A.O. Smith G9-T5040NVR Installation Instructions And Use & Care Manual

A.O. Smith G9-T5040NVR Installation Instructions And Use & Care Manual

Residential atmospheric gas water heater with the flammable vapor ignition resistant safety system
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Installa on Instruc ons and
Use & Care Guide
with the Flammable Vapor Igni on Resistant Safety System
DO NOT RETURN THIS UNIT TO THE STORE
Read this manual and the labels on the water heater before you install,
operate, or service it. If you have diffi culty following the direc ons, or
aren't sure you can safely and properly do any of this work yourself:
• Call our Technical Assistance Hotline at 1-877-817-6750 or visit
h p:// www.AOSmithAtLowes.com. We can help you with installa on, opera ons,
troubleshoo ng, or maintenance. Before you call, write down the model and serial
number from the water heater's data plate.
Incorrect installa on, opera on, or service can damage the water heater, your house
and other property, and present risks including fi re, scalding, electric shock, and
explosion, causing serious injury or death.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................. 3
GETTING STARTED ........................................................................ 7
INSTALLATION ............................................................................. 14
OPERATION ................................................................................. 23
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................... 25
MAINTENANCE ........................................................................... 28
NOTES ......................................................................................... 31
REPAIR PARTS ............................................................................. 35
Keep this manual in the pocket on heater for future reference whenever maintenance, adjustment or service is required.
Residential Gas
Water Heater
Residen al Atmospheric Gas Water Heater
Retain your original receipt as proof of purchase.
WARNING: If the informa on in
these instruc ons is not followed
exactly, a fi re or explosion may
result causing property damage,
personal injury or death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other
fl ammable 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 build-
ing.
• Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbor's phone. Follow the
gas supplier's instruc ons.
• If you cannot reach your gas sup-
plier, call the fi re department.
Installa on and service must be per-
formed by a qualifi ed installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.
LOW LEAD
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October 2016

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  • Page 1: Residential Gas

    Installa on Instruc ons and Use & Care Guide Residential Gas Water Heater Residen al Atmospheric Gas Water Heater with the Flammable Vapor Igni on Resistant Safety System DO NOT RETURN THIS UNIT TO THE STORE WARNING: If the informa on in Read this manual and the labels on the water heater before you install, these instruc ons is not followed operate, or service it.
  • Page 2: Completed Installation Typical

    COMPLETED INSTALLATION TYPICAL Vent pipe Cold water shut off Expansion tank (Connect to cold water water supply) line Cold water line Dra hood T&P relief valve T&P discharge pipe Gas supply shut off Drain valve Gas supply Drain pan discharge pipe Gas control valve/thermostat...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Read and follow all safety messages and instruc ons in Important informa on to keep this manual. Fill out this sec on and keep this manual in the pocket of the water This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to heater for reference.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION o reduce the risk of property Gas Pressure Table 1 damage, serious injury or death, WARNING! The gas supply pressure Time to Produce read and follow the precau ons below, must not exceed the maximum supply Temperature a Serious Burn all labels on the water heater, and pressure as stated on the water...
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Fire Risk • If the water supplied to the water • Keep the water heater from becom- heater is pre-heated (for example, ing wet. Immediately shut the water by a solar system) the temperature This water heater is heater off...
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Installa on Accessories instruc ons. When the installa on is if the T&P Relief Valve or discharge complete, check the vent’s dra using pipe is blocked. Do not cap or plug the the instruc ons on pages 23-24. T&P Relief Valve or discharge pipe.
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Review all of the instruc ons Massachuse s code requires this water point-of-use. before you begin work. If you heater to be installed in accordance • Fuel gas and carbon monoxide aren’t sure that you can safely with Massachuse s 248-CMR 2.00 and detector.
  • Page 8 GETTING STARTED Op on A: Installa on without Check for Chemicals: Example: outside ven la on (not recom- Installa ons where corrosive chemi- Gas Burning Appliance BTU/HR Ra ng mended) cals may be present require outside Gas Water Heater 40,000 air.
  • Page 9 GETTING STARTED A2: Calculate required air volume may be adequate). mum free area is sized according to Table B3: Determine minimum free 3. Two openings must be used when A water heater installed in an unconfi ned area required for each vent ven la ng with air from another room.
  • Page 10 GETTING STARTED B5: Check that air source is covering (in decimals – e.g., 60% = .6) clean and free of chemicals For example, an installa on area that requires openings with 100 square Air for combus on and ven la on must be clean and free of corrosive inches of free area would need 134 square inch openings if using metal...
  • Page 11 GETTING STARTED Ven ng Installing a New Vent System upward slope of at least ¼ inch per foot. Install pipe avoiding unnecessary WARNING! Carbon Monoxide The vent pipe must meet the following bends. Pipe joints must be fastened by Hazard. This water heater must be specifi...
  • Page 12 GETTING STARTED The vent pipe must be fi rmly at- Install a readily accessible manual • tached and sealed to prevent it shut-off valve in the gas supply line from falling out. as recommended by the local u l- ity. Know the loca on of this valve •...
  • Page 13 GETTING STARTED Space Hea ng con nuous fl ow of water through the air handler circuit during the off cycle. The domes c hot water line from the TYPICAL MIXING VALVE INSTALLATION • COMBINATION SPACE HEATING / POTABLE WATER HEATING SYSTEM water heater should be ver cal past any mixing valve or supply line to the EXPANSION TANK...
  • Page 14: Installation

    INSTALLATION mal expansion an outside faucet and measure the Step 1: maximum water pressure experienced Verify that you have a properly sized throughout a 24-hour period (highest Thermal Expansion Tank. We recom- ✓ Verify that your water pressures o en occur at night). mend installing an expansion tank if home is equipped your home does not have one.
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION requires the use of backfl ow preven- water heater’s water supply if a leak ters and check valves to restrict water occurs. from your home reentering the public • Install a metal drain pan (available- water system. Backfl ow preventers are from Lowe’s®...
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION or oily vapors, at least annually Avoid loca ons such as a cs, up- Step 2: • check and clean the air fi lter. See per fl oors, or where a leak might Verify that the loca on Maintenance sec on for steps on damage the structure or furnish- is appropriate cleaning the air fi...
  • Page 17: Installing The New Water Heater

    INSTALLATION On the old water heater, turn support the vent pipe un l the new drain, outside, or in buckets. (Sedi- the control knob on the gas ment in the bo om of the tank may water heater is in place. control valve to the clog the valve and prevent it from OFF posi on.
  • Page 18 INSTALLATION Completely read all instruc- which may occur from condensa on drain pan and/or floor. Hold the filter in ons before beginning. If you place, then stretch the filter clip over or leaks in the piping connec ons or are not sure you can safely the overlapped joint and hook in place tank.
  • Page 19 INSTALLATION Check the filter at least every came with your water heater. Do not T&P Relief Valve. Do not cap, three months and clean as block, plug, or insert any valve reuse an old T&P Relief Valve. necessary. After installation, •...
  • Page 20 INSTALLATION IF YOU HAVE COPPER PIPES: connec ons contain non-metallic parts For water heaters that are fed which could be damaged. The proper by a solar water hea ng If your home has copper water pipes, way to connect the water heater to system (or any other pre- you can solder the water pipe connec- copper water pipes is as follows:...
  • Page 21 INSTALLATION NOTICE: Most water heater models Check inlet and outlet connec- contain energy saving heat traps in the ons and water pipes for leaks. inlet and outlet connec ons. Do not Dry pipes connec ons so that remove the heat traps. any drips or leaks will be apparent.
  • Page 22 INSTALLATION ✓ room to service the water heater. Check exis ng vent system for rust, Step 11: ✓ restric ons/obstruc ons. Not installed directly on a carpeted Make Gas Connec ons fl oor. Water System Piping ✓ Metal drain pan installed and piped ✓...
  • Page 23: Operation

    OPERATION Ligh ng Instruc ons Press the gas control knob in water heater. You may hear drips or a fully and hold it in. While sizzling sound when the water heater is WARNING! Explosion Hazard – holding in the gas control fi...
  • Page 24 OPERATION Temperature Control Allow the water heater’s main • “B” 138°F burner to operate for fi ve • “C” 147°F System minutes. Pass a newly ex n- • “VERY HOT” 160°F guished match approximately one inch NOTICE: The temperatures above are Adjus ng the Temperature from the dra hood’s relief opening.
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Checking the Pilot Light keeps the tank from freezing during hot water is simply not warm enough, make sure the faucet you are checking cold weather but can cause a Hydrogen Check the spark igniter. Dim gas build up. See cau on on page 6. doesn’t have a defec ve Thermosta c the room lights and look through the No Hot Water...
  • Page 26: Temperature Too High

    TROUBLESHOOTING Drips from T&P Relief plumbing system can make it appear allowing small quan es of water to that the water heater is producing fl ush out the debris. See the label on Valve Discharge Pipe li le to no hot water. In this case, the the T&P Relief Valve for instruc ons.
  • Page 27 TROUBLESHOOTING Residen al Standard Gas Water Heater Use and Care Guide • 27 Residen al Standard Gas Water Heater Use and Care Guide • 27...
  • Page 28: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Rou ne Maintenance Open a hot water faucet and Remove and inspect the let the hot water run un l it is anode rod and replace if Rou ne maintenance will help your cool (This may take 10 min depleted.
  • Page 29 MAINTENANCE Refi ll the tank by opening the discharge pipe, turn the gas control cold water supply valve. Make knob to the OFF posi on and call a sure a hot water faucet is open qualifi ed person to determine the and the drain valve is closed.
  • Page 30 MAINTENANCE Removing and Replacing the gas control valve/thermostat. NOTE: L.P. Gas systems use reverse (le -hand) Gas Control Valve/Thermostat threads on the manifold tube. IMPORTANT: The gas control valve/ thermostat is a standard valve with wire leads that connect to a thermal switch.
  • Page 31: Notes

    NOTES Residen al Standard Gas Water Heater Use and Care Guide • 31...
  • Page 32 NOTES 32 • Residen al Standard Gas Water Heater Use and Care Guide...
  • Page 33 NOTES Residen al Standard Gas Water Heater Use and Care Guide • 33...
  • Page 34 NOTES 34 • Residen al Standard Gas Water Heater Use and Care Guide...
  • Page 35: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS REPAIR PARTS LIST Replacement parts may be ordered through your plumber or the local distributor. Parts will be shipped at prevailing prices Item and billed accordingly. Parts Description NOTICE: When ordering replacement parts, have the following DRAFT HOOD informa on ready: REDUCER RING - SOME MODELS (NOT SHOWN)
  • Page 36: Listed Parts Kits And Illustrations

    Item #13 (L.P. Burner) Item #14 ®Tefl on is a registered trademark of E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company A.O. Smith Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Limited Warranty provided by Manufacturer. 36 • Residen al Standard Gas Water Heater Use and Care Guide...

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