Table Of Contents; Introduction; Preparing For The New Installation - Lochinvar POWER DIRECT VENTED GAS MODELS Instruction Manual

SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE.................................. 2
GENERAL SAFETY..................................................................... 2-3
TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................. 4
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................ 4
Preparing for the New Installation............................................... 4
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS ................................. 5
TYPICAL INSTALLATION ............................................................... 6
MIXING VALVE USAGE ................................................................. 7
LOCATING THE NEW WATER HEATER .................................. 8-11
Facts to Consider About Location ............................................ 8-9
Combustion Air and Exhaust Termination Clearances ........... 9-10
Wire Fence ............................................................................... 10
Air for Ventilation for Appliances Located in Confi ned Spaces .... 10
Insulation Blankets............................................................... 10-11
INSTALLING THE NEW WATER HEATER ............................. 12-22
Water Piping ........................................................................ 12-13
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve .......................................... 13
Gas Piping ................................................................................ 14
Sediment Traps......................................................................... 15
Filling the Water Heater ............................................................ 15
Blower Assembly Installation ............................................... 15-16
Vent Connections to Blower Assembly ..................................... 17
Venting and Installation............................................................. 17
Venting Through an Outside Wall ........................................ 17-18
Venting System Example Installation for All Models ............ 18-19
Vent Pipe Separation ................................................................ 19
Thank You for purchasing this water heater. Properly installed and
maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service.
Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual:
• CSA - Canadian Standards Association
• ANSI - American National Standards Institute
• NFPA - National Fire Protection Association
• ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers
• GAMA - Gas Appliance Manufacturer's Association
This gas-fi red water heater is design certifi ed by CSA International
under American National Standard/CSA Standard for Gas Water
Heaters ANSI Z21.10.1 • CSA 4.1 (current edition).
PREPARING FOR THE INSTALLATION
1. Read the "General Safety" section, page 3 of this manual
fi rst and then the entire manual carefully. If you don't follow
the safety rules, the water heater will not operate properly. It
could cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND/OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
This manual contains instructions for the installation, operation,
and maintenance of the gas-fi red water heater. It also contains
warnings throughout the manual that you must read and be aware
of. All warnings and all instructions are essential to the proper
operation of the water heater and your safety. READ THE ENTIRE
MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OR OPERATE
THE WATER HEATER.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LIGHTING & OPERATING LABEL ............................................... 23
TEMPERATURE REGULATION .................................................. 24
FOR YOUR INFORMATION ......................................................... 25
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE .................................................... 26-28
LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS .......................................................... 29
REPAIR PARTS LIST ................................................................... 30
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES ...................................... 31-33
WARRANTY ............................................................................ 34-35

INTRODUCTION

2. The installation must conform with these instructions and the local
3. The water heater when installed must be grounded in accordance
4. If after reading this manual you have any questions or do not
5. Carefully plan your placement of the water heater. Correct
6. For California installation this water heater must be braced,
7. Massachusetts Code requires this water heater to be installed in
8. Complies with SCAQMD rule #1121 and districts having equivalent
4
Cutting Openings Through an Outside
Wall and Collar Installation ....................................................... 19
Installation Showing Use of PVC, ABS or CPVC Pipe
for Inlet and Outlet Vent Piping ................................................. 19
Connecting Vent to Blower ....................................................... 20
Installation Showing Use of (optional)
Concentric Termination Kit ........................................................ 20
Venting Through a Roof ....................................................... 20-21
Vent Pipe Preparation .......................................................... 21-22
Start Up Conditions................................................................... 25
Operational Conditions ............................................................. 25
Venting System Inspection ....................................................... 26
Burner Operation and Inspection .............................................. 26
Burner Cleaning ........................................................................ 26
Housekeeping ........................................................................... 26
Anode Rod ................................................................................ 27
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation .................... 27-28
Draining and Flushing ............................................................... 28
Drain Valve Washer Replacement ............................................ 28
Service ...................................................................................... 28
code authority having jurisdiction. In the absence of local codes,
installations shall comply with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54-current edition and the National Electrical Code,
NFPA 70-current edition. These publications are available from
The National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park,
Quincy, MA 02269.
with the local codes, or in the absence of local codes: the National
Electrical Code. ANSI/NFPA 70.
understand any portion of the instructions, call the local gas utility
or the manufacturer whose name appears on the rating plate.
combustion, vent action, and vent pipe installation are very
important in preventing death from possible carbon monoxide
poisoning and fi res, see Figures 1 and 2.
Examine the location to ensure the water heater complies with
the "Locating the New Water Heater" section in this manual.
anchored, or strapped to avoid falling or moving during an
earthquake. See instructions for correct installation procedures.
Instructions may be obtained from California Offi ce of the State
Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.
accordance with Massachusetts 248-CMR 2.00: State Plumbing
Code and 248-CMR 5.00. For more information see next page.
NOx requirements.