Start-Up/Operation - Polaris GAS WATER HEATER Installation, Operation And Service Manual

WARNING
IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY, A FIRE
OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PER-
SONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
Read these directions thoroughly before attempting to operate this water
heater. Make sure the tank is completely filled with water before
applying power to the unit. Check the data plate on the water heater
jacket for the correct gas. Do not use this water heater with any gas other
than the one listed on the data plate. If you have any questions or doubts
consult your gas supplier or gas utility company.
DO NOT:
• Operate the water heater if it has been subjected to physical damage,
flooding, or fire.
• Operate the water heater unless the tank is filled with water.
•
Operate the water heater if the cold water supply inlet valve is
closed.
•
Allow flammable liquids such as gasoline or paint thinner to be stored
or used near this water heater.
•
Allow combustible materials such as newspapers, rags or mops to
accumulate near this water heater.
•
Operate this water heater until all operating instructions are
understood and followed. Operating instructions are clearly given in
this manual and on the water heater label.
•
Operate this water heater if you smell gas around the appliance area.
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
Open the windows.
1.
Get all people out of the building.
2.
Do not light matches or any other appliance. Do not smoke.
3.
Do not touch any electrical switches (on or off) or use any phones in
4.
your residence.
Extinguish any open flames immediately.
5.
6. Shut off the gas at the manual shut-off valve. (If using liquid propane
gas, shut off the gas at the L.P. tank outside of your residence.)
7. Use an outside phone and immediately call the gas company and the
fire department. Give your name and address and ask for
instructions.
8. Do not go back into the building. Wait for help to arrive outside of the
building.
L.P.G. (BOTTLED PROPANE) MODELS
Liquefied Petroleum Gas is over 50% heavier than air and in the
occurrence of a leak in the system the gas will settle at FLOOR LEVEL.
Basements, crawl spaces, skirted areas under mobile homes (even when
ventilated), closets and areas below ground level will serve as pockets for
the accumulation of gas. Before lighting an L.P. gas water heater,
smell all around the appliance at floor level. If you smell gas, follow
the directions as given on this page.
When your L.P. tank runs out of fuel, turn off the gas at all gas appliances
including pilot lights. After the tank is refilled and all lines are purged of air,
all appliances must be re-lit according to their manufacturer's instructions.

START-UP/OPERATION

WATER EXPOSURE
Do not try to operate this water heater if the gas valve, blower,
main burner, electrical or ignitor controls have been exposed to
water in any way. Immediately call a qualified service technician to
inspect the water heater and replace any part that has been exposed to
water. DO NOT attempt to repair these parts. Water heaters subjected to
flood conditions or any time the gas valve, blower, main burner, electrical
or ignitor controls have been submerged in water require replacement of
the entire water heater.
WATER HEATER OPERATION
WARNING
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS WATER HEATER UNTIL IT IS
PROPERLY INSTALLED AND YOU UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE
SAFETY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS.
Refer to Figure 17 and operate the water heater according to its directions.
This appliance does not have a pilot light. It is equipped with an electronic
ignition device which automatically lights the burner. The ignition control
will take 45-50 seconds to light the burner.
This appliance is equipped with 3 lights to show the various stages of
burner ignition. They are as follows:
Green Light - Activated when electrical power is supplied to the unit.
Yellow Light - Activated when the thermostat calls for heat. Signals the
Red Light - Activated when the ignition control signals the gas valve to
Figure 18 shows the sequence of operation for the ignition cycle.
THERMOSTAT SENSOR
The sensor is a 10K ohm at 77°F (25°C) thermister. Read resistance
through the black wires that run to the sensor, remove wires from circuit
board before checking. An open or short circuit indicates sensor failure.
Check reading against the following table. The resistance should
correspond with the temperature in the tank:
60°F
80°F
100°F
120°F
140°F
Refer to troubleshooting guide on page 27.
beginning of the ignition sequence.
open.
(16°C)
(27°C)
(38°C)
(49°C)
(60°C)
15,300 ohms
9,300 ohms
5,800 ohms
3,800 ohms
2,500 ohms
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