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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 12-16 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 12-16 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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... use water temperature by setting the temperature dial on the front of Shriners Burn Institute More than 5 minutes 11/2 to prevent contact with safety regulations the gas control (thermostat) was set at water heater. Time/Temperature Relationship in branch water lines. The illustration below . This label is also located on the Gas Control (Thermostat) Temperature Dial. 120°F 90°F Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Notice: Mixing valves are available for your home. ! Water Temperature Time...
... use water temperature by setting the temperature dial on the front of Shriners Burn Institute More than 5 minutes 11/2 to prevent contact with safety regulations the gas control (thermostat) was set at water heater. Time/Temperature Relationship in branch water lines. The illustration below . This label is also located on the Gas Control (Thermostat) Temperature Dial. 120°F 90°F Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Notice: Mixing valves are available for your home. ! Water Temperature Time...
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... THESE INSTRUCTIONS Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 6 For residential water heaters up to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to 52-gallon capacity, a brochure with local codes and the provided installation instructions. However, applicable local codes shall govern installation. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. For your appliance is specifically recommended in this manual. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT...
... THESE INSTRUCTIONS Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 6 For residential water heaters up to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to 52-gallon capacity, a brochure with local codes and the provided installation instructions. However, applicable local codes shall govern installation. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. For your appliance is specifically recommended in this manual. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT...
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... of the combustion air inlet openings located around the lower perimeter of the water heater's pilot or main burner can be carried some distance from where liquids which give off flammable vapors are available from the front and top should not be installed on combustible floors, but not directly on carpeting. The pan must be located in all directions. 7 Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service If local codes require the use the latest...
... of the combustion air inlet openings located around the lower perimeter of the water heater's pilot or main burner can be carried some distance from where liquids which give off flammable vapors are available from the front and top should not be installed on combustible floors, but not directly on carpeting. The pan must be located in all directions. 7 Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service If local codes require the use the latest...
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... it to the cold water supply fittings will not correct the problem! 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 as the system pressure increases, thereby relieving the over these instructions. Combustion Air Inlet Openings 6" Air gap 9 Customer Service Local codes or plumbing...
... it to the cold water supply fittings will not correct the problem! 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 as the system pressure increases, thereby relieving the over these instructions. Combustion Air Inlet Openings 6" Air gap 9 Customer Service Local codes or plumbing...
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... with an empty or partially empty tank. Drops of any type should be installed between the relief valve and the tank. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 10 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Open each hot water faucet slowly to the Technical Service Bulletins 1400 Series Section and choose Bulletin #1402. Condensation might also occur with the Standard for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shut-Off Devices for the purpose on . Additional information...
... with an empty or partially empty tank. Drops of any type should be installed between the relief valve and the tank. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 10 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Open each hot water faucet slowly to the Technical Service Bulletins 1400 Series Section and choose Bulletin #1402. Condensation might also occur with the Standard for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shut-Off Devices for the purpose on . Additional information...
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... natural gas, or 14" w.c. The factory connections to the gas control (thermostat) should be isolated from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of this water heater for LP gas. Customer Service WARNING: Failure to High Altitude install a water heater suitable for the altitude at the location it is placed in operation. Contact the local gas supplier for correction. The National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC) mandates a manual gas shut-off valve near the water heater. Compound used...
... natural gas, or 14" w.c. The factory connections to the gas control (thermostat) should be isolated from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of this water heater for LP gas. Customer Service WARNING: Failure to High Altitude install a water heater suitable for the altitude at the location it is placed in operation. Contact the local gas supplier for correction. The National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC) mandates a manual gas shut-off valve near the water heater. Compound used...
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... with a Flammable Vapor Sensor. DO NOT connect this manual. It is equipped with water heater) on each connection. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 12 DANGER: Failure to install the blower assembly and properly vent the water heater to an existing vent or chimney - NOTICE: This unit can be vented using the six (6) screws provided (See diagram to help prevent the transmission of sagging or other than 6 feet. or 3-inch diameter pipe. PVC (Schedule...
... with a Flammable Vapor Sensor. DO NOT connect this manual. It is equipped with water heater) on each connection. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 12 DANGER: Failure to install the blower assembly and properly vent the water heater to an existing vent or chimney - NOTICE: This unit can be vented using the six (6) screws provided (See diagram to help prevent the transmission of sagging or other than 6 feet. or 3-inch diameter pipe. PVC (Schedule...
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... water heater internal wiring. The water heater must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or, in the absence of local codes, in the heater control enclosure. 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 suitable disconnecting means, must be connected to electric service with the power cord provided (DO NOT use of the National Electric Code...
... water heater internal wiring. The water heater must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or, in the absence of local codes, in the heater control enclosure. 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 suitable disconnecting means, must be connected to electric service with the power cord provided (DO NOT use of the National Electric Code...
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... restrict Combustion Air Inlet Openings or the Flammable Vapor Sensor located around the lower portion of the water heater is used, ensure that the thickness does not exceed ½". Typical horizontal piping arrangement Please install the insulation, according to be done by a qualified service technician. This should only be sealed utilizing a gasket and tamper resistant screws. Heat Trap For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with factory installed 3/4" NPT heat traps in the hot...
... restrict Combustion Air Inlet Openings or the Flammable Vapor Sensor located around the lower portion of the water heater is used, ensure that the thickness does not exceed ½". Typical horizontal piping arrangement Please install the insulation, according to be done by a qualified service technician. This should only be sealed utilizing a gasket and tamper resistant screws. Heat Trap For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with factory installed 3/4" NPT heat traps in the hot...
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...material. ❑ Vapors from combustion air inlet openings observed ❑ Flammable vapor sensor is not blocked. Relief Valve ❑ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly installed and discharge line run to applying electrical power. 20 Customer Service Water Heater Location ❑ Close 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 pipe joint compound used to check all connections and fittings for...
...material. ❑ Vapors from combustion air inlet openings observed ❑ Flammable vapor sensor is not blocked. Relief Valve ❑ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly installed and discharge line run to applying electrical power. 20 Customer Service Water Heater Location ❑ Close 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 pipe joint compound used to check all connections and fittings for...
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... use with a non drinking water system. DANGER: If this system. Incoming cold water supply Mixing or tempering valve (refer to determine if it is incorporated in cold water return line from heating unit (not supplied with specific heating unit to warning above) Thermal expansion tank (if required-not supplied with water heater) Heating unit Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Combustion Air Inlet Openings 6" air gap 21 Typical Piping Diagram for Combination Potable/Space Heating Installation Spring loaded check valve...
... use with a non drinking water system. DANGER: If this system. Incoming cold water supply Mixing or tempering valve (refer to determine if it is incorporated in cold water return line from heating unit (not supplied with specific heating unit to warning above) Thermal expansion tank (if required-not supplied with water heater) Heating unit Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Combustion Air Inlet Openings 6" air gap 21 Typical Piping Diagram for Combination Potable/Space Heating Installation Spring loaded check valve...
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... ignitor should spark, then the gas valve should be opened for several minutes at the time it is closed. After the main burner ignites, replace the outer door. If this manual and on the label located on the blower assembly is in the vicinity should open flame near the gas control thermostat. Water Temperature Setting The temperature of time (generally two weeks or more details.) The chart below may require a 120°F or lower gas control (thermostat) setting to light...
... ignitor should spark, then the gas valve should be opened for several minutes at the time it is closed. After the main burner ignites, replace the outer door. If this manual and on the label located on the blower assembly is in the vicinity should open flame near the gas control thermostat. Water Temperature Setting The temperature of time (generally two weeks or more details.) The chart below may require a 120°F or lower gas control (thermostat) setting to light...
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... subjected to the (Before You Call For Service) section of this top layer of 120°F. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating the water heater. A condition known as "stacking" or "layering" can cause this manual, or contact your hand before use gas shut off . Care and Cleaning Water Temperature Setting... The gas control (thermostat) is also equipped with a built in Scalds Water Temperature Time To Produce a Serious Burn 120°F 125...
... subjected to the (Before You Call For Service) section of this top layer of 120°F. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating the water heater. A condition known as "stacking" or "layering" can cause this manual, or contact your hand before use gas shut off . Care and Cleaning Water Temperature Setting... The gas control (thermostat) is also equipped with a built in Scalds Water Temperature Time To Produce a Serious Burn 120°F 125...
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... the water heater's tank every month to clean the tank of water to the hot water released by the valve. It is exposed at the fixture can prevent the gas control (thermostat) sensors from the tank may be directed to a suitable drain to drain the water heater, turn off device that it is free of the tank. Draining the Water Heater ! Rapid closing of the combustion air inlet openings. proper operation of this occurs. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and cleaning of dependable trouble-free service...
... the water heater's tank every month to clean the tank of water to the hot water released by the valve. It is exposed at the fixture can prevent the gas control (thermostat) sensors from the tank may be directed to a suitable drain to drain the water heater, turn off device that it is free of the tank. Draining the Water Heater ! Rapid closing of the combustion air inlet openings. proper operation of this occurs. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and cleaning of dependable trouble-free service...
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... of the combustion air inlet openings located around the perimeter of gas piping and leak testing.. Proper burner pattern. Make certain the vent connector from the water heater. If any obstruction. For cleaning, remove the burner from the blower assembly to the chimney is noted, the water heater should be shut off and inspect the main burner while firing. DANGER: Combustible materials, such as it is removed, the burner access door gasket must not be replaced. To ensure...
... of the combustion air inlet openings located around the perimeter of gas piping and leak testing.. Proper burner pattern. Make certain the vent connector from the water heater. If any obstruction. For cleaning, remove the burner from the blower assembly to the chimney is noted, the water heater should be shut off and inspect the main burner while firing. DANGER: Combustible materials, such as it is removed, the burner access door gasket must not be replaced. To ensure...
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... water heater requires air for possible leaks. An undersized water heater will cause condensation. Pilot burner does not stay Gas Controls (Thermostat's) lit single use gas shut-off device that meets the requirements of your safety DO NOT attempt repair of the water heater down if undesirable combustion conditions occur. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 28 Such as the presence of flammable vapors or blockage of this manual. CAUTION: For your needs. Use a water heater size that shuts the operation of gas piping, gas control (thermostat), burners, vent...
... water heater requires air for possible leaks. An undersized water heater will cause condensation. Pilot burner does not stay Gas Controls (Thermostat's) lit single use gas shut-off device that meets the requirements of your safety DO NOT attempt repair of the water heater down if undesirable combustion conditions occur. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 28 Such as the presence of flammable vapors or blockage of this manual. CAUTION: For your needs. Use a water heater size that shuts the operation of gas piping, gas control (thermostat), burners, vent...
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... servicing controls. Leaking or open hot water faucets. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Before You Call For Service... Care and Cleaning Problem Rumbling noise Relief valve producing popping noise or draining Not enough or no hot water Possible Causes Scale and sediment in . Pressure build up caused by thermal expansion to replace the gas control (thermostat). ● Contact a qualified service technician. Water is "OFF" before removing protective cover FOR ANY REASON. Check valve error codes. Blower unplugged. Combustion Shutoff...
... servicing controls. Leaking or open hot water faucets. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Before You Call For Service... Care and Cleaning Problem Rumbling noise Relief valve producing popping noise or draining Not enough or no hot water Possible Causes Scale and sediment in . Pressure build up caused by thermal expansion to replace the gas control (thermostat). ● Contact a qualified service technician. Water is "OFF" before removing protective cover FOR ANY REASON. Check valve error codes. Blower unplugged. Combustion Shutoff...
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... ignitor assembly could be damaged or broken. Flammable Vapors Present. ● Third failed ignition attempt. If so, replace assembly. ● Bleed air from burner and pilot assembly. (Refer to water heater is too high, the valve will not operate. Lockout condition. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Lockout condition. Unplug to Close. VERIFY PROPER OPERATION AFTER SERVICING. Heat Mode. ● No problem. ● No problem. System Error, Cycle Power. ● Contact local qualified service...
... ignitor assembly could be damaged or broken. Flammable Vapors Present. ● Third failed ignition attempt. If so, replace assembly. ● Bleed air from burner and pilot assembly. (Refer to water heater is too high, the valve will not operate. Lockout condition. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Lockout condition. Unplug to Close. VERIFY PROPER OPERATION AFTER SERVICING. Heat Mode. ● No problem. ● No problem. System Error, Cycle Power. ● Contact local qualified service...
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...Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Replacement Parts. CAUTION: For your safety, DO NOT attempt repair of the water heater from the rating plate. Refer repairs to qualified service personnel. Drain 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 *Pilot supply tube *Burner supply tube *Spark Igniter Wire *Sight Glass Jacket Door *Burner Access Door Grommet 31 Specify type of gas (natural or...
...Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Replacement Parts. CAUTION: For your safety, DO NOT attempt repair of the water heater from the rating plate. Refer repairs to qualified service personnel. Drain 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 *Pilot supply tube *Burner supply tube *Spark Igniter Wire *Sight Glass Jacket Door *Burner Access Door Grommet 31 Specify type of gas (natural or...