AMERICAN STANDARD WATER HEATERS HIGH EFFICIENCY MODELS: HE70-125, HE100-150, HE100-199 & HE100-250 REQUIRES 120 V A.C. POWER SUPPLY American Standard Water Heaters http://www.waterheating.com WARNING If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly a ½ re or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.
GENERAL SAFETY NOTICE TO INSTALLERS & USERS. BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING DANGERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE INSTALLATION AND USAGE OF GAS WATER HEATERS: The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause Read and understand instruction manual and safety messages...
WARRANTY LIMITATIONS THE MANUFACTURER OF THIS WATER HEATER ontents TABLE OF WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR TANK FAILURES OR WATER HEATER FAILURES RESULTING FROM ANY OF THE FOLLOWING. CONDITIONS AND MAY AT IT'S DISCRETION VOID THE WATER HEATER WARRANTY WHEN THESE CONDITIONS RESULT IN PREMATURE FAILURES OF THE TANK OR COMPONENTS...
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ONSUMER RESPONSIBILITIES WARNING THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN PREPARED TO ACQUAINT YOU WITH THE UNPACKING THE WATER HEATER INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR GAS WATER HEATER AND TO PROVIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Use two or more people to WE URGE YOU TO READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE move and install water heater, ATTEMPTING INSTALLATION OR OPERATION OF YOUR WATER HEATER.
Figure 1. Metal Drain Pan Piped to adequate 1.75 MAX. drain. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Can result in serious injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or fl ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Storage of or use of gasoline or other fl...
Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas Install Vent system in accordance with codes. Do not operate water heater if fl ood damaged. Do not operate if soot build up is present. Do not obstruct water heater air intake with WARNING: If replacing an insulating jacket.
A properly sized expansion tank must be installed on Chloride-free soap and water solution or other all closed systems. approved means used to check all connections and Tempering valve properly installed per manufacturer’s fi ttings for possible gas leaks. instructions- if desired. LECTRICAL ONNECTIONS Unit connected to a dedicated power supply.
temperature and pressure relief valve to make the valve operate freely. If the heater is installed in a closed system, the temperature and pressure relief valve may VALVE NSTALLATION TEMPERING drip at times. If the temperature and pressure relief valve discharges a full stream of water, have the system checked.
EATING PACE OTABLE ATER YSTEM Some water heater models are equipped with inlet/outlet tappings for use with space heating applications. If this water heater is to be used to supply both space heating and domestic potable (drinking) water, the instructions listed below must be followed: Be sure to follow the manual(s) shipped with the air handler system.
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TEMPERED WATER Figure 5. Water Piping Connections TO FIXTURES HEAT TRAP TEMPERING VALVE (ANTI SCALDING VALVE SET TO 120°F OR LOWER) UNIONS NOTES: REQUIRED FOR DUAL (OPTIONAL) **THE PRESSURE WATER TEMPERATURES REDUCING VALVE MUST BE INSTALLED ON THE MAIN COLD WATER INLET LINE TO THE HOT OUTLET STRUCTURE IN ORDER...
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Figure 7. Typical Three Water Heater Connection Figure 8. Typical Four Water Heater Connection...
LEARANCES CCESSIBILITY BACK: 0" TOP: 12" MIN. Important: If installing over FOR SERVICE SIDES: 4" MIN. FOR SERVICE carpeting, the carpeting must be VENT: 0 protected by a metal or wood panel beneath the water heater. protective panel must extend beyond the full width and FRONT: 24"...
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ERMINATION In addition to maintaining the minimum clearances, the vent should OCATIONS terminate according to the following guidelines: 1. Do not expose any 3” x 2” reducers or bushings to outdoor ambient temperatures. The air inlet and exhaust outlet must 2.
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AS PIPING NSTALLATION All piping must comply with local and state ordinances or with the National Fuel Gas code ANSI Z223.1 (NFPA 54), whichever applies. Use clean black iron pipe or equivalent material approved by local codes and ordinances for gas piping. Install a ground-joint-union in the supply line as close to the water heater as possible.
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LECTRICAL ONNECTIONS 3. Connect the electrical supply to the water heater in accordance with local utility requirements and codes. Use only a dedicated electrical circuit Electrical Shock Hazard containing a properly sized fuse or circuit breaker. Disconnect power before servicing. Maximum overload protection should not exceed Replace all parts and panels before 15 amperes.
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POTENTIOMETER UPPER SENSOR TRANSFORMER ELECTRONIC 120V AC INPUT THERMOSTAT 24V AC OUTPUT 40VA RATING SEN-1 LOWER POT. Electrical Diagram T-24 and Wiring Connections T-24H Thermostat Gas Valve Power 120 VAC IGNITOR RELAY Manual Reset Required COIL: 120VAC CONTACTS: 10 AMPS Normally Closed Temperature Activated @ 120VAC Safet &...
AINTENANCE: Maintenance should address all areas of operation, with special attention to maintaining fi lters, burners, controls, vents, electrical supplies, relief This appliance has been designed and valve, and clearances. built to operate with minimal maintenance requirements. However, Always verify proper operation after servicing. to ensure optimal and safe operation, Housekeeping issues such as not storing items, especially fl...
URNERS LOWERS NSPECTION ERVICE Every year, under normal use conditions (More frequently if the unit is trapped in the matrix and pushes operated in areas were airborne particles may plug the air passages in the them back inside the burner tube. burner matrix), the burner should be checked.
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HE WATER HEATER - SEQUENCE OF OPERATION WITH UT CONTROL MODULE KEY: Normal operation sequence shown in bold type. Fault detection or abnormal condition sequences shown underlined. hermostat emand for eat. The control energizes the blower motor when the thermostat contacts are closed. If the thermostat contacts open, the blower motor shuts off automatically.
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Flame Ignition Period. The fl ame ignition period is established the moment the gas valve (VALVE light) is lit, gas fl ow begins, gas is ignited and the igniter remains on. Flame Proving Period. The fl ame proving period is the time in which the igniter is turned off and fl...
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5. Flame is recognized when there should be no fl ame (gas valve off). Lockout due to false fl ame witnessed and is reset by the lack of fl ame, as an automatic reset feature. Lockout reset from other causes occurs by shutting off the line voltage to the system or opening the room thermostat contact for more than 2 seconds.The control will automatically reset lockout after one hour of continuous call from the thermostat.
“TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE.” ENTING YSTEM NSPECTION 2. Close the cold water inlet valve to the heater. 3. Open a nearby hot water faucet. At least every 3 months a visual inspection should be 4. Open the heater drain valve. made of the venting system.
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FREEZING TEMPERATURES VACATION / RESSURE If the water heater is to remain idle With the water heater in operation (main burner on), the maximum supply for 30 days or more, or is subject to pressure must not exceed the specifi ed value below, and the minimum supply freezing temperatures while shut off, and normal manifold gas pressures are as follows: the water heater and piping should...
MERGENCY AMPERING Should overheating occur or the gas Firing rates are factory set. supply fail to shut off, turn off the DO NOT FIELD ADJUST manual gas control valve and shut Tampering with the thermostat, gas valve, pilot, burner, or temperature off electric power to the appliance and pressure relief valve is DANGEROUS and voids all warranties.
ATURAL ODELS L.P.G. ROPANE, OTTLED) IF YOU SMELL GAS: ODELS 1. Open windows. 2. Get all people out of building. L.P.G. IS HEAVIER THAN AIR DO NOT light matches. Do not smoke. Should there be a leak in the system, the gas will settle at FLOOR LEVEL.