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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
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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: Water Heater Safety
Table of Contents ............INSTALLER: • AFFIX THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO OR ADJACENT TO THE WATER HEATER. OWNER: • RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. RETAIN THE ORIGINAL 6510381 RECEIPT AS PROOF OF PURCHASE. April 2006... -
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
INSTALLING YOUR GAS WATER HEATER Unpacking the Water Heater Consumer Information This water heater is design-certified by CSA International as a Category I, non-direct vented water heater which takes its combustion air either from the installation area or from air ducted to the unit from the outside. This water heater must be installed according to all local and state codes or, in the absence of local and state codes, the “National Fuel Gas Code”, ANSI Z223.1(NFPA 54)-lat-... -
Page 4: Location Requirements
Location Requirements ® The Flame Guard Safety System is designed to reduce the risk of flammable vapor-related fires. The patented system FLAMMABLES Flammable Vapors protects your family by trapping the burning vapors within the water heater combustion chamber through the special flame-trap. -
Page 5: Clearances And Accessibility
Important: The water heater should be located in Figure 1 Air-moving an area where leakage of the tank or connections will Devices not 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 3. Install a ground joint union between the gas valve/ thermostat and the manual shut-off valve. This is to allow easy removal of the gas valve/ thermostat. 4. Turn the gas supply on and check for leaks. Test the water heater by brushing on an approved noncorrosive leak detection solution. -
Page 7: Combustion Air Supply And Ventilation
Combustion Air Supply and Combustion air must be free of acid-forming chemicals such as sulfur, fluorine, and chlorine. These elements are Ventilation found in aerosol sprays, detergents, bleaches, cleaning solvents, air fresheners, paint, and varnish removers, refrigerants, and many other commercial and household products. -
Page 8: Unconfined Space
Unconfined Space Figure 4 12” maximum Opening Locations- A water heater in an unconfined space uses indoor air for Confined Spaces combustion and requires at least 50 cubic feet for each 1,000 BTUH of the total input for all gas appliances. The table below shows a few examples of the minimum square Closet footage (area) required for various BTUH inputs. -
Page 9: All Air From Outdoors
All Air from Outdoors Gable vent to outdoors Outdoor fresh air can be provided to a confined area either Install above directly or by the use of vertical and horizontal ducts. The insulation 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 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 burning of instructions for sizing a vent pipe system. If a transition to fossil fuels. -
Page 11: Chimney Connection
Chimney Connection Important: Before connecting a vent to a chimney, make sure the chimney passageway is clear and free of 2 ft. minimum above any obstructions. The chimney must be cleaned if previously object within10 ft. used for venting solid fuel appliances or fireplaces. Also horizontally 3 ft. -
Page 12: Water System Piping
Water System Piping 7. After piping has been properly connected to the water heater, remove the aerator at the nearest hot water Piping Installation faucet. Open the hot water faucet and allow the tank to completely fill with water. To purge the lines of any ex- Piping, fittings, and valves should be installed according to cess air, keep the hot water faucet open for 3 minutes the installation drawing (Figure 13). - Page 13 Please note the following: Closed System/Thermal Expansion DO NOT install this water heater with iron piping. The Periodic discharge of the temperature and pressure relief system should be installed only with piping that is valve may be due to thermal expansion in a closed water suitable for potable (drinkable) water such as copper, supply system.
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Page 14: Temperature And Pressure Relief Valve
Temperature and Pressure The Temperature & Pressure Relief Valve: • Must not be in contact with any electrical part. Relief Valve • Must be connected to an adequate discharge line. • Must not be rated higher than the working pressure shown on the data plate of the water heater. -
Page 15: Special Applications
Special Applications Some jurisdictions may require a backflow preventer in the incoming cold water line. This may cause the Combination Space Heating/Potable temperature and pressure relief valve on the water heater to discharge or weep due to expansion of the heated water. Water System A diaphragm-type expansion tank suitable for potable Some water heater models are equipped with inlet/outlet... -
Page 16: Installation Checklist
Important Information About Installation Checklist Your Water Heater Water Heater Location This gas water heater was manufactured to voluntary □ Centrally located with the water piping system. Located safety standards to reduce the likelihood of a flammable as close to the gas piping and vent pipe system as vapor ignition incident. -
Page 17: Operating Your Water Heater
OPERATING YOUR WATER HEATER Lighting Instructions Read and understand these directions thoroughly before attempting to light or re-light the pilot. Make sure the viewport is not missing or damaged. (See Figure 23) WARNING Make sure the tank is completely filled with water before lighting the pilot. -
Page 18: Water Temperature Regulation
L.P.G. (Bottled Propane) Models Water Temperature Regulation Liquefi ed petroleum gas is over 50% heavier than air and in the occurrence of a leak in the system, the gas will settle at fl oor level. Basements, crawl spaces, skirted areas under mobile homes (even when ventilated), closets and areas below ground level will serve as pockets for the accumulation of gas. -
Page 19: Operational Conditions
Operational Conditions A high temperature limit switch or ECO (Energy Cut Off) in the tank is used to shut off the unit if the water temperature exceeds 180°F (83°C). The ECO is a single use switch and Condensation requires complete replacement of the entire thermostat. Moisture from the products of combustion condenses on If the ECO should function, the water heater cannot be the tank surface and the outside jacket of the water heater... -
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
Replacement Parts Removing the Burner from the Manifold Assembly The following maintenance procedures are for the Flame Guard ® Safety System components and should Natural Gas Burner (Low Nox) be performed by a qualified service technician. 1. Take off the burner by removing the two (2) screws lo- Replacement parts may be ordered through your plumber cated underneath the burner. -
Page 22: Replacing The Thermocouple
Replacing the Thermocouple External Inspection & Cleaning of the 1. Remove the manifold assembly as directed previously. Flame-trap 2. Remove the retainer clip from the back of the two piece Although not likely to occur, if debris collects on the flame- wire connector and remove the two piece wire connector trap, use a vacuum, compressed air, or a soft bristle brush from the manifold door (Figure 25). -
Page 23: Piezoelectric Igniter System
Replacing the Manifold Assembly Figure 28A Combustion Chamber Flame-trap Bracket Door Gasket Explosion Hazard Tighten both manifold door screws securely. Remove any fiberglass between the door Figure 28B Close-up inside view of Manifold Assembly the combustion chamber. gasket and combustion chamber. Close-up Replace viewport if glass is missing or damaged. -
Page 24: Troubleshooting Chart
Removing and Replacing the Gas equivalent to grip body. Damage may result, causing leaks. Do not insert any sharp objects into the inlet or Control Valve/Thermostat outlet connections. Damage to the gas valve may result. Replacing the Gas Valve: Important: The gas control valve/thermostat is a standard valve with wire leads that connect to a thermal switch. - Page 25 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION HIGH OPERATION COSTS Thermostat set too high Set temperature dial to lower setting Sediment or lime in tank Drain/flush-provide water treatment if needed Water heater too small for job Install adequate heater Wrong piping connections Correct piping-dip tube must be in cold inlet Leaking faucets Repair faucets...
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Page 26: Troubleshooting Chart
PILOT LIGHT TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Check Draft. (See Checking the Does pilot light go out Draft section of this manual.) when button is released? Test the thermocouple using the following procedure: Disconnect the thermocouple Are the wires from the gas Has the thermal switch Secure connections from the gas control valve/thermostat. -
Page 27: Repair Parts Illustration
REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION Alternate anode location for top T&P Anode location for side T&P When ordering repair parts always give the following information: 1. Model, serial, and product number 2. Type of gas 3. Item number 4. Parts description Repair Parts List Item Parts Description DRAFTHOOD... -
Page 28: Listed Parts Kits And Illustrations
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