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State Water Heaters SBD85500NE Instruction Manual

Commercial series 120/121
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ANSI / NSF 5
WARNING: If the information in these
instructions is not followed exactly, a fire
or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors 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.
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.
Installation
performed by a
service agency or the gas supplier.
Thank you for buying this energy effi cient water heater.
We appreciate your confi dence in our products.
PLACE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ADJACENT TO HEATER AND NOTIFY OWNER TO KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
PRINTED IN THE U.S.A. 0510
COMMERCIAL GAS WATER HEATERS
500 Tennessee Waltz Pkwy
Ashland City, TN 37015
ASME CRN
and
service
must
qualified
installer,
be

Instruction Manual

MODELS SBD85500NE &
SERIES 120/121
INSTALLATION - OPERATION - SERVICE
- MAINTENANCE - LIMITED WARRANTY
Read and understand this instruction
manual and the safety messages
herein before installing, operating or
servicing this water heater.
Failure to follow these instructions and
safety messages could result in death
or serious injury.
This manual must remain with the
water heater.
SBD85500PE
318298-000

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    Instruction Manual COMMERCIAL GAS WATER HEATERS MODELS SBD85500NE & SBD85500PE SERIES 120/121 INSTALLATION - OPERATION - SERVICE - MAINTENANCE - LIMITED WARRANTY 500 Tennessee Waltz Pkwy Ashland City, TN 37015 ASME CRN ANSI / NSF 5 WARNING: If the information in these...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE.......... 3 Water Line Connections ..............19 Water (Potable) Heating and Space Heating..........19 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION ........... 4-5 Thermometer (Not Supplied) ..............19 Precautions ..................4 Water Piping Diagrams ................19 INTRODUCTION ..................6 T&P Valve Discharge Pipe ............... 19 Qualifi...

  • Page 3: Safe Installation, Use And Service

    The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn of potential exposure to such substances.

  • Page 4: General Safety Information

    GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION Fire or Explosion Hazard Fire Hazard Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and For continued protection against liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. risk of fire: Avoid all ignition sources if you smell gas. Do not install water heater on Do not expose water heater controls to excessive gas carpeted floor.

  • Page 5: Precautions

    GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION Read and understand this instruction Explosion Hazard manual and the safety messages herein before installing, operating or servicing this water heater. Overheated water can cause water tank explosion. Failure to follow these instructions and safety messages could result in death Properly sized temperature and or serious injury.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank You for purchasing this water heater. Properly installed below) in the fi eld involved. Installation skills such as plumbing, and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service. air supply, venting, gas supply and electrical supply are required in addition to electrical testing skills when performing service.

  • Page 7: Features And Components

    EXHAUST INDUCER (BLOWER ASSY.) Eliminator may cause temperature buildup issues or spells of colder than usual water temperatures. The SBD85500NE/SBD85500PE models are equipped with an exhaust inducer. The inducer assists in drawing in fresh air to the HIGH LIMIT SWITCH unit for combustion and then assists in dispensing the combustion by-products into the venting leading outside.

  • Page 8: Installation Considerations

    Approximate Vent Front Back Front Back Std. ASME Btu/Hr Tank Cap Inlet Lbs/ Lbs/ Model Kw/Hr Kgs. Kgs. SBD85500NE/ 500,000 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 SBD85500PE 81.50 17.50 77.25 67.50 27.13 21.00 1.00 67.50 8.00 27.75 SBD85500NE/ 1.50 1.50 1.50...

  • Page 9: Locating The Water Heater

    DRIVEN EQUIPMENT OR VEHICLES ARE STORED, OPERATED OR MODEL SIDE SIDE BACK CEILING REPAIRED. FLAMMABLE VAPORS ARE HEAVY AND TRAVEL ALONG SBD85500NE/ 5" 5" 5" 20" THE FLOOR AND MAY BE IGNITED BY THE HEATER’S PILOT OR MAIN SBD85500PE (12.7 mm) (12.7 mm)

  • Page 10: Installation On Combustible Flooring

    DO NOT allow insulation to come within 2” (5 cm) of the burners, to prevent blockage of combustion air fl ow to the The SBD85500NE/SBD85500PE is approved for installations burners. on combustible fl ooring when installed with leg kit number •...

  • Page 11: Installation Requirements

    fi ts into one of these groups or if there is a local code shall have inlet and outlet connections not less than the minimum or state law requiring a certain water temperature at the point of supply gas line size for the water heater they serve as shown in use, then special precautions must be taken.

  • Page 12: Dishwashing Machines

    DISHWASHING MACHINES A properly sized thermal expansion tank must be installed on all closed systems to control the harmful effects of thermal All dishwashing machines meeting the National Sanitation expansion. Contact a local plumbing service agency to have a Foundation requirements are designed to operate with water fl ow thermal expansion tank installed.

  • Page 13: Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve

    No valve or other obstruction is to be placed between the regarding the Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve call the toll Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve and the tank. Do not connect free number listed on the back cover of this manual for technical discharge piping directly to the drain unless a 6”...

  • Page 14: Unconfi Ned Space

    In unconfi ned spaces in buildings, infi ltration may be adequate to provide air for combustion, ventilation and dilution of fl ue gases. The SBD85500NE/SBD85500PE model is shipped with a 6" to However, in buildings of unusually tight construction (for example, 8"...

  • Page 15: Multiple Heater Manifold

    OUTDOOR AIR THROUGH ONE OPENING vent with an oil burning furnace, the vent pipe should enter the smaller common vent or chimney at a point above the large vent pipe. MULTIPLE HEATER MANIFOLD Figure 13 and tables on pages 17 and 18 should be used for horizontally manifolding two or more heaters.

  • Page 16: Outdoor Air Through Two Vertical Ducts

    OUTDOOR AIR THROUGH TWO VERTICAL DUCTS AIR FROM OTHER INDOOR SPACES The illustrations shown in this section of the manual are a reference for the openings that provide fresh air into confi ned spaces only. DO NOT refer to these illustrations for the purpose of vent installation.

  • Page 17: Technical Data Venting

    TABLE 7. TECHNICAL DATA VENTING TYPE B GAS VENT Multiple Gas Fired Tank-Type Heaters When venting multiple tank type heaters using Type B vent pipe, follow the installation diagram (fi gure 13) and tables below which give sizing and data based upon NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.

  • Page 18: Technical Data Venting

    TABLE 8. TECHNICAL DATA VENTING (Continued) MODEL 250 Input: 250,000 Btu/hr Total Vent Height (Feet) Vent Connector Size: 6 inches Input Btuh/hr Rise Vent Connector Diameter (Inches) 250,000 1 Ft 250,000 2 Ft 250,000 3 Ft Number Combined Input of Heaters in Thousands of Btu/hr Manifold and Common Vent Diameter (Inches) 500,000...

  • Page 19: Water Heater Installation

    WATER HEATER INSTALLATION WATER LINE CONNECTIONS T&P VALVE DISCHARGE PIPE This manual provides detailed installation diagrams (see pages 33-47 of this manual) for typical methods of application for the water heater(s). The water heater may be installed by itself, or with a separate storage tank, on both single and two-temperature systems.

  • Page 20: Installation Diagrams

    Use of the top inlet water connection is not permitted on accordance with local codes. The locations of the relief valves installations in the state of North Carolina, due to the material of shown in the installation diagrams are typical. See pages 33-47.

  • Page 21: Heater Wiring

    HEATER WIRING All electrical work must be installed in accordance with the latest version of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70, must conform to all local code authority having jurisdiction. AN ELECTRICAL GROUND IS REQUIRED TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR POSSIBLE ELECTROCUTION.

  • Page 22: Gas Piping

    GAS PIPING PRESSURE TESTING EXCEEDING 1/2 PSIG. GAS SUPPLY LINE MUST BE CAPPED WHEN DISCONNECTED FROM THE HEATER FOR TEST PRESSURES OF 1/2 PSIG OR LESS. THE APPLIANCE Contact your local gas service company to ensure that adequate gas NEED NOT BE DISCONNECTED, BUT MUST BE ISOLATED FROM service is available and to review applicable installation codes for your THE SUPPLY PRESSURE TEST BY CLOSING THE MANUAL GAS area.

  • Page 23: Operation

    OPERATION IMPORTANT THE GAS VALVE MUST HAVE BEEN IN THE OFF POSITION FOR AT LEAST 5 MINUTES. This waiting period is an important safety A qualifi ed person must perform the initial fi ring of the heater. At step. Its purpose is to permit gas that may have accumulated in the this time the user should not hesitate to ask the individual any combustion chamber to clear.

  • Page 24: Lighting & Operation Label

    LIGHTING & OPERATION LABEL FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion WARNING may result causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. FLAMMABLE If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. This appliance does not have a pilot.

  • Page 25: Checking Venting

    CHECKING VENTING MAIN BURNER The following steps shall be followed with each appliance The main burner, fi gure 24, should display the following characteristics: connected to the venting system placed in operation, while any • Cause rapid ignition and carry across entire burner. other appliances connected to the venting system are not in •...

  • Page 26: Checking The Input

    CHECKING THE INPUT Btuh = ? 36.8 X 1050 = 250,000 Btuh (Compare with the BTN 250 model For appliance installation locations with elevations above 2000 feet, refer and rating.) to HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATIONS section of this manual for input Should it be necessary to adjust the gas pressure to the burners to obtain reduction procedure.

  • Page 27: Hot Water Odor

    Expansion on page 12. The Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve It is recommended that the water heater storage tank be drained is not intended for the constant relief of thermal expansion. and fl ushed every 6 months to reduce sediment buildup. The water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezing Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve leakage due to pressure temperatures.

  • Page 28: Recommended Procedure For Periodic Removal Or Lime Deposits From The Tank Type\ Commercial Water Heaters

    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE FOR PERIODIC TANK CLEANOUT PROCEDURE REMOVAL OF LIME DEPOSITS FROM TANK TYPE \ The following practices will ensure longer life and enable the unit COMMERCIAL WATER HEATERS to operate at its designed effi ciency: Once a month the heater should be fl ushed. Open the drain The amount of calcium carbonate (lime) released from water is valve and allow two gallons of water to drain from the heater.

  • Page 29: Ignition Module System

    IGNITION MODULE SYSTEM Put cap with male adapter back on the container and slide 3/4” hose over end of male adapter and fasten in place using Before calling your service agent, the following checklist should hose clamp provided. be examined to eliminate obvious problems from those requiring Delime using Flo-Jug Method replacement or servicing.

  • Page 30: For Your Information

    FOR YOUR INFORMATION START UP CONDITIONS Contact the local water heater supplier or service agency for further information concerning an Anode Replacement Kit and SMOKE/ODOR this chlorination treatment. It is not uncommon to experience a small amount of smoke and If the smelly water persists after the anode replacement and odor during the initial start-up.

  • Page 31: Sequence Of Operation Flow Chart

    REPLACEMENT PARTS SEQUENCE OF OPERATION FLOW CHART Description of this fl ow chart can be found in the “SEQUENCE OF OPERATION” section found on page 23. Ignition Switch power on Control Board opens Gas to unit. Valve. Ignition Control Board shuts off Silicon Nitride Thermostat calls Ignitor after...

  • Page 32: Operational Checklist

    OPERATIONAL CHECKLIST REMEDY COMPLAINT CAUSE USER SERVICEMAN *Water not hot enough Thermostat set too low. Set thermostat dial to a higher temperature Thermostat out of calibration. Call serviceman Recalibrate thermostat. If thermostat cannot be recalibrated, replace. *Insuffi cient hot water Thermostat set too low.

  • Page 33: Water Piping Diagrams

    WATER PIPING DIAGRAMS...
  • Page 43 STORAGE TANK...
  • Page 46 STORAGE TANK...

  • Page 48: Warranty

    LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES Implied warranties, including the warranty of merchantability imposed on the sale of this heater under state law or local code are limited to one (1) year duration for the heater or any of its parts. Some areas do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
  • Page 49 NOTES...
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  • Page 52 500 Tennessee Waltz Pkwy., Ashland City, TN 37015 Technical Support: 800-365-8170 • Parts: 800-821-2017 www.statewaterheaters.com Copyright © 2010 State Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.

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