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RESIDENTIAL
Thank you for buying this energy efficient water heater from
A.O. Smith Water Products Company. We appreciate your
confidence in our products.
You should thoroughly read this manual before installation
and/or operation of this water heater. Please pay particular
attention to the important safety and operating instructions
as well as the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS.
PRINTED IN U.S.A. 2460 1299
GAS WATER HEATERS
KEEP THIS MANUAL IN THE POCKET ON HEATER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
WHENEVER MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENT OR SERVICE IS REQUIRED.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
INSTALLATION
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE AND
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARRANTY
TEXT PRINTED OR OUTLINED IN RED CONTAINS
INFORMATION RELATIVE TO YOUR SAFETY.
PLEASE
READ
INSTALLING AND USING THIS APPLIANCE.
A DIVISION OF A.O. SMITH CORPORATION
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OWNER'S MANUAL
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CAUTION
THOROUGHLY
BEFORE
PART NO. 183390-000
SUPERSEDES PART NO. 183285-000
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- Page 1 RESIDENTIAL Thank you for buying this energy efficient water heater from A.O. Smith Water Products Company. We appreciate your confidence in our products. You should thoroughly read this manual before installation and/or operation of this water heater. Please pay particular attention to the important safety and operating instructions as well as the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS.
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Page 2: Get To Know Your Water Heater
Replacement parts and recommended delimer may be ordered through authorized servicers or distributors. Refer to the Yellow Pages for where to call or contact A.O. Smith Water Products Company, 5621 W. 115th Street, Alsip, Illinois 60803, 1-800-433- 2545. When ordering parts, provide complete model and serial numbers (see rating plate), quantity and name of part desired (as listed in Figure 1). -
Page 3: General Safety Information
Do not cover the instruction manual. Keep it on the side of the water heater or nearby for future reference. • Do obtain new warning and instruction labels from A.O. Smith for placement on the blanket directly over the existing labels. •... -
Page 4: Installation
INSTALLATION REQUIRED ABILITY INSTALLATION OR SERVICE OF THIS WATER HEATER RE- QUIRES ABILITY EQUIVALENT TO THAT OF A LICENSED TRADESMAN IN THE FIELD INVOLVED. PLUMBING, AIR SUP- PLY, VENTING AND GAS SUPPLY ARE REQUIRED. GENERAL The installation must conform to these instructions and the local code authority having jurisdiction. - Page 5 a suitable drain pan should be installed under the heater, see fig. 1 (Y). The pan must not restrict combustion air flow. Such pans should have a minimum length and width of at least 2 inches greater than the diameter of the heater and should be piped to an adequate drain.
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Page 6: Operation
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. CONTACT YOUR GAS SUPPLIER FOR ANY SPECIFIC CHANGES WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED IN YOUR AREA. A.O. SMITH DOES BUILD SOME MODELS SPECIFICALLY FOR HIGH ALTITUDE SERVICE. PLEASE CHECK THE RATING PLATE BEFORE MAKING CHANGES. -
Page 7: For Your Safety Read Before Lighting
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of BEFORE OPERATING: ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED WITH WATER AND AIR PURGED FROM ALL LINES. A. -
Page 8: Maintenance
INSTALLED OVER THERMOSTAT TO PREVENT TAMPERING. Suitable covers are available through A.O. Smith Water Products Company, 5621 w. 115th Street, Alsip, IL 60803. It is recommended that lower water temperatures be used to avoid the risk of scalding. It is further recommended, in all cases, that the water temperature dial, Figure 1, be set for the lowest temperature which satisfies your hot water needs. - Page 9 WARNING SOOT BUILD-UP INDICATES A PROBLEM THAT REQUIRES CORRECTION BEFORE FURTHER USE. CONSULT WITH A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN. Should the main burner or burner air openings require cleaning, turn the gas control knob to “OFF” position and allow the burner to cool.
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Page 10: Troubleshooting
Please check guidelines below. For your safety, water heater service should be performed only by a qualified service technician. Read the GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION section first. PROBLEM Improperly sealed, hot or cold supply connections, relief valve, drain valve or thermostat threads. WATER LEAKS Leakage from other appliances or water lines. -
Page 11: Limited Residential Gas Warranty
THIS WARRANTY IS APPLICABLE TO THE ORIGINAL OWNER ONLY. If the glass lined tank in this water heater shall prove upon examination by A. O. Smith Corporation (the warrantor) to have leaked during the warranty period in normal residential use, due to natural corrosion from potable water therein, the warrantor will furnish the ORIGINAL OWNER a replacement A.