American Standard TCWH180S-AS User's Information Manual

American Standard TCWH180S-AS User's Information Manual

Tankless condensing water heater

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NOTICE: American Standard Water Heaters reserves the right to make product changes or updates without notice and will not be held liable for typographical errors in
literature.
NOTE TO CONSUMER: PLEASE KEEP ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
The surfaces of these products contacted by consumable water contain less than 0.25% lead by weight, as required by the Safe Drinking Water Act, Section 1417
IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT,
CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. DO NOT STORE GASOLINE OR OTHER
WARNING
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WATER HEATER.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
Do not try to light any water heater.
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 provided by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
3515 Lakeshore Drive, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
TANKLESS CONDENSING
WATER HEATER
INFORMATION
www.americanstandardwaterheaters.com
USER'S
MANUAL
APPLICABLE MODEL:
TCWH180S-AS
TCWH199S-AS

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june ong
April 1, 2025

how to clean mesh in front on bottom of American Standard Water Heater.. intake air mesh ..small mesh left front opening

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Mr. Anderson
April 1, 2025

To clean the intake air mesh on the bottom front of the American Standard Water Heater TCWH180S-AS:

1. Press the Power button on the control panel to turn off the water heater.
2. Disconnect the power supply.
3. Wait for the water heater to cool if it has been operating.
4. Remove the front cover of the water heater cabinet.
5. Pull the air filter out of the air intake adapter.
6. Remove the filter from its plastic assembly.
7. Clean the filter using a toothbrush and clean running water.
8. Dry the filter completely.
9. Reinsert the filter into the plastic assembly.
10. Replace the front cover.
11. Reconnect the power supply.
12. Press the Power button to turn the unit back on.

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Summary of Contents for American Standard TCWH180S-AS

  • Page 1 APPLICABLE MODEL: TCWH180S-AS TCWH199S-AS NOTICE: American Standard Water Heaters reserves the right to make product changes or updates without notice and will not be held liable for typographical errors in literature. NOTE TO CONSUMER: PLEASE KEEP ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
  • Page 2: For Your Safety Read Before Operating

    TANKLESS WATER HEATER 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 of loss of life. A. This appliance does not have a pilot. It is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the burner. Do not try to light the burner by hand.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS DANGER FLAMMABLE VAPORS FLAMMABLES Vapors from flammable liquids will explode and ignite fire causing severe burns or death. Do not store or use flammable products such as adhesives, gasoline or solvents near or in the same location of water heater. K K eep flammable products: DANGER Installation:...
  • Page 4: Part 1 Product And Safety Information

    TANKLESS WATER HEATER PART 1 PRODUCT AND SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING USER – Have this water heater serviced/inspected by a qualified service technician annually. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE GUIDELINES IN THIS MANUAL CAN RESULT IN SUBSTANTIAL PROPERTY DAMAGE, SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH. WARNING OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1.
  • Page 5: Before Operation

    • DO NOT use spray paint, hair spray, or any other flammable sprays near the water heater or near the exterior fresh air intake pipe termination. • DO NOT place any items in or around the exterior exhaust vent termination and/or fresh air intake pipe that could restrict or block the flow in or out of the vent system.
  • Page 6: During Operation

    TANKLESS WATER HEATER New building construction / Remodeling areas TABLE 1 B. DURING OPERATION 1. Check for Gas Leaks Frequently check the gas pipe and connections for leaks with a soapy solution. If air bubbles appear during the test, gas is leaking out. Close the gas supply valve and call your gas supplier for inspection. WARNING After any repair of the gas pipeline or replacement of the gas regulator, call a qualified service technician to observe the installation and replacement before restoring power to the water heater.
  • Page 7: Troubleshooting And General Cautionary Statements

    C. TROUBLESHOOTING AND GENERAL CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS DO NOT use this water heater for any purpose other than those specifically described by American Standard Water Heaters (to provide domestic hot water). Using this water heater for unapproved purposes WILL VOID the warranty, and could result in property damage, serious personal injury, or death.
  • Page 8 TANKLESS WATER HEATER WARNING DO NOT attempt to disassemble this water heater. Doing so could result in improper water heater operation or premature water heater failure, substantial property damage, and/or severe personal injury or death due to electric shock, fire, or explosion. If repairs are required, contact a qualified service technician. CAUTION DO NOT touch the exhaust vent or hot water pipes during water heater operation.
  • Page 9: Part 2 Maintenance

    PART 2 MAINTENANCE A. SERVICE TECHNICIAN The following maintenance should be performed by a qualified service technician annually: General • Attend to any reported problems. • Inspect the interior of the water heater cabinet; clean and vacuum if necessary. • Clean the condensate trap and fill with fresh water. •...
  • Page 10: Part 3 Maintenance Procedures

    TANKLESS WATER HEATER PART 3 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES DANGER The water heater must be inspected and serviced annually, preferably at the start of the heating season, by a quali- fied service technician. In addition, the maintenance and care of the water heater as outlined in this manual must be performed by the user/owner to assure maximum efficiency and reliability.
  • Page 11: Monthly Maintenance

    Check Exhaust Vent and Intake Pipe Terminations Verify that the water heater exhaust vent and intake pipe terminations are clean and free of obstructions. Remove any debris from the exhaust vent or intake pipe openings. If removing the debris does not allow the water heater to operate correctly, contact your qualified service technician to inspect the water heater and the vent system.
  • Page 12: Months Maintenance

    TANKLESS WATER HEATER 7. Dry the filter completely. Then reinsert the filter into the plastic assembly. 8. Replace the front cover of the water heater cabinet. Reconnect power supply to the water heater. 9. Press the Power button on the control panel to turn on the water heater. C.
  • Page 13: Annual Maintenance

    • Lift the relief valve lever. If water flows freely, release the lever and allow the valve to seat. Watch the end of the relief valve discharge pipe to ensure that the valve does not weep after the line has had time to drain. If the valve weeps, lift the lever again to attempt to clean the valve seat.
  • Page 14: Part 4 Troubleshooting

    TANKLESS WATER HEATER PART 4 TROUBLESHOOTING To save time and money, review the following initial diagnostic steps before calling for service. Problem Possible Solution Make sure that the ON/OFF button on the Control Panel is ON If the display on the Control Panel is blank, make sure the power cord is plugged in and 3A fuses on the main controller in the water heater are good.
  • Page 15 WARNING This water heater is equipped with a blocked vent shutoff system. If Error Codes Er:29, Er:41, or Er:94 occur, turn off the gas valve at the manual shutoff. Check the vent terminations for obstructions. If no obstructions are found, reset the water heater by pressing the power button.
  • Page 16: Maintenance Notes

    TANKLESS WATER HEATER MAINTENANCE NOTES...
  • Page 17 MAINTENANCE NOTES...
  • Page 18 TANKLESS WATER HEATER www.americanstandardwaterheaters.com...

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