Table Of Contents; Foreword - A.O. Smith BTI 120 Installation & Operation Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ROUGH-IN-DIMENSIONS ................................................
FOREWORD .....................................................................
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION ..................................
Precautions ..................................................................
Grounding Instructions .................................................
Chemical Vapor Corrosion ...........................................
Improper Combustion ..................................................
Liquid Petroleum Models .............................................
Extended non-use ........................................................
Insulation Blankets ....................................................... 4-5
High Altitude Installation ...............................................
FEATURES .......................................................................
The Eliminator (Self-Cleaning System) .......................
High Limit Switch ..........................................................
Electronic Ignition Control ............................................
Exhaust Inducer (Blower Assy.) ....................................
Circulating Pump ..........................................................
Dishwashing Machine Requirement ...........................
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ......................................
Required Ability .............................................................
Uncrating ......................................................................
Locating The Heater ..................................................... 6-7
Levelling .......................................................................
Clearances ...................................................................
Hard Water ...................................................................
Air Requirements ......................................................... 7-8
Venting ..........................................................................
Multiple Heater Manifold ...............................................
Technical Data Venting ................................................. 9-10
Water Line Connections ..............................................
Water (Potable) Heating and Space Heating ...............
Thermometers (Not Supplied) .....................................
Relief Valve ...................................................................
Gas Piping .................................................................... 11-12
Purging .........................................................................

FOREWORD

These designs comply with ANSI Z21.10.3 as an automatic
circulating or automatic storage tank type water heater.
BTI 366 and BTI 400 also comply with ANSI Z21.10.3 as an
automatic instantaneous type heater.
Detailed installation diagrams are found in this manual. These
diagrams will serve to provide the installer with a reference for
the materials and methods of piping necessary. It is highly
essential that all water, gas piping and wiring be installed as
shown on the diagrams.
Particular attention should be given to the installation of
thermometers at the locations indicated on the diagrams as
these are necessary for checking the proper functioning of the
heater.
The heater is designed to operate on natural or propane gases.
HOWEVER, MAKE SURE the gas on which the heater will operate
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Gas Pressure Regulator ..............................................
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Heater Wiring ................................................................
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INSTALLATION DIAGRAMS ............................................... 14-20
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MANIFOLDS ......................................................................
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OPERATION ......................................................................
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General .........................................................................
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SEQUENCE OF OPERATION ...........................................
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Lighting and Operation .................................................
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Water Temperature Control ..........................................
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE .........................................
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Check The Ignitor Assembly ........................................
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Ignitor Assembly ...........................................................
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Main Burner .................................................................. 25-26
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Gas Valves ....................................................................
5 Checking The Input ......................................................
6 Venting System .............................................................
6 Remote Storage Tank Temperature Control ................
6 Relief Valve ................................................................... 26-27
6 Hot Water Odor .............................................................
Anode Rod Inspection ..................................................
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Flushing ........................................................................
6
Draining ........................................................................
7 Recommended Procedure For Periodic
Removal of Lime Deposits From Tank Type
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Commercial Water Heaters ......................................... 27-28
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Deliming Solvents ........................................................
Tank Cleanout Procedures .......................................... 28-29
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Ignition Module System ................................................
8
System Diagnostics .....................................................
SERVICE ..........................................................................
11
Electrical Servicing .......................................................
11
Replacement Parts ......................................................
11
Sequence of Operation Flow Chart ..............................
11
Operational Checklist ...................................................
Limited Warranty ..........................................................
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is the same as that specified on the heater model and rating
plate.
These heaters may be installed on combustible floors.
In addition to these instructions, the equipment shall be installed
in accordance with those installation regulations in force in the
local area where the installation is to be made. These shall be
carefully followed in all cases. Authorities having jurisdiction
should be consulted before installations are made.
The installation must conform to these instructions and the local
code authority having jurisdiction. In the absence of local codes,
the installation must comply with the latest editions of the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 and the National
Electrical Code, NFPA 70, documents are available from the
National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy,
MA 02269.
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