Winterizing; Installation; General - AquaStar 240 FX Installation And Owner's Manual

installation. For this freeze prevention system to
operate there has to be electrical power to the unit.
The freeze prevention devices will not work if
the electrical power source is disconnected. The
unit has been rated for temperatures down to 5º F
(-15º C) in a wind free environment. The wind chill
factor will cause the unit to freeze at temperatures
above 5º F (-15º C). Due to this we strongly
recommend that the 240FX only be installed
outside in warm or mild climates. Locations with
winter temperatures that regularly drop below
freezing are not recommended. Do not install the
water heater in an area with extremely cold
weather. This will
Controlled Energy will not be responsible for any
damage that occurs.
CAUTION : The pipe heaters are located on the
AQ240FX Water Heater only. Any hot or cold
water pipes located outside of the unit will not
be protected. Properly protect and insulate
these pipes from freezing.
Controlled Energy strongly recommends the
use of its CSA approved vent terminator with a
built in back draft flapper for any Horizontally
vented indoor installations
temperatures will be below freezing. Without it
negative air can freeze
exchanger in the AQ240FX when not in use. If
this type of vent terminator was not purchased
with the heater and you are in a cold climate,
please contact your distributor or Controlled
Energy to order. Item FXHOOD

Winterizing

If you will not be using your heater for a long period
of time or if the temperatures will drop below 5º F
(-15º C) with the wind chill factor, turn off your
heater and drain the unit of water. This will keep
your unit from freezing and being damaged. Follow
these instructions carefully:
1. Turn off the power supply to the Water Heater.
2. Turn off the manual gas shut off valve located
outside your heater.
3. Turn off the manual water shut off valve located
on the water supply line. See Fig. A
4. Open all hot water taps in the house.
(Bathroom, kitchen, laundry room, etc.). When
the water flow has ceased, close all hot water
taps.
5. Have a bucket or pan to catch the water from
the units drain plugs. Remove the drain plugs to
drain all the water out of the unit.
6. Leave for 5 minutes.
7. Securely screw the drain plugs back into place.
Now when you want to use your heater again follow
these steps:
void your warranty
where outside
the copper heat
1. Make sure all hot water taps are closed and the
drain plugs are securely attached.
2. Purge the water line of debris.
3. Turn on the manual water control valve located
on the water supply line.
4. Open all the hot water taps to verify water flows
to the taps. Then close hot water taps.
5. Turn on the manual gas control valve located
on the gas supply line.
6. Turn on the power supply to the AQ240FX
Water Heater.
and
Supplied by installer
Please keep this owner's manual in a safe
place for future reference. Copies of this
manual are available from Controlled Energy
This section is for the installer. The
installer is responsible for the correct
installation of your AQ240FX Water
Heater.
For Your Safety : Only a gas technician
or qualified plumber may service or
install your product.

General

All gas water heaters require careful and correct
installation to insure safe and efficient operation.
This manual must be followed exactly.
1. Read the For Your Safety section in the
beginning of this manual.
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Fig. A

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