Maytag HXN4975S 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
PREPARATIONS FOR INSTALLATION........................................................................................................ 7
Removing the Old Water Heater ............................................................................................................................. 7
TYPICAL INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................................... 8,9
Get to Know Your Water Heater .............................................................................................................................. 8
Mixing Valve Usage ................................................................................................................................................ 9
LOCATING AND INSTALLING THE NEW HEATER...............................................................................10-18
Facts to Consider About the Location .............................................................................................................. 10,11
Insulation Blankets........................................................................................................................................... 11,12
Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances
Located in Unconfined Spaces ............................................................................................................................. 12
Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances
Located in Confined Spaces ............................................................................................................................ 12,13
Water Piping .................................................................................................................................................... 13,14
Temperature Pressure Relief Valve ................................................................................................................. 14,15
Filling the Water Heater ................................................................................................................................... 15,16
Venting............................................................................................................................................................. 16,17
Gas Piping ....................................................................................................................................................... 17,18
Sediment Traps .................................................................................................................................................... 18
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................... 19-21
Lighting & Operating Label .............................................................................................................................. 19,20
Temperature Regulation ....................................................................................................................................... 21
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................. 22-24
Tank (Sediment) Cleaning .................................................................................................................................... 22
Vent System Inspection ........................................................................................................................................ 22
Burner Inspection.................................................................................................................................................. 22
Burner Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................... 22
Housekeeping....................................................................................................................................................... 23
Anode Rod Inspection .......................................................................................................................................... 23
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation ...................................................................................................... 23
Draining ........................................................................................................................................................... 23,24
Drain Valve Washer Replacement ........................................................................................................................ 24
Service.................................................................................................................................................................. 24
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................ 24-26
Start Up Conditions .......................................................................................................................................... 24,25
Draft Hood Operation ................................................................................................................................... 24
Condensation .......................................................................................................................................... 24,25
Smoke / Odor............................................................................................................................................... 25
Thermal Expansion ...................................................................................................................................... 25
Strange Sounds ........................................................................................................................................... 25
Operational Conditions .................................................................................................................................... 25,26
Smelly Water ............................................................................................................................................... 25
“AIR” In Hot Water Faucets.......................................................................................................................... 25
High Temperature Shut Off System ........................................................................................................ 25,26
Leakage Checkpoints ........................................................................................................................................... 26
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................................................................................................................... 27
REPAIR PARTS LIST .................................................................................................................................. 28
NOTES .................................................................................................................................................................. 29-31
WARRANTY................................................................................................................................................ 32