American Water Heater American Water Heaters Residential Gas Water Heater Water Heater User Manual


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Thank You for purchasing this water heater. Properly installed and
maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service.
Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual:
•CSA-CanadianStandardsAssociation
•ANSI-AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute
•NFPA-NationalFireProtectionAssociation
•ASME-AmericanSocietyofMechanicalEngineers
•AHRI-AirConditioning,HeatingandRefrigerationInstitute
•UL-UnderwritersLaboratoriesInc.
Thisgas-redwaterheaterisdesigncertiedbyUnderwriters
Laboratories Inc. under American National Standard/CSA Standard
forGasWaterHeatersANSIZ21.10.3•CSA4.3(currentedition).
QUALIFIED INSTALLER OR SERVICE AGENCY
Installation and service of this water heater requires ability equivalent
tothatofaQualiedAgency(asdenedbyANSIbelow)intheeld
involved. Installation skills such as plumbing, air supply, venting,
gas supply and electrical supply are required in addition to electrical
testing skills when performing service.
ANSI Z223.1 2006 Sec. 3.3.83: “QualiedAgency”-“Anyindividual,
rm,corporationorcompanythateitherinpersonorthrougha
representativeisengagedinandisresponsiblefor(a)theinstallation,
testingorreplacementofgaspipingor(b)theconnection,installation,
testing, repair or servicing of appliances and equipment; that is
experienced in such work; that is familiar with all precautions required;
and that has complied with all the requirements of the authority
havingjurisdiction.”
Ifyouarenotqualied(asdenedbyANSIabove)andlicensedor
certiedasrequiredbyauthorityhavingjurisdictiontoperformagiven
task do not attempt to perform any of the procedures described in this
manual. If you do not understand the instructions given in this manual
do not attempt to perform any procedures outlined in this manual.
PREPARING FOR THE INSTALLATION
1. Read“GeneralSafetyInformation”section,page3and4ofthismanual
rstandthenentiremanualcarefully.Ifyoudon’tfollowsafetyrules,
the water heater will not operate properly. It could cause DEATH,
SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
This manual contains instructions for installation, operation,
andmaintenanceofthegas-redwaterheater.Italsocontains
warnings throughout the manual that you must read and be
aware of. All warnings and all instructions are essential to proper
operation of the water heater and your safety. Since we cannot
puteverythingontherstfewpages,READ ENTIRE MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OR OPERATE THE
WATER HEATER.
2. The installation must conform with these instructions and local
code authority having jurisdiction. In absence of local codes,
installation must comply with current editions of the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 and National Electrical Code,
NFPA 70. All documents are available from Canadian Standards
Association, 8501 East Pleasant Valley Road, Cleveland, OH
44131. NFPA documents are also available from National Fire
Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
3. The water heater when installed must be grounded in accordance
with the local codes, or in the absence of local codes: the National
ElectricalCode(NFPA70).
4. If after reading this manual you have any questions or do not
understand any portion of the instructions, call the local gas utility or
the manufacturer whose name appears on the rating plate.
5. Carefully plan the place where you are going to put the water heater.
Correct combustion, vent action, and vent pipe installation are
very important in preventing death from possible carbon monoxide
poisoningandres,seeFigures1and2.
Examine the location to ensure the water heater complies with the
“LocatingtheNewWaterHeater”sectioninthismanual.
6. For California installation this water heater must be braced,
anchored, or strapped to avoid falling or moving during an
earthquake. See instructions for correct installation procedures.
InstructionsmaybeobtainedfromCaliforniaOfceoftheState
Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.
7. Massachusetts Code requires this water heater to be installed in
accordance with Massachusetts 248-CMR 2.00: State Plumbing
Code and 248-CMR 5.00.
8. Complies with SCAQMD rule #1146 and districts having equivalent
NOx requirements.
INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE................................................2
APPROVALS ................................................................................................ 2
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION .........................................................3-4
TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................5
INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................... 5
QualiedInstallerorServiceAgency ...................................................5
Preparing for the Installation ................................................................ 5
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMMONWEALTH
OF MASSACHUSETTS ................................................................................6
TYPICAL INSTALLATION ..........................................................................7-9
Mixing Valves .......................................................................................9
LOCATING THE NEW WATER HEATER ..............................................10-13
Facts to Consider About Location ................................................. 10-11
Insulation Blankets .............................................................................11
Air Requirements .......................................................................... 11-12
UnconnedSpace .............................................................................12
ConnedSpace .................................................................................12
FreshAirOpeningsforConnedSpaces ..........................................12
Outdoor Air Through Two Openings ..................................................12
Outdoor Air Through One Opening ...............................................12-13
Outdoor Air Through Two Horizontal Ducts .......................................13
Outdoor Air Through Two Vertical Ducts ............................................ 13
Air from Other Indoor Spaces ............................................................13
INSTALLING THE NEW WATER HEATER ...........................................14-27
Chemical Vapor Corrosion ................................................................. 14
Water Piping ......................................................................................14
Space Heating & Potable Water System ...........................................14
Closed Water Systems ......................................................................14
Thermal Expansion ............................................................................ 15
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve ..............................................15-16
High Altitude Installation ....................................................................16
Gas Piping ....................................................................................16-17
Sediment Traps ..................................................................................17
Filling the Water Heater ................................................................17-18
Vent Pipe Assembly ...........................................................................18
Venting ............................................................................................... 18
Vent Pipe Termination ........................................................................ 19
Planning the Vent System ..................................................................20
Condensate ..................................................................................20-21
Blower Assembly Installation .............................................................21
Installation of Vent System ................................................................21
Vent Terminal Installation, Sidewall ...............................................21-22
Installation of Vent System, Sidewall .................................................23
Installation of Vertical Vent System ....................................................23
Vent Attenuation Assembly Installation Instructions ......................24-25
Vent Pipe Preparation ...................................................................26-27
LIGHTING & OPERATING LABEL .............................................................28
TEMPERATURE REGULATION ................................................................29
FOR YOUR INFORMATION .......................................................................30
Start Up Conditions ............................................................................30
Operational Conditions ......................................................................30
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ..................................................................30-33
Venting System Inspection ................................................................30
Burner Operation and Inspection ....................................................... 31
Burner Cleaning ................................................................................. 31
Housekeeping .................................................................................... 31
Anode Rod Inspection .......................................................................31
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Test ............................................32
Draining and Flushing ........................................................................ 32
Service ............................................................................................... 33
LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS ........................................................................33
REPAIR PARTS LIST .................................................................................34
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES ....................................................35-37
NOTES .......................................................................................................38
LIMITED WARRANTY ................................................................................ 39
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