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State Water Heaters Green Choice Instruction Manual

State Water Heaters Green Choice Instruction Manual

Residential direct vent gas water heaters
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RESIDENTIAL DIRECT VENT GAS WATER HEATERS
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.
PRINTED 1005
GAMA certification applies to
all residential gas water
heaters with capacities of 20
to 100 gallons with input rating
of 75,000 BTU/Hr. or less.
KEEP THIS MANUAL IN THE POCKET ON HEATER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
WHENEVER MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENT OR SERVICE IS REQUIRED.

Instruction Manual

NOT FOR USE IN MANUFACTURED (MOBILE) HOMES
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For Your Safety

AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED
BY THIS WATER HEATER.
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183774-001

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    RESIDENTIAL DIRECT VENT GAS WATER HEATERS GAMA certification applies to all residential gas water heaters with capacities of 20 to 100 gallons with input rating of 75,000 BTU/Hr. or less. ALL TECHNICAL AND WARRANTY QUESTIONS: SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE LOCAL DEALER FROM WHOM THE WATER HEATER WAS PURCHASED.

  • Page 2: Safe Installation, Use And Service

    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 own water heater to warn you and others of a potential injury hazard.

  • Page 3: General Safety

    GENERAL SAFETY...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ... 2 GENERAL SAFETY ... 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ... 4 INTRODUCTION ... 4 Preparing for the New Installation ... 4 TYPICAL INSTALLATION ... 5-6 LOCATING THE NEW WATER HEATER ... 7 Facts to Consider About Location ... 7-8 Venting Clearances ...

  • Page 5: Typical Installation

    GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER - GAS MODELS A Vent Assembly B Flue Outlet C Anode D Hot Water Outlet E Outlet F Insulation G Gas Supply H Manual Gas Shut-off Valve * INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES. * DRIP LEG AS REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES.
  • Page 6 This appliance has been design certified as complying with American National Standard/CSA Standard for water heaters and is considered suitable for: Water (Potable) Heating: All models are “considered suitable for water (potable) heating.” Water (Potable) Heating and Space Heating: Certain models are “considered suitable for water (potable) heating and space heating.”...

  • Page 7: Locating The New Water Heater

    LOCATING THE NEW WATER HEATER FACTS TO CONSIDER ABOUT THE LOCATION Carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater, because the placement is a very important consideration for the safety of the occupants in the building and for the most economical use of the appliance.

  • Page 8: Venting Clearances

    Also, the water heater must be located and/or protected so it is not subject to physical damage by a moving vehicle. This water heater must not be installed directly on carpeting. Carpeting must be protected by metal or wood panel beneath the appliance extending beyond the full width and depth of the appliance by at least 3 inches (7.62 cm) in any direction, or if the appliance is installed in an alcove or closet, the entire floor must be...

  • Page 9: Optional Wire Grill

    FIGURE 5. FIGURE 8. Optional Wire Grill When the water heater vent cap is low enough to be touched accidentally, or is accessible to small children, installation of a protective vent cover is recommended. See Figure 9. Some local codes may require a vent cap cover. Figure 9 shows the optional wire vent cap protector available from the water heater manufacturer.

  • Page 10: Vertical Height (Extension Kit)

    Vertical Height (Extension Kit) It is simple to determine which kit is needed for vertical height. Take the total height (to the top of the flue) required and comparing that to “F dimension” in the chart #1, it can be determined which kit needs to be used vertically.

  • Page 11: Vent Installations

    ALL INSTALLATIONS For ease of assembly the installation of the various kit combinations has been broken into individual sections. The two steps below are common to all installations. Once these have been performed, you need only to refer to the type installation that pertains to you. Installation Using Vent Kits: 1.
  • Page 12 4. First remove the 3” (76 mm) horizontal extension from the elbow. Start- ing with the long end (with four securing holes), place the 6” (152 mm) diameter vent elbow over the 3” (76 mm) diameter elbow. Bend the round end “oval” to fit the flared oval end of the jacket top. FIGURE 18.
  • Page 13 11. Install the vent collar assembly through the wall, connecting it to the extension and/or elbow (depending on which one was used). FIGURE 25. 12. We have supplied four wood screws to temporarily attach the collar to the exterior wall of the building. However, other types of screws may have to be substituted depending on the material used in the construction of the exterior wall.
  • Page 14 Optional Vertical Vent Kit with Standard Horizontal Vent Kit - Installation #2 Any Optional Vent Kit *Each part is stamped with a part number. The opening through the wall should be cut at this time. If this has not been done, refer to “Cutting The Opening Through The Outside Wall,”...
  • Page 15 7. Place the 3” (76 mm) elbow on the flue extension. NOTE: Make sure elbow is properly aligned to opening in the outside wall. Mark the 3” (76 mm) diameter end of the flue extension at the slots in the elbow. Using a #22 drill bit, drill holes into the flue extension at the two slots and secure the elbow to the flue extension using the screws provided.
  • Page 16 14. Install the vent collar assembly through the wall, connecting it to the extension and /or elbow depending on which one was used. FIGURE 45. 15. Four wood screws are supplied to temporarily attach the collar to the exterior wall of the building. However, other types of screws may have to be substituted depending on the construction material of the exterior wall.
  • Page 17 Optional Horizontal Vent Kit - Installation #3 If the vent hole has not been cut, refer to “Cutting The Opening Through The Outside Wall.” See page 11. 1. Lock the elbow to the straight 3” (76 mm) flue pipe. Set this assembly in place on the end of the water heater’s flue collar.
  • Page 18 7. Place the waterheater at the opening in the wall at the predetermined clearance. FIGURE 58. 8. Slide the 6” (152 mm) telescoping vent section apart to expose the beads. Use the supplied tube of sealant and fill the exposed beads. FIGURE 59.
  • Page 19 16. Collapse the 6” flue extension assembly as shown below. Install the O-ring end of the 3” (7.6 cm) extension approximately 1 1/4” (3.2 cm) into the end of the vent cap. If necessary, apply a soap solution to the O-ring to ease the assembly. Rotate the 3” extension clockwise until the other end is locked to the studs on the elbow.
  • Page 20 FIGURE 72. CHART #4. *GAL CAP *BTU’s in 1000’s - NAT./L.P. 36/36 38/38 40/40 48/44 55 NAT. *Check the model and rating plate attached to the water heater for specific model number and other detailed information. 2. Set the vertical 3” (7.6 cm) diameter telescoping flue section in place on the flue collar.
  • Page 21 8. Be sure the 6” (15.2 cm) diameter elbow is centered around the 3” (7.6 cm) diameter flue, secure using two sheet metal screws at the connection of the elbow and the 6” (15.2 cm) vertical extension. FIGURE 79. 9. Slide the vent collar (to be installed later) over the 6” ( 15.2 cm) vent elbow. FIGURE 80.
  • Page 22 15. Four wood screws were supplied to temporarily attach the collar to the exterior wall of the building. However, you may have to substitute other types of screws depending on the construction material of the exterior wall. FIGURE 86. 16. Insert the vent cap into the vent collar assembly. FIGURE 87.
  • Page 23 porcelain- enameled vent cap assembly and the 6” (15.2 cm) vent wall assembly shown by Figure 94. FIGURE 94. The water heater model designation on the rating plate will have a suffix “P” to indicate this alternate vent cap assembly. The alternate installation instructions below will replace the itemized instructions in the manual as follows: Items 11 thru 15 on page 13 and items 14 thru 18 on page 16.
  • Page 24 The following alternate illustrated instructions will replace the itemized instructions in the manual as follows: Items 11 through 14 on page 18 and Items 14 through 17 on pages 21 and 22. 1. Making sure the arrow points “up”, install the vent collar assembly through the wall, connecting it to the 6”...

  • Page 25: Installing The New Water Heater

    INSTALLING THE NEW WATER HEATER WATER PIPING HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy space heating, clothes washing, dish washing, cleaning and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact.

  • Page 26: Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve

    Figure 104 shows the typical attachment of the 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 cold water inlet connection. Do not solder the cold water supply line directly to the cold water inlet.

  • Page 27: Filling The Water Heater

    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, and replace the temperature-pressure relief valve with a new one. FIGURE 106.

  • Page 28: Gas Piping

    When installed at elevations above 2,000 feet (610 meters), input rating should be reduced at the rate of 4 percent for each 1,000 feet (305 meters) above sea level which requires replacement of the burner orifice in accordance with National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/ NFPA 54.

  • Page 29: Installation Checklist

    INSTALLING THE NEW WATER HEATER INSTALLATION CHECKLIST BEFORE LIGHTING THE PILOT: Check the gas line for leaks. a. Use a soapy water solution. DO NOT test for gas leaks using a match or open flame. b. Brush the soapy water solution on all gas pipes, joints and fittings. c.

  • Page 31: Temperature Regulation

    TEMPERATURE REGULATION HOT WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature that will satisfy space heating, clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact. Some people are more likely to be permanently injured by hot water than others.

  • Page 32: Smoke/Odor

    Excessive condensation may be noticed during the winter and early spring months when incoming water temperatures are at their lowest. Good venting is essential for a gas fired water heater to operate properly as well as to carry away products of combustion and water vapor. SMOKE / ODOR It is not uncommon to experience a small amount of smoke and odor during the initial start-up.

  • Page 33: Periodic Maintenance

    PERIODIC MAINTENANCE VENTING SYSTEM INSPECTION At least once a year a visual inspection should be made of the venting system. You should look for: 1. Obstructions which could cause improper venting. The combustion and ventilation air flow must not be obstructed. 2.

  • Page 34: Housekeeping

    HOUSEKEEPING Vacuum around base of water heater for dust, dirt, and lint on a regular basis. INSTALLED IN SUITABLE AREA: To insure sufficient ventilation and combustion air supply, proper clearances from the water heater must be maintained. See “Locating the New Water Heater” section. Combustible materials such as clothing, cleaning materials, or flammable liquids, etc.

  • Page 35: Drain Valve Washer Replacement

    DRAIN VALVE WASHER REPLACEMENT (See Figure 114) 1. Turn “OFF” gas supply to water heater. 2. Follow “Draining” instructions. 3. Turning counterclockwise ( ), remove the hex cap below the screw handle. 4. Remove the washer and put the new one in place. 5.

  • Page 36: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS LIST...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS LIST PARTS GAL. CAP. KEY # DESCRIPTION BTU’s in 1000’s Access Door Clips (Pkg. 2) Right Access Door w/Gasket Left Access Door w/Gasket Burner Orifice (Nat.) (Drill Size) Burner Orifice (Nat.) Hi-Altitude (Drill Size) Burner Orifice (L.P.) LHT (Drill Size) Burner Orifice (L.P.) Hi-Altitude/LHT (Drill Size)
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS LIST...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS LIST PARTS GAL. CAP. KEY # DESCRIPTION BTU’s in 1000’s Kit AVK-2 No. 9001247 3” I.D. x 13 7/8” Flue Extension Pipe with Gaskets 6” O.D. x 13 5/8” Vent Extension Pipe 3” O.D. x 13 3/8” Flue Pipe 6”...

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES These guidelines should be utilized by a qualified service agent. Problem Improperly sealed, hot or cold supply connection, relief valve, drain valve, or thermostat threads. WATER LEAKS Leakage from other appliances or water lines. Condensation of flue products. Thermal expansion in closed water system.

  • Page 41: Notes

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