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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: If the information in these instructions is
- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
- Installation and service must be performed by a
WARNING:
not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result
Improper installation, adjustment,
qualified installer, or the gas supplier.
causing property damage, personal injury or death.
alteration, service, or maintenance can cause injury or
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
property damage. Refer to this manual. For
other appliance.
assistance or additional information, consult a
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
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qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
·
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.
thoroughly before starting
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
I)
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Air Requirement
II)
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Venting
III)
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Water Piping
IV)
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Gas Piping
V)
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First Lighting .....................................................................................................................................................................11
VI)
Service And Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................14
VII)
Combo Heating ..................................................................................................................................................................16
VIII)
Troubleshooting
IX)
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Warranty
X)
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This Manual Applies to Electronic Ignition Power Vented Water Heater
Check The Specific Venting Label On The Water Heater For Details
PLEASE RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE LOCATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
GSW WATER HEATING COMPANY
599 HILL ST. WEST, FERGUS, ONTARIO N1M 2X1
CANADA
"SUPERFLUE"
POWER VENTED GAS FIRED WATER HEATER
®
Read these instructions
PART NO. 50000 REV. ¬ (FF-06-99)
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- Page 1 VIII) Troubleshooting Warranty This Manual Applies to Electronic Ignition Power Vented Water Heater Check The Specific Venting Label On The Water Heater For Details PLEASE RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE LOCATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE GSW WATER HEATING COMPANY CANADA ®...
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Page 3: Backflow Prevention
I) Introduction We thank you for choosing a GSW/ John Wood Water Heater. Your satisfaction with this product is very important to us. This gas-fired water heater has been developed to produce potable hot water and may also be used in combination with space heating applications. -
Page 4: Installation Instructions
We recommend that 24" (0.6 m) in front of the heater and 34" (0.9 m) above be maintained for serviceability. Ensure that the water heater is level. See Figure 1. Page 1. and Figure 2 page 4. This heater is designed to safely operate with the following minimum clearances to combustibles. -
Page 5: Air Requirements
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. A suitable pipe properly connected to an adjacent floor drain shall be provided. - Page 6 2 Maximum length of ducts in column B is 50 equivalent feet (15.2 meters) * All appliances refers to and includes those appliances using the same air source. e.g. Water heater, furnace, boiler, clothe dryer, etc. Canadian Acceptable Round Duct Size Diameter...
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Page 7: Venting Instructions
Required materials and vent sizing are described in Table 2. Refer to figure 6 to determine the exhaust vent termination position. Plan the layout from the vent terminal back to the water heater. Take into consideration piping position, elbows and support. Venting Instructions Refer to Figure 5 and Table 2 for vent pipe materials and sizing. -
Page 8: Gas Service
Check local Codes. With water piping installed, check that a hot water faucet served by the water heater is open and that the heater drain valve is closed. Open the cold water supply valve and fill the water heater and piping system with water. When an uninterrupted stream of water flows from the faucet, the system is full. -
Page 9: Electrical Supply
- bubbles indicate leaks. 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 inches water column for natural gas and 11.0 inches water column for propane gas. -
Page 10: Lighting And Operating
READ BEFORE PROCEEDING If you do not understand and follow these instructions, a fire or explosion may result. This Water Heater is equipped with an electric Superflue combination thermostat / gas valve control and an ignition device that lights the burner. -
Page 11: Performance Checks
Initial Start Up With all gas valves closed and the power cord NOT plugged into an electrical outlet, make sure that the water heater is filled with water and that the cold water supply valve is open. Open the manual shut off valve in the gas supply line and turn the water heater’s gas control switch to the “ON”... -
Page 12: Not Enough Or No Hot Water
Depending on water conditions, an anode can last from two to ten years. As with any water heater, it is good practice to check the anode annually to see if it needs replacing (Figure 1, Item No. -
Page 13: Discolored Water
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 200 F. If the E.C.O. has tripped, the entire gas control must be replaced. -
Page 14: Burner Maintenance
Observe the flame for proper operation, Sheet metal burners have no adjustment, so contact your gas supplier if there is a problem. ALWAYS KEEP THE AREA AROUND THE WATER HEATER CLEAR OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. NEVER RESTRICT THE FLOW OF AIR TO THE WATER HEATER. -16-... -
Page 15: Combo Heating
8. To reduce the scald hazard potential, a mixing valve must be installed. INSTALLATION The installation of the water heater must follow sections I to X in this manual. The heating mode may be one of the following options: A- A fan coil (air handler) - Page 16 Install air bleed valves at the highest points to purge air from the system. -18-...
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