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RESIDENTIAL POWER DIRECT VENT 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 EXPENSES NOT COVERED BY THE
WARRANTY. READ THE PRODUCT WARRANTY IN THE OWNER'S 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 THE OWNER'S MANUAL.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCES.
For your records, write the model and serial number here:
Model # ________________________________
Serial # _________________________________
54000018
© 2014 Giant Factories inc. Printed in Canada
(EQUIPPED WITH FVIR TECHNOLOGY)
OWNER'S MANUAL
IMPORTANT
WARNING
This water heater IS NOT design certified for
DANGER
installation in a 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
• 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
call your gas supplier. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by
a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas
supplier.
ISO 9001
ENREGISTRÉ
ISO 9001
REGISTRED
GI-IM004En-0114
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- Page 1 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 ISO 9001 GETTING SERVICE FOR YOUR WATER HEATER SECTION OF THE OWNER’S MANUAL. ENREGISTRÉ SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCES.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Water Piping ......8 Water Heater Tank ..... . 16 Temperature &... -
Page 3: Safety Information
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. -
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 followed. 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, the latest edition of CAN/CSA B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Gas Installation Code, in Canada, and/or the latest... -
Page 5: Vent Pipe Preparation And Joining
Primer, cleaner, and cements are extremely flammable. DO NOT store these products near heat, sparks, or This water heater must be vented directly to the flames. They are harmful or fatal if swallowed. Their outdoors, either horizontally through the wall or vapours are also harmful. - Page 6 WARNING WARNING In freezing weather, check for snow accumulation Check that all openings and gaps in the outside around the water heater vent and air intake terminals wall near and around where the vent and air DANGER DANGER where they pass through the outside wall. The open...
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Page 7: Through-The-Wall Venting Installation
Two vent terminal options are available to vent this 16" 8" celle-ci. water heater. The first is a standard 90˚ elbow facing downward (see Figure 4a) and the second is the con- centric vent termination kit (see Figure 4b). Terminaison... -
Page 8: Through-The-Roof Venting Installation
Make sure for the life of the water heater. Before making the that all piping is properly supported. If the venting will plumbing connections, locate the COLD water inlet pass through an enclosed area, make sure to leave at and the HOT water outlet. -
Page 9: Temperature & Pressure-Relief Valve
Install a shut-off • Must not terminate less than six (6) inches (15.2 cm) valve close to the water heater in the cold water line. and not more than twelve (12) inches (30.5 cm) It is recommended that unions be installed in the above floor. -
Page 10: Gas Connections
WARNING supply line. The gas supply manual shut-off valve must be close to the water heater. A drip leg (sedi- A high altitude orifice MUST BE installed for ment trap) must be installed in the gas line ahead of water heaters operating above 2,000 feet (610 the gas control valve to prevent dirt from entering it. -
Page 11: Installation Instructions For Water Heaters Approved For Combination Space Heating And Potable Water Heating
3) If this water heater is to be used for space heating, make sure that all safety codes are respected. Pay special attention to safety valve pressure and... -
Page 12: Installation Checklist
Gas Connections • Is the gas supplied to the water heater the same type as indicated on the water heater rating plate? ..• Has the gas line been installed with a manual shut-off valve, union, and drip leg? ........ -
Page 13: Operating Instructions
• The gas supplied does not match the type instructions and warnings in this man- listed on the rating plate. ual and on your water heater. If you • Gasoline or other flammable vapours and have any questions about lighting... -
Page 14: Water Temperature Regulation
When the water heater is plugged in for the first time, the gas control valve will start to heat the water to the factory adjusted temperature. To avoid any unin-... -
Page 15: Out Of Fuel
The gas control valve pictured in this manual heater will shut down. If the water heater is not oper- is equipped with a single-use type automatic high ating when the flammable vapours are detected, the temperature cutoff. -
Page 16: Burner Igniter Assembly
If the problem does not ener make this water extremely conductive. In these go away and water continues to drip after the water... -
Page 17: Vacation
Make sure that the water heater is completely full of water, and that the cold water supply manual shut-off valve is open, before lighting the burner. -
Page 18: Replacement Parts
REPLACEMENT PARTS Item Description Gas Valve Flammable Vapor Sensor Protective Cover Hot Surface Igniter Burner Assembly Inner Door Jacket Door Drain Valve Overflow Tube Diptube Magnesium Anode Temperature & Pressure relief Valve Baffle Rubber Adaptor Air intake Vacuum Switch Gas Exhaust Vacuum Switch High Limit Switch Rubber Adaptor Blower Unit... -
Page 19: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WARNING Disconnect the electrical power before servicing the water heater. Service should only be performed by a DANGER qualified service technician. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury and/or death. CONDITION (code#) CAUSE REMEDY An open earth ground 1) Check that the earth ground conductor is properly connected at the circuit to the ignition. - Page 20 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.
- Page 21 Improper calibration. Replace gas control valve. Water heater filled for first time. Let water heater warm up. Problem should go away. Condensation. If it persists, check all plumbing connections for leaks. Heavy draws of hot water with Let water heater warm up. Problem should go away.