Atwood Mobile Products 4-E Water Heater User Manual


 
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This water heater design has been certified by the Canadian
Standards Association for installation in recreation vehicles. This
water heater is not for use in marine applications.
SERVICE CALLS & QUESTIONS
Location and phone numbers of qualified Service Centers can
be found at our website http:/www.atwoodmobile.com or call
574-264-2131 to have a Service Center List mailed.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS
Safety Symbols alerting you to potential personal safety hazards.
Obey all safety messages following these symbols.
ƽ WARNING ƽ CAUTION
avoid possible avoid possible
injury or death injury and/or property damage
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified Service
Technician, Service Center, OEM or Gas Supplier.
WATER HEATER MODEL IDENTIFICATION ............................................1
DIMENSIONS..........................................................1
WEIGHT................................................................1
SAFETY INFORMATION..................................................................2-4
Water Heater GENERAL INSTALLATION..............................................2-3
Wiring
Cutout Chart
Pressure - Temperature Relief Valve
Consumer Safety Warnings ..............................................................3
How to Operate Your Water Heater ..................................................3-4
Maintenance and Care Instructions ..................................................4-5
Preventative Maintenance ................................................................5
Winterizing (Flushing) Instructions ....................................................5
Pressure-Temperature Relief Valve......................................................5
Flushing to Remove Unpleasant Odor..................................................5
FIGURES 1-12 ..........................................................................6-7
PART IDENTIFICATION ....................................................................8
Water Heater WARRANTY ..............................................................16
EXPLANATION OF MODEL NUMBER (EXAMPLE)
G C H 6 AA - 10 E/P
Electronic Ignition or Pilot Relight
Revision (NUMBER)
Heating Element (SCREW-IN OR BOLT-ON)
4 - 6 - 10 gallon capacity
Engine Heat Exchange
Combination Gas and AC Electric
Gas (
PROPANE)
- IF YOUR MODEL NUMBER IS NOT LISTED-
Older revision numbers may be 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 or 9 (_ _ _ _ _ - X _)
Regardless of your revision number the current instructions are still generally
applicable to your unit. If you have questions contact your dealer, an Atwood
Service Center or the Atwood Service Department.
MODEL NUMBER CLARIFICATION
TYPE 4 GAL 6 GAL 10 GAL
Pilot Ignition G4-7 G6A-7 GC6AA-8P G10-2 GC10A-2
GC6AA-8 GH6-7 G10-2P GC10A-2P
Electronic Ignition G6A-8E GCH6A-10E G10-3E GCH10A-4E
GC6AA-10E GH6-8E GC10A-4E GH10-3E
Pilot Relight P IN MODEL # - SEE MODEL CLARIFICATION ABOVE
Heat Exchange H IN MODEL # - SEE MODEL CLARIFICATION ABOVE
Electronic Ignition E IN MODEL # - SEE MODEL CLARIFICATION ABOVE
Combination Gas/Electric C IN MODEL # - SEE MODEL CLARIFICATION ABOVE
DIMENSIONS
SHIPPING WT.
ALL MODEL WIDTH HEIGHT
6 GALLON 16˝ 12.5˝ 6 GALLON 25 lbs
10
GALLON 16˝ 15.5˝ 10 GALLON 32 lbs
ENGLISH, FRANCAIS (et Canada) •Installation •Operation •Maintenance
Effective 11.29.07
LITERATURE NUMBER
MPD 93755
L.P. GAS
WATER HEATER
4 - 6 - 10 GALLON
Models 4-E & 10-E
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ƽ WARNING
FIRE OR EXPLOSION
• If the information in this manual is not followed
exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Evacuate
ALL persons from vehicle.
• Shut off gas supply at gas container or source.
DO NOT touch any electrical switch, or use any phone or
radio in vehicle.
DO NOT start vehicle’s engine or electric generator.
• Contact nearest gas supplier or qualified Service Technician
for repairs.
• If you cannot reach a gas supplier or qualified Service
Technician, contact the nearest fire department.
DO NOT turn on gas supply until gas leak(s) has been
repaired.