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OIL-FIRED WATER HEATER
A Spanish language version of these instructions is available by contacting
the manufacturer listed on the rating plate.
La version Espanola de estas instrucctions se puede obtener al escribirle a
la fábrica cuyo nombre aparece in la placa de especificaciones.
INSTALLATION & OPERATING
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
THE WARRANTY ON THIS WATER HEATER IS IN EFFECT ONLY WHEN
THE WATER HEATER IS INSTALLED AND OPERATED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH LOCAL CODES AND THESE INSTRUCTIONS. THE
MANUFACTURER OF THIS HEATER WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
DAMAGE RESULTING FROM FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE
INSTRUCTIONS. READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE
STARTING.
For your family's comfort, safety and convenience, we
recommend this water heater be installed and serviced by a
plumbing professional.
238-42458-00E REV 05/07
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- Page 1 OIL-FIRED WATER HEATER A Spanish language version of these instructions is available by contacting the manufacturer listed on the rating plate. La version Espanola de estas instrucctions se puede obtener al escribirle a la fábrica cuyo nombre aparece in la placa de especificaciones. INSTALLATION &...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information .................. 3 Installation ....................3 Locating the water heater ..............3 Minimum clearances ................4 Combustion air supply............... 5 Electrical connections................ 5 Venting....................6 Water connections................6 Installation for potable water and space heating ........8 Oil tanks and piping .................. -
Page 3: General Information
General Information Note: It is recommended that the installation and service of this water heater be performed by a plumbing professional. This water heater must be installed in accordance with local codes. In the absence of local codes, it must be installed in compliance with the National Fire Protection Standard For Oil Burning Equipment NFPA No. -
Page 4: Minimum Clearances
Minimum Clearances This water heater shall be installed on NON-COMBUSTIBLE flooring only. This water heater may be installed in an alcove. Refer to the marking on the front of the water heater for clearances to combustible materials. The installation should allow access to the front of the water heater and adequate clearance should be provided for servicing and operating the water heater. -
Page 5: Combustion Air Supply
Combustion Air Supply Installation of this water heater requires that provisions be made to supply adequate air for combustion and ventilation. If the building is unusually tight or if this water heater is installed in a small room, provisions for additional makeup air must be provided. -
Page 6: Venting
Venting The connection from the water heater vent to the stack must be made as direct as possible and of the same diameter as the vent outlet. The recommended slope of any horizontal breaching is at least 1/2" rise per linear foot. - Page 7 Water Connections Continued- WARNING For protection against excessive temperature and pressure, install temperature and pressure protective equipment required by local codes, but no less than a combination temperature and pressure relief valve certified as meeting the requirements for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shut-off Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems, ANSIZ21.22, by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials.
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Page 8: Installation For Potable Water And Space Heating
THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR INSTALLATION OF: GAS WATER HEATERS SUITABLE FOR WATER (POTABLE) HEATING AND SPACE HEATING CAUTION THE COIL PROVIDED IN THIS WATER HEATER IS MANUFACTURED USING AN ALUMINUM ALLOY INNER WALL, CROSS-LINKED POLY- ETHYLENE OUTER WALL AND NITRILE/HDPM “O”... -
Page 9: Oil Tanks And Piping
OIL TANKS AND PIPING IMPORTANT!! The instructions in this Section are general guidelines. The instructions for the specific pump installed on the burner that you have purchased should take precedence over the instructions given below. Read all of the instructions provided with the burner before continuing with the installation. A. - Page 10 Oil tanks and Piping Continued- D. Suction Line: It is recommended that extra heavy wall copper tubing be used for this line. If standard wrought iron pipe is used. It should be scale free and not smaller than 5/8" OD. Copper tubing should be installed to connect the pipe to the fuel unit.
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Page 11: Operation
OPERATION TO FILL THE WATER HEATER 1. Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle clockwise. 2. Open the cold water shut-off valve. 3. Open several hot water faucets to allow air to escape from the system. 4. When a steady stream of water flows at the hot water faucets, the water heater is filled. - Page 12 T’stat information Continued- CAUTION: Do not operate the burner if it is wet. If the burner gets wet, have a qualified technician examine the burner before putting it back into operation. Figure 3 Installing the Thermostat: The water heater comes with the thermostat well installed in the tank.
- Page 13 T’stat information Continued- Figure 4 – Thermostat with cover removed WARNING Escaping flue gases can be lethal. Make sure that the flue and venting system is checked at least once a year by a plumbing professional or the oil supplier's service technicians. Motor Lubrication: Oil motor with one or two drops of non-detergent motor oil.
- Page 14 T’stat information Continued- the cad cell will cause the relay to cut off for protection. It may then be necessary to push the reset button on the burner on the burner module. WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START THE BURNER WHEN EXCESS OIL HAS ACCUMULATED, WHEN THE UNIT IS FULL OF VAPOR, OR WHEN THE COMBUSTON CHAMBER IS HOT.
- Page 15 T’stat information Continued- If there is back draft caused by down draft, DO NOT operate the burner until this situation is corrected. Back pressure (back draft or down draft) may also be caused by the chimney termination being lower in elevation than surrounding objects, such as buildings, hills, trees, rooftops, etc.
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Page 16: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE In addition, the following steps should be performed at six-month intervals unless otherwise specified: 1. Make sure you clear the combustion air openings of any dust, lint or other restrictions. Flow of combustion air MUST NOT be restricted. 2. Check the burner flame periodically. If it becomes out of shape or smoky, call your service technician. - Page 17 Maintenance Continued- 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.
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Page 18: Notes
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