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GSW WATER HEATING
A GSW Company
599 Hill Street West
Fergus, ON, Canada N1M 2X1
GAS FIRED WATER HEATER
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ............................................................2
Air Requirements....................................................3
Gas Connections....................................................5
Water Pipe Connections ........................................5
Venting ..................................................................6
Lighting & Operating Instructions ..........................7
Service And Maintenance ......................................9
Combo Heating ....................................................11
Replacement Parts Listing ..................................12
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Warranty ..............................................................13
PLEASE RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A
SAFE LOCATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
FOR YOUR SAFETY
• Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapours and liquids in the
vicinity
of
this
appliance.
• Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
WARNING: Improper installation,
adjustment, alteration, service, or
maintenance can cause injury or
property damage. Refer to this
manual. For assistance or additional
information,
consult
installer, service agency, or the gas
supplier.
WARNING: If the information in
these instructions is not followed
exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage,
personal injury or death.
Read these instructions thoroughly before starting
or
any
other
a
qualified
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.
PART NO. 72082 REV. H (03-12)
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
GSW WATER HEATING A GSW Company 599 Hill Street West Fergus, ON, Canada N1M 2X1 GAS FIRED WATER HEATER INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ...2 Air Requirements...3 III) Gas Connections...5 Water Pipe Connections ...5 Venting ...6 Lighting & Operating Instructions ...7 VII) Service And Maintenance ...9... -
Page 2: I) Introduction
I) INTRODUCTION We thank you for choosing a GSW or John Wood Water Heater. Your satisfaction with this product is very important to us. The design of this gas-fired water heater has been approved to provide potable hot water or when combined with a suitably-sized fan coil, baseboard heater, etc., to provide both space heating... -
Page 3: Installation Instructions
Where such a location is not available, a suitable drain pan, not restricting combustion air flow, must be installed under the water heater. This pan shall be 1½“ (40 mm) deep and a diameter that is a minimum of 2” (50 mm) greater than the diameter of the water heater. - Page 4 For buildings that are not well sealed (do not have tight fitting doors and windows) natural air infiltration may provide sufficient air required for combustion and ventilation. For buildings using tight construction (newer and renovated structures), the air supply shall be introduced from the outdoors, regardless of whether the space is confined or unconfined.
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Page 5: Iii) Gas Connections
Gas Pressure GSW Water Heating Company recommends that the gas supply pressure, as measured on the inlet side of the water heater control, be set at 7.0“ water column for natural gas and 11.0“ water column for propane gas. -
Page 6: V) Venting
The discharge capacity must be equal to or greater than the BTU input to the water heater. Relief valve piping must terminate to a floor drain or external to the building. -
Page 7: Vi) Lighting & Operating Instructions
BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS, PLEASE FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE CONTROL USED ON YOUR WATER HEATER. REFER TO ILLUSTRATIONS ON PAGES 7 & 8. WARNING: Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off, turn off the manual gas valve to the appliance. - Page 8 WARNING: Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off, turn off the manual gas valve to the appliance. 1. STOP! Read all safety labels on the water heater before operation. 2. Set the thermostat to the lowest setting. Rotate dial on front of control counterclockwise.
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Page 9: Water Temperature Regulation
• The E.C.O. may have tripped open. See E.C.O. below. Energy Cut-off Control (E.C.O.) This water heater is equipped with a control which has a built in E.C.O. (Energy Cut-Off). The E.C.O. will shut the gas off, should the outlet water temperature exceed maximum temperatures. If the E.C.O. -
Page 10: Discolored Water
Cathodic Protection: Anode Maintenance Your water heater has been supplied with one or two anode rods that protects the tank from corrosion. As the rod works, it slowly dissolves over time and must be replaced. If the anode is less than 3/8”(10mm) in diameter, or any exposed bare core, replace. -
Page 11: Heating And Space Heating
120V circuit. This must be provided and identified for this purpose. 6.All piping between the water heater and the air handler or hydronic baseboard loop must be adequately insulated to reduce heat loss. -
Page 12: Ix) Replacement Parts Listing
This water heater is protected by a multi-year warranty against leaks plus a one (1) year warranty on parts. Record key data here for future reference and prompt service: Installed By/ Purchased From: Location of Gas Shut Off Valve: Catalogue Number... -
Page 13: Warranty
GSW will not assume any expense or liability for unauthorized returns, nor repairs made by a person who has not been authorized by GSW or one of its authorized dealers. GSW Units/parts must be replaced with GSW or John Wood products to be eligible for Warranty.
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