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RESIDENTIAL GAS-FIRED ATMOSPHERIC VENT WATER HEATERS
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE BEGINNING THE INSTALLATION. PROPER
INSTALLATION WILL PROVIDE SAFE & EFFICIENT SERVICE, AND AVOID NEEDLESS EXPENSE NOT
COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. READ THE PRODUCT WARRANTY CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL AND
REMEMBER TO FILL OUT AND RETURN TO THE MANUFACTURER, ALL RELEVANT WARRANTY CARDS
AND CERTIFICATES. SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER
OR REFER TO THE GETTING SERVICE FOR YOUR WATER HEATER SECTION OF THIS MANUAL.
For your records, write the model and serial number here:
Model # ________________________________
Serial # ________________________________
54000009
© 2019 Giant Factories Inc. Printed in Canada
(EQUIPPED WITH FVIR TECHNOLOGY)
OWNER'S MANUAL
IMPORTANT
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCES.
This water heater IS NOT design certified for
installation in a manufactured (mobile) home or for
installation outdoors.
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
vapours 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.
• From a neighbour's phone, immediately
call your gas supplier. 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.
ISO 9001
ENREGISTRÉ
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ISO 9001
REGISTRED
GI-IM016En-1119
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- Page 1 OR REFER TO THE GETTING SERVICE FOR YOUR WATER HEATER SECTION OF THIS MANUAL. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCES. ISO 9001 ENREGISTRÉ For your records, write the model and serial number here: Model # ________________________________ ISO 9001 REGISTRED Serial # ________________________________ 54000009 GI-IM016En-1119 © 2019 Giant Factories Inc. Printed in Canada...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information ........................3 Installation Instructions ......................4 Altitude ..........................4 Location ..........................4 Minimum Clearances ......................4 Combustion and Ventilation Air Supply ................5 Requirements for Unconfined Spaces ................. 5 Requirements for Confined Spaces ..................5 Louvers and Grilles ...................... -
Page 3: Safety Information
SAFETY INFORMATION Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important during the installation, operation, and servicing of this water heater. Many safety related messages have been provided in this manual and on your water heater. Always read and obey all safety messages. These messages will point out the potential hazard, tell you how to reduce the risk of injury, and tell you what will happen if the instructions are not followed. -
Page 4: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT These instructions have been written as a guide for the proper installation and operation of your water heater, and the manufacturer of this water heater will not accept any liability where these instructions have not been followed. However, for your safety and to avoid damage caused by improper installation, this water heater must be installed by a Certified Licensed Professional, and meet all local codes or, in the absence of local codes, CSA B149.1 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, in Canada, and/or the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, in the United States. -
Page 5: Combustion And Ventilation Air Supply
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Combustion and Ventilation Air Supply In Canada refer to CSA B149.1 and local codes for detailed information. In order for the water heater to operate properly, it must be supplied with an uninterrupted flow of clean 1) The enclosure in which the water heater is installed combustion and ventilation air. -
Page 6: Louvers And Grilles
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (100) square inches (645.16 cm²). The first opening C) When communicating with the outdoors through should be situated within six (6) inches (15.2 cm) of horizontal ducts, each opening shall have a minimum the top and the second opening within six (6) inches free area of one (1) square inch per 2,000 Btuh (11.0 cm²/kW) of the total input rating of all gas (15.2 cm) of the bottom of the confined space. -
Page 7: Venting
• All joints must be securely fastened with sheet UG30 and UG40 Models metal screws or other approved means. Line up the holes in the draft hood’s legs with those of •... -
Page 8: Temperature & Pressure-Relief Valve
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS When assembling the hot and cold piping to the To protect from excessive pressure and/or temperature, water heater, use Teflon™ tape or a good food grade the manufacturer has installed a temperature and of pipe joint compound, and ensure all fittings are pressure-relief valve that meets the requirements of the tight. -
Page 9: Pressure Build-Up In A Water System
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS A discharge line must be installed into the relief 4) Check all of the plumbing connections to make valve. The discharge line: sure there are no leaks. • Must not be smaller than the outlet pipe size of the Gas Connections relief valve. -
Page 10: Installation Instructions For Water Heaters Approved For Space Heating & Potable Water Heating
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS and the end of the pipe sealed with a female cap. If 3) If this water heater is to be used for space heating, the testing is to be undertaken at a test pressure less make sure that all safety codes are respected. than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa), the gas supply manual shut-off Pay special attention to safety valve pressure and valve must be closed. -
Page 11: Installation Checklist
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Checklist Location • Is the water heater located close to the chimney and the main use of hot water?......• Is the water heater protected from freezing temperatures? ..............• Has a drain pan been installed and piped to a free-flowing drain? ........... •... -
Page 12: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Lighting the Water Heater Before lighting or re-lighting your water DO NOT light this water heater if: heater, make sure that you have read • It is not full of water. and understood all of the instructions • The gas supplied does not match the type listed on and warnings in this manual and on the rating plate. -
Page 13: Draft Hood Operation
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Draft Hood Operation It is important to check that the ventilation system is working properly once the water heater main burner has been lit. Wait ten (10) minutes after lighting the burner. Then introduce a match or candle around the opening of the draft hood. -
Page 14: General Maintenance
GENERAL MAINTENANCE Housekeeping Main Burner & Pilot Every three (3) months, check the main burner and pilot flame. Remove the outer access door and look through the sight glass to examine the flames. A DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable soft blue flame indicates proper gas combustion. -
Page 15: Draining The Water Heater
GENERAL MAINTENANCE The life expectancy of the water heater is reduced 6) Open the drain valve by inserting a flat-head where a water softener is introduced to fight hard screwdriver into the slot on the head of the drain water, because the sodium salts added by a softener valve and turning the knob counterclockwise make this water extremely conductive. -
Page 16: Replacement Parts
REPLACEMENT PARTS Water Heater Assembly 1) Hot water outlet 2) Top pan 3) Piezo ignitor 4) Gas control 5) Outer access door 6) Drain valve 7) Overflow tube 8) Baffle 9) Flue reducer 10) Draft hood 11) Anode 12) Dip tube 13) Temperature &... -
Page 17: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CONDITION CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION The burner will not ignite. No gas. Check with gas utility company. Dirt in gas line. Notify utility. Install drip leg in gas line. Pilot line clogged. Clean. Check for source of trouble and correct. Combustion air intake holes blocked. - Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CONDITION CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION High operating costs Long runs or exposed piping. Insulate piping. (Continued) Hot water piping on outside wall. Insulate piping. Insufficient hot water. Low gas pressure. Check with gas utility company. Wrong piping connections. Correct piping, dip tube must be in cold inlet. Sediment or lime in tank.
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