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FVIR GAS WATER HEATER
(FLAMMABLE VAPOR IGNITION RESISTANT)
FOR SPACE HEATING AND POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY.
NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES.
This water heater complies with ANSI Z21.10.1-current
edition regarding the accidental or unintended ignition of
fl ammable vapors, such as those emitted by gasoline.
• Safety Instructions
• Installation
• Operation
INSTALLER:
•
AFFIX THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO OR ADJACENT
TO THE WATER HEATER.
OWNER:
•
RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. RETAIN THE
ORIGINAL RECEIPT AS PROOF OF PURCHASE.
WARNING: Gas leaks can not always be detected by
smell.
Gas suppliers recommend that you use a gas detector
approved by UL or CSA.
For more information, contact the your gas supplier.
If a gas leak is detected, follow the "WHAT TO DO IF YOU
SMELL GAS" instructions.
ALL TECHNICAL AND WARRANTY QUESTIONS: SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE LOCAL DEALER FROM WHOM THE WATER HEATER WAS PURCHASED.
IF YOU ARE UNSUCCESSFUL, CONTACT RESIDENTIAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AT 1-800-365-0024 OR WWW.STATEWATERHEATERS.COM.
PRINTED IN THE U.S.A 0808
• Care and Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Parts List
Installation Instructions and Use & Care Guide
RESIDENTIAL GAS WATER HEATERS
AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED
WARNING: If the information in these
instructions is not followed exactly, a fire
or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or death.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable 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
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
performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
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For Your Safety
BY THIS WATER HEATER.
PART NO. 186489-002
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Page 1: Water Heater Safety
Follow the gas supplier’s instructions. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. — Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. PART NO. 186489-002... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Water Heater Safety ... 1 -2 Safe Installation, Use and Service ... 3 Safety Precautions ... 3-4 Typical Installation ... 5 Installing you Gas Water Heater ... 6-8 Important Information About Your Water Heater ... 6 Consumer Information ... 6 Consumer Responsibilities ... -
Page 3: Safe Installation, Use And Service
Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use and servicing of this water heater. Many safety-related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your water heater to warn you and others of a potential hazard. - Page 4 Fire or Explosion Harzard Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Avoid all ignition sources if you smell Natural or LP gas. Do not expose water heater control to excessive gas pressure.
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Page 5: Typical Installation
GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER - GAS MODELS A Vent Pipe B Draft hood C Anode (Not Shown) D Hot Water Outlet Insulation Gas Supply Piping G Manual Gas Shut-off Valve H Ground Joint Union Drip Leg (Sediment Trap) INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES. -
Page 6: Installing You Gas Water Heater
Important Information About This Water Heater This gas water heater was manufactured to voluntary safety standards to reduce the likelihood of a flammable vapor ignition incident. New technology used in meeting these standards makes this product more sensitive to installation errors or improper installation environments. Please review the Installation Checklist found at the end of the installation instructions section and make any required installation upgrades or changes. -
Page 7: Location Requirements
Location Requirements WARNING Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard Do not install in a mobile home. Doing so can result in carbon monoxide poisoning and death. The FVIR System is designed to reduce the risk of flammable vapor-related fires. The patented system protects your family by trapping the burning vapors within the water heater combustion chamber through the special flame-arrestor. -
Page 8: Clearances And Accessibility
IMPORTANT: The water heater should be located in an area where leakage of the tank or connections will not result in damage to the area adjacent to the water heater or to lower floors of the structure. Due to the normal corrosive action of water, the tank will eventually leak after an extended period of time. -
Page 9: Gas Supply
WARNING Explosion Hazard • Use a new CSA approved gas supply line. • Install a shut-off valve. • Do not connect a natural gas water heater to an L.P. gas supply. • Do not connect an L.P. gas water heater to a natural gas supply. -
Page 10: Lp Gas Only
LP Gas Only WARNING Explosion Hazard Have a qualified person make sure L.P. gas pressure does not exceed 13” water column. Examples of a qualified person include: licensed plumbers, authorized gas company personnel, and authorized service personnel. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. Liquefied petroleum gas is over 50% heavier than air and in the occurrence of a leak in the system, the gas will settle at floor level. -
Page 11: Combustion Air And Ventilation
WARNING Carbon Monoxide Warning Water heater must be vented to outdoors. Vent must be installed by a qualified technician using the installation instructions. Examples of a qualified technican include: gas technicians, authorized gas company personel, and authorized service persons. Failure to so do can result in death or carbon monoxide poisoning. -
Page 12: All Air From Inside The Building
12” MAXIMUM PERMANENT OPENINGS TO THE OUTSIDE OR ADDITIONAL ROOMS WITHIN THE BUILDING 12” MAXIMUM FIGURE 4. All Air from Inside the Building When additional air is to be provided to the confined area from additional room(s) within the building, the total volume of the room(s) must be of sufficient size to properly provide the necessary amount of fresh air to the water heater and other gas utilization equipment in the area. -
Page 13: Vent Pipe System
GABLE VENT TO OUTDOORS INSTALL ABOVE INSULATION CONFINED OUTLET SPACE AIR TO ATTIC 1 SQ. INCH PER 4000 BTUH INLET AIR FROM ALTERNATE THE CRAWL SPACE AIR INLET 1 SQ. INCH PER OPEN 4000 BTUH FOUNDATION VENT ALL AIR FROM OUTDOORS: INLET AIR FROM VENTILATED CRAWL SPACE/OUTLET AIR TO VENTILATED ATTIC FIGURE 6. -
Page 14: Vent Pipe Size
Align the legs of the draft hood with the slots provided. Insert the legs and secure the draft hood to the water heater’s top with the four screws provided as shown in Figure 9. Do not alter the draft hood in any way. If you are replacing an existing water heater, be sure to use the draft hood supplied with this water heater. -
Page 15: Water System Piping
2 FT. MINIMUM ABOVE ANY OBJECT WITHIN 10 FT. HORIZONTALLY 3 FT. MINIMUM SUPPORT STRAP *MAINTAIN CLEARANCE VENT CONNECTOR SLOPE UP 1/4 IN. PER FT. MINIMUM VERTICAL GAS VENT SYSTEM WITH TYPE B DOUBLE WALL VENT PIPE. FIGURE 11. 5 FT. MINIMUM SUPPORT STRAP *MAINTAIN... -
Page 16: Closed System/Thermal Expansion
IN A CLOSED SYSTEM USE A THERMAL EXPANSION TANK HOT WATER OUTLET COLD WATER INLET VALVE (SHUT-OFF VALVE) TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE (T&P) RELIEF VALVE (OPTIONAL TOP T&P RELIEF VALVE NOT SHOWN) DISCHARGE PIPE (DO NOT CAP OR PLUG) DRAIN LINE 3/4”... -
Page 17: Temperature & Pressure Relief Valve
Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve Explosion Harzard • Temperature-pressure relief valve must comply with ANSI Z21.22-CSA 4.4 and ASME code. • Properly sized temperature- pressure relief valve must be installed in opening provided. • Can result in overheating and excessive tank pressure. •... -
Page 18: Solar Installation
• Be sure to follow the manual(s) shipped with the air handler system. • This water heater is not to be used as a replacement for an existing boiler installation. • Do not use with piping that has been treated with chromates, boiler seal or other chemicals and do not add any chemicals to the water heater piping. -
Page 19: Important Information About This Water Heater
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS WATER HEATER This gas water heater was manufactured to voluntary safety standards to reduce the likelihood of a flammable vapor ignition incident. The new technology used in meeting these standards makes this product more sensitive to installation errors. -
Page 20: Operating Your Water Heater
Lighting Instructions Read and understand these directions thoroughly before attempting to light or re-light the pilot. Make sure the view port is not missing or damaged. (See Figure 23) Make sure the tank is completely filled with water before lighting the pilot. -
Page 21: Robertshaw Gas Valve/Thermostat - Lighting Instructions
Robertshaw Gas Control Valve/Thermostat - Lighting Instructions A. This appliance has a pilot which is lighted by a piezoelectric igniter. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor. -
Page 22: Burner Flames
Burner Flames Inspect the burner flames through the viewport and compare them to the drawings in Figure 18. A properly operating burner should produce a soft blue flame. Blue tips with yellow inner cones are satisfactory. The tips of the flame may have a slight yellow tint. The flame should not be all yellow or have a sharp blue-orange color. -
Page 23: Operational Conditions
NOTE: During low demand periods when hot water is not being used, a lower thermostat setting will reduce energy losses and may satisfy your normal hot water needs. If hot water use is expected to be more than normal, a higher thermostat setting may be required to meet the increased demand. -
Page 24: Routine Preventive Maintenance
Anode Rod/Water Odor Each water heater contains at least one anode rod, which will slowly deplete while protecting the glass-lined tank from corrosion and prolonging the life of the water heater. Once the anode is depleted, the tank will start to corrode, eventually developing a leak. -
Page 25: Temperature And Pressure Relief Valve
Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve Explosion Harzard • Temperature-pressure relief valve must comply with ANSI Z21.22-CSA 4.4 and ASME code. • Properly sized temperature- pressure relief valve must be installed in opening provided. • Can result in overheating and excessive tank pressure. •... -
Page 26: Removing The Burner From The Manifold/Burner Assembly
2. Check the burner to see if it is dirty or clogged. The burner may be cleaned with soap and hot water (Figure 24). SCREWS BURNER (BOTTOM VIEW) FIGURE 24. Replacing the Thermocouple 1. Remove the manifold/burner assembly as directed previously. -
Page 27: External Inspection & Cleaning Of The Base-Ring Filter
10. Reposition the two piece wire connector in the manifold door opening and secure it with the retainer clip. 11. Carefully bend the new pilot tube and thermocouple to match the bend of the manifold tube. NOTE: When bending DO NOT crimp or crease the pilot tube or thermocouple. -
Page 28: Piezoelectric Igniter System
tight in the gas control valve/thermostat. Finally, start the thermocouple nut and turn it all the way in by hand. An additional quarter turn with a 3/8” open-end wrench will then be sufficient to seat the lockwasher. When you are finished, connect the two wire leads that go to the thermal switch. -
Page 29: Fvir System Operational Checklist
Replacing the Gas Valve: 1. To replace the gas control valve/thermostat, reassemble in reverse order. When replacing the gas control valve/ thermostat, thread a correctly sized pipe into the inlet and use it to turn the gas valve (clockwise.) DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN or damage may result. - Page 30 PROBLEM 1. Thermostat set too high HIGH OPERATION COSTS 2. Sediment or lime in tank 3. Water heater too small for job 4. Wrong piping connections 5. Leaking faucets 6. Gas leaks Wasted hot water 8. Long runs of exposed piping 9.
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Page 31: Pilot Light Troubleshooting Flowchart
PILOT LIGHT TROUBLESHOOTING FLOWCHART Check Draft. (See “Checking the Does pilot light go out when Draft” section of this manual.) button is released? Are the wires from the gas Has the thermal switch control valve/thermostat firmly tripped? connected to the switch? Check for insufficient combustion air. -
Page 32: Repair Parts Illustration
When ordering repair parts always give the following information: Model, serial, and product number Type of gas Item number Parts description Repair Parts List Item Parts Description DRAFT HOOD REDUCER RING - SOME MODELS FLUE BAFFLE HEAT TRAP/NIPPLES(COLD) - SOME MODELS HEAT TRAP/NIPPLES (HOT) - SOME MODELS COLD WATER DIP TUBE ANODE ROD... -
Page 33: Listed Parts Kits And Illustrations
Listed Parts Kits and Illustrations Item 12: Pilot/Pilot Tube Assembly kit, which contains the pilot assembly, thermocouple, igniter electrode and retainer clip (Natural Gas) Item 13: Pilot/Pilot Tube Assembly kit, which contains the pilot assembly, thermocouple, igniter electrode and retainer clip (L.P. -
Page 34: Notes
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Page 35: Warranty
THIS WARRANTY IS APPLICABLE TO THE ORIGINAL OWNER ONLY, in accordance with the warranty terms and conditions specified below. State Water Heaters (the warrantor) will furnish the ORIGINAL OWNER, 1) a replacement State water heater of equivalent size and current model if the glass-lined tank in this water heater leaks and, 2) a replacement part for any component part which fails. -
Page 36: Warranty
Replacement Parts may be ordered through authorized servicers or distributors. Refer to your local Yellow Pages for where to call or contact State Industries, Inc., 500 Tennessee Waltz Parkway, Ashland City, TN 37015, phone: 1.800.821.2017. The warrantor will only honor replacement with identical or similar water heater or parts thereof which are manufactured or distributed by the warrantor.