Inc. Water Heater User Manual

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PART NO. 61009 REV. C (09-03)

WARNING:

If the information in these instructions is

not followed exactly, a fire or explosion

may result causing property damage, per-

sonal injury or death.

WARNING:

Improper installation, adjustment, alter-

ation, service, or maintenance can cause

injury or property damage. Refer to this

manual. For assistance or additional infor-

mation, consult a qualified installer, serv-

ice agency, or the gas utility.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

• Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapours and liquids in the

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

• Installation and service must be per-

formed by a qualified installer, service

agency or the gas utility.

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch; do

not use any phone in your building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from

a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas

supplier’s instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier,

call the fire department.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

GSW Water Heating is a division of

A. O. Smith Enterprises Ltd.

DIRECT VENT GAS FIRED WATER HEATER

INSTALLATION AND

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Read these instructions thoroughly before starting

Summary of content (17 pages)

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions thoroughly before starting DIRECT VENT GAS FIRED WATER HEATER WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual. For assistance or additional information, consult a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas utility. FOR YOUR SAFETY • Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapours and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS I) INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 II) SAFETY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 III) INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING”. DANGER You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow instructions.
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Safety Warning (Flammable Vapours) this heater is operated in combination with dishwashing or space heating applications. W ARNI NG Safety Warning (Carbon Monoxide) DANGER FLAMMABLES Carbon Monoxide Warning • Follow all vent system requirements by the local authorities having jurisdiction over your installation. • Failure to do so can result in death, explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning.
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III) INSTALLATION Unpacking the Water Heater IMPORTANT: WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install water heater. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. Important: Do not remove any permanent instructions, labels, or the data label from outside of the water heater or on the inside of panels. • Remove exterior packaging and place installation components aside. • Inspect all parts for damage prior to installation and start-up.
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EXPANSION TANK COLD WATER INLET Figure 2B shows the location of a pressure relief and/or expansion tank if a check valve or pressure-reducing valve is in the cold water supply to the house. Use OPTION 1 or 2 whichever is more convenient. If pressure relief valve is used, select one with a setting 172 kPa (25 psi) below the T&P valve rating at tank. Venting HOT WATER OUTLET TEMPERATURE & PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE Vent Terminal must be located at least 457mm (18 in.
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Vent connections After the location for the vent terminal has been selected as outlined in Figure 3, use the following illustrations for installation: SEALANT 178mm (7 in.) DIAMETER MINIMUM (SEE TEXT) BOTTOM OF HEATER Figure 3A - Locating Clearance Hole For Vent. Cut a clearance hole, approximately 178mm (7 in.) in diameter, through the exterior wall for the vent assembly. The minimum height should not be less than 1.72m (68 in.) for 40 gal. models and not less than 1.93m (76 in.) for 50 gal.
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Offset vent pipe arrangement TOP VIEW 90° MAXIMUM BEND Figure 3G Pull and connect the 80mm (3-1/8 in.) corrugated pipe to the water heater’s flue tube reducer with hi-temp red silicone and gear clamp. Make sure this connection is tight and leak proof. *The sealant between 80mm (3-1/8 in.) corrugated pipe and water heater’s flue tube reducer must be hi-temp red silicone or other material suitable for 315°C (600°F) continuous service.
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High rise vent pipe arrangement valve to permit easy removal of the unit. All leak testing must be done with a soapy water solution. NEVER USE A MATCH OR OPEN FLAME TO TEST FOR GAS LEAKS. A FIRE OR EXPLOSION COULD RESULT. D Gas Supply DANGER 254mm (10 in.) (REF) H WALL THICKNESS TO BOTTOM OF HEATER Figure 3M When the height H (From vent terminal center line to bottom of heater) is over 2.28m (90 in.), it is a high rise vent pipe arrangement.
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Temperature & Pressure Relief Valve For protection against excessive pressure and/or temperatures, a temperature and pressure relief valve has been installed in the water heater. ANY REPLACEMENT VALVE MUST NOT EXCEED THE TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE RATING. FAILURE TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A NEW, PROPERLY LISTED TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE WILL RELEASE THE MANUFACTURER FROM ANY CLAIMS WHICH MIGHT RESULT FROM EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURE OR WATER PRESSURE.
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IV) OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Lighting instructions (Robertshaw 110R) FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by igniter. When lighting a pilot, follow these instructions exactly. B. BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the appliance area for gas.
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Lighting instructions (White-Rodgers 37C) FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot that is lit by a piezo-electric spark gas ignition system. Do not open the inner door of the appliance and try to light the pilot by hand. B. BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the appliance area for gas.
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Special note on propane fuel: DANGER Explosion Hazard To clear accumulated LP gas before attempting to light or re-light pilot: • Open burner door by loosening the two mounting screws and pulling door back approximately 1/2” away from combustion chamber. • Allow ventilation of combustion chamber for ten minutes. • Close burner door. Refer to warning below. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. L.P.
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V) MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS General Housekeeping As a precaution against fire, and to maintain an adequate flow of combustion air to the heater: • keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible material, gasoline, and other flammable vapours and liquids. • keep the terminal openings unobstructed. • do not pile cartons, paper or combustible material on top of the heater. Tank Drain at least a pail of water from the drain valve once a month. Some deposit will be washed out of the tank.
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VI) COMBO HEATING When using this water heater in the application of a combination space and potable water heating system, be sure to follow instructions provided with the water heater and the manual shipped with the air handler. NOTE the following warnings: 1. The piping and components connected to the water heater for the space heating applications shall be suitable for use with potable water. The system should be installed with new, non-ferrous piping.
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LIMITED WARRANTY See Rating Label Serial Number prefix for Warranty Code. Warranty Code: P R S T U V W Y Warranty Years: 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 RESIDENTIAL STORAGE TANK TYPE WATER HEATER FOR INSTALLATION IN A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING A. WHO IS COVERED.
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d. The water heater or any of its component parts are damaged or fails from operation with an empty or partially empty tank (such as, but not limited to elements burned out in a dry tank); or e. The water heater or any part has been under water; or f. The water heater is exposed to highly corrosive atmospheric conditions. No warranty extends, for example, and without limitation of the foregoing, to Units exposed to: salts, chemicals, exhausts, pollutants or contaminants; or g.