Table Of Contents - A.O. Smith Residential Power Vent Gas Water Heaters with Hot Surface Ignition Instruction Manual

Table of Contents

General Safety
Table of Contents
Introduction
Preparing for the New Installation
Typical Installation
Locating the New Water Heater
Facts to Consider About Location ..........................................................................................................................7
Combustion Air and Ventilation .........................................................................................................................8,9
Venting Clearances...........................................................................................................................................8,9
Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in Unconfined Spaces.....................................................9
Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in Confined Spaces .......................................................10
Installing the New Water Heater
Water Piping .......................................................................................................................................................11
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve ......................................................................................................................12
Filling the Water Heater ......................................................................................................................................13
Wiring ............................................................................................................................................................13,14
Field Installed Wiring ..................................................................................................................................13,14
Wiring Diagram.................................................................................................................................................14
Venting ..........................................................................................................................................................15-22
Gas Piping......................................................................................................................................................22,23
Installation Checklist ...........................................................................................................................................24
Operating
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Temperature Regulation
For Your Information
Start Up Conditions .............................................................................................................................................29
Condensation ....................................................................................................................................................29
Smoke/Odor ......................................................................................................................................................29
Thermal Expansion ............................................................................................................................................29
Strange Sounds ..................................................................................................................................................29
Operational Conditions ..................................................................................................................................29,30
Smelly Water................................................................................................................................................29,30
"Air" In Hot Water Faucet's ...............................................................................................................................30
High Temperature Limit Switch .........................................................................................................................30
Venting Manual Reset Switch ............................................................................................................................30
Not Enough or No Hot Water ............................................................................................................................30
Water Is Too Hot ...............................................................................................................................................30
Periodic Maintenance
Venting System Inspection...................................................................................................................................31
Burner Inspection ................................................................................................................................................31
Burner Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................................31
L.P. Gas Control Valve & Burner Assembly Replacement Information .................................................................32
Housekeeping .....................................................................................................................................................32
Anode Rod Inspection .........................................................................................................................................32
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation......................................................................................................32
Draining ..............................................................................................................................................................33
Drain Valve Washer Replacement .......................................................................................................................33
Service ................................................................................................................................................................33
Leakage Checkpoints
Troubleshooting
Repair Parts
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