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A.O. Smith FPD SEALED SHOT Owner's Manual

A.O. Smith FPD SEALED SHOT Owner's Manual

Residential gas water heaters with hot surface ignition and smart valve
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RESIDENTIAL
Thank you for buying this energy efficient water heater from
A.O. Smith Water Products Company. We appreciate your
confidence in our products.
You should thoroughly read this manual before installation
and/or operation of this water heater. Please pay particular
attention to the important safety and operating instructions
as well as the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS.
KEEP THIS MANUAL IN THE POCKET ON HEATER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
PRINTED IN U.S.A. 2556 1299
GAS WATER HEATERS
WHENEVER MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENT OR SERVICE IS REQUIRED.
OWNER'S MANUAL
FPD SEALED SHOT
W I T H
HOT SURFACE
IGNITION AND
SMART VALVE

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MAINTENANCE AND
CAUTION: TEXT PRINTED OR OUTLINED IN RED
CONTAINS INFORMATION RELATIVE TO YOUR SAFETY.
PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING AND
USING THIS APPLIANCE.
A DIVISION OF A.O. SMITH CORPORATION
www.hotwater.com
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    OWNER'S MANUAL FPD SEALED SHOT Thank you for buying this energy efficient water heater from W I T H A.O. Smith Water Products Company. We appreciate your confidence in our products. HOT SURFACE You should thoroughly read this manual before installation IGNITION AND and/or operation of this water heater.

  • Page 2: Get To Know Your Water Heater

    Refer to the Yellow (G) MAIN MANUAL GAS (S) VENT TERMINAL Pages for where to call or contact the A.O. Smith Water Products SHUT OFF VALVE EXHAUST Company, 5621 W. 115th Street, Alsip, IL 60803, 1-800-433-2545.

  • Page 3: General Safety Information

    If the water heater has been flooded it must be replaced. • Do obtain new warning and instruction labels from A.O. Smith CHEMICAL VAPOR CORROSION for placement on the blanket directly over the existing labels.
  • Page 4 GENERAL The installation must conform to these instructions and the local code authority having jurisdiction. In the absence of local codes, the installation must comply with the latest editions of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 and the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.
  • Page 5 CLOSED WATER SYSTEM DURING ANY SUPPLY PRESSURE TESTING EXCEEDING 1/2 PSI (3.5 kPa). GAS SUPPLY LINE MUST BE CAPPED WHEN DISCONNECTED FROM THE HEATER. FOR TEST A closed system will exist if a back-flow preventer (check valve), PRESSURES AT 1/2 PSI (3.5 kPa) OR LESS, THE APPLIANCE pressure reducing valve, or other similar device is installed in the NEED NOT BE DISCONNECTED, BUT MUST BE ISOLATED cold water line between the water heater and the street main (or...
  • Page 6 The venting system shall terminate at least 9 inches below, VENT PIPE TERMINATION 9 inches horizontally from or 9 inches above any door, window, or gravity air inlet into building. NOTE: Before installing the Sealed Shot power vent, it is recommended that the location of the vent pipe The manufacturer also recommends the vent system terminations (intake vent terminal and exhaust vent...

  • Page 7: Installation

    WARNING VENT HOOD(S) MAY BE EXTREMELY HOT DURING OPERATION FIGURE 4 A) MASONRY SIDE WALLS Chisel an opening approximately one half inch larger than the marked circle. B) WOODEN SIDE WALLS Drill a pilot hole approximately one quarter inch outside of the marked circle.
  • Page 8 NOTE: Exhaust vent terminal is installed using the same procedure. The intake vent terminal and the exhaust vent terminal must be oriented facing downward and the same direction. The specifications are displayed in figure 7. FIGURE 7 INSTALLATION SEQUENCE NOTE: BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION OF ANY VENT PIPE, READ “VENT PIPE PREPARATION”...
  • Page 9 INSTALLATION OF BLOWER NOTE: The 3 inch PVC tee and 3 inch PVC tee may have a snug fit. If so, use a soft mandrel to help tap the 3 inch PVC pipe into tee if necessary. The blower assembly should be removed from the box containing the PVC PIPE and FITTINGS.
  • Page 10 NOTE: After the blower and fittings are in place, take the excess supply of RTV and apply another bead around the following locations: 1. Inlet tee and rear air flue pipe mating surface. 2. Tee and coupling joints. 3. Rear air tube and air box mating. 4.
  • Page 11 (40) EQUIVALENT feet of pipe to the exhaust venting arrangement and may add up to a MAXIMUM OF (40) EQUIVALENT feet of pipe to the intake venting arrangement. This addition of (40) EQUIVALENT feet of pipe on both the intake venting arrangement and exhaust venting arrangement must include any 3 inch PVC elbows which equals (5) EQUIVALENT feet of pipe.
  • Page 12 The temperature of the flue gases leaving the blower is about The vent system should be supported every five (5) feet of 140 to 175°F after mixing the dilution air in the inlet adapter vertical run and every three (3) feet of horizontal run of vent of the blower.
  • Page 13 • Primer and Cleaner • Solvent Cement - PVC for PVC Components and CPVC for CPVC Components • Containers - Metal or Glass to hold Primer and Cement. Select the type of PVC or CPVC materials to be used on the basis of their application with respect to chemical resistance, pressure rating, temperature characteristics, etc.

  • Page 14: Operation

    IF A SUITABLE AREA IS NOT AVAILABLE, A COVER SHOULD BE INSTALLED OVER THE THERMOSTAT TO PREVENT Remove pipe insulation from carton. TAMPERING. Suitable covers are available through A.O. Smith Water Products Company, 5621 W. 115th Street, Alsip, IL 60803. Fit pipe insulation over the in coming cold water...

  • Page 15: For Your Safety Read Before Operating

    FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. BEFORE OPERATING: ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED WITH WATER AND AIR PURGED FROM ALL LINES. A.
  • Page 16 experience this type of use you should consider using lower a) Checks the pressure switches for an open circuit. temperature settings to reduce scald hazards. b) Energizes the blower. c) Checks the pressure switches for a closed circuit to prove draft.
  • Page 17 and thus avoid repeated thermostat replacement. Lower the temperature adjustment dial setting on new control. VENTING SYSTEM v i t HAVE VENTING SYSTEM CHECKED EVERY SIX MONTHS FOR l i a OBSTRUCTIONS AND/OR DETERIORATION IN VENT PIPING. POWER VENTER MAINTENANCE The “SEALED SHOT”...

  • Page 18: Trouble Shooting Guide

    CONDENSATION CATHODIC PROTECTION - ANODE Water vapor can condense on the cooler surfaces of the tank The anode rod within the tank is designed to be slowly consumed forming droplets, these drip into the fire or run out on the floor. cathodically, minimizing corrosion in the glass lined tank.
  • Page 19 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE (Continued) l l i " ) " F c t i . f f c t i " " t i s v i t v i t v i t . y l v i t y l l o l l x i f...

  • Page 20: Warranty

    LIMITED RESIDENTIAL GAS WARRANTY Labor charges for service, removal, or reinstallation of the water heater THIS WARRANTY IS APPLICABLE TO THE ORIGINAL OWNER ONLY. If or part thereof. the glass lined tank in this water heater shall prove upon examination by A. O. Shipping and delivery charges for forwarding the new water heater or Smith Corporation (the warrantor) to have leaked during the warranty period replacement part from the nearest distributor and returning the claimed...

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