Customer Information; Product Specifications - Maytag HX40NARS User Manual

Customer Information
Thank You
for purchasing a Maytag water heater, the first few pages, READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL
Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OR OPER-
trouble free service, it is strongly suggested that this new water ATE THE WATER HEATER.
heater be professionally installed, contact a Maytag Service " The installation must conform with the instructions in this
Specialist (1-800-365-0024) for recommended installers, manual; gas company rides; and Local Codes, or in the
absence of Local Codes, with the latest edition of the
Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual National Fuel Gas code, ANSI Z223.1, also referred to as
CSA - Canadian Standards Association NEPA 54. This publication is available from your local
ANSI - American National Standards institute government or public library or gas company or by writing
NFPA - National Fire Protection Association NFPA, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
• After reading this manual you have any questions or do not
_,WARNING
understand any portion of the instructions, call a Maytag
Service Specialist at 1-800-365-0024 for an authorized
This gas-fired water heater is design certified by
CSA INTERNATIONAL under American National servicer.
Standard/CSA Standard for Gas Water Heaters ANS Carefully plan the place where you are going to put the
Z21.10.1 • CSA 4.1 (latest edition). The installation
must conform with this manual, Local Codes and water heater. Correct combustion, vent action, and vent
with the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas
pipe installation are very important in preventing death
Code, ANSI Z223.1. from possible carbon monoxide poisoning and fires.
This publication is available from your local govern- Examine the location to ensure the water heater complies
ment or public library, gas company, or by writing
NFPA, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
with the "Locating the New Water Heater" section in this
manual.
Read the "Safety Instructions" section, pages 2, 3 and 4 of • For California installation this water heater must be braced,
this manual first and then the entire manual carefully. If anchored, or strapped to avoid falling or moving during an
you don't follow the safety rules, the water heater will not earthquake. See instructions for correct installation proce-
operate properly. It could cause DEATH, SERIOUS dures. Instructions may be obtained from your local dealer,
BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. wholesaler, public utilities or California Office of the State
• This manual contains instructions for the installation, Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.
operation, and maintenance of the gas-fired water heater. • Massachusetts Code requires this water heater to be
It also contains warnings through out the manual that you installed in accordance with Massachusetts 248-CMR 2.00:
must read and be aware o£ All warnings and all instruc- State Plumbing Code and 248-CMR 5.00.
tions are essentialto the proper operation of the water • Complies with SCAQMD rule #1121 and districts having
heater and your safety. Since we cannot put everything on equivalent NOx requirements.
Product Specifications
•Model HX40NARS I-/X40PARS HX40NART HX40PART HX40NQ.RT HX40PQRT
Tank Capacity
In Gallons 40 40 40 40 40 40
Type of
Gas Natural Propane Natural Propane Natural Propane
B.T.U.
Rate 40_000 401000 40_000 40,000 52,500 52,500
Recovery Rate
In Gals Per Hour
@ 900F Rise 41 41 41 41 54 54
Minimum
Vent Pipe 3" or 4" 3" or 4" Y' or 4" 3" or 4" 4" 4"
Diameter 20" 20" 18" 18" 18" 18"
Height To
Top of
Draft Hood 52" 52" 62V2" 621/2" 63V/' 63%"
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