Maytag HRX40YART Water Heater User Manual


 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ................................................................................................. 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.............................................................................................................................. 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................ 4
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................................................................................................ 5
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................................................... 5
ACCESSORIES AND TOOLS NEEDED...................................................................................................... 6
Accessories ............................................................................................................................................................ 6
Tools ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6
INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................... 7
Removing the Old Water Heater .............................................................................................................................. 7
TYPICAL INSTALLATION............................................................................................................................... 8
Get to Know Your Water Heater .............................................................................................................................. 8
Mixing Valve Usage ................................................................................................................................................. 9
LOCATING THE NEW HEATER.................................................................................................................. 10
Facts to Consider About the Location ...............................................................................................................10-11
Insulation blankets ................................................................................................................................................ 11
Combustion Air and Ventilation Appliances
in Unconfined Spaces............................................................................................................................................ 12
Combustion Air and Ventilation Appliances
in Confined Spaces .......................................................................................................................................... 12-13
Water Piping .................................................................................................................................................... 13-14
T & P and Pipe Insulation ................................................................................................................................... 14
Temperature Pressure Relief Valve.................................................................................................................... 14-15
Filling the Water Heater.................................................................................................................................... 15,16
Venting ............................................................................................................................................................. 16,17
Gas Piping ....................................................................................................................................................... 17,18
Sediment Trap ....................................................................................................................................................... 18
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................ 19-20
Lighting & Operating Label .................................................................................................................................... 19
Temperature Regulation ......................................................................................................................................... 20
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................................. 21-23
Tank (Sediment) Cleaning ...................................................................................................................................... 21
Venting System Inspection .................................................................................................................................... 21
Burner Inspection .................................................................................................................................................. 21
Burner Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................ 21-22
Housekeeping ....................................................................................................................................................... 22
Anode Rod Inspection ........................................................................................................................................... 22
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation ........................................................................................................ 22
Draining ............................................................................................................................................................ 22-23
Drain Valve Washer Replacement.......................................................................................................................... 23
Service .................................................................................................................................................................. 23
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................ 23-26
Start Up Conditions ............................................................................................................................................... 23
Draft Hood Operation .................................................................................................................................... 23
Condensation........................................................................................................................................... 23-24
Smoke / Odor ............................................................................................................................................... 24
Thermal Expansion ....................................................................................................................................... 24
Strange Sounds ............................................................................................................................................ 24
Operational Conditions ..................................................................................................................................... 24-25
Smelly Odor ................................................................................................................................................. 24
“AIR” In Hot Water Faucets .......................................................................................................................... 24
High Temperature Shut Off System............................................................................................................... 25
Leakage Checkpoints ............................................................................................................................................ 25
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .................................................................................................................... 26
REPAIR PARTS LIST .............................................................................................................................. 27-29
NOTES.................................................................................................................................................... 30-31
WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................................ 32