Giant UG30 Installation Instructions And Use & Care Manual

Giant UG30 Installation Instructions And Use & Care Manual

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FVIR GAS WATER HEATER
(FLAMMABLE VAPOUR IGNITION RESISTANT)
FOR SPACE HEATING AND POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY.
NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES.
This water heater complies with ANSI Z21.10.1-current
edition / CSA 4.1-current edition regarding the accidental
• Safety Instructions
• Installation
• Operation
INSTALLER:
AFFIX THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO OR ADJACENT
TO THE WATER HEATER.
USER:
RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. RETAIN THE
ORIGINAL RECEIPT AS PROOF OF PURCHASE.
WARNING: Gas leaks cannot always be detected by smell.
Gas suppliers recommend that you use a gas detector
approved by UL or CSA.
For more information, contact your gas supplier.
If a gas leak is detected, follow the "WHAT TO DO IF YOU
SMELL GAS" instructions.
ALL TECHNICAL AND WARRANTY QUESTIONS: SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE LOCAL DEALER FROM WHOM THE WATER HEATER WAS
PURCHASED. IF YOU ARE UNSUCCESSFUL, PLEASE CONTACT THE COMPANY LISTED ON THE RATING PLATE ON THE WATER HEATER.
Installation Instructions and Use & Care Guide
urs, such as those
• Care and Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Parts List

WATER HEATER SAFETY

RESIDENTIAL GAS WATER HEATERS
CANADIAN MANUAL
AN ODOURANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS
USED BY THIS WATER HEATER.
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.
Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbour's phone. 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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For Your Safety

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Don Whorpole
May 27, 2025

What is the length of the thermocoupler ?

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Mr. Anderson
May 27, 2025

The length of the thermocouple for the Giant UG30 is not specified in the provided information.

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Summary of Contents for Giant UG30

  • Page 1: Water Heater Safety

    Installation Instructions and Use & Care Guide RESIDENTIAL GAS WATER HEATERS FVIR GAS WATER HEATER (FLAMMABLE VAPOUR IGNITION RESISTANT) FOR SPACE HEATING AND POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY. NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES. This water heater complies with ANSI Z21.10.1-current edition / CSA 4.1-current edition regarding the accidental urs, such as those CANADIAN MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Water Heater Safety ..................1 Safe Installation, Use and Service .
  • Page 3: Safe Installation, Use And Service

    SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or injury.
  • Page 4 Fire or Explosion Hazard Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Avoid all ignition sources if you smell Natural or LP gas. Do not expose water heater control to excessive gas pressure.
  • Page 5: Typical Installation

    TYPICAL INSTALLATION Get To Know Your Water Heater - Gas Models A Vent Pipe Inner Door Gas Control Valve/Thermostat B Draft hood K Outer door Drain Valve C Anode (Not Shown) Union U Pilot and Main Burner D Hot Water Outlet Flue Insulation N Cold Water Inlet...
  • Page 6: Installing Your Gas Water Heater

    INSTALLING YOUR GAS WATER HEATER Important Information About This Water DO NOT tamper with the gas control/thermostat, igniter, Heater Unpacking the Water Heater WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Consumer Information Use two or more people to move and install the water heater. Failure to do so can result in injury (including back injury).
  • Page 7: Location Requirements

    Location Requirements WARNING Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard WARNING Do not install in a mobile home. Doing so can result in carbon monoxide poisoning and death. Fire or Explosion Hazard • Read instruction manual before installing, using or servicing water heater. •...
  • Page 8 • Sensors mounted in the metal drain pan that trigger an alarm or turn off the incoming water to the water heater when water is detected. • Sensors mounted in the metal drain pan that turn off the the metal drain pan. water pipes connected to the water heater.
  • Page 9: Gas Supply

    GAS SUPPLY WARNING MANUAL GAS SHUT-OFF VALVE GROUND JOINT UNION DISCHARGE PIPE CHECK WITH (DO NOT PLUG OR CAP) LOCAL UTILITY FOR MINIMUM HEIGHT Explosion Hazard • Use a new CSA approved gas supply line. 3” (76.2 mm) MINIMUM • Install a shut-off valve. 12”...
  • Page 10 GAS SUPPLY LP Gas Only WARNING the accumulation of gas. Before lighting an L.P. gas water on the front page. Explosion Hazard all gas appliances including pilot lights. After the tank is Have a qualified technician make sure L.P. gas pressure does not exceed 13”...
  • Page 11: Combustion Air & Ventilation

    COMBUSTION AIR & VENTILATION TABLE 1 WARNING Minimum Square Feet Carbon Monoxide Warning Typical Room BTU/HR (Square Metres) with 8 Foot (2.44 (kW) Input with 8 Foot Metre) Ceiling Follow all the local and provincial codes or, in the (2.44 Metre) absence of local and provincial codes, the “Natural Gas Ceiling and Propane Installation Code,”...
  • Page 12: All Air From Outdoors

    CONFINED AS CLOSE TO CEILING AS POSSIBLE AND SPACE ABOVE DRAFT HOOD. 12 in. (304.8 mm) MINIMUM ABOVE GRADE & SNOW LEVELS CLOSET GRADE OTHER PERMANENT CONFINED COMBINATION OPENINGS TO SPACE COMBUSTION/ ADDITIONAL VENTILATION ROOMS WITHIN AIR DUCT THE BUILDING WITHIN 12 in.
  • Page 13: Draft Hood Installation

    atmosphere. • IMPORTANT: • Install without dips or sags with an upward slope of at • use on this water heater. age. • instructions and local codes, rules, or regulations. technician. inspection, and replacement. Draft Hood Installation firewall, or fire partition. Insert the legs and secure the draft hood to the water Figure 9.
  • Page 14: Vertical Exhaust Gas Vent

    Vertical Exhaust Gas Vent opening. specific application. Consult the current edition of current edition of “Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code” CSA B149.1. LISTED VENT CAP LISTED VENT CAP MAINTAIN SPECIFIED CLEARANCE MAINTAIN MAINTAIN MAINTAIN SPECIFIED CLEARANCE SPECIFIED SPECIFIED SUPPORT CLEARANCE CLEARANCE SUPPORT...
  • Page 15: Piping Installation

    WATER SYSTEM PIPING Piping Installation IN A CLOSED SYSTEM USE A THERMAL EXPANSION TANK COLD WATER SUPPLY TO FIXTURES PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE WITH BYPASS HOT WATER COLD WATER OUTLET INLET COLD WATER INLET VALVE (SHUT-OFF VALVE) TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE (T&P) RELIEF VALVE (OPTIONAL TOP T&P RELIEF VALVE NOT SHOWN) maintain equal hot and cold water pressures.
  • Page 16 Closed System/Thermal Expansion TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE (T&P) RELIEF VALVE (OPTIONAL TOP T&P RELIEF VALVE NOT SHOWN) DISCHARGE PIPE (DO NOT CAP OR PLUG) DRAIN LINE 3/4” ID MINIMUM 1” (25.4 mm) MINIMUM METAL 12” (300 mm) DRAIN PAN MAXIMUM AIR GAP DRAIN increase in water pressure due to thermal expansion.
  • Page 17: Solar Installation

    higher than normal water temperatures are the first signs of thermosiphoning. • The domestic hot water line from the water heater opening per the instructions in this manual. water heater. Locate the slit running the length of a section of pipe insulation.
  • Page 18 NOTES...
  • Page 19: Lighting Instructions

    OPERATING YOUR WATER HEATER Lighting Instructions WARNING Explosion Hazard Replace view port if glass is missing thermostat for the correct gas. Do not use this water or damaged. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion or fire. White Rodgers Gas Control Valve/Thermostat - Lighting Instructions FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a...
  • Page 20: Checking The Draft

    Checking the Draft Water Temperature Regulation Water temperature over 125°F (52°C) WARNING can cause severe burns instantly resulting in severe injury or death. Burn Hazard Children, the elderly, and the physically or mentally disabled are at Do not touch vent. highest risk for scald injury.
  • Page 21: Operational Conditions

    condition should disappear. WHITE RODGERS GAS VALVE Do not assume the water heater is leaking until there has GAS CONTROL KNOB (OFF-PILOT-ON) An undersized water heater will cause more condensation. demands for hot water including dishwashers, 160°F washing machines and shower heads. 150°F INDEX BAR 140°F...
  • Page 22 Note: Whether re-installing or replacing the anode rod, To Remove the Anode Rod under these conditions, we recommend the hot water faucet, Note: The White-Rodgers Intelli-Vent™ gas control/ 1. Disconnect the water heater from the electrical power an unusual sound similar to air escaping through the pipe as open flame near the faucet at the time it is open.
  • Page 23: Draining And Flushing

    To Install a Combination Heat Trap Nipple/Anode Draining and Flushing (on some models) 1. Use Teflon ® hot outlet spud and turn clockwise until hand tight. Using damage the threads. complete set-up. shut down during freezing temperatures. To drain the tank, perform the following steps: 1.
  • Page 24: Maintenance Of Your Water Heater

    Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve Piezoelectric Igniter System Explosion Hazard • Temperature-pressure relief valve must comply with ANSI authorized piezoelectric igniter parts for replacement. Z21.22-CSA 4.4 and ASME code. IGNITER BUTTON • Properly sized temperature- THERMOCOUPLE pressure relief valve must be PILOT installed in opening provided.
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting Chart

    FVIR System Operational Review technician familiar with the start up and check out procedure. No leaks at pilot and manifold connection. Viewport not damaged or cracked. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Pilot not lit 1. Light pilot BURNER WILL NOT IGNITE 2.
  • Page 26 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION SLOW HOT WATER RECOVERY 2. Clean flue, locate source and correct 3. Low gas pressure 4. Replace thermostat 5. Thermostat set too low 5. Turn temperature dial to desired setting 6. Water heater too small 6.
  • Page 27: Repair Parts Illustration

    REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION Parts description Repair Parts List LOCATION FOR TOP T&P/ANODE COMBO Item Parts Description DRAFT HOOD REDUCER RING - SOME MODELS FLUE BAFFLE COLD WATER DIP TUBE ANODE ROD TEMPERATURE & PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE DRAIN VALVE GAS CONTROL VALVE/THERMOSTAT OUTER DOOR TWO PIECE WIRE CONNECTOR WITH RETAINER CLIP...
  • Page 28: Listed Parts Kits And Illustrations

    Listed Parts Kits and Illustrations Item 18: Two piece wire connector and retainer clip Item 19: Manifold door gasket Item 20: View port Item 22: Thermocouple Item # 12 Item # 14 Item # 16 Item #13 Item # 15 Item # 18 Item # 17 Item # 21...

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