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RESIDENTIAL GAS-FIRED WATER HEATERS
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE BEGINNING THE INSTALLATION. PROPER
INSTALLATION WILL PROVIDE SAFE & EFFICIENT SERVICE, AND AVOID NEEDLESS EXPENSE NOT
COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. READ THE PRODUCT WARRANTY CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL AND
REMEMBER TO FILL OUT AND RETURN TO THE MANUFACTURER, ALL RELEVANT WARRANTY CARDS
AND CERTIFICATES. SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER
OR REFER TO THE GETTING SERVICE FOR YOUR WATER HEATER SECTION OF THIS MANUAL.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCES.
For your records, write the model and serial number here:
Model # ________________________________
Serial # ________________________________
54000009
© 2012 Gemco Inc. Printed in Canada
(EQUIPPED WITH FVIR TECHNOLOGY)
OWNER'S MANUAL
• DO NOT try to light any appliance.
• DO NOT touch any electrical switch,
• DO NOT use any phone in your building.
• From a neighbour's phone, immediately
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
IMPORTANT
WARNING
This water heater IS NOT design certified for
DANGER
installation in a manufactured (mobile) home or for
installation outdoors.
WARNING
If the information in these instructions is not
DANGER
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury, or
death.
DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapours and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
call your gas supplier. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions.
fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by
a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas
supplier.
ISO 9001
ENREGISTRÉ
ISO 9001
REGISTRED
GE-IM016En-0312
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- Page 1 OR REFER TO THE GETTING SERVICE FOR YOUR WATER HEATER SECTION OF THIS MANUAL. ISO 9001 SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCES. ENREGISTRÉ For your records, write the model and serial number here: Model # ________________________________ ISO 9001 Serial # ________________________________ REGISTRED 54000009 GE-IM016En-0312 © 2012 Gemco Inc. Printed in Canada...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information ........................ 3 Installation Instructions ...................... 4 Location .......................... 4 Minimum Clearances ...................... 4 Combustion and Ventilation Air Supply ................ 4 Requirements for Unconfined Spaces ................. 5 Requirements for Confined Spaces .................. 5 Louvers and Grills ........................ 6 Corrosive Atmospheres ....................... 6 Venting .......................... 6 Drafthood installation ...................... 6 Venting System ........................ 7 Water Piping ........................ -
Page 3: Safety Information
SAFETY INFORMATION Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important during the installation, opera- tion, and servicing of this water heater. Many safety related messages have been provided in this manual and on your water heater. Always read and obey all safety messages. These messages will point out the potential hazard, tell you how to reduce the risk of injury, and tell you what will happen if the instructions are not followed. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety WARNING alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING”. DANGER Serious injury or death can occur if you do not follow the instructions immediately. WARNING Serious injury or death can occur if you do not follow the instructions. DANGER WARNING DO NOT use this water heater if any part has been under water. Immediately call a DANGER qualified service technician to inspect the water heater and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water. Failure to follow this... -
Page 4: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT These instructions have been written as a guide for the proper installation and operation of your water heater, and the manufacturer of this water heater will not accept any liability where these instructions have not been fol- lowed. However, for your safety and to avoid damage caused by improper installation, this water heater must be installed by a Certified Licensed Professional, and meet all local codes or, in the absence of local codes, CAN/ CGA B149.1 Natural Gas Installation Code or CAN/CGA B149.2 Propane Gas Installation Code, in Canada, and/ or the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, in the United States. Before proceeding with the installation instructions: 1) Inspect the water heater and its component parts for possible damage. DO NOT install or attempt to repair any damaged component parts. If you detect any damage, contact the dealer where the water heater was purchased or the manufacturer listed on the warranty card. 2) Verify that the type of gas being supplied corresponds to that which is marked on the rating plate and gas control valve of the water heater. from the sides and rear, four (4) inches (10.2 cm) Location from the front, and eighteen (18) inches (45.7 cm) The water heater should be located as close as possible from the top (see Figure 1). -
Page 5: Requirements For Unconfined Spaces
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS that communicates directly with the outdoors by Requirements for Unconfined Spaces means of a duct. This duct shall be sized accord- An unconfined space is an area with at least 50 cubic ing to CAN/CSA B149.1 and terminate within 1 foot feet for each 1,000 BTUH (1.42 m /kW) of the total above, and within 2 feet horizontally from the burn- input rating for all gas appliances installed in that er level of the appliance having the largest input. space. Water heaters installed in unconfined spaces do not usually require outdoor air to function properly. Figure 3 However, in buildings with tight construction (heavy insulation, vapour barriers, weather stripping, etc.),... -
Page 6: Louvers And Grills
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS When ducts are used, they shall be of the same Figure 4 Vent cross-sectional area as the free area of the open- Vent to outdoors to outdoors ings to which they connect. The minimum short side dimension of rectangular air ducts shall not be less Install above Install above than three (3) inches (7.62 cm). -
Page 7: Venting System
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS has been installed in the flue tube. If the flue baffle ing with other appliances. Consult the vent tables in is not present, immediately contact the dealer where the CAN/CGA B149 in Canada and/or the National the water heater was purchased. Never operate the Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 in the United States to water heater without the flue baffle installed. correctly size the vent pipe. When connecting the vent pipe to the water heater To install the drafthood, place it over the flue opening the following instructions must be followed: on the top of the water heater. When installing the draft- • Install the vent pipe in such a way as to avoid any... -
Page 8: Temperature & Pressure-Relief Valve
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS If this relief valve should need to be replaced, use Temperature and Pressure-Relief Valve WARNING only a new temperature and pressure-relief valve. Never install an old or existing relief valve as it may be damaged or inadequate for the working requirements DO NOT plug the temperature and pressure-relief of the new water heater. This new relief valve must DANGER valve or its discharge line. DO NOT remove the relief meet all local codes or, at a minimum, the require-... -
Page 9: Pressure Build-Up In A Water System
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS States. Only new piping with cleanly cut threads may Pressure Build-up in a Water System be used, together with a suitable sealing compound When the water heater operates, the heated water that is approved for natural and propane gases. It is expands creating a pressure build-up. This is a natu- mandatory that a readily accessible manual shut-off ral function and is one of the reasons for installing a valve be installed in the gas supply line. The gas sup- temperature and pressure-relief valve. If the cold... -
Page 10: Installation Instructions For Water Heaters Approved For Space Heating & Potable Water Heating
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5) Where water temperature in excess of 140 Installation Instructions for Water Heaters C) is required for a space heating application, Approved for Space Heating & a mixing valve must be installed in the potable Potable Water Heating side of the system. This will temper the water, and When using a water heater for space and potable reduce the risk of scalding. -
Page 11: Installation Checklist
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Checklist Location • Is the water heater located close to the chimney and the main use of hot water? ....... • Is the water heater protected from freezing temperatures? ..............• Has a drain pan been installed and piped to a free-flowing drain? ............• Is the gas control valve accessible for servicing? .................. • Have clearances from combustible materials been observed? ............. Combustion and Ventilation Air Supply • Is the area around the water heater clean and properly ventilated? ............. • Is the fresh air supply free of corrosive elements and flammable vapours? ......... • Does the water heater have access to enough fresh combustion air? ..........• Have the fresh air openings been sized correctly and has consideration been given to the blocking effect of louvers and grills? ..........Venting • Is the flue baffle installed in the flue tube? ..................... • Has the manufacturer’s supplied drafthood been installed correctly? ........... -
Page 12: Operating Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Lighting the Water Heater DO NOT light this water heater if: Before lighting or re-lighting your water • It is not full of water. DANGER heater, make sure that you have read • The gas supplied does not match the type listed on and understood all of the instructions the rating plate. and warnings in this manual and on • The sight glass or burner access door gasket has your water heater. If you have any been damaged or broken. questions about lighting your water heater, immedi- • Gasoline or other flammable vapours and liquids ately contact a qualified installer, service agency, or... -
Page 13: Draft Hood Operation
GENERAL MAINTENANCE Draft Hood Operation It is important to check that the ventilation system is working properly once the water heater main burner has been lit. Wait ten (10) minutes after lighting the burner. Then introduce a match or candle around the opening of the drafthood. If the flame is drawn towards the opening, this indicates proper ventila- tion. If the flame flutters or is blown out, combustion gases are escaping from the drafthood opening. If this occurs, shut the water heater off immediately and locate the problem. Do not try and operate the water heater again until you are satisfied that the problem has... -
Page 14: General Maintenance
GENERAL MAINTENANCE blue flame indicates proper gas combustion. A yellow Housekeeping WARNING tipped flame indicates poor combustion. With a vacuum cleaner, remove any dust, lint, and dirt accumulation on or around the combustion chamber and in the DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable combustion air intake holes. DANGER vapours and liquids around the water heater. WARNING DO NOT block or, in any way, restrict the flow of fresh air through the combustion air intake holes at the bottom of the water heater. DO NOT remove the inner access door at any DO NOT put or store any objects on the top of the DANGER time. If the combustion chamber must be accessed... -
Page 15: Draining The Water Heater
DO NOT manufacturer’s Customer Service Department by smoke or introduce an open flame near the faucet e-mail at gemco@gemcoinc.com or by telephone when it is opened. at 1-800-363-9354. To help serve you in a quick... -
Page 16: Replacement Parts
REPLACEMENT PARTS Water Heater Assembly 1) Hot water outlet 2) Top pan 3) Gas control valve 4) Piezo ignitor 5) Outer access door 6) Drain valve 7) Overflow tube 8) Baffle 9) Flue reducer 10) Drafthood 11) Anode 12) Dip tube 13) Temperature & pressure-relief valve Burner Assembly 1) Burner 2) Inner door Part 1 3) Outer access door 4) Resettable thermal switch 5) Sight glass 6) Inner door Part 2 7) Pilot/Thermocouple assembly... -
Page 17: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CONDITION CAUSE REMEDY No gas. Check with gas utility company. The burner will not ignite. Dirt in gas line. Notify utility. Install drip leg in gas line. Pilot line clogged. Clean. Check for source of trouble and correct. Combustion air intake holes blocked. With a vacuum cleaner, remove dirt, dust, and lint. Flame arrestor openings blocked. With a vacuum cleaner, remove dirt, dust, and lint. Main burner line clogged. Clean. Check for source of trouble and correct. Defective thermocouple. Replace with new thermocouple. Defective gas control valve. Replace with new gas control valve. Gas control valve set too low. Turn temperature dial to desired temperature. Heater installed in a confined area. Provide fresh air ventilation. High gas pressure. Check with gas utility company. The burner flame floats and Orifice too large. Replace with correct orifice. lifts off ports. Flue clogged. - Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CONDITION CAUSE REMEDY Long runs or exposed piping. Insulate piping. High operating costs Hot water piping on outside wall. Insulate piping. (Continued) Low gas pressure. Check with gas utility company. Insufficient hot water. Wrong piping connections. Correct piping, dip tube must be in cold inlet. Sediment or lime in tank. Drain. Check to see if water treatment is necessary. Water heater is undersized. Install the size of water heater that meets the demand. Gas control valve set too low. Turn temperature knob to desired temperature. Leaking faucets. Repair faucets. Wasted hot water. Advise consumer. Long runs or exposed piping. Insulate piping. Hot water piping on outside wall. Insulate piping. Insufficient secondary air. Provide fresh air ventilation. Slow hot water recovery. Low gas pressure.
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