American Water Heater VG6250T100 Water Heater User Manual


 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE.................................3
APPROVALS .................................................................................3
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION .............................................4
Precautions ................................................................................4
Grounding Instructions...............................................................4
Hydrogen Gas Flammable .........................................................4
INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................7
Abbreviations Used....................................................................7
Qualications .............................................................................7
Preparing For The Installation ...................................................7
FEATURES AND COMPONENTS ................................................8
Get To Know Your Water Heater - Gas Models .........................8
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATION ...............................................9
Rough In Dimensions ................................................................9
Locating The Water Heater ......................................................10
Insulation Blankets...................................................................11
Combustion Air and Ventilation ................................................ 11
Unconned Space ...................................................................11
Conned Space .......................................................................12
Fresh Air Openings For Conned Spaces ...............................12
Outdoor Air Through Two Openings ........................................12
Outdoor Air Through One Opening ..........................................12
Outdoor Air Through Two Horizontal Ducts .............................13
Air From Other Indoor Spaces .................................................13
Chemical Vapor Corrosion .......................................................14
Water Piping ............................................................................14
Power Supply...........................................................................14
INSTALLING THE NEW WATER HEATER .................................14
Mixing Valves ...........................................................................15
Dishwashing Machines ............................................................15
Space Heating and Potable Water System .............................15
Closed Water Systems ............................................................16
Thermal Expansion ..................................................................16
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve .........................................17
Gas Piping ...............................................................................18
Supply Gas Regulator..............................................................18
Condensate Piping ..................................................................18
High Altitude Installations.........................................................19
Filling the Water Heater ...........................................................19
Venting .....................................................................................20
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS - COMMONWEALTH OF
MASSACHUSETTS .....................................................................22
Commonwealth of Massachusetts ...........................................22
Installation of Carbon Monoxide Detectors ..............................22
Approved Carbon Monoxide Detectors....................................22
Signage....................................................................................22
Exemptions ..............................................................................22
Manufacturer Requirements - Gas Equipment Venting System
Provided...................................................................................22
Manufacturer Requirements - Gas Equipment Venting System
Not Provided ............................................................................22
Termination Clearances Sidewall Power Vent .........................23
Termination Clearances Sidewall Direct Vent ..........................24
Installation Sequence ..............................................................25
DIRECT VENT DIAGRAM ...........................................................30
Vent Pipe Preparation ..............................................................31
Controls and Switches .............................................................33
Power Vent Wiring Schematic - Figure 34. ..............................34
TEMPERATURE REGULATION .................................................36
CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION .............................................37
Overview ..................................................................................37
Control System Navigation ......................................................37
User Settings & Control System Menus ..................................40
FOR YOUR INFORMATION ........................................................45
Start Up Conditions..................................................................45
Operational Conditions ............................................................45
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ........................................................46
Venting System Inspection ......................................................46
Anode Rod Inspection .............................................................46
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation ........................46
Draining and Flushing ..............................................................47
Service .....................................................................................47
MAINTENANCE ..........................................................................48
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Test .................................48
LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS .........................................................49
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................50
Installation Checklist ................................................................50
Installation Checklist ................................................................50
Sequence Of Operation Flow Chart.........................................51
Operational Problems ..............................................................52
Fault and Alert Conditions........................................................52
NOTES ........................................................................................56
LIMITED RESIDENTIAL GAS WARRANTY ................................59