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Series Twelve
POWER VENT
GAS WATER HEATER
USER'S GUIDE
FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY
NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING
NOT FOR USE IN
MANUFACTURED (MOBILE) HOMES
Model Numbers
HVN41240P
HVN41250P
HVN41250V
C3 Technology® Gas Water Heaters meet
the new ANSI Z21.10.1 standard that deals
with the accidental or unintended ignition
of flammable vapors, such as those
emitted by gasoline.
For Your Safety
AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS
WATER HEATER.
PRINTED IN THE U.S.A. 0906
HVP41240P
HVP41250P
HVP41250V
www.maytagwaterheaters.com
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• Safety Instructions
• Installation
• Operation
• Care and Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Parts List
PART NO. 185378-001
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- Page 1 • Care and Maintenance MANUFACTURED (MOBILE) HOMES • Troubleshooting • Parts List Model Numbers HVN41240P HVP41240P HVN41250P HVP41250P HVN41250V HVP41250V C3 Technology® Gas Water Heaters meet the new ANSI Z21.10.1 standard that deals with the accidental or unintended ignition of flammable vapors, such as those emitted by gasoline.
- Page 2 • Maytag Customer Service Center: The Maytag Customer Service Center has the ability equivalent to a licensed tradesman in the fields of plumbing, air supply, venting and gas supply, including a thorough understanding of the requirements of the National Fuel Gas Code as it relates to the installation of gas fired water heaters.
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Page 3: Safe Installation, Use And Service
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ............................ 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................. 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..............................5 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ................................. 5 MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED ............................ 6 TYPICAL INSTALLATION ................................7-8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .............................. 9-22 Removing the Old Water Heater ............................. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
4. If after reading this manual you have any questions or do not understand • GAMA - Gas Appliance Manufacturer’s Association any portion of the instructions, call the local gas utility or Maytag Customer • UL - Underwriters Laboratories Inc. - Page 6 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS For all side wall terminated, horizontally vented power vent, direct vent, and power direct vent gas fueled water heaters installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part for residential purposes, including those owned or operated by the Commonwealth and where the side wall exhaust vent termination is less than seven (7) feet above finished grade in the area of the venting, including but not limited to decks and porches, the following requirements shall be satisfied: INSTALLATION OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS At the time of installation of the side wall horizontal vented gas fueled...
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Page 7: Materials And Basic Tools Needed
MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED Accessories To simplify the installation Maytag has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need all of these accessories depending on your type of installation. Call Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an authorized installer. -
Page 8: Typical Installation
TYPICAL INSTALLATION GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER - GAS MODELS A Vent Pipe–Exhaust K Hot Water Outlet Drip Leg (Sediment Trap) B Vent Terminal L Outlet Receptacle (115 VAC) W Drain Valve C Vent Adapter-Rubber Boot M Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve X Gas Valve-Thermostat D Blower Assembly N Flue... - Page 9 Valve, shall be used at the hot water taps used by these people or at the water heater. Mixing valves are available at plumbing supply or hardware stores. Consult Maytag Customer Service (1-800-788-8899). Follow mixing valve manufacturer’s instructions for installation of the valves.
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Page 10: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Removing the Old Water Heater 4. Attach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the other end in a floor drain or outdoors. Open the water heater drain valve. Open a nearby hot water faucet which will relieve pressure in the water heater and speed draining. -
Page 11: Facts To Consider About The Location
FACTS TO CONSIDER ABOUT THE LOCATION INSTALLATIONS IN AREAS WHERE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS (VAPORS) ARE LIKELY TO BE PRESENT OR STORED (GARAGES, STORAGE AND UTILITY AREAS, ETC.): Flammable liquids (such as gasoline, solvents, Carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater, because propane (LP or butane, etc.) and other substances (such as adhesives, the placement is a very important consideration for the safety of the etc.) emit flammable vapors which can be ignited by a gas water... -
Page 12: Insulation Blankets
Insulation blankets are available to the general public for external use on gas water heaters but are not necessary with Maytag products. FIGURE 10. The purpose of an insulation blanket is to reduce the standby heat loss encountered with storage tank heaters. - Page 13 Chemical vapor corrosion of the flue, blower assembly and vent system 2. When communicating with the outdoors through vertical ducts, each may occur if air for combustion contains certain chemical vapors. opening shall have a minimum free area of 1 square inch per 4,000 Spray can propellants, cleaning solvents, refrigerator and air conditioner Btu per hour (5.5 cm /kW) of total input rating of all equipment in the...
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Page 14: Water Piping
Consult Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an authorized installer on how to control this situation. NOTE: To protect against untimely corrosion of hot and cold... -
Page 15: Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve
Figure 16 shows the typical attachment of the water piping to the water The valve must be marked with a maximum set pressure not to exceed heater. The water heater is equipped with 3/4 inch NPT water the marked hydrostatic working pressure of the water heater connections. -
Page 16: Gas Piping
GAS PIPING When installed at elevations above 7,700 feet (2,347 m), input rating should be reduced at the rate of 4 percent for each 1,000 feet (305 m) above sea level which requires replacement of the burner orifice in accordance with National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54. Contact your local gas supplier for further information. -
Page 17: Sediment Traps
Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water. To SEDIMENT TRAPS prevent damage to the tank, the tank must be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning “ON” gas to the water heater. -
Page 18: Vent Connections To Blower Assembly
VENT CONNECTIONS TO BLOWER ASSEMBLY VENTING AND INSTALLATION Figure 15 shows the optimal placement of the 2" to 3" or 3" to 4" reducer; Plan the layout of the vent system from the vent termination to the however, the vent can be reduced at any point in the vent system as long water heater considering all of the 90°... -
Page 19: Condensation
The unit may be vented horizontally through a wall or vertically through CONDENSATION the roof. Pipe runs must be adequately supported along both vertical and horizontal runs as follows: Condensate formation does not occur in all installations of power vented water heaters, but should be protected against on installations where •... -
Page 20: Venting
VENTING Vent pipes serving power vented appliances are classified by building codes as “vent connectors”. Required clearances from combustible materials must be provided in accordance with information in this manual under FACTS TO CONSIDER ABOUT THE LOCATION and VENT TERMINAL INSTALLATIONS, and with the National Fuel Gas Code and local codes. -
Page 21: Vertical Vent Through Roof
FIGURE 23. This unit can vent through 2", 3" or 4" nonmetallic pipe and fittings. VERTICAL VENT RESTRICTIONS The vent pipe installation can be started from either the blower discharge 1. Minimum of twelve 12" (30.5 cm) above the roof or twelve 12" or the termination wall. -
Page 22: Vent Pipe Preparation
formamide (DMF) may be included to act as a retarding agent to extend VENT PIPE PREPARATION curing time. Select the proper cement; Schedule 40 cement should be used for Schedule 40 pipe. Never use all-purpose cements, commercial 1. INITIAL PREPARATION glues and adhesives or ABS cement to join PVC or CPVC pipe and fittings. - Page 23 B. Deburring Use a knife, plastic pipe deburring tool, or file to remove burrs from the end of small diameter pipe. Be sure to remove all burrs from around the inside as well as the outside of the pipe. A slight chamfer (bevel) of about 10°- 15°...
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Page 24: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. BEFORE OPERATING: ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED WITH WATER AND AIR PURGED FROM ALL LINES. A. -
Page 25: Temperature Regulation
TEMPERATURE REGULATION To avoid any unintentional changes in water temperature settings, the control has a tamper resistant feature for changing the temperature setting. To change the temperature setting follow these instructions: 1. “Wake Up” the temperature indicators by holding down both “COOLER”... -
Page 26: For Your Information
It is non-resettable. If the high temperature shut-off Maytag Customer Service Center (1-800-788-8899). Contact the local plumbing inspector, water supplier and/or call Maytag Customer Service at 1-800- activates, the gas control valve must be replaced. Contact your gas supplier or Maytag Customer Service (1-800-788-8899). -
Page 27: Service And Adjustment
BURNER OPERATION AND INSPECTION Base Pan with the “arrows” pointing upwards as shown in Figure 29. If the Air Intake Screen is missing from this heater, please contact Maytag Customer Service (1-800-788-8899) for a replacement part. Flood damage to a water heater may not be readily visible or immediately detectable. -
Page 28: Anode Rod Inspection
Consult If a condition persists or you are uncertain about the operation of the your local water supplier or Maytag Customer Service (1-800-788-8899) water heater contact Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for further information. -
Page 29: Leakage Checkpoints
If you are not thoroughly familiar with gas codes, your water heater, and Never use this water heater unless it is completely filled with water. To safety practices, contact Maytag Customer Service (1-800-788-8899) prevent damage to the tank, the tank must be filled with water. Water to check the water heater. -
Page 30: Troubleshooting Guidelines
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES These guidelines should be used by a qualified Maytag Customer Service Center Agent. Call the Maytag Customer Service Center at 1-800-788-8899 for assistance. Inform the associate that this is a “Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant” Product. PROBLEM... -
Page 31: Troubleshooting Guidelines
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES These guidelines should be used by a qualified Maytag Customer Service Center Agent. Call the Maytag Customer Service Center at 1-800-788-8899 for assistance. Inform the associate that this is a “Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant” Product. -
Page 32: Parts Order List
Now that you have purchased your gas water heater, should FOLLOWING INFORMATION: a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply consult Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an • MODEL NUMBER authorized installer on how to control this situation. - Page 33 NOTES:...
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Page 36: Warranty
This warranty is limited to the original owner of the water heater. TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE To locate an authorized service company in your area contact the Maytag dealer from whom your appliance was purchased; or call Maytag Customer Service at the number listed below. Should you not receive satisfactory...