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ULTRA HIGH EFFICIENCY GAS WATER HEATER
Ambler, PA 19002
Tech. Service (800) 334-3393
Service Parts (800) 538-2020
Warranty Service (800) 531-2111
INSTALLATION/OPERATING MANUAL
PLACE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ADJACENT TO WATER HEATER AND NOTIFY OWNER TO KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
(EFR160T120 Series Models)
WITH TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
WARNING: If the information in
these instructions is not followed
exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage,
personal injury or death
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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.
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For your family's comfort, safety and
convenience, it is recommended this water
heater be installed and serviced by a
plumbing professional.
238-48144-00A 08/09
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- Page 1 Warranty Service (800) 531-2111 INSTALLATION/OPERATING MANUAL WITH TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PLACE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ADJACENT TO WATER HEATER AND NOTIFY OWNER TO KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
These standards are available from CSA Standards Association, 5060 Spectrum Way Mississauga, Ontario L4W 5N6 CANADA. This water heater must be installed in accordance with local codes. In the absence of local codes, it must be installed in compliance with the National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1-Latest Edition), or in Canada CAN/CGA B149.1 Natural Gas Installation Code (Latest Edition) or CAN/CGA B149.2... - Page 3 DO NOT attempt to use this water heater with any gas other than the type listed on the rating plate. Do not attempt to convert this water heater for use with a gas other than the type for which it is equipped. Failure to use the proper gas can create an unsafe condition resulting in property damage, bodily injury, or death.
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Page 4: If You Smell Gas
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. DO NOT OPERATE THE APPLIANCE UNTIL THE LEAKAGE IS CORRECTED! To comply with NSF requirements this water heater must be sealed to the floor with sealant, in a smooth and easily cleanable way. WARNING... -
Page 5: Specifications
Recovery GPH At Degree Rise 1st Hr. Del. Gal. Input Rate 100°F 40°F 100°F 140°F Model No. BTU/h Rise EFR-1-60T120 120,000 Recovery LPH At Degree Rise 1st Hr. Input Del. LPH Rate at 56°C 22°C 56°C Model No. Rise EFR-1-60T120 35.2 1306 SECTION II: SPECIFICATIONS... -
Page 6: General Information
SERVICE PANEL – The service panel is located behind the service panel access cover, which is located by the exhaust elbow near the bottom of the water heater. This panel contains a pressure switch that monitors the pressure in the exhaust pipe in case the vent terminal becomes blocked. -
Page 7: Temperature And Pressure Relief Valve
LATCHES – The latches allow easy access for servicing the water heater from the top. Simply remove the two latches for servicing and re-latch upon completion. No tools are required to obtain access to the top of the water heater. - Page 8 Make sure the condensate drain line slopes down, away from the water heater at least ⅛ inch (.3 cm) per foot (.3 m) toward the drain. The condensate drain pipe must not be routed through an area subject to below freezing temperatures.
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Page 9: Installation Instructions
DO NOT OPERATE THE APPLIANCE UNTIL THE LEAKAGE IS CORRECTED! This water heater must be located in an area where leakage of the tank, water line connections, or the combination temperature and pressure relief valve will not result in damage to the area adjacent to the water heater or to lower floors of the structure. - Page 10 FOR BASEMENT INSTALLATION, provide a solid level elevated base such as concrete or other suitable pad to raise the water heater at least 3 inches (7.6 cm) to provide a slope of ⅛ inch (.3 cm) to ¼ inch (.6 cm) per foot (.3 m) for the condensate line to a suitable drain.
- Page 11 Main Power Figure 3a. Minimum Clearance To Combustible Material Figure 3b. Recommended Minimum Clearances For Service Access...
- Page 12 2. For safe operation, adequate air is needed for combustion and ventilation. Sooting may result in serious damage to the water heater and risk of fire or explosion. It can also create a risk of asphyxiation. Such a condition often will result in a yellow, luminous burner flame, causing carboning or sooting of the combustion chamber, burner and flue tubes.
- Page 13 MECHANICAL EXHAUSTING OF ROOM AIR 1. Where an exhaust fan is installed in the same room with this water heater and combustion air is drawn from inside the room, sufficient openings for air must be provided in the walls. UNDERSIZED OPENINGS WILL CAUSE AIR TO BE DRAWN INTO THE ROOM THROUGH THE WATER HEATER’S VENTING SYSTEM, CAUSING POOR...
- Page 14 Figure 4. Typical Front Inlet Connection Figure 5. Typical Front Inlet Connect with Storage Heater...
- Page 15 Figure 6. Typical Two Water Heater Connection Figure 7. Typical Three Water Heater Connection Figure 8. Typical Four Water Heater Connection...
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Page 16: Water Connections
If sweat fittings are to be used, DO NOT apply heat to the nipples in front or side of the water heater. Sweat the tubing to the adapter before fitting the adapter to the water connections. It is imperative that heat is not applied to the nipples containing a plastic liner. - Page 17 To protect against injury, you must install the ASSE approved mixing valve supplied with the water heater in the water system. This valve will reduce point of discharge temperature by mixing cold and hot water in branch supply lines.
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Page 18: Vi Venting
The water heater requires its own separate venting system. Do not connect the exhaust vent into an existing vent pipe or chimney. All of the exhaust venting connections must be leak checked with a soap solution upon initial start up of the water heater. Any leaks must be repaired before continuing operation of the water heater. - Page 19 Be sure the condensate runs freely to a drain and does not accumulate inside the water heater. In cold climates, precautions may need to be taken to insure that the condensate drain does not freeze. Make sure the condensate trap or drain loop is installed to prevent flue gases from being discharged into the room.
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Page 20: Direct Vent Installation
This water heater can be installed as either a direct vent system or power vent (air from inside) system. If it is installed as a direct vent system, then the air intake and the exhaust vent are piped to the outside. If a power vented system is used, then air is drawn from inside and only the exhaust is piped to the outside. - Page 21 Figure 12a. Vent Terminal Clearances (Other than Direct Vent or “Power Vented” Installations) Canadian Installations Clearance above 12 inches grade, veranda, porch, (30.5 cm) deck or balcony Clearance to widow or 36 inches door that may be (91.4 cm) opened Clearance to permanently closed window...
- Page 22 Canadian Installations Clearance above grade, 12 inches veranda, porch, deck or (30.5 cm) balcony Clearance to widow or 36 inches door that may be (91.4 cm) opened Clearance to permanently closed window Vertical clearance to 12 inches ventilated soffit located (30.5 cm)*a above the terminal within a horizontal distance of 2...
- Page 23 The vent system must terminate so that proper clearances are maintained as cited in local codes or the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.73.4e and 7.8a, b as follows: Do not terminate near soffit vents or crawl space or other area where condensate or vapor could create a nuisance or hazard or cause property damage.
- Page 24 2. Use the proper PVC cement to secure the exhaust vent and air intake terminals provided with the water heater to the plastic pipes. The distance between the back edge of the exhaust vent terminal and the exterior wall (see Figure 13) must be 6 inches (12.7 cm) more for the exhaust vent terminal than the air intake terminal.
- Page 25 Figure 14. Typical Vertical Direct Vent System Installation (Note: Intake and exhaust terminals may be on different outside walls.) Through The Wall Venting With Low Ground Clearance: When venting cannot exit through the wall at a height greater than or equal to 12 inches (30.5 cm) (and above expected snow level) from the ground, then the installation must be modified as shown below (see Figure 15).
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Page 26: Power Vent Installation
2 inch (5.1 cm), 3 inch (7.6 cm) or 4 inch (10.2 cm) diameter PVC, ABS or CPVC. This water heater is supplied with a 2 inch (5.1 cm) diameter screened intake and exhaust elbow, referred to as the air intake terminal and the exhaust vent terminal. - Page 27 2 inch (5.1 cm) diameter vent terminal. Use the proper PVC cement or sealant to secure the exhaust vent terminal provided with the water heater to the plastic pipes. The distance between the back edge of the exhaust vent terminal and the exterior wall (see Figure 16) must be 6 inches (13 cm).
- Page 28 Figure 16. Typical Horizontal Power Vent System Vertical Installation: Vertical venting must be supported every 5 feet (1.5 m) of vertical run and every 3 feet (.9 m) of horizontal run of vent pipe length. Stress levels in the pipe and fittings can be significantly increased by improper installation. If rigid pipe clamps are used to hold the pipe in place, or if the pipe cannot move freely through a wall penetration, the pipe may be directly stressed, or high thermal stresses may be formed when the pipe heats up and expands.
- Page 29 Follow the following procedure to vent through the roof: 1. Cut the necessary holes through the roof and ceiling. 2. Install the exhaust vent and air intake plastic pipes as shown in Figure 17. Make sure that the installation meets the local codes and/or The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 (Latest Edition) or CGA/CAN B149 Installation Code.
- Page 30 Through The Wall Venting With Low Ground Clearance: When venting cannot exit through the wall at a height greater than or equal to 12 inches (30.5 cm) (and above expected snow level) from the ground, then the installation must be modified as shown below (see Figure 18). Refer to Tables 3 or 4 for maximum venting lengths using 2 inch (5.1 cm), 3 inch (7.6 cm) or 4 inch (10.2 cm) diameter plastic pipe.
- Page 31 MULTIPLE INTAKE/EXHAUST TERMINAL SEPARATION DISTANCES Note: When installing multiple intake/exhaust terminals on the same wall of a building, the nearest intake terminal must be at leas from the nearest exhaust terminal. t 5 feet (1.5 m)
- Page 32 Consult a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier for information or assistance. This kit must be used only for terminating this water heater. Do not use this termination kit for any other appliance. Using this kit on other appliances and/or water heaters can result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
- Page 33 Figure 21. Rain Cap to Small Vent Pipe Assembly 5. Install concentric Y fitting and pipe assembly through the structure’s hole and field-supplied roof boot/flashing. Do not allow insulation or other materials to accumulate inside pipe assembly when installing through the hole. 6.
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Page 34: Vent Pipe Preparation
9. Operate heater through one cycle to ensure combustion-air and vent pipes are properly connected and sealed to concentric vent termination connections. VENT PIPE PREPARATION DO NOT attempt to start this water heater until vent pipe solvent fumes completely clear from the room and inside the vent piping. NOTICE Figure 23. -
Page 35: Initial Preparation
The suggested maximum torque is 31.5 foot lbs. (4.4 kg-m). The manufacturer of this water heater will not be liable for any damage or injury caused as a result of a cracked gas inlet as a result of excessive torque. -
Page 36: Gas Pressure Regulation
GAS METER SIZE – NATURAL GASES ONLY Be sure that the gas meter has sufficient capacity to supply the full rated gas input of the water heater as well as the requirements of all other gas fired equipment supplied by the meter. If the gas meter is too small, ask the gas company to install a larger meter having adequate capacity. -
Page 37: Electrical Connections
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 and/or CSA C22.2 Electrical Code. The water heater must be wired to a 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 15A power supply. The water heater must be wired on a separate circuit and breaker. If a flexible line cord and plug is permitted by local code, then provide a three wire grounding type receptacle within reach of the line cord provided on the control box. -
Page 38: General Instructions
If the unit is exposed to the following, do not operate water heater until all corrective steps have been made by a factory authorized independent service contractor or qualified service professional. -
Page 39: Lighting Instructions
LIGHTING AND SHUT-DOWN INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance does not have a pilot. It is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the burner. Do not try to light the burner by hand. B. -
Page 40: Temperature Adjustment
This valve will reduce point of discharge temperature in branch supply lines. This water heater, when set at a lower temperature setting is not capable of producing hot water of sufficient temperature for sanitizing purposes. - Page 41 If the water heater is to remain idle for 30 days or more or is subjected to freezing temperatures while shut off, the water heater and piping should be fully drained and the drain valve should be left fully open. Refer to the “General Operation” section of this Installation and Operating Instructions Manual for the procedure on draining the water heater.
- Page 42 To Increase Setpoint Temperature Step 1: Depress and hold “Temperature Up” button until desired setpoint temperature appears in the display. Step 2: “Setpoint” indicator begins flashing in the display after pressing “Temperature Up” button. Step 3: Press “SET” button for new setting to take effect immediately. “Setpoint” will stop flashing. If the “SET” button is not pressed, the new temperature setting will take effect in approximately 10 seconds.
- Page 43 To Decrease Setpoint Temperature Step 1: Depress and hold “Temperature Down” button until desired setpoint temperature appears in the display. Step 2: “Setpoint” indicator begins flashing in the display after pressing “Temperature Down” button. Step 3: Press “SET” button for new setting to take effect immediately. The setpoint will stop flashing. If the “SET” button is not pressed, the new temperature setting will take effect in approximately 10 seconds.
- Page 44 To Change Temperature Format in Display from °F to °C or ˚C to ˚F: Step 1: Press “SELECT” button until °F/°C is displayed. Step 2: Press “SET” button to change temperature format. Symbol °F/°C will flash. Step 3a: Press “Temperature Up” button to change temperature format to °C. °F °F/°C idle...
- Page 45 Step 3b: Press “Temperature Down” button to change temperature format to °F. Step 4: Press “SET” button to confirm ˚F or ˚C format. °F/°C will stop flashing. Setpoint display will appear in the format selected (˚F or ˚C) in 10 seconds. Step 5: Pressing “SELECT”...
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Page 46: Burner Flame Check
Hydrogen gas can be produced in an operating water heater that has not had water drawn from the tank for a long period of time (generally two weeks or more). Hydrogen gas is extremely flammable. To prevent the possibility of injury under these conditions, we recommend the hot water faucet to be open for several minutes at the kitchen sink before you use any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system. -
Page 47: Maintenance Schedule
Water heaters are heat producing appliances. To avoid damage or injury there must be no materials stored against the water heater or vent-air intake system, and proper care must be taken to avoid unnecessary contact (especially by children) with the water heater and vent-air intake system. UNDER... -
Page 48: Operation
5. Open a nearby hot water faucet to vent the system. 6. Open the heater drain valve. 7. If the water heater is being drained for an extended shutdown, it is suggested the drain valve be left open during this period. FILLING WATER HEATER 1. -
Page 49: Anode Inspection And Replacement
8. Inspect and replace the anode as required. Use pipe tape or sealant when reinstalling the anode. 9. Close the drain valve. Open a hot water fixture to allow air to escape. Open the cold water supply to water heater and allow the tank to fill. - Page 50 If the combination temperature and pressure relief valve on the water heater discharges periodically, this may be due to thermal expansion in a closed water supply system. Contact the water supplier or local plumbing inspector on how to correct this situation.
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Page 51: Diagnostic And Troubleshooting Guide
If the burner fails to light after the third attempt, the control enters “Soft Lockout”, which is an idle period for 60 minutes. There will be an error code 62 or 63 shown on the water heater display indicating that the control cycled through the maximum number of ignition retries for ignition. - Page 52 ACCESSING SERVICE MODE ON THE WATER HEATER DISPLAY (FOR SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY) The display has a “Service Mode” for changing the maximum setpoint and accessing information in aiding servicing of the water heater. This procedure is for service and installation personnel only. To enter the Service Mode, follow the steps illustrated below: The following procedure is for service and installation personnel only.
- Page 53 1. Max Setpoint (Display/Change) 2. Water Temperature Sensor Reading. Status Service Needed SELECT Lockout RESET Max Setpoint value in Water Heater Display °F Setpoint idle Operational Status SELECT Water Temp °F idle Operational Status SELECT Error Code Shown in Water Heater Display...
- Page 54 3. Flame Current of Pilot Flame Sensor (Displays only in the Heating Cycle) Setpoint (Display/Change) 5. ˚F/˚C (Display/Change) µA Heating Flame Current Operational Status SELECT setpoint °F idle Operational Status SELECT °F °F/C° idle Operational Status SELECT...
- Page 55 6. Differential (Display only – shows the differential of the thermostat) 7. Software Version (Display only) 8. Error Code History (Displays if there are present error codes or up to 10 previous error codes). Water Heater Display will show -- if there are no error codes.
- Page 56 To change the Maximum Setpoint Limit (Max Setpoint) for the temperature setpoint: Setting the water temperature to the maximum set point can result in scalding hot water delivered to the faucets. It is highly recommended that the maximum setpoint be adjusted to the lowest temperature possible for the needs of the installation.
- Page 57 Step 4: Press “Set” button to confirm new “Max Setpoint” value and stop setting mode. Step 5: 30 Seconds after the last button press, the Water Heater Display will go back to “User Mode”. It will read “Max Setpoint” without showing a temperature value if the temperature setpoint is at the maximum setting. The Water Heater Display can be set back to the “User Mode”...
- Page 58 Display of Water Temperature: Step 1: In Service Mode, Press the “Select” button until “Water Temp” is displayed in the upper right section of the water heater display. This is the reading for the tank sensor. To Display Flame Sense Current of the Pilot Flame Sensor: The pilot flame sense current is available only when the burners are in operation.
- Page 59 Step 1: In “Service Mode” press the “Select” button until “Setpoint” is shown in the water heater display. Step 2: Press the “Set” button to enter the setting mode. “Setpoint” will flash in the water heater display. Note: The maximum temperature that can be set in the Water Heater Display is limited to the “Max Setpoint”...
- Page 60 Step 4: To lower the temperature setpoint, press the “Temperature Down” button until the desired temperature is shown on the water heater display. Step 5: When the desired setpoint is reached on the water heater display, press the “Set” button to confirm the new setpoint. “Setpoint” stops flashing in the water heater display.
- Page 61 Step 2: Press “Set” button to change temperature format. “˚F/˚C” symbol will flash in the water heater display. "°F/°C" Flashes °F °F/C° idle Operational Status SELECT Step 3a: Press “Temperature Up” button to change temperature format to ˚C. Changes to "°C"...
- Page 62 Step 4: Press “Set” button to confirm ˚F or ˚C format. ˚F/˚C will stop flashing. Step 5: Pressing “Select” button will return display to setpoint in format selected (˚F or ˚C) immediately. "°F/°C" Symbol Stops Flashing °F °F/C° °F idle Operational Status SELECT...
- Page 63 If an error code is displayed (except for #4, low flame sense current), the water heater will be in a “lockout condition” with the water heater display showing the error code number and “Service Needed” in the status section of the display window. Error codes 62 (maximum number of retries detected) and 63 (maximum number if ignition recycles detected) are “Soft Lockouts”...
- Page 64 Error Codes and Error History Display: If there is an operating problem with the water heater, an error code number will appear on the water heater display with “Service Needed” to the right of the “Status” indicator. The error code label is located below the water heater display and the following section in this Installation and Operating Instruction Manual explains the error codes with corrective actions to repair the water heater.
- Page 65 Press the “Select” button to view the error code for “code 10”. If there is a number displayed, note what the number is. The label next to the water heater display will identify the code number. If no number is displayed with only a “--” in the water heater display, then there has not been an error code for error code index 10.
- Page 66 Step 4: Press the “Temperature Down” button to change to the previous code index, code #9. Step 5: Press the “Select” button for code index #9 to view if there are any code numbers. Error Code Index idle Operational Status SELECT Stored Error Code For Code Index #9...
- Page 67 Continue pressing the “Temperature Down” button to change to the next error code index and press “Select” to view the error code number, if any, for that index number. Continue on to index #1, the oldest error code index. The water heater display will store up to 10 error codes with the oldest code starting in code index #1 with the most recent code in code index #10.
- Page 68 Check line voltage to the water heater. Determine cause of low or high voltage. Call an electrician or your utility. The water heater should be on a separate line. Check line voltage to the water heater for erratic readings. Also check wiring to make sure there are no shorts.
- Page 69 Procedure for Checking Thermostat Sensors Set the thermostat above water temperature (See temperature adjustment section) and observe system through one (1) complete cycle. Make sure system operates as desired. To check the sensor assembly, compare the resistance of the sensor wires (either outside black to center wire with yellow marking) as measured by an ohmmeter to the water temperature as measured by an accurate thermometer.
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Page 70: Parts List
SECTION XII: PARTS LIST EF™ – Series Water Heater 1 Combustion Surround Assembly 2 Burner Assembly (Specify model) 3 2nd Pass Top Collector Cover 4 Screw 10-16 x ¾ 5 Vent Termination Elbow 6 Thermostat Sensor Probe 7 Baffle 4” Flue (Specify Model) 8 Mag. - Page 71 Combustion Surround Assembly AA Keeper Latch & Catch BB Screw 8-32 x ½ RHCR CC Control Panel Assembly DD Jacket Head 28 ¼" Grey EE Switch Main Power FF Control Display GG Combustion Surround Surround Bas/Jacket Head Customer must specify complete model number and serial number when ordering service parts.
- Page 72 2 Combustion Assembly (pictured previous page) 1A Combustion Assembly (Specify model) 2A Blower/Gas Valve Assembly (Specify model) 3A Burner Assembly (Specify model) 4A Blower – EBM (Specify model) 5A Silicone Hose 6A Burner Mounting Insert Gasket 7A Screw 10-32 x ¾ SHCS 8A Gasket &...
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