Components Ofa Guardian Power Vent Water Heater - Rheem Guardian PowerVent Training Manual

Guardian PowerVent Training Manual
raise the water heater 18" above the floor, please contact the store where the water heater was
purchased, or any water heater distributor. These kits must comply with local codes.
The 2002 National Fuel Gas Code reads as follows:
8.1.10 Installation in residential garages
8.1.10.1 Gas utilization equipment in residential garages and in adjacent spaces that open
to the garage and are not part of the living space of a dwelling unit shall be installed so
that all burners and burner ignition devices are located not less than 18 in. (460mm)
above the floor unless listed as flammable vapor ignition resistant.
The 2003 International Fuel Gas Code has also been changed to reflect the exception:
305.3 Elevation of Ignition Source:
Exception: Elevation of ignition sources are not required for appliances that are listed as
flammable vapor resistant and for installation without elevation.
Residential Guardian PowerVent Certification Standards
The Guardian PowerVent meets the following manufacturing, certification, energy efficiency
and Low NOx standards:
• ANSI Z21.10.1-2004 – manufacturing and flammable vapor resistance standard
• CSA 4.1a-2000 – Certification standard for North America
• National Appliance Energy Conservation Act – Energy efficiency standard
• South Coast Air Quality Management District – Low NOx emissions standard
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Anode Rod – Rod made of a magnesium alloy that aids in the cathodic protection of the inner
tank through the control of electrolysis. An anode rod can be made of any material that is more
negative than the steel of the tank.
Anti-Siphon Hole – A small hole located in the dip tube approximately six inches from the top.
The anti-siphon hole is designed to prevent the siphoning of water through the cold water line in
the event of a loss of water.
Blower Motor Assembly – Electric motor that mechanically induces the proper draft for venting
combustible gases. Also actuates the vacuum safety switch.
Burner Assembly – Metal fluted burner plate, igniter, pilot supply tube, main burner supply
tube and door with gasket that disperses the main gas supply for ignition. The burner assembly
provides the flame and heat to the water heater. There is a different burner assembly for propane
gas and natural gas.
Burner Access Door – Metal door with burner assembly attached. Provides pathway for igniter
wire, pilot and main supply gas tube and sight glass window. Connects to combustion chamber
with Torx #20screws.
Burner Door Access Gasket – Gasket used to seal the inner door to the combustion chamber to
prevent the escape of flammable vapors.
Burner Supply Tube – Supply tube that carries the most gas to the burner plate.
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