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Giant PDV 2 Owner's Manual

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RESIDENTIAL POWER DIRECT VENT GAS-FIRED WATER HEATERS
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PDV 2" Model only
with generation II
Intellivent
gas control
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE BEGINNING THE INSTALLATION. PROPER INSTALLATION WILL PROVIDE SAFE
& 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
GETTING SERVICE FOR YOUR WATER HEATER 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 # ________________________________
54000059
© 2014 Giant Factories Inc. Printed in Canada
(EQUIPPED WITH FVIR TECHNOLOGY)
OWNER'S MANUAL
IMPORTANT
WARNING
This water heater IS NOT design certified for installation
in a mobile home or for installation outdoors.
WARNING
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 instruc-
tions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire depart-
ment.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified
installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
R
GI-IM053En-1114

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  • Page 1 GETTING SERVICE FOR YOUR WATER HEATER 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 # ________________________________ 54000059 © 2014 Giant Factories Inc. Printed in Canada GI-IM053En-1114...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information ....Installation Checklist ... . 16 Installation Instructions ... Operating 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 instruc- tions 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 manufac- turer 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 CAN/CSA B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Gas 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 will be installed as specified by all local codes or, in the absence I MPORTANT of local codes, the latest edition of CAN/CSA B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, in Canada, and/or the latest According to the CAN/CSA-B149, Natural Gas and Propane edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Installation Code, plastic vent systems installed in Canada in the United States (see Figure 4).
  • Page 6 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 2 8'' min. IN ANY DIRECTION 2" 3'' min. / 8'' max. 18'' min. 18'' min. 18'' min. 18'' min. VENT TERMINAL 90° INTAKE TERMINAL 8'' min. (See Figure 7A) 90° INTAKE TERMINAL Figure 3 Connection to a 3-inch (7.6 cm) Connection to a vent system...
  • Page 7 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 4 NONMECHANICAL AIR SUPPLY MECHANICAL AIR SUPPLY AIR SUPPLY VENT AREA WHERE TERMINAL INLET TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED The Vent Termination must have a: Canadian Installations U.S. Installations A) Clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony. 12 inches (30 cm) 12 inches (30 cm) 9 inches (23 cm) or...

  • Page 8: Through-The-Wall Venting Installation

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS POLYPROPYLENE PIPE FROM DURAVENT nal and the vent terminal must terminate on the same exterior (Polypro single wall gas vent system): wall (same atmospheric pressure zone). PolyPro ® Use special appliance adapter from DuraVent and insert into the IM PO RTA NT vent system adaptor on the outlet of the blower assembly.

  • Page 9: Through-The-Roof Venting Installation

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 7a Figure 7b 1" (2,5 cm) Min. : Vent Terminal shall never be installed below air intake Clamp or Strap 2" (5 cm) Max. (field supplied) terminal and within 8” (20.3 cm) of air intake terminal. Optional Exhaust Elbow* 8"...

  • Page 10: Pipe Assembly

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS through an enclosed area, make sure to leave at least one (1) inch 7) QUICKLY assemble parts while cement is fluid! If you wait (2.5 cm) clearance around the piping for air circulation. too long, re-coat pipe/fitting. 8) Push the vent pipe completely into the coupling, FOR PVC AND CPVC PIPING: turning as it goes until it bottoms out.

  • Page 11: Restrictor Screens

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS POLYPROPYLENE VENT SYSTEM: POLYPROPYLENE VENT SYSTEM: PolyPro PolyPro ® ® InnoFlue ® InnoFlue ® Two (2) grey restrictor screens (two [2] inches [5.1 cm] A 90-degree Polypropylene elbow, approved to be used and three [3] inches [7.6 cm]) are provided in the box (see with the vent system shall be used as the termination Figure 9).

  • Page 12: Condensation In The Venting System

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS heater rating plate. It should never be plugged or removed Condensation in the Venting System In some installations, condensation will form in the horizontal from the opening marked for it on the water heater. runs of vent piping. In order to effectively control the con- If this relief valve should need to be replaced, use only a new densate from adversely affecting the mechanical components temperature and pressure-relief valve.

  • Page 13: Filling The Water Heater

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Filling the Water Heater WARNING WARNING NEVER use an open flame to test for gas leaks. A fire or explosion could occur resulting in property damage, NEVER operate the water heater unless it is completely personal injury, or death. filled with water.

  • Page 14: Wiring

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before lighting your water heater, check that all of the wires Wiring have been installed correctly (see Figure 10). Make sure that WARNING none of the wires are grounded, have split, or are broken. Verify that all wiring connections are properly secured, as This water heater uses an external electrical source for there is a possibility that they have become loose during power.

  • Page 15: Installation Instructions For Water Heaters Approved For Combination Space Heating And Potable Water Heating

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5) Where water temperature in excess of 140 F (60 C) is Installation Instructions for Water Heaters Approved for Combination Space Heating and required for a space heating application, a mixing valve must be installed in the potable side of the system. This Potable Water Heating (see Figure 11) A water heater cannot be used for space heating only.

  • Page 16: 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? ... . . • Is the water heater protected from freezing temperatures? ..........•...

  • Page 17: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Lighting the Water Heater WARNING DO NOT light this water heater if: Before lighting or re-lighting your water • It is not full of water. heater, make sure that you have read and understood all of the instructions and warn- •...

  • Page 18: Water Temperature Regulation

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Water Temperature Regulation WARNING The higher the temperature setting, the greater the risk of scalding. Hot water can cause third degree burns in under one (1) second at 160 F (71 C), in five (5) seconds at F (60 C), and in thirty (30) seconds at 130 F (54 C).

  • Page 19: Out Of Fuel

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The gas control valve pictured in this manual is equipped After a flammable vapour incident has occurred and the flam- with a resettable type automatic high temperature cut-off. mable vapours have dissipated, the FV sensor is designed to Should the temperature of the water exceed 195 F (91 automatically reset itself.

  • Page 20: Burner Ignitor Assembly

    GENERAL MAINTENANCE suitable for these conditions (aluminum anode) and by chlo- Burner Ignitor Assembly Every three (3) months, check the burner and flame ignitor rinating the water heater and plumbing system. If the problem persists, special filtration equipment may be required. Under assembly.

  • Page 21: Getting Service For Your Water Heater

    GENERAL MAINTENANCE Getting Service for your Water Heater If you are having problems with your water heater, follow these three easy steps: 1) Consult the Troubleshooting Guide contained in this manual (see Page 23). It lists the most com- mon problems experienced with your gas-fired water heater.

  • Page 22: Replacement Parts

    REPLACEMENT PARTS Item Description Gas control valve Assembly Gas control electronic module Gas control body Flammable Vapour Sensor Protective Cover Ignitor Assembly Burner Assembly Inner Access Doors Outer Access Door Drain Valve Overfl ow Tube Dip tube Magnesium Anode Temperature & Pressure-Relief Valve Flue Baffl...

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WARNING Disconnect the electrical power before servicing the water heater. Service should only be performed by a qualified service technician. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury and/or death. CONDITION (code#) CAUSE REMEDY An open earth ground circuit to the ignition. 1) Check that the earth ground conductor is properly connected at the fuse box or breaker panel and the water heater.
  • Page 24 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CONDITION CAUSE REMEDY 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 ter- minal and remove.
  • Page 25 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CONDITION CAUSE REMEDY Leaking water. Poorly sealed, hot or cold water connections, gas Tighten threaded connections. control valve threads, relief valve, or drain valve. Leakage from plumbing system or other appliances. Inspect plumbing system and other appliances. Condensation. Refer to Condensation.

  • Page 26: Model Dimensions

    MODEL DIMENSIONS Dimensions inches (cm) Models All UG40 (24) (131) 60 (153) (36) (155) (178) 20 (51) 8 (20) 19.5º 90.0º (40) All UG50 (24) (128) (149) (36) (153) (174) 22 (56) 8 (20) 17.4º 90.0º (41) All UG60 (24) (128) (149) (36)

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