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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 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 telephone in your
building.
•
Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbor's telephone. 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.
This manual covers model numbers:
United States
PG10* 34-100-2NV or 2PV
PG10* 34-130-2NV or 2PV
PG10* 50-130-2NV or 2PV
PG10* 34-150-2NV or 2PV
PG10* 50-175-3NV or 3PV
PG10* 50-199-3NV or 3PV
PG10* 100-199-3NV or 3PV
* Indicates warranty period
Note:
The manufacturer of this water heater recommends that it
be professionally installed by trained and qualified service
professionals.
Polaris
Residential Gas
Water Heater
Installation
Instructions and
Use & Care Guide
To obtain technical, warranty or service assistance during or
after the installation of this water heater, visit our website at:
http://www.americanwaterheater.com
or call toll free:
1-800-456-9805.
When calling for assistance, please have the following
information ready:
1. Model number
2. 7 Digit product number
3. Serial number
4. Date of installation
5. Place of Purchase
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INSTALLER:
•
Affi x these instructions to or adjacent to the water
heater.
OWNER:
•
Retain these instructions and warranty for future
reference. Retain the original receipt as proof of
purchase.
Canada
PR 100-34 2NV or 2PV
PR 130-34 2NV or 2PV
PR 130-50 2NV or 2PV
PR 150-34 2NV or 2PV
PR 175-50 3NV or 3PV
PR 199-50 3NV or 3PV
PR 199-100-3NV or 3PV
®
6510336
December 2004
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- Page 1 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 vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS •...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER”... -
Page 3: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Consumer Information OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES. This water heater is design-certified by CSA International as a Category IV, direct vented water heater which takes its combustion air from the outside of the structure and exhausts all products of combustion to the outside of the structure. -
Page 4: Location Requirements
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Can result in serious injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Storage of or use of gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance can result in serious injury or death Location Requirements... -
Page 5: Condensate Line
Clearances and Accessibility Notice: Minimum clearances from combustible materi- als are stated on the data plate located on the front of the water heater. • The water heater is certified for installation on a combustible floor. Important: If installing over carpeting, the carpeting must be protected by a metal or wood panel beneath the water heater. -
Page 6: Condensate Line
Figure 4: Condensate Drain Condensate Drain Line All parts of the condensate trap are glued except for the 1/2” CPVC drain stem joint at the elbow (see figure 3). This assembly can be turned with the outlet of the tee oriented as needed. -
Page 7: Vent Pipe Installation
Vent Pipe Material The following plastic materials may be used for both the combustion air inlet and exhaust outlet piping subject to state and local codes: • Schedule 40 PVC or ABS • Schedule 40 or 80 CPVC • DWV Pipe is acceptable Note: Use only solid (not foam core) piping. -
Page 8: Vent Termination Locations
Vent Termination Locations The air inlet and exhaust outlet must be installed with the following minimum clearances (see figure 6): • Twelve inches above grade or maximum anticipated snow level. • Twelve inches from any opening through which flue gases could enter the structure. •... - Page 9 INLET/OUTLET VENT TERMINATIONS (100,000 - 150,000 BTU/HR) Standard Horizontal Termination When 3 inch pipe is used between the water heater and the outside wall, reduce it to 2 inch pipe before penetrating the wall. A maximum of 18 inches of 2 inch pipe may be used between the 3 inch transition and the inside of the wall (see figure 7A).
- Page 10 VERTICAL TERMINATIONS (100,000 - 150,000 BTU/HR) When 3 inch pipe is used between the water heater and the roof, reduce it to 2 inch pipe before penetrating the roof. A maximum of 18 inches of 2 inch pipe may be used between the 3 inch transition and the inside of the roof.
- Page 11 CONCENTRIC VENT TERMINATIONS (100,000 - 150,000 BTU/HR) For new installations, install 2” Concentric vent kit model KGAVT0501CVT, part number 6910542. See Manufacturer’s instructions for complete installation or call customer service at 1-800-456-9805 for assistance. For planning purposes, see figures 10A-13A below for vent terminal specifications.
- Page 12 INLET/OUTLET VENT TERMINATIONS (175,000+ BTU/HR) Standard Horizontal Termination The standard horizontal air inlet termination is a 3 inch pipe which terminates at the exterior wall and utilizes a coupling to prevent the pipe from being pushed back into the structure. The standard horizontal exhaust outlet termi- nation is a 3 inch pipe which terminates 12 inches from the outside wall.
- Page 13 VERTICAL TERMINATIONS (175,000+ BTU/HR) For inputs of 175,000 BTU/Hr or greater, all termination pip- ing and fittings are 3”. Do not reduce before penetrating the wall. The vertical inlet air termination requires a return bend or two short or long sweep radius 90° elbows to keep the inlet downward and prevent entry of rain.
- Page 14 CONCENTRIC VENT TERMINATIONS (175,000 + BTU/HR) For new installations, install 3” Concentric vent kit model KGAVT0601CVT, part number 6910543. See Manufacturer’s instructions for complete installation or call customer service at 1-800-456-9805 for assistance. For planning purposes, see figures 10B-13B below for vent terminal specifications.
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Page 15: Gas Input Rate
Gas Input Rate The gas input rate of this water heater is affected by several environmental factors such as: • The heating value of the gas • The air and gas densities (which vary widely due to baro- metric pressure and temperature changes) •... -
Page 16: General Information
Figure 15: Typical One-Temperature System Piping Installation *100 Gallon Model Shown. Tempering Valve Installation A tempering valve has been provided for use with the Polaris® Gas water heater and must be installed, per the manufacturer’s instructions, in the domestic hot water line. See Figure 16 for a sample tempering valve installation. -
Page 17: Storage Tank Installation
*100 Gallon Model Shown. • If the space heating system requires water temperatures in excess of 120°F, a tempering valve (provided) must be installed per the manufacturer’s instructions in the potable hot water supply to limit the risk of scald injury. •... -
Page 18: Temperature And Pressure Relief Valve
Notes on Figure 18: If tank temperature is set above 120°F and water is supplied for domestic use (hand washing, show- ering, etc.) a tempering valve must be installed in the hot water line to domestic fixtures. Installation must conform to local code requirements. -
Page 19: Gas Supply And Piping
GAS SUPPLY AND PIPING Explosion Hazard Use a new AGA or CSA approved gas supply line. Install a shut-off valve. Do not connect a natural gas water heater to a L.P. Gas Supply. Do not connect an L.P. gas water heater to a Natural Gas Supply. -
Page 20: Gas Pressure Testing
Gas Pressure Testing Important: This water heater and its gas connection must be leak tested before placing the appliance in operation. • If the code requires the gas lines to be tested at a pressure of 14” W.C. or greater, the water heater and its manual shut-off valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system and the line capped. -
Page 21: Electrical Connections
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Replace all parts and panels before operating. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. If you lack the necessary skills required to properly install the electrical wiring to this water heater, do not proceed but have a qualified electrician perform the installation. -
Page 22: Wiring Diagram
WIRING DIAGRAM MODELS 130,000 BTU/Hr & Below BROWN THERMOSTAT SENSOR/ECO GAS VALVE BROWN SEN-1 THERMOSTAT BOARD LOWER YELLOW GREEN YELLOW ONLY RELAY GREEN YELLOW ORANGE THERMOSTAT NOTICE: IF ANY OF THE ORIGINAL WIRE DIAL AS SUPPLIED WITH THE APPLIANCE MUST BE REPLACED, IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH 18 GAUGE STRANDED 105C WIRE OR ITS EQUIVALENT. -
Page 23: Water System Piping
INSTALLATION CHECKLIST Water Heater Location Requirements Centrally located with the water piping system. Located as close to the gas piping and vent pipe system as pos- sible. Located indoors and in a vertical position. Protected from freezing temperatures. Proper clearances from combustible surfaces main- tained and not installed directly on a carpeted floor. -
Page 24: Operating Your Water Heater
OPERATING YOUR WATER HEATER Read and understand these directions thoroughly before attempting to operate the water heater (see Operating Instructions on page 25). Check the data plate on the front of the water heater for the correct gas. Do not use this water heater with any gas other than the one listed on the data plate. -
Page 25: Water Temperature Regulation
Stacking Stacking occurs when a series of short draws of hot water (3 gallons or less) are taken from the water heater tank. This causes increased cycling of the burner and can result in increased water temperatures at the hot water outlet. A tempering valve must be installed in the hot water supply line to reduce the risk of scald injury. -
Page 26: Operating Your Water Heater
OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS Water Heater Sounds During the normal operation of the water heater, sounds or noises may be heard. These noises are common and may result from the following: 1. Normal expansion and contraction of metal parts during periods of heat-up and cool-down. 2. -
Page 27: Maintenance Of Your Water Heater
MAINTENANCE OF YOUR WATER HEATER 3 Month Inspection At least every 3 months, a visual inspection should be made of the combustion air inlet as well as the exhaust and water piping. Check the water heater for the following: • Obstructions, damage, or deterioration in the venting system. -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Ignition Control Module (ICM) LED Error Codes: (Flashes visible through viewport in access door) FLASHES Rapid SL (Soft Lockout): Control Automatically resets after 60 minutes. SL3 (Soft Lockout/Hard Lockout): Control automatically resets after 60 minutes, with a maximum of 3 resets, followed by hard lockout requiring service. SC (Self Clearing): Control will function normally as soon as it no longer detects the previously indicated fault. -
Page 29: Software Operation Sequence
SOFTWARE OPERATION SEQUENCE IGNITION CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE OPERATION SEQUENCE * For 175,000 BTU/Hr models and above the flame establishing period is six seconds. For the first 3 seconds the gas valve is off. -
Page 30: Repair Parts List
REPAIR PARTS LIST/DIAGRAM ALL MODELS EXCEPT 100 GALLON When ordering repair parts always give the following information: Model, serial, and product numbers Type of gas Item number Parts description Repair Parts List ITEM PARTS DESCRIPTION 1” NPT x 3” BRASS NIPPLE THERMOSTAT SENSOR BUSHING O-RING THERMOSTAT SENSOR/ECO... - Page 31 REPAIR PARTS LIST/DIAGRAM 100 GALLON MODELS When ordering repair parts always give the following information: Model, serial, and product numbers Type of gas Item number Parts description Repair Parts List ITEM PARTS DESCRIPTION 1-1/2” NPT x 3” BRASS NIPPLE THERMOSTAT SENSOR BUSHING THERMOSTAT SENSOR/ECO CONTROL PANEL HOUSING IGNITION CONTROL...
- Page 32 POLARIS MODELS & DIMENSIONS 34/50 Gallon Units 100 Gallon Units MODEL GAL. NUMBER CAP. PG10 34-100-2NV OR 2PV PG10 34-130-2NV OR 2PV PG10 50-130-2NV OR 2PV PG10 34-150-2NV OR 2PV PG10 50-175-3NV OR 3PV PG10 50-199-3NV OR 3PV PG10 100-199-3NV OR 3PV Clean-out Port WATER INPUT...
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