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Instructions for Installation (cont'd)
Filling the Water Heater
&CAUTION For proper venting in certain installations, a larger diameter
Never use this water heater unless it is completely vent pipe may be necessary. Due to great variances in installa-
filled with water. To prevent damage to the tank, tions, unforeseeable by the manufacturer of the water heater,
the tank must be filled with water. Water must flow you must consult your gas company to aid you in determining
from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" gas the proper venting for your water heater from the vent tables
to the water heater.
in the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
To fill the water heater with water: Z223.1, also referred to as NFPA 54.
Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to
the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower front Check the venting system for signs of obstruction or deterio-
of the water heater, ration and replace if needed.
Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater.
NOTE:The cold water supply valve must he left open The combustion and ventilation air flow must nor be
when the water heater is in use. obstructed.
To insure complete fdling of the tank, allow air to exit by
opening the nearest hot water faucet. Allow water to run [ &WARNING ]
until a constant flow is obtained. This will let air out of the I_Obstructed or deteriorated vent systems may pres-
water heater and the piping, lent a serious health risk or asphyxiation.
Check all new water piping for leaks. Repair as needed.
• Place the draft hood legs in the receiving holes on the top
Venting of the water heater. The legs will snap in the holes to give a
tight fir.
• Place the vent pipe over the draft hood. With the vent pipe
AWARNING in position, drill a small hole through both the vent pipe
VENT DAMPERS - Any vent damper, whether it is and draft hood. Secure them together with a sheet metal
operated thermally or otherwise must be removed screw.
if its use inhibits proper drafting of the water
heater.
Thermally Operated Vent Dampers: Gas-fired water
heaters having thermal efficiency in excess of 80% DRAFTHOOD _ VENTq
may produce a relatively low flue gas temperature. _
SCREWp J
DRAFTHOOD
Such temperatures may not be high enough to %
proper,yopentherma,,yoperatedventdampers
This wouldcause spillage of flue gases and may
VENTTOOUTDOORSOR
DRAFTED CHIMNEY
cause carbon monoxide poisoning. 0uuu,j_=_ -,
Vent dampers must bear evidence of certification as
complying with the latest edition of American
National Standard ANSI Z21.68 (ANSI Z21.66 & 67,
respectively, cover electrically and mechanically actu-
ated vent dampers). Before installation of any vent
damper, consult your local gas utility or local codes &WARNING
for further information.
The water heater with draft hood installed must be
properly vented to a chimney which terminates out-
doors, Never operate the water heater unless it is
vented to the outdoors and has adequate air supply
AWARNIN_G to avoid risks of improper operation, explosion or
To insure proper venting of this gas-fired water I asphyxiation,
heater, the correct vent pipe diameter must be uti-I
lized. Any additions or deletions of other gas appli- _ r
ances on a common vent with this water heater I I _&WARNING
may adversely affect the operation of the water I |The vent pipe from the water heater must be no
heater. Consult the local gas utility or call Maytag I |less than the diameter of the draft hood outlet on
Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an author- /the water heater, and must slope upward to the
ized servicer if any such changes are panned. ] I chimney at least ¼ inch per linear foot.
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