Reliance 317686-000 Instruction Manual

6 50 ytvit series 100 residential gas water heaters power vented gas models w/hot surface ignition not for use in manufactured (mobile) homes

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all technIcal and warrantY questIons: SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE LOCAL DEALER FROM WHOM THE WATER HEATER WAS

PURCHASED. IF YOU ARE UNSUCCESSFUL, PLEASE WRITE TO THE COMPANY LISTED ON THE RATING PLATE ON THE WATER HEATER.

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Page 1: Instruction Manual
SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE LOCAL DEALER FROM WHOM THE WATER HEATER WAS PURCHASED. IF YOU ARE UNSUCCESSFUL, PLEASE WRITE TO THE COMPANY LISTED ON THE RATING PLATE ON THE WATER HEATER. Keep thIs Manual In the pocKet on heater for future reference whenever MaIntenance adjustMent or servIce Is requIred.
Page 2: Safe Installation, Use And Service
InstallatIon, use and servIce The proper installation, use and servicing of this water heater is extremely important to your safety and the safety of others. Many safety-related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you and others of a potential injury hazard.
Page 3: General Safety Information
General safetY InforMatIon...
Page 4: General Safety Information
General safetY InforMatIon at least 18" (45.7 cm) above the floor. This will reduce, but not eliminate, the risk...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
5. Carefully plan the place where you are going to put the water heater. Correct combustion, vent action, and vent pipe installation are very important in preventing death from possible carbon monoxide poisoning and fires, see Figures 1 and 2.
Page 6: Installation Requirements For The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts
InstallatIon requIreMents for the coMMonwealth of Massachusetts coMMonwealth of Massachusetts For all side wall terminated, horizontally vented power vent, direct vent, and power direct vent gas fueled water heaters installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part for residential purposes, including those owned or operated by the Commonwealth and where the side wall exhaust vent termination is less than seven (7) feet above finished grade in the area of...
Page 7: Typical Installation
Get to Know Your water heater - Gas Models a vent pipe B anode c hot water outlet D Outlet (120 VAC) f Gas supply G Main Manual Gas shuttoff valve h Ground joint union j dirt leg K outer door...
Page 8 tYpIcal InstallatIon condensate hose and draIn pan fIGure 1a.
Page 9: Mixing Valves
MIXInG valve / therMal eXpansIon tanK usaGe and space heatInG MIXInG valves DANGER Water temperature over 125°F (52°C) can cause severe burns instantly resulting in severe injury or death. Children, the elderly and the physically or mentally disabled are at highest risk for scald injury.
Page 10: Locating The New Water Heater
1. Select a location indoors as close as practical to the vent terminal or location to which the water heater vent piping is going to be connected, and as centralized with the water piping system as possible.
Page 11: Insulation Blankets
• Do not apply insulation to the top of the water heater, as this will interfere with safe operation of the blower assembly. • Do not cover the outer door, thermostat or temperature & pressure relief valve.
Page 12: Unconfined Space
Such a condition often will result in a yellow, luminous burner flame, causing sooting of the combustion chamber, burners and flue tubes and creates a risk of asphyxiation. Do not install the water heater in a confined space unless an adequate supply of air for combustion and ventilation is brought in to that space using the methods described in the Confined Space section that follows.
Page 13: Outdoor Air Through Two Horizontal Ducts
Figure 7. The water heater should have clearances of at least 1 inch (25 mm) from the sides and back and 6 inches (150 mm) from the front of the appliance. The opening should directly communicate with the outdoors or should communicate through a vertical or horizontal duct to the outdoors or spaces that freely communicate with the outdoors and should have a minimum free area of the following: 1. 1 square inch per 3000 Btu/hr (700 mm...
Page 14: Installing The New Water Heater
Figure 2. Valves for reducing point of use temperature by mixing cold and hot water are also available: Consult a Qualified Installer or Service Agency. Follow manufacturer’s...
Page 15: Thermal Expansion
National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1/ NFPA-54). Copper and brass tubing and fittings (except tin lined copper tubing) should not be used. fIGure 10. Figure 10 shows typical attachment of water piping to the water heater. The water heater is equipped with 3/4 inch NPT water connections. note: If using copper tubing, solder tubing to an adapter before attaching the adapter to the water heater connections. do not solder the water lines directly to the water heater connections.
Page 16: High Altitude Installation
If after manually operating the valve, it fails to completely reset and continues to release water, immediately close the cold water inlet to the water heater, follow the draining instructions in this manual, and replace the Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve with a properly rated/sized new one.
Page 17: Sediment Traps
A gas line of sufficient size must be run to the water heater. Consult the current edition of National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54) and your gas supplier concerning pipe size. There must be: • A readily accessible manual shuttoff valve in the gas supply line serving the water heater, and • A drip leg (sediment trap) ahead of gas control valve to help prevent dirt and foreign materials from entering the gas control valve.
Page 18: Vent Pipe Assembly
Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water. To prevent damage to the tank, the tank must be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning “ON” gas to the water heater. To fill the water heater with water: 1. Close the water heater drain valve by turning handle to the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower front of water heater. 2. Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater.
Page 19: Vent Pipe Termination
“vent connectors”. Required clearances from combustible materials must be provided in accordance with information in this manual under LOCATING THE NEW WATER HEATER and INSTALLING THE WATER HEATER, and with the National Fuel Gas Code and local codes. us InstallatIons 3 feet (91 cm) within a height 15 feet (4.5 m)
Page 20: Planning The Vent System
Do not block the holes in the hex plug on top of a small tee in vent pipe assembly #1. As with every water heater installation, a drain pan should be used to prevent water damage to surrounding area.
Page 21: Condensate
The condensate trap may be primed by filling the CONDENSATE U-ASSEMBLY with tap water while the water heater is not operating. The system is fully primed when the water level reaches the adaptor connected into the Tee. In most installations the water heater will self-prime the condensate trap during the first full heat-up cycle. If a sound of air bubbling through water (gurgling) is heard while the blower is operating after the first heat-up cycle, then turn the unit off and contact your plumber or service representative.
Page 22 may be easier to mark both the inside and outside wall. Align holes by drilling a hole through center of the template from the inside through to the outside. The template can now be positioned on the outside wall using the drilled hole as a centering point for the template. 3. A) MASONRY SIDE WALLS Chisel an opening approximately one half inch (1.3 cm) larger than the marked circle.
Page 23: Installation Of Vent System, Sidewall
InstallatIon of vent sYsteM, sIdewall With the route of the venting system and selection of materials completed, as discussed in the section of this manual titled PLANNING THE VENT SYSTEM, the through the wall vent terminal in place and the first section of piping, up to first elbow, installed at the blower it is time to complete the installation of the venting system for the sidewall installation. SNORKEL *MIN.
Page 24: Vent Attenuation Assembly Installation Instructions
This installation of this VAA is optional. Review directions thoroughly prior to installing the new VAA. Please contact the manufacturer of the water heater as shown in the instruction manual with any questions or for additional product support.
Page 25 barb, use a wire tie or hose clamp (not supplied with kit) and secure. 6. Take the other end of the flexible tubing and slide it through the hose clamp on the jacket top cover and install it into one of the four barb fittings in vent pipe assembly #2.
Page 26: Vent Pipe Preparation
vent pIpe preparatIon 1. InItIal preparatIon Make sure the solvent cement you are planning to use is designed for the specific application you are attempting. Know the physical and chemical characteristics and limitations of the PVC and CPVC piping materials that you are about to use. Know the reputation of your manufacturer and their products. D. Know your own qualifications or those of your contractor. The solvent welding technique of joining PVC and CPVC pipe is a specialized skill just as any other pipe fitting technique.
Page 27 B. deburring Use a knife, plastic pipe deburring tool, or file to remove burrs from the end of small diameter pipe. Be sure to remove all burrs from around the inside as well as the outside of the pipe. A slight chamfer (bevel) of about 10°-15° should be added to the end to permit easier insertion of the pipe into the end of the fitting. Failure to chamfer the edge of the pipe may remove cement from the fitting socket, causing the joint to leak. step B C. Test dry fit of the joint Tapered fitting sockets are designed so that an interfaced fit should occur when the pipe is inserted about 1/3 to 2/3 of the way into the socket. Occasionally, when pipe fitting dimensions are at the tolerance extremes, it will be possible to fully insert dry pipe to the bottom of the fitting socket. When this happens, a sufficient quantity of cement...
Page 29: Temperature Regulation
In addition to using the lowest possible temperature setting that satisfies your hot water needs, a means such as a mixing valve, should be used at the hot water taps used by these people or at the water heater. Mixing valves are available at plumbing supply or hardware stores, see Figure 2. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for installation of the valves.
Page 30: For Your Information
140°F (60°C). After cooling the tank temperature, turn off the water heater for at least 10 seconds by using the switch on top of the unit. Turn on the water heater. If this fails to correct the problem, contact your plumber or service representative.
Page 31: Burner Operation And Inspection
Burner operatIon and InspectIon Flood damage to a water heater may not be readily visible or immediately detectable. However, over a period of time a flooded water heater will create dangerous conditions which can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Contact a qualified installer or service agency to replace a flooded water heater. Do not attempt to repair the unit! It must be replaced! At least once a year a visual inspection should be made of the main burner and the hot surface igniter assembly for proper flame characteristics and ignition sequences.
Page 32: Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Test
17. Flush the water heater storage tank to remove sediment and allow the water to flow until it runs clean. 18. Clo se t he water heater dr ain valve w hen f lushing is completed. 19. Remove the drain hose.
Page 33: Periodic Maintenance
H. Water in the water heater bottom or on the floor may be from condensation, loose connections, or the relief valve. DO NOT replace the water heater until a full inspection of all possible water sources is made and necessary corrective steps taken.
Page 34: Repair Parts List
Wall Plate 4” flexible tubing Now that you have purchased this water heater, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact the company it was purchased from or direct from the manufacturer listed on the rating plate on the water heater.
Page 35: Troubleshooting Guidelines
2 Ensure the correct size of vent and intake air pipe (direct vent products) was used per the installation instructions in the manual that came with the water heater. 3 Ensure maximum number of elbows or maximum equivalent feet of vent or intake air pipe has not been exceeded per the installation instructions in the manual that came with the water heater.
Page 36 (located in the control valve's immersion probe) is either open or 2 Replace the gas control valve/thermostat if the error shorted. 1 Turn off power to the water heater. Ensure black Self diagnostic check has detected a problem with black resistor wire on the ignitor assembly plug; resistor wire is open or shorted.
Page 37 trouBleshootInG GuIdelInes trouBleshootInG GuIdelInes These guidelines should be utilized by a qualified service agent.
Page 38: Notes
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Page 39: Limited Warranty
ORIGINAL OWNER a replacement water heater of equivalent size and current model, or a replacement part for any component part which fails in normal use, in accordance with the warranty terms and conditions specified below. THE WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT MODEL OR PART WILL BE WARRANTED FOR ONLY THE UNEXPIRED PORTION OF THE ORIGINAL WARRANTY.

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