State Industries GPG-650A Water Heater User Manual


 
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HEATER WIRING
IF ANY OF THE ORIGINAL WIRE AS SUPPLIED WITH THE
APPLIANCE MUST BE REPLACED, IT MUST BE REPLACED
WITH 105°C WIRE OR ITS EQUIVALENT, EXCEPT IN THE
BURNER HOUSING USE 200°C WIRE.
The power burner is wired to the heater as shown in Figure 11
for GPG models and Figure 12 for GPV models. The model
and rating plate provided the electrical information needed
to size the complete heater branch supply.
All electrical work must be installed in accordance with the
National Electrical Code and local requirements.
When installed, the appliance must be electrically grounded in
accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes,
with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-1987.
DO NOT ENERGIZE THE BRANCH CIRCUIT BEFORE THE HEATER
TANK IS FILLED WITH WATER.
START UP
IMPORTANT
AUTHORIZED START-UP REQUIRED. Start-up by a State
Authorized GPG/GPV Start-Up Agent is required on the model
covered by this manual. Start-up and Operation of this unit by
other than an Authorized GPG/GPV Start-Up Agent will void the
warranty.
If you have not already done so, contact your local State Sales
Representative or Authorized GPG/GPV Start-Up Agent and
set-up a date for the start-up service.
The time to ask any questions you may have about your unit is
when the State Authorized GPG/GPV Start-Up Agent is there.
Please do not hesitate to ask the agent any questions which you
may have regarding the units start-up, operation or maintenance.
CAUTION
BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE OPERATION OF THE UNIT,
MAKE SURE HEATER AND SYSTEM ARE FILLED WITH WATER
AND ALL AIR IS EXPELLED FROM HEATER AND PIPING.
NEVER OPERATE THE HEATER WITHOUT FIRST BEING
CERTAIN IT IS FILLED WITH WATER AND A TEMPERATURE
AND PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE IS INSTALLED IN THE RELIEF
VALVE OPENING OF THE HEATER.
FILLING
1. Close the heater drain valve by turning handle clockwise.
2. Open a nearby hot water faucet to permit the air in the system
to escape.
3. Fully open the cold water inlet pipe valve allowing the heater
and piping to be filled.
4. Close the hot water faucet as water starts to flow.
5. The heater is ready to be operated.
PURGING
Gas line purging is required with new piping or systems in which
air has entered.
CAUTION
PURGING SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY PERSONS EXPERIENCED
IN THIS TYPE GAS SERVICE. TO AVOID RISK OR FIRE OR
EXPLOSION, PURGE DISCHARGE MUST NOT ENTER CONFINED
AREA OR SPACES WHERE IGNITION CAN OCCUR. THE AREA
MUST BE WELL VENTILATED AND ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION
MUST BE INACTIVATED OR REMOVED.
The following test equipment should be on hand: (all test
equipment must be acclimated to ambient temperature before
calibration and use.)
–CO
2
indicator (Fyrite or similar) or O
2
analyzer
CO indicator (Monoxor or similar)
Stack thermometer
Draft Gauge or inlined manometer
Two U-Tube manometers or calibrated 0-10” and 0-35” w.c.
pressure gauges
Combination volt/ammeter
Attach a gas pressure gauge or manometer to upstream
side of main gas cock and a gas pressure gauge or
manometer to the manifold pressure tapping.
Check voltage at disconnect switch to make certain that it
matches that shown on the burner label.
Apply a few drops of No. 20 SAE non-detergent oil to motor
bearings.
Drill max. 5/16” hole in breeching as close as possible to flue
connection on heater to install stack thermometer and
combustion analyzing equipment, see Figure 4.
You are now ready to begin the burner start-up procedure.