A.O. Smith HW 420 Installation Operation & Maintenance

A.O. Smith HW 420 Installation Operation & Maintenance

Up-flow models gas-fired commercial copper boilers for hydronic heating and hot water supply
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MODELS HW/HWB 300, 399, 420, 520, 610, 670
GAS-FIRED COMMERCIAL COPPER BOILERS FOR
HYDRONIC HEATING AND HOT WATER SUPPLY
INSTALLATION
WARNING: If the information in this manual
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 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.
— Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
PRINTED IN U.S.A. 0905
UP-FLOW MODELS
OPERATION
INDOOR ONLY
PLACE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ADJACENT TO BOILER AND
NOTIFY OWNER TO KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
MAINTENANCE
TEXT PRINTED OR OUTLINED IN RED CONTAINS INFORMATION
RELATIVE TO YOUR SAFETY. PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY
BEFORE USING APPLIANCE.
A DIVISION OF A.O. SMITH CORPORATION
MC BEE, SC SEATTLE, WA
VELDHOVEN, THE NETHERLANDS
SUPERSEDES PART NO'S, 210288-000 REV. 01 & 192356-000
1 1 1 1 1
LIMITED WARRANTY
CAUTION
STRATFORD, ONTARIO
w w w.hotwater.com
PART NO. 211683-000 REV.02

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Foreword
Required Ability
Describes the necessary qualifications for installing or servicing the boiler.
Installation As Boiler Replacement
Provides guidance on replacing an old boiler with this new unit.
Installation Instructions
Location
Guidance on selecting an appropriate and safe location for boiler installation.
Air Requirements
Specifies the necessary air supply for combustion and ventilation for safe operation.
Gas Connections
Details the procedures and requirements for connecting the gas supply to the boiler.
Venting The Boiler - Standard Venting
Instructions for properly venting the boiler using standard vent systems.
Wiring Connections
Outlines the electrical wiring requirements and diagrams for proper installation.
Start Up and Operating Instructions
Filling And Venting
Procedures for filling the system with water and removing air before operation.
Lighting Instructions
Step-by-step guide for safely lighting the pilot and main burners of the boiler.
Checking And Adjusting The Input
Procedures for setting the correct gas input rate for optimal boiler performance.
High Altitude Installations
Addresses adjustments and requirements for boiler operation at high altitudes.
General Maintenance
Cleaning And Flushing Instructions
Guidelines for cleaning the boiler's internal components and flushing the system.
Deliming
Procedures for removing lime deposits to maintain boiler efficiency and longevity.
Relief Valve
Information on maintaining and checking the safety relief valve for proper operation.
Trouble-Shooting
Pre-Trouble-Shooting
Initial checks and procedures to perform before detailed troubleshooting.
No Spark At Pilot Burner
Troubleshooting steps when the pilot burner does not produce a spark.
Pilot Burner Lights But Main Burner Does Not Light
Troubleshooting steps when the pilot lights but the main burner fails to ignite.
Limited Warranty
Claim Procedure
Steps to follow for initiating a warranty claim for the boiler.
Conditions And Exceptions
Outlines the terms and conditions under which the warranty is valid.

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