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RESIDENTIAL GAS-FIRED POWER DIRECT VENT WATER HEATERS
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE BEGINNING THE INSTALLATION. PROPER INSTALLATION WILL
PROVIDE SAFE AND EFFICIENT SERVICE, AND AVOID NEEDLESS EXPENSES NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY.
READ THE PRODUCT WARRANTY IN THE OWNER'S 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 SERVICE PROCEDURE SECTION OF THE OWNER'S
MANUAL. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
For your records, write the model and serial number here:
Model # ________________________________
Serial # ________________________________
54000088
© 2020 Giant Factories Inc. Printed in Canada
(EQUIPPED WITH FVIR TECHNOLOGY)
OWNER'S MANUAL
IMPORTANT
CAUTION
WARNING
This water heater IS NOT design certified for installation
DANGER
in a mobile home or for installation outdoors.
CAUTION
AVERTISSEMENT
WARNING
If the information in these instructions is not followed
ATTENTION
DANGER
exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury, or death.
AVERTISSEMENT
DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapours and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
ATTENTION
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.
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GI-IM068En-0320
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- Page 1 PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER OR REFER TO THE SERVICE PROCEDURE SECTION OF THE OWNER’S MANUAL. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. For your records, write the model and serial number here: Model # ________________________________ Serial # ________________________________ 54000088 © 2020 Giant Factories Inc. Printed in Canada GI-IM068En-0320...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Installation Instructions for Water Heaters Approved for Combination Space Heating and Installation Instructions . -
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 abide by 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, the latest edition of CSA B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, in Canada, and/or the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, in the United States. -
Page 5: Venting Connection To The Water Heater
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS respects all clearances from combustible material, all venting I MPORTAN T requirements (see Table 1), and that the vent terminations will be installed as specified by all local codes or, in the absence According to the CSA B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane of local codes, the latest edition of CSA B149.1, Natural Gas and Installation Code, plastic vent systems installed in Canada Propane Installation Code, in Canada, and/or the latest edition of... - Page 6 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 2 2" 3'' min. / 8'' max. 8'' min. IN ANY DIRECTION 18'' min. 18'' min. 18'' min. 18'' min. 90° INTAKE TERMINAL VENT TERMINAL 8'' min. (see Figure 7a) 90° INTAKE TERMINAL Figure 3 2" Connection to a Connection to a 3'' min.
- Page 7 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 4 Inside corner detail = Vent terminal = Air supply inlet = Aera where terminal is not permitted The Vent Termination must have a: Canadian Installations U.S. Installations Clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or 12 inches (30 cm) 12 inches (30 cm) balcony.
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Page 8: Through-The-Wall Venting Installation
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION DURAVENT POLYPROPYLENE PIPE ® IMPORTANT (PolyPro single wall vent system): ® PolyPro ® Use special appliance adapter from DuraVent and insert into the ® The air intake equivalent vent length must be equal to or less vent system adaptor on the outlet of the blower assembly. Refer InnoFlue ®... -
Page 9: Through-The-Roof Venting Installation
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 7a Figure 7b : Vent Terminal shall never be installed below air intake 1" (2,5 cm) Min. terminal and within 8” (20.3 cm) of air intake terminal. 2" (5 cm) Max. Clamp or Strap (Not included, field supplied) Exhaust 8"... -
Page 10: Concentric Vent Termination Kit Installation (Vertical)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PVC AND CPVC PIPES: Figure 10 Make sure that all horizontal runs have a minimum rise of 1/4 inch per foot (21 mm/m) of run (see Figure 2). Horizontal Short piece of pipe Street Elbow runs of vent pipe must be supported every three (3) feet Vent Termination elbow PolyPro ®... -
Page 11: Vent Termination Through-The-Wall
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7) QUICKLY assemble parts while cement is fluid! If you wait (30.5 cm) clearance above grade or anticipated snow level, the too long, re-coat pipe/fitting. air intake terminal may be fitted with a riser similar to that on the 8) Push the vent pipe completely into the coupling, turning as vent terminal (see Figure 12b). -
Page 12: Vent Termination Through-The-Roof
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Table 4 VENT SIZE EQUIVALENT LENGTH VENT TERMINAL AIR INTAKE TERMINAL minimum vent to 30’ (9.14 m) 2” (5.1 cm) 30’ (9.14 m) to 50’ (15.2 m) minimum vent to 80’ (24.4 m) 3” (7.6 cm) 80’ (24.4 m) to 180’ (54.9 m) CONCENTRIC VENT SIZE EQUIVALENT LENGTH VENT TERMINAL... -
Page 13: Condensation In The Venting System
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The screen can be removed on the air intake terminal in cold Water Piping environment. Thus, this may make the air intake susceptible to Refer to Figure 8 for a typical installation. Use of this layout debris build-up in the air intake pipe. A second screen is installed should provide a trouble-free installation for the life of the water in the air inlet “T”... -
Page 14: Pressure Build-Up In A Water System
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION A discharge line must be installed into the relief valve. The Gas Connections discharge line: WARNING • Must not be smaller than the outlet diameter of the relief valve. • Must not terminate less than six (6) inches (15.2 cm) and not DO NOT attempt to use this water heater with any gas DANGER more than twelve (12) inches (30.5 cm) above floor. -
Page 15: Wiring
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION 5) Where water temperature in excess of 140°F (60°C) is WARNING required for a space heating application, a mixing valve must be installed in the potable side of the system. This will U.L. and CSA recognized fuel gas and Carbon Monoxide temper the water and reduce the risk of scalding. - Page 16 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Wiring Diagram Figure 15 Blower Unit Unité d’évacuation DIAGRAMME SCHÉMATIQUE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM Vivant Interrupteur Haute Limite High Limit Switch 120VAC Green 120VAC Rouge Détecteur de Vapeur Inflammable Flammable Vapor Sensor Jaune Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue Jaune White Vacuum Switch (N.C.) Vacuum Switch (N.O.) Interrupteur de Pression Interrupteur de Pression...
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Page 17: Installation Checklist
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Checklist Location • Is the water heater located within the venting requirements and close to the main use of hot water? ....•... -
Page 18: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION Operating the Water Heater WARNING Before lighting or re-lighting your water DO NOT operate this water heater if: heater, make sure that you have read DANGER • It is not full of water. and understood all of the instructions and warnings in this manual and on your water •... -
Page 19: Water Temperature Regulation
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION Water Temperature Regulation WARNING The higher the temperature setting, the greater the risk DANGER of scalding. Hot water can cause third degree burns in under one (1) second at 160F (71°C), in five (5) seconds at 140°F (60°C), and in thirty (30) seconds at 130°F AVERTISSEMENT (54°C). -
Page 20: Out Of Fuel
GENERAL MAINTENANCE When hot water is drawn from the tank in frequent of flammable vapours while the water heater is operating, the gas control will switch to lock-out mode and the water short bursts, a condition known as “stacking” is created. “Stacking”... -
Page 21: Burner Ignitor Assembly
GENERAL MAINTENANCE heater on a permanent basis. Removal of the anode Burner Ignitor Assembly Every three (3) months, check the burner and flame will lead to premature failure of the water heater CAUTION ignitor assembly. Remove the outer access door and look and void the warranty. -
Page 22: Service Procedure
GENERAL MAINTENANCE Service Procedure If you are experiencing problems with your water heater, follow these three easy steps: 1) Consult the Troubleshooting Guide contained in this manual (see Page 24). It lists the most common problems experienced with your gas-fired water heater. The solutions you find listed may provide a quick and simple solution to your problem and save you time and money. -
Page 23: Replacement Parts
REPLACEMENT PARTS Item Description Gas control assembly Gas control electronic module Gas control body Flammable Vapour Sensor Protective Cover Ignitor Assembly Burner Assembly Inner Access Doors Outer Access Door Brass Drain Valve Overflow Tube Closed end dip tube with heat trap Magnesium Anode Temperature &... -
Page 24: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CAUTION WARNING Disconnect the electrical power before servicing the water heater. Service should only be performed by a qualified service DANGER technician. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury and/or death. CONDITION (code#) CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION AVERTISSEMENT An open earth ground circuit to the ignition. - Page 25 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. Air intake terminal is blocked. Check outside for debris in the terminal or frozen air intake terminal and remove.
- Page 26 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CONDITION CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Leaking water . Poorly sealed, hot or cold water connections, gas Tighten threaded connections. control threads, relief valve, or drain valve. Leakage from plumbing system or other appliances. Inspect plumbing system and other appliances. Condensation.
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Page 27: Model Dimensions
MODEL DIMENSIONS Dimensions inches (cm) Models All UG40 (24) (131) 60 (153) (37) (156) (179) 20 (51) 8 (20) 19.5º 90.0º 29 (74) All UG50 (24) (128) (149) (37) (152) 69 (175) 22 (56) 8 (20) 17.4º 90.0º (76) All UG60... - Page 30 NOTE : ____________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________...
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