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RESIDENTIAL OIL-FIRED WATER HEATERS
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE BEGINNING THE INSTALLATION. PROPER INSTALLATION
WILL PROVIDE SAFE AND 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 # ________________________________
54000006
© 2011 Giant Factories Inc. Printed in Canada
OWNER'S MANUAL
This water heater IS NOT design certified for
installation outdoors.
• DO NOT STORE, use gasoline or any
• DO NOT USE gasoline, crank case oil or oil
• DO
• DO NOT LEAVE paper or rags close to the
• Immediately call your oil supplier.
Installation and service must be performed by a quali-
fied installer, service agency or the oil supplier.
IMPORTANT
C
WARNING
DANGER
AVERTISSEMENT
WARNING
If the information in these instructions is not
DANGER
entirely followed, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal
injury or death.
AVERTISSEMENT
other flammable vapours or liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
containing gasoline.
NOT
TAMPER with the unit or
controls.
burner or the water heater.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU DETECT OIL
US
ISO 9001
ENREGISTRÉ
ISO 9001
REGISTRED
GI-IM001En-0211
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- Page 1 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 54000006 © 2011 Giant Factories Inc. Printed in Canada GI-IM001En-0211...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Oil Filter ............. 10 Safety Information ..........2 Oil Burner Nozzles ..........10 Installation Instructions ........3 Wiring ..............10 Location .............. 3 Installation Instructions for Water Heaters Minimum Clearances ......... 3 Approved for combination Space Heating Combustion and Ventilation Air Supply ..... -
Page 3: 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 such codes, the latest edition of CAN/CSA B139, Installation for Oil Burning Equipment, in Canada, and/or the latest edition of Standard for the... -
Page 4: Requirements For Unconfined Spaces
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS provided with two permanent openings, one near the Figure 1 top of the enclosure and another one near the bottom 18'' Min. (see Figure 3). Each opening should have a free-flow 2'' Min. area of not less than one (1) square inch per 1,000 BTU/h (22 cm /kWh) of the total input rating of all 2'' Min. -
Page 5: Air Duct Sizing
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 6 Figure 4 Figure 7 Figure 5 two permanent openings, one near the top of the (b) horizontal duct(s), as shown in Figure 7, with an enclosure and another one near the bottom (see equivalent length of less than 50 ft (15 m), having a Figures 6 and 7). -
Page 6: Louvers And Grilles
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ficient draft to evacuate the products of combustion Louvers and Grilles In calculating free area for ventilation and combus- outdoors and be lined with a tile or metal liner. Inspect the chimney and make any repairs necessary before tion air supply openings, consideration must be given to the blocking effect of louvers, grilles or installing the water heater. -
Page 7: Draft Regulator (Barometric Damper Control)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Figure 8 All wiring must be installed by a qualified installer DANGER in accordance with all local codes or, in the absence of such codes, the latest edition of the CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, in Canada, AVERTISSEMENT and/or the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, in the United States. -
Page 8: Water Piping
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3/4’’ N.P.T. male thread. Make sure that the dip-tube Figure 9 is installed in the cold water inlet. Install a shut-off VENT PIPE valve close to the water heater in the cold water line. It is recommended that unions be installed in the cold and hot water lines so that the water heater can FLUE COLLAR be easily disconnected, if servicing is required. -
Page 9: Temperature & Pressure-Relief Valve
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS natural function and is one of the reasons for install- Temperature and Pressure-Relief Valve ing a temperature and pressure-relief valve. If the WARNING cold water supply line has a built-in water meter, check valve or pressure-reducing valve, a suitable DO NOT plug the temperature and pressure- expansion tank must be installed to prevent pres- DANGER... -
Page 10: Oil Burner Installation
Oil Burner Nozzles a possibility that they have become loose dur- The OG32 water heater is certified for multiple firing ing transport. If any of the original wiring needs rates, ranging from 82,000 to 103,000 BTU/h. The... -
Page 11: Installation Instructions For Water Heaters Approved For Combination Space Heating And Potable Water Heating
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2) When used as a dual purpose water heater, Installation Instructions for Water Heaters it must not be connected to any system that Approved for combination Space Heating and has been previously used for non-potable water Potable Water Heating heating. - Page 12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4) Do not use toxic chemicals to clean the potable 7) Before acquisition of a water heater for space water heating system. heating application, it is necessary to have the area of intended use sized by a qualified 5) Where water temperature in excess of 140˚F technician.
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Page 13: Installation Checklist
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Checklist Location • Is the water heater located within the venting requirements and close to 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 oil burner 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 grilles? ........... Venting • Is the flue baffle installed in the flue tube? ....................• Has the water heater been vented separately from all other oil-fired appliances? ......... • Have all horizontal runs of vent pipe been installed with a minimum rise of 1/4 inch per foot (21 mm/m) of run? ......................Water Piping • Is the dip-tube installed in the cold water inlet? ..................• Has a temperature and pressure-relief valve been installed? ..............• Does this valve have a discharge line installed, and is it piped to a free-flowing drain? ...... -
Page 14: Operating Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Lighting the Water Heater Before lighting or re-lighting your water heater, make sure that you have read and understood all of the instructions and warnings in this manual and on your water heater. If you have any questions about lighting your water heater, immediately contact a qualified installer, service agency or the oil supplier. -
Page 15: General Maintenance
GENERAL MAINTENANCE sample of the flue gases and test for CO using a Housekeeping combustion analyser. The smoke spot should not WARNING exceed “Trace” on the Bacharach Scale. The water heater operates most efficiently with a “Trace” DO NOT store or use gasoline or any other flam- smoke spot. -
Page 16: Water Heater Tank
GENERAL MAINTENANCE Because of the large amounts of water that can water, producing discoloured or smelly water. The condense, it is very important that a drain pan be most common complaint is hot water that smells installed under the water heater (refer to Figure 10). like rotten eggs. -
Page 17: Getting Service For Your Water Heater
GENERAL MAINTENANCE you in a quick and efficient way, always have the Getting Service for your Water Heater If you are experiencing problems with your water following information ready: heater, follow these easy steps: a) Model number For the oil burner: b) Serial number Consult the oil burner owner’s manual.