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Gas Water Heater
with the Flame Guard
Safety System
Installation
Instructions and
Use & Care Guide
WARNING: If the information in these
instructions is not followed exactly, a fire
or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
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.
Installation and service must be performed
by a qualified installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.
INSTALLER:
•
AFFIX THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO OR ADJACENT
TO THE WATER HEATER.
OWNER:
•
RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. RETAIN THE ORIGINAL
RECEIPT AS PROOF OF PURCHASE.
®
To obtain technical, warranty, or service assistance during or
after the installation of this water heater, visit our website at:
http://www.americanwaterheater.com
When calling for assistance, please have the following
information ready:
1.
Model number
2.
7 digit product number
3.
Serial number
4.
Date of installation
5.
Place of purchase
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- Page 1 Gas Water Heater ® with the Flame Guard Safety System Installation Instructions and Made under license from Flame Guard Water Heaters, Inc. Use & Care Guide WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Your safety and the safety of others are 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”... -
Page 3: Installing Your Gas Water Heater
Do not discard this manual. You or future users of this water heater will need it for future reference. ® Service to the Flame Guard Safety System should only be performed by a qualified service technician. Examples of qualified service technicians include:... -
Page 4: Location Requirements
Do not install in a mobile home. Doing so can result in death or carbon monoxide poisoning. ® The Flame Guard Safety System is designed to reduce Flammable Vapors FLAMMABLES the risk of flammable vapor-related fires. The patented system protects your family by trapping the burning... -
Page 5: Clearances And Accessibility
Important: The water heater should be located in an Figure 1 Air-moving area where leakage of the tank or connections will not Devices result in damage to the area adjacent to the water heater or to lower floors of the structure. Due to the normal corrosive action of the water, the tank will eventually leak after an extended period of time. -
Page 6: Gas Supply
Gas Supply Figure 3 Gas Piping Manual Gas Shut-off Valve Ground Joint Union Check with local utility for min. height 3” min. Explosion Hazard Use a new AGA or CSA approved gas Drip leg supply line. Gas Pressure Install a shut-off valve. Do not connect a natural gas water Important: The gas supply pressure must not exceed heater to a L.P. -
Page 7: Combustion Air Supply And Ventilation
Table 1 Natural Gas Pipe Capacity Table (Cu. Ft./Hr.) Capacity of gas pipe of different diameters and lengths in cu. ft. per hr. with pressure drop of 0.3 in. and specific gravity of 0.60 (natural gas). Nominal Iron Pipe Length of Pipe, Feet Size, in. -
Page 8: Unconfined Space
Figure 4 Unconfined Space 12” maximum Opening Locations- Confined Spaces A water heater in an unconfined space uses indoor air for combustion and requires at least 50 cubic feet for each 1,000 BTUH of the total input for all gas Closet appliances. -
Page 9: All Air From Outdoors
Gable vent All Air from Outdoors to outdoors Outdoor fresh air can be provided to a confined area Install above insulation either directly or by the use of vertical and horizontal ducts. The fresh air can be taken from the outdoors or from crawl or attic spaces that freely communicate with the outdoors. - Page 10 Vent Pipe System Vent Pipe Size This water heater uses a non-direct, single-pipe vent It is important that you follow the guidelines in these system to remove exhaust gases created by the instructions for sizing a vent pipe system. If a transition burning of fossil fuels.
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Page 11: Chimney Connection
Chimney Connection Figure 10 Certified Lined Chimney Termination Chimney Important: Before connecting a vent to a chimney, Vent System make sure the chimney passageway is clear and free of 2 ft. min. above any object obstructions. The chimney must be cleaned if within 10 ft. -
Page 12: Water System Piping
7. After piping has been properly connected to the Water System Piping water heater, remove the aerator at the nearest hot water faucet. Open the hot water faucet and Piping Installation allow the tank to completely fill with water. To purge the lines of any excess air, keep the hot Piping, fittings, and valves should be installed according water faucet open for 3 minutes after a constant... - Page 13 Please note the following: Closed System/Thermal Expansion DO NOT install this water heater with iron piping. Periodic discharge of the temperature and pressure The system should be installed only with new piping relief valve may be due to thermal expansion in a that is suitable for potable (drinkable) water such as closed water supply system.
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Page 14: Temperature And Pressure Relief Valve
Important: Only a new temperature and pressure relief Temperature and Pressure valve should be used with your water heater. Do not Relief Valve use an old or existing valve as it may be damaged or not adequate for the working pressure of the new water heater. -
Page 15: Special Applications
Some jurisdictions may require a backflow preventer in Special Applications the incoming cold water line. This may cause the temperature and pressure relief valve on the water Combination Space Heating/Potable heater to discharge or weep due to expansion of the Water System heated water. -
Page 16: Installation Checklist
Installation Checklist Water Heater Location Vent Pipe System Centrally located with the water piping system. Drafthood properly installed. Located as close to the gas piping and vent pipe Vent connectors securely fastened with screws and system as possible. supported properly to maintain six inch clearance. Located indoors and in a vertical position. -
Page 17: Operating Your Water Heater
OPERATING YOUR WATER HEATER Lighting Instructions L.P.G. (Bottled Propane) Models Liquefied petroleum gas is over 50% heavier than air Read and understand these directions thoroughly and in the occurrence of a leak in the system, the gas before attempting to light or re-light the pilot. Make sure will settle at floor level. -
Page 18: Checking The Draft
Checking the Draft Water Temperature Regulation Burn Hazard Do not touch vent. Doing so can result in burns. After successfully lighting the water heater, allow the unit to operate for 15 minutes and check the drafthood Water temperature over 125°F can cause relief opening for proper draft. -
Page 19: Operational Conditions
designed to shut off the gas supply to the main burner Operational Conditions and pilot light in the event a flammable vapor incident occurs or due to poor combustion caused by a blocked Condensation vent or insufficient combustion air. If the fuse opens, the water heater cannot be used unless the thermocouple Moisture from the products of combustion condenses is replaced by a qualified service technician. -
Page 20: Maintenance Of Your Water Heater
MAINTENANCE OF YOUR WATER HEATER Draining and Flushing Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve It is recommended that the tank be drained and flushed every 6 months to remove sediment which may build up during operation. The water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezing temperatures. -
Page 21: Replacement Parts
Manifold Assembly The following maintenance procedures are for the ® Natural Gas Burner (Low Nox) Flame Guard Safety System components and should be performed by a qualified service 1. Take off the burner by removing the two (2) screws technician. -
Page 22: Replacing The Thermocouple
Replacing the Thermocouple External Inspection & Cleaning of the Flame-trap Important: Use only a factory authorized Flame ® Guard Safety System thermocouple for replacement. Although not likely to occur, if debris collects on the 1. Remove the manifold assembly as directed Flame-trap, use a vacuum, compressed air, or a soft bristle brush to remove it. - Page 23 Cleaning the Combustion Chamber Figure 27A Combustion Chamber and Flame-trap Flame-trap Bracket 1. Follow procedure outlined in “Removing the Manifold Assembly”. 2. Use a vacuum cleaner/shop vac to remove all loose debris in the combustion chamber (Figure 27A). Use compressed air to clear any dust or debris that may have accumulated in the flame trap.
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Page 24: Piezoelectric Igniter System
® that is unique to the Flame Guard Safety System. Use pressed. The spark gap of 0.125 inch is set when the only factory authorized replacement parts. - Page 25 Air Shutter adjustment for Flame Figure 29 Manifold /Burner Assembly ® Guard (L.P.-30T only) in Combustion Chamber Important: On initial startup, condensation is normal. If unit is condensating, wait until it has stopped condensating before inspecting burner flames for proper operation. With the water heater on and the burner lit, inspect the burner flames through the viewport and compare them to the drawings in figure 18.
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Page 26: Troubleshooting Chart
® Flame Guard Safety System Operational Checklist 1. Manifold gasket properly sealed. 2. Viewport not damaged or cracked. 3. Flame-trap free of debris and undamaged. 4. Two piece wire connector properly installed. 5. No leaks at pilot and manifold connection. - Page 27 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION SLOW HOT WATER RECOVERY Insufficient secondary air Provide ventilation to water heater. Check flue way, flue baffle, and burner Flue clogged Clean flue, locate source and correct Low gas pressure Check with gas utility company Improper calibration Replace thermostat Thermostat set too low...
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Page 28: Repair Parts Illustration
Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve is required, MANIFOLD DOOR ASSEMBLY (L.P. Gas) but may not be factory installed TWO PIECE WIRE CONNECTOR ® Unique: Flame Guard Safety System parts WITH RETAINER CLIP MANIFOLD DOOR GASKET VIEWPORT ASSEMBLY THERMOCOUPLE ASSEMBLY (See page 22) -
Page 29: Listed Parts Kits And Illustrations
Contains two piece wire connector with retainer clip, and pilot assembly Item 19: Contains manifold door gasket Item 20: Contains viewport Item #11 Item #12 Item # 14 Item #17 Item #16 Item # 15 Item #18 Item #20 Item #19 © 2004 American Water Heater Company. All Rights Reserved.