Internet Version for Reference Only THROUGH-THE-WALL GAS WATER HEATER A Spanish language version of these instructions is available by contacting the company listed on the rating plate. La versión espãnola de estas instrucciones se puede obtener al escribirle a la fábrica cuyo nombre aparece en la placa de especificaciones.
Internet Version for Reference Only CONGRATULATIONS! You have just purchased one of the finest water heaters on the market today! This installation, operation and instruction manual will explain in detail the installation and maintenance of your new Through-The-Wall Gas Water Heater. We strongly recommend that you contact a plumbing professional for the installation of this water heater. We require that you carefully read this manual, as well as the enclosed warranty, and refer to it when questions arise.
Internet Version for Reference Only TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION................................................................. INSTALLATION. ................................................................................. Locating The Water Heater......................................................... Minimum Clearances .................................................................. Venting .........................................................................................
Internet Version for Reference Only GENERAL INFORMATION This gas-fired water heater’s design is certified by CSA International under the American National Standard Z21.10.1 - (as indicated on the rating plate) and CSA 4.1-M - (as indicated on the rating plate). This water heater must be installed in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1-Latest Edition) and/or in Canada CAN/CGA B149 Installation Codes (Latest Editions).
Internet Version for Reference Only General Information continued- A sacrificial anode is used to extend tank life. The removal of this anode, for any reason, will nullify the warranty. In areas where water is unusually active, an odor may occur at the hot water faucet due to a reaction between the sacrificial anode and the impurities in the water. If this should happen, an alternative anode may be purchased from the supplier that installed this water heater.
Internet Version for Reference Only Installation (Locating The Water Heater) continued- Water heater corrosion and component failure can be caused by the heating and breakdown of airborne chemical vapors. Examples of some typical compounds that are potentially corrosive are: spray can propellants, cleaning solvents, refrigerator and air conditioning refrigerants, swimming pool chemicals, calcium and sodium chloride, waxes and process chemicals.
Internet Version for Reference Only Installation (Locating The Water Heater) continued- WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT ANY GAS APPLIANCE IF YOU ARE NOT CERTAIN OF THE FOLLOWING: • Liquefied petroleum gases/propane gas and natural gas have an odorant added by the gas supplier that aids in the detection of the gas. • Most people recognize this odor as a “sulfur” or “rotten egg” smell.
Internet Version for Reference Only Installation (Minimum Clearances) continued- Minimum Clearances WARNING Failure to adhere to these installation and operating instructions may create a hazard to life and property and will nullify the warranty. This installation must allow access to the front of the water heater and adequate clearance must be provided for servicing and operating this water heater. The water heater may be installed on either a combustible or noncombustible floor.
Internet Version for Reference Only Installation (Venting) continuedA= B= C= Clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck or balcony Clearance to widow or door that may be opened Canadian Installations1 12 inches (30 cm) 12 inches (30 cm) US Installations2 *b 12 inches (30 cm) 4 feet (1.
Internet Version for Reference Only Installation (Venting) continued- Vent pipes serving power vented appliances are classified by building codes as “vent connectors”. Required clearances from combustible materials must be provided in accordance with information in this manual under LOCATION OF WATER HEATER and CLEARANCES, and with National Fuel Gas Code and local codes.
Internet Version for Reference Only Installation (Venting) continued- 3. In order to prevent condensate from draining back into the blower (vertical or horizontal runs), a drain tee and condensate trap can be installed in the horizontal vent as close as practical to the blower vent connection (see Figure 1). The condensate disposal tube should be installed to drain any accumulated condensate away from the water heater and to a suitable drain.
Internet Version for Reference Only Installation (Venting) continued- Part I - Venting Specifications for: 48 Gallon, 65,000 BTU input (181.7 L, 19.1 kW/Hr) 65 Gallon, 65,000 BTU input (246.1 L, 19.1 kW/Hr) 75 Gallon, 76,000 BTU input (283.9 L, 22.3 kW/Hr) This water heater is a power vented appliance and is designed to vent its products of combustion through 3” (7.6 cm) or 4” (10.2 cm) diameter Schedule 40 (solid or cellular core) PVC pipe to the outdoors.
Internet Version for Reference Only Installation (Venting (Part I)) continued- TABLE 3 -VENT CONNECTOR LENGTHS FOR 4” (10.1 cm) DIAMETER PVC Terminating Maximum Minimum # of 90° Elbows Length Length (excluding vent terminal) Through the Wall 1 70 ft (21.3 m) 2 ft (.6 m) Through the Wall 2 65 ft (19.8 m) 3 ft (.9 m) Through the Wall 3 60 ft (18.3 m) 5 ft (1.5 m) Through the Wall 4 55 ft (16.8 m) 8 ft (2.4 m) Through the Wall 5 50 ft (15.3 m) 12 ft (3.6 m) Through the Roof 1 70 ft (21.3 m) 2 ft (.
Internet Version for Reference Only Installation (Venting (Part I)) continued- THROUGH THE WALL VENTING: Cut a 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm) diameter hole in the wall at the point where the vent connector is going to pass through the wall. Use the proper cement to secure the 90° vent terminal provided with the water heater to the vent connector. The distance between the edge of the 90° vent terminal and the exterior wall (see Figure 3) must be 1 in. (2.5 cm).
Internet Version for Reference Only Installation (Venting (Part I)) continued- THROUGH THE ROOF VENTING: (VERTICAL VENTING) Cut the necessary holes through the roof and ceiling and install the vent connector as shown in Figure 4. Make sure that the installation meets the local codes and/or The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 (Latest Edition) or CGA/CAN B149 Installation Code.
Internet Version for Reference Only Installation (Venting (Part I)) continued- THROUGH THE WALL VENTING WITH LOW GROUND CLEARANCE: When venting cannot exit through the wall at a height greater than or equal to 12” (30.5 cm) above the ground, or anticipated snow level, the installation must be modified as shown below (see Figure 5). Refer to Table 4 for maximum venting lengths using 3” (7.6 cm) PVC or Table 5 for maximum lengths using 4” (10.1 cm) PVC.
Internet Version for Reference Only Installation (Venting (Part I)) continued- TABLE 4 3” (7.6 cm) PVC VENT CONNECTOR LENGTHS FROM INSIDE WALL FOR LOW GROUND CLEARANCE INSTALLATIONS Terminating (2) 90° Elbows with (1) 90° Elbow (2) 90° Elbows with (1) 90° Elbow (2) 90° Elbows with (1) 90° Elbow (2) 90° Elbows with (1) 90° Elbow # of Elbows 1 2 3 4 Maximum Length 30 ft (9.1 m) 25 ft (7.6 m) 20 ft (6.1 m) 15 ft (4.6 m) Minimum Length 5 ft (1.5 m) 6 ft (2 m) 8 ft (2.5 m) 10 ft (3 m) TABLE 5 4” (10.
Internet Version for Reference Only Installation (Venting (Part I)) continued- Part II - Venting Specifications for: 40 Gallon, 40,000 BTU input (151.4 L, 11.7 kW/Hr) 48 Gallon, 40,000 BTU input (189.3 L, 11.7 kW/Hr) This water heater is a power vented appliance and is designed to vent its products of combustion through 2” (5.1 cm) or 3” (7.6 cm) diameter Schedule 40 (solid or cellular core) PVC pipe to the outdoors. The water heater may be either vented through the wall or vertically through the roof.
Internet Version for Reference Only Installation ( (Venting (Part II)) continued- TABLE 8-VENT CONNECTOR LENGTHS FOR 3” (7.6 cm) DIAMETER PVC Terminating Maximum Minimum # of 90° Elbows Length Length (excluding vent terminal) Through the Wall 0 105 ft (32.0 m) 10 ft (3.1 m) Through the Wall 1 100 ft (30.5 m) 10 ft (3.1 m) Through the Wall 2 95 ft (29.0 m) 10 ft (3.1 m) Through the Wall 3 90 ft (27.5 m) 10 ft (3.1 m) Through the Wall 4 85 ft (26.0 m) 10 ft (3.1 m) Through the Wall 5 80 ft (24.4 m) 10 ft (3.
Internet Version for Reference Only Installation (Venting (Part II)) continued- Figure 7 THROUGH THE WALL VENTING: Cut a 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm) diameter hole in the wall at the point where the vent connector is going to pass through the wall. Use the proper cement to secure the 45° vent terminal provided with the water heater to the vent connector. The distance between the edge of the 45° vent terminal and the exterior wall (see Figure 8) must be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm).
Internet Version for Reference Only Installation (Venting (Part II)) continued- THROUGH THE ROOF VENTING: (VERTICAL VENTING) Cut the necessary holes through the roof and ceiling and install the vent connector as shown in Figure 9. Make sure that the installation meets the local codes and/or The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 (Latest Edition) or CGA/CAN B149 Installation Code.
Internet Version for Reference Only Installation (Venting (Part II)) continued- THROUGH THE WALL VENTING WITH LOW GROUND CLEARANCE: When venting cannot exit through the wall at a height greater than or equal to 12” (30.5 cm) from the ground or from the anticipated snow level, then the installation must be modified as shown below (see Figure 10). Refer to Table 9 for maximum venting lengths using 2” (5.1 cm) PVC or Table 10 for maximum lengths using 3” (7.6 cm) PVC.
Internet Version for Reference Only Installation (Venting (Part II)) continued- TABLE 9 2” (5.1 cm) PVC VENT CONNECTOR LENGTHS FROM INSIDE WALL FOR LOW GROUND CLEARANCE INSTALLATIONS Terminating # of Elbows 0 1 2 3 4 (2) 90° Elbows with Vent Terminal (2) 90° Elbows with Vent Terminal (2) 90° Elbows with Vent Terminal (2) 90° Elbows with Vent Terminal (2) 90° Elbows with Vent Terminal Maximum Length 35 ft (10.7 m) 30 ft (9.2 m) 25 ft (7.6 m) 20 ft (6.1 m) 15 ft (4.6 m) Minimum Length 2 ft (.6 m) 2 ft (.
Internet Version for Reference Only Combustion Air Supply WARNING Liquefied petroleum gases/propane gas are heavier than air and will remain at floor level if there is a leak. Basements, crawl spaces, closets and areas below ground level will serve as pockets for accumulation of leaking gas. Before lighting, smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor. IF YOU SMELL GAS: • Do not try to light any appliance.
Internet Version for Reference Only Installation (Combustion Air Supply) continued- All Air From Inside the Building: The confined space must be provided with two permanent openings communicating directly with an additional room(s) of sufficient volume so that the combined volume of all spaces meets the criteria for an unconfined space. The total input of all gas utilization equipment installed in the combined space must be considered in making this determination.
Internet Version for Reference Only Water Connections Note: BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE INSTALLATION, CLOSE THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY VALVE. After shutting off the main water supply, open a faucet to relieve the water line pressure to prevent any water from leaking out of the pipes while making the water connections to the water heater. After the pressure has been relieved, close the faucet. The COLD water inlet and HOT water outlet are identified on the top of the water heater.
Internet Version for Reference Only Installation (Water Connections) continued- WARNING For protection against excessive temperatures and pressure, install temperature and pressure protective equipment required by local codes, but not less than a combination temperature and pressure relief valve certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials as meeting the requirements of the Standard for Relief Valves and Automatic
Internet Version for Reference Only Installation (Water Connections) continued- WARNING Hydrogen gas can be produced in an operating water heater that has not had water drawn from the tank for a long period of time (generally two weeks or more). Hydrogen gas is extremely flammable.
Internet Version for Reference Only Gas Connections The gas supply lines must meet all requirements of the National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1-Latest Edition), or in Canada CAN/CGA B149.1 Natural Gas Installation Code (Latest Edition) or CAN/CGA B149.2 Propane Installation Code (Latest Edition). The minimum permissible gas supply pressure for the purpose of input adjustment is one (1.0) inch (0.25 kPa) water column above the operating manifold pressure.
Internet Version for Reference Only Electrical Connections All electrical wiring and connections must be in accordance with the National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 (latest edition), or the Canadian Electrical Code C22.1 (latest edition) and any local codes, which may apply. The water heater must be electrically grounded. If a flexible line cord and plug is permitted by local code, then provide a (3) three wire grounding type receptacle within 6 feet (1.
Internet Version for Reference Only Electrical Connections (Figure 11) continued- Figure 11 31
Internet Version for Reference Only Electrical Connections (Figure 12) continued- Figure 12 32
Internet Version for Reference Only GENERAL OPERATION WARNING Water heaters are heat producing appliances. To avoid damage or injury there must be no materials stored against the water heater or vent-air intake system, and proper care must be taken to avoid unnecessary contact (especially by children) with the water heater and vent-air intake system.
Internet Version for Reference Only General Operation continued- Lighting and shutdown instructions 34
Internet Version for Reference Only Thermostat Adjustment CAUTION Before adjusting thermostat(s), turn off power supply to the water heater. The thermostat dial is adjusted to approximately 120°F when shipped from the factory. When adjusting the thermostat, it should be remembered that lower temperature settings are more energy efficient. The thermostat cover, on the right side of the gas valve, must be removed when the thermostat is adjusted.
Internet Version for Reference Only Burner Flame Check Cast Iron Burner: At the time of installation and at periodic intervals (not more than 6 months), a visual check of the main burner and pilot flames should be made to determine if they are burning properly. For ideal operation, the gas and air must be properly proportioned. The proper air-gas mixture is obtained by adjusting the air shutter on the mixer face of the main burner (See Figure 14).
Internet Version for Reference Only MAINTENANCE WARNING Water heaters are heat producing appliances. To avoid damage or injury there must be no materials stored against the water heater or vent-air intake system, and proper care must be taken to avoid unnecessary contact (especially by children) with the water heater and vent-air intake system.
Internet Version for Reference Only Maintenance continued- 5. Annually remove the inner door and main burner assembly to clean orifices and related parts of any dirt or other foreign material. Inspect the burner ports for obstructions or debris and clean with a wire brush as needed. Wire brush and/or vacuum clean the combustion chamber as needed to remove scale deposits and debris. NOTE: It is imperative for proper operation of the water heater that the inner door be replaced in the original location.
Internet Version for Reference Only Maintenance continued- CAUTION FOR YOUR SAFETY. DO NOT ATTEMPT REPAIR OF COMBINATION GAS CONTROL, BURNERS OR GAS PIPING. REFER REPAIRS TO A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN. Contact your supplier or plumbing professional for replacement parts or contact the company at the address given on the rating plate of the water heater. Provide the part name, model and serial numbers of the water heater when ordering parts.
Internet Version for Reference Only PARTS LIST DRAWING PARTS LIST PART NAME AND DESCRIPTION 1. Blower Assembly 11. Diptube – Nipple 2. Temperature Switch 12. Anode – Nipple 3. Pressure Switch 13. Thermostat (Behind Cover) 4. Flue Baffle 14. T & P Relief Valve Opening 5. Honeywell Smart Valve 15. Pilot Assembly 6. Drain Valve 16. Cast Iron Burner 7. Fiberglass Insulation 17. Main Burner Orifice 8. Foam Insulation 18. Gas Feedline 9. Outer Door 19. Air Shutter (Cast Iron Only) 10. Thermostat Cover 20.
Internet Version for Reference Only THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR INSTALLATION OF: GAS WATER HEATERS SUITABLE FOR WATER (POTABLE) HEATING AND SPACE HEATING 1. All piping components connected to this water heater for space heating applications must be suitable for use with potable water. In Massachusetts, space heating piping length must not exceed 50 feet. 2. Toxic chemicals, such as those used for boiler treatment, must not be introduced into potable water used for space heating. 3.
Internet Version for Reference Only VENT PIPE PREPARATION AND JOINING Most failures in PVC, CPVC or ABS systems result from improper preparation and joining of pipe and fittings. The guidelines below must be followed when installing the venting system. If you have any question about the application or installation of the PVC, CPVC or ABS venting system, contact the manufacturer, supplier, or your plumbing professional.
Internet Version for Reference Only Vent Pipe Preparation and Joining continued- d) Cementing must be done quickly to avoid over-drying before joining. i) Apply one coat to the outside end of the pipe at a width slightly greater than the depth of the socket. ii) Apply a coat around the inside of the fitting socket. iii) Apply a second coat around the end of the pipe. 4) Joining a) Joints should be made immediately after cement is applied.
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