Table Of Contents; Introduction; Preparing For The New Installation - State Water Heaters 185244-004 Instruction Manual

SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE............................2
GENERAL SAFETY..................................................................3
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................4
INTRODUCTION ......................................................................4
Preparing for the New Installation .....................................4
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS ...........................5
TYPICAL INSTALLATION ..................................................... 6-7
LOCATING THE NEW WATER HEATER .................................8
Facts to Consider About Location ................................. 8-9
Insulation Blankets ............................................................9
Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances
Located in Unconfi ned Spaces .........................................9
Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances
Located in Confi ned Spaces ....................................... 9-10
INSTALLING THE WATER HEATER ......................................11
Water Piping ..............................................................11-12
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve ................................12
Gas Piping ......................................................................13
Sediment Traps ...............................................................14
Blower Assembly Installation ..........................................14
Vent Pipe Connection to Blower Assembly .....................15
Venting and Installation ............................................. 15-16
LIGHTING & OPERATING LABEL .........................................21
Thank You for purchasing this water heater. Properly installed and
maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service.
Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual:
• CSA - Canadian Standards Association
• ANSI - American National Standards Institute
• NFPA - National Fire Protection Association
• ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers
• GAMA - Gas Appliance Manufacturer's Association
• UL - Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
This gas-fired water heater is design certified by Underwriters
Laboratories Inc. under American National Standard/CSA Standard for
Gas Water Heaters ANSI Z21.10.1 • CSA 4.1 (current edition).
PREPARING FOR THE INSTALLATION
1. Read the "General Safety" section, page 3 of this manual fi rst and
then the entire manual carefully. If you don't follow the safety rules,
the water heater will not operate properly. It could cause DEATH,
SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
This manual contains instructions for the installation, operation,
and maintenance of the gas-fi red water heater. It also contains
warnings throughout the manual that you must read and be aware
of. All warnings and all instructions are essential to the proper
operation of the water heater and your safety. Since we cannot put
everything on the fi rst few pages, READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OR OPERATE THE WATER
HEATER.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TEMPERATURE REGULATION ............................................22
FOR YOUR INFORMATION ...................................................23
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ...................................................24
LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS ....................................................26
REPAIR PARTS ......................................................................27
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................... 28-30
WARRANTY ...........................................................................31

INTRODUCTION

2. The installation must conform with these instructions and the local
3. The water heater when installed must be grounded in accordance
4. If after reading this manual you have any questions or do not
5. Carefully plan the place where you are going to put the water heater.
6. For California installation this water heater must be braced,
7. Massachusetts Code requires this water heater to be installed in
8. Complies with SCAQMD rule #1121 and districts having equivalent
4
Start Up Conditions .........................................................23
Condensate.....................................................................23
Smoke/Odor ....................................................................23
Thermal Expansion .........................................................23
Strange Sounds ..............................................................23
Operational Conditions ...................................................23
Smelly Water ...................................................................23
"Air" in Hot Water Faucets ..............................................23
High Temperature Shut Off System ................................23
Venting System Inspection..............................................24
Burner Inspection ............................................................24
Burner Cleaning ..............................................................24
Housekeeping ........................................................... 24-25
Anode Rod Inspection.....................................................25
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation ...............25
Draining...........................................................................25
Drain Valve Washer Replacement ............................ 25-26
Service ............................................................................26
code authority having jurisdiction. In the absence of local codes,
installations shall comply with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54 and the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.
These publications are available from The National Fire Protection
Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
with the local codes, or in the absence of local codes: In the United
States, the National Electrical Code. ANSI/NFPA 70.
understand any portion of the instructions, call the local gas utility
or the manufacturer whose name appears on the rating plate.
Correct combustion, vent action, and vent pipe installation are
very important in preventing death from possible carbon monoxide
poisoning and fi res, see Figures 1 and 2.
Examine the location to ensure the water heater complies with the
"Locating the New Water Heater" section in this manual.
anchored, or strapped to avoid falling or moving during an
earthquake. See instructions for correct installation procedures.
Instructions may be obtained from California Offi ce of the State
Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.
accordance with Massachusetts 248-CMR 2.00: State Plumbing
Code and 248-CMR 5.00. For more information see next page.
NOx requirements.