Noritz proTOUGH NR83-DVC Owner's Manual
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TANKLESS GAS WATER HEATER
Owner's Guide
WARNING
- 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 and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.
CERTIFIED
Low NOx Approved
by SCAQMD
14 ng/J or 20 ppm
(Natural Gas Only)
SBA8443-2
Rev. 03/13
Model NR83-DVC
FOR USE IN RESIDENTIAL APPLICATIONS.
If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage, personal injury, or death.
Thank you for purchasing this Noritz Tankless Gas Water Heater. Before
using, please:
Read this manual completely for operation instructions.
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Completely fill out the warranty registration card (included separately) and
mail the detachable portion to Noritz America Corporation.
Keep this manual (and the remainder of the warranty registration card) where
it can be found whenever necessary.
Installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes,
the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
Noritz America reserves the right to discontinue, or change at any time, the
designs and/or specifications of its products without notice.
NORITZ America Corporation
*SBA8443*
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- Page 1 Installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54. Noritz America reserves the right to discontinue, or change at any time, the designs and/or specifications of its products without notice.
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Page 2: Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information-1 To prevent damage to property and injury to the user, the icons shown below will be used to warn of varying levels of danger. Every indication is critical to the safe operation of the water heater and must be understood and observed. Potential dangers from accidents during installation and use are divided into the following four categories. - Page 3 Be sure 1. Turn off the hot water supply to do. some gas is heavier than air and 2. Turn off the power to the water will settle on the floor. heater 3. Turn off gas and water supply WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS. valve. • Do not try to light any 4. Call the nearest Noritz agent appliance. • Do not touch any electrical Explosion Hazard ; switch; do not use any phone in your building. If the temperature and pressure relief • Immediately call your gas valve is dripping or leaking, have a Prohibited qualified service technician replace it. supplier from a neighbor’s Do not plug or remove the valve. phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions. Failure to follow these instructions can re- •...
- Page 4 Important Safety Information (Continued) WARNING Do not place the flue terminal in an Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard. indoor environment by means of add- Do not install this water heater in a mobile ing walls and ceiling (Do not enclose home, recreational vehicle or on a boat. Prohibited Prohibited using corrugated sheets, etc.) Do not use combustible chemicals Flue terminal such as oil, gasoline, benzene etc. in the near the heater or the flue terminal. Prohibited Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
- Page 5 Do not touch the power components of the product itself. cord with wet hands. Don’t touch Electric with a wet The gas conversion kit shall be installed by a hand. Shock. qualified service agency in accordance with Consult the nearest Noritz agent if the manufacturer’s instructions and all applicable codes and requirements of the the water heater location needs to be changed. authority having jurisdiction. The Be sure information in the instructions must be to do. followed to minimize the risk of fire or Contact a qualified service explosion or to prevent property damage, technician for any necessary personal injury, or death. The qualified...
- Page 6 Important Safety Information CAUTION This unit is only approved for installation Do not drink water that has been inside the up to 4500 ft. (1350m) above sea level. unit for an extended period of time. Do not drink the first use of hot water from the For installations at higher elevations, contact Noritz unit in the morning. America for Instructions. Do not disassemble the operation panel. Clean the filter on the water inlet as frequently as required by the quality of Do not use benzene, oil or fat detergents your local water. to clean the operation panel. Keep the area around the unit clean. This may cause deformation. If boxes, weeds, cobwebs, cockroaches etc. are in Do not get the operation panel wet. the vicinity of the unit, damage or fire can result.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Important Safety Information ............... 2 Contents......................7 General Parts Main Unit ....................8 Operation Panel..................9 Initial Operation .................... 10 How to Use Muting the Operation Panel ..............11 Setting and Using the Water Heater ............12 Flow Meter Alarm ..................14 Adjusting the Maximum Output Temperature ........16 Preventing Damage from Freezing ............. 17 Regular Maintenance ................... -
Page 8: General Parts
General Parts Main Unit Indoor Wall Mounted, Power Vent/Sealed Model Concentric Pipe Front Cover Operation Panel Water Drain Valve (with Water Filter) (Inside Water Inlet) p.20) Pressure Relief Valve Gas Supply Valve Water Supply Valve * The above illustration shows an example of installation. The exact installation configuration may be slightly different. -
Page 9: Operation Panel
Operation Panel (RC-7651M) What is actually displayed depends on how the water heater is set. Burner On Indicator Setting Buttons When burning, the For setting the hot water temperature, indicator is lit. ( p.13 and 15) the flow meter alarm, and other settings. Priority Indicator When this indicator is lit, the hot water temperature p.12) can be set. Power On/Off Button Temperature Setting For turning the... -
Page 10: Initial Operation
Initial Operation Before the first use of your water heater, make the following preparations. 1 through 4 Follow steps Open the water supply valve. OPEN CLOSED Open a hot water fixture to confirm that water is available, and then close the fixture again. Hot water fixture Open the gas supply valve. -
Page 11: How To Use
How to Use Muting the Operation Panel The operation panel will emit a sound when any button is pushed. This sound can be muted if it is desired. * Initial factory setting is with sound Hold the Power On/Off Button for five seconds. Muted Sound No sound Tone sounds after 5 sec. -
Page 12: Setting And Using The Water Heater
How to Use Setting and Using the Water Heater (Starting with the Power Off) Press the Power On/Off Button. The temperature will be displayed on the operation panel thermostat. Previous set temperature (Ex.: 110°F) DANGER To prevent scalding: High Temperature Hot Water Heater temperatures over 125°F (52°C) can cause severe burns instantly or death from scalding. • Children, disabled and elderly are at the highest risk of being scalded. - Page 13 Set temperature. Turn off the hot Turn on hot water. water. Always check the temperature setting before use. Cold Check the indicator lights. Water temperature When using °F mode: °F : The maximum output temperature can be The temperature settings below are examples. The temperature setting set using the operation panel. ( p.16) necessary depends on the usage, the length of piping and the time of year.
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Page 14: Flow Meter Alarm
How to Use Flow Meter Alarm If the flow meter alarm is being used to indicate when a tub is full: • If any hot water is being used besides what is going into the tub, the alarm will sound before the tub is full. •... -
Page 15: Water Temperature
Water Temperature An alarm will sound for ten °F : The temperatures settings below are only examples. The seconds when the flow temperature setting necessary will depend on the usage, the length of piping and the time of year. reaches the set level. Warm Warmer °C (°F) :... -
Page 16: Adjusting The Maximum Output Temperature
How to Use Adjusting the Maximum Output Temperature Change the Press and hold the flow Turn off the temperature using meter alarm set button until power. the setting buttons. a sound is heard (2 sec.). Tone sounds after 2 sec. Down The upper limit of the hot-water supply temperature can be changed to... -
Page 17: Preventing Damage From Freezing
* The freeze prevention heaters will not prevent the plumbing external to the unit from freezing. Protect this plumbing with insulation, heat tape or electric heaters, solenoids, or pipe covers. If there remains a freezing risk, contact the nearest Noritz agent. Take the measures below for extremely cold temperatures*. -
Page 18: Turning The Unit Back On
Preventing Damage from Freezing-2 If the water heater will not be used for a long period of time, Drain the water. Drain the water as follows: CAUTION To avoid burns, wait until the equipment cools down before draining the water. The appliance will remain hot after it is turned off. -
Page 19: Regular Maintenance
Regular Maintenance-1 Periodic Inspection CAUTION To prevent burns or scalding, turn off the power button and wait until the equipment cools before performing maintenance. Be sure to do. For dust and soot For laundry, newspaper, timber, Check Check in the flue terminal. oil, spray cans and other combustible materials. -
Page 20: Periodic Maintenance
They allow for full diagnostic testing and easy flushing of the system. * The kit includes two full port isolation valves and a pressure relief valve for the hot side. Contact Noritz for more information. Hot Water Service Valve Pressure Relief Valve... -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting-1 Initial Operation • Check for reversed plumbing or crossed pipes. Unit does not attempt to ignite • Check the water drain valve filter. ( p.20 ) when water is running. Unit attempts to ignite but fails • Reset unit and try again. There may be air in the gas line. •... -
Page 22: Amount Of Hot Water
Troubleshooting-2 (Continued) • The unit will not heat the water if the flow rate is less than The water is cold when only a single fixture is open. 0.5 gallons (2L) per minute. Open the fixture more or open other fixtures so that a greater flow passes through the unit, and the unit should begin heating again. - Page 23 Operation Panel The light on the power button does • Has there been a power failure? not come on. • Is the power connected properly? The water temperature changes • The temperature setting and the flow meter alarm setting after a power failure or when the may both need to be reset after a power outage.
- Page 24 Source: EPA National Secondary Drinking Water Total Dissolved Solids : 500 mg/L or less Regulations (40 CFR Part 143.3) Zinc : 5 mg/L or less Sulfate ion : 250 mg/L or less Residual chlorine : 4 mg/L or less * Maximum limit suggested by Noritz.
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Page 25: Error Code Cause Action
If the flashing number doesn't return the problem is solved. Service warning The water heater is equipped with an automatic service reminder. Contact the nearest Noritz agent.* Abnormal combustion, Have a professional check the gas supply pressure. low gas supply pressure Contact the nearest Noritz agent. -
Page 26: Follow-Up Service
Period of Time for Stocking Repair Parts Noritz will stock repair and maintenance parts for this unit for the time period from the date of the original installation as follows: twelve (12) years for the heat exchanger and ten (10) years for remaining parts. -
Page 27: Gas Conversion
This work must be performed by either Noritz or a qualified service agency and will be charged for even during the warranty period. The qualified installer will also be responsible for purchasing the gas conversion kit directly from the manufacturer. -
Page 28: Specifications
Specifications • Specifications may be changed without prior notice. • The capacity may differ slightly, depending on the water pressure, water supply, piping conditions, and water temperature. Specifications Item Specification Model Name NR83-DVC Type Installation Indoor Wall Mounted Air Supply/Exhaust Power Vented Ignition Direct Ignition Operating Pressure 15-150 psi Minimum Flow Rate 0.5 GPM (2 L/min.) Dimensions (Height) x (Width) x (Depth) 23.6" (600mm) x 13.8" (350mm) x 9.4" (240mm) Weight 49 lbs. Water Holding Capacity 0.2 Gallon (0.95L) Connection Sizes Water Inlet 3/4" Hot Water Outlet 3/4" Gas Inlet 3/4" Power Supply Supply 120 VAC (60Hz) Consumption NG : 82W LP : 90W Freeze Prevention 161W Materials Casing Zincified Steel Plate/Polyester Coating Flue Collar Stainless Steel...