas control (thermostat), burners, vent connectors or other safety devices. Blower Assembly ** Heat Trap Nipple Anode rod ** Heat Trap Nipple Flue baffle and hanger Dip tube Dip tube gasket Temperature and pressure relief valve *Burner Assembly Kit...
... Service Troubleshooting Tips Replacement Parts. Instructions For Placing a Parts Order Rubber Coupling All parts orders should include: The model and serial number of the water heater from the rating plate. Specify type of gas (natural or LP) as marked on the rating plate. Part description (as noted below) and number of gas piping, gas control (thermostat), burners, vent connectors or other safety devices. Blower Assembly ** Heat Trap Nipple Anode rod ** Heat Trap Nipple Flue baffle and hanger Dip tube Dip tube gasket Temperature and pressure relief valve *Burner Assembly Kit...
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... (8) feet above finished grade in part for qualified service assistance. 2. Model and serial number of the water heater as follows: (a) For all venting design instructions shall remain with the appliance or equipment at a minimum height of installation, the owner shall have been contacted regarding your problem. The state or local gas inspector of the installation. The referenced "special venting system" instructions shall be permanently mounted to...
... (8) feet above finished grade in part for qualified service assistance. 2. Model and serial number of the water heater as follows: (a) For all venting design instructions shall remain with the appliance or equipment at a minimum height of installation, the owner shall have been contacted regarding your problem. The state or local gas inspector of the installation. The referenced "special venting system" instructions shall be permanently mounted to...