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RESIDENTIAL POWER VENT GAS-FIRED WATER HEATERS
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PV1 Model only
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 # _________________________
54000030
© 2015 Giant Factories Inc. Printed in Canada
(EQUIPPED WITH FVIR TECHNOLOGY)
OWNER'S MANUAL
IMPORTANT
WARNING
This water heater IS NOT design certified for
installation in a manufactured (mobile) home or
for installation outdoors.
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 vapours 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.
• From a neighbour's phone, immediate-
ly call your gas supplier. 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.
R
ISO 9001
REGISTRED
GI-IM025En-0415
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- Page 1 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: ISO 9001 Model # ________________________ REGISTRED Serial # _________________________ 54000030 © 2015 Giant Factories Inc. Printed in Canada GI-IM025En-0415...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Installation Instructions for Safety Information ....3 Installation Instructions ... 4 Water Heaters Approved for Space Heating Altitude. -
Page 3: Safety Information
SAFETY INFORMATION Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important during the installation, operation, and servicing of this water heater. Many safety-related messages have been provided in this manual and on your water heater. Always read and abide by all safety messages. These messages will point out the potential hazard, tell you how to reduce the risk of injury and tell you what will happen if the instructions are not followed. -
Page 4: 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 fol- lowed. -
Page 5: Requirements For Unconfined Spaces
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Combustion and ventilation air requirements are from the burner level of the appliance having the determined by where the water heater is to be located. largest input. Water heaters are installed in either open (unconfined) Figure 3 spaces or smaller (confined) spaces, such as closets or small rooms. -
Page 6: Louvers And Grilles
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS A) When communicating directly with the outdoors, Figure 5 each opening shall have a minimum free area of one (1) square inch per 4,000 BTUH (5.5 cm /kW) of the total input rating of all gas appliances in the enclo- sure (see Figure 5). -
Page 7: Venting
3-inch (7.6 cm) pipe ISAA0202 ISIA0203 Table 1 MAXIMUM EQUIVALENT LENGTH OF VENT PIPE - DO NOT EXCEED PV1 Models only UG40, UG50, and UG60 VENT PIPE DIAMETER 2 inches (5.1 cm) 3 inches (7.6 cm) Maximum equivalent length* 50.0 feet (15.2 m) - Page 8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 8 1/4”/foot (21 mm/m) or as per manufacturer specifications Figure 9 Connection Connection to a 3-inch (7.6 cm) to a 2-inch (5.1 cm) vent system vent system Increaser Adaptor 2” X 3” Vent System Adaptor Vent System Adaptor Drain Outlet Drain Outlet Rubber...
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Page 9: Through-The-Wall Venting Installation
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS POLYPROPYLENE PIPE FROM DURAVENT FOR POLYPROPYLENE PIPE FROM CENTROTHERM (Polypro single wall gas vent system): (Innoflue single wall vent system): PolyPro ® InnoFlue ® Use special appliance adapter from DuraVent and insert Make sure that all horizontal runs have a minimum into the vent system adaptor on the outlet of the blower rise of 5/8”... -
Page 10: Pipe Assembly
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 12 1) Vent pipe 15) Outer access door Minimum Slope 2) Power vent assembly 16) Inner access door 1/4”/foot (21mm/m) 3) Union 17) Flammable vapour sensor 4) Cold water 18) Cap manual shut-off valve 19) Drip leg (Sediment trap) 5) Cold water inlet 20) Gas supply 6) Expansion tank... - Page 11 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 13 Canadian Installations U.S. Installations The Vent Termination must have a: A) Clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony. 12 inches (30 cm) 12 inches (30 cm) B) Clearance to window or door that may be opened. 12 inches (30 cm) * * * C) Clearance to outside corner.
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Page 12: Vent Termination Through-The-Wall
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 11) Tighten the upper hose clamp to ensure the vent pipe with the vent system shall be used as the termina- is firmly secured and gas tight. tion elbow for through-the-roof installation. Be sure to remove the wire mesh screen that was supplied with the 12) Make sure that the lower hose clamp is firmly seated, 45-degree PVC elbow and insert it into the polypropyl- secured and gas tight. -
Page 13: Condensation In The Venting System
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS the restrictor screen, remove the gasket at the end of the a BTU/hr rating equal to or greater than the input rating, termination elbow and insert the restrictor screen. Push as shown on the water heater rating plate. It should never be plugged or removed from the opening marked for it on the firmly the screen into the elbow pass the gasket groove. -
Page 14: Gas Connections
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2) Open the cold water supply manual shut-off valve. This 2) Use a soapy water solution to test all connections valve must remain open, as long as the water heater is and fittings for leaks. Bubbles indicate a gas leak. in use. - Page 15 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 15 Cold water supply to water heater Hot water Check Valve Circulation Pump to house Inlet from Outlet to the the space heating space heating circuit circuit Water heater Air handler 6) If the incoming water line to the heater is technician.
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Page 16: Wiring
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Before lighting your water heater, check that all of the Wiring wires have been installed correctly (see Figure 16). WARNING Make sure that none of the wires are grounded, have This water heater uses an external electrical source split or are broken. -
Page 17: Installation Checklist
OPERATING 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? ........•... -
Page 18: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Lighting the Water Heater WARNING DO NOT light this water heater if: Before lighting or re-lighting your • It is not full of water. water heater, make sure that you • The gas supplied does not match the type have read and understood all of listed on the rating plate. -
Page 19: Water Temperature Regulation
GENERAL MAINTENANCE 2. If this is the first time that the control has been Water Temperature Regulation used, the leftmost green WARNING indicator will be illumi- nated, indicating The higher the setting, the greater the risk of water temperature set- scalding. -
Page 20: Out Of Fuel
GENERAL MAINTENANCE The gas control valve pictured in this manual the FV sensor detects the presence of flammable is equipped with a single-use type automatic high vapours while the water heater is operating, the gas temperature cutoff. Should the temperature of the control will switch to lock-out mode and the water water exceed 195 F (91... -
Page 21: Burner Ignitor Assembly
GENERAL MAINTENANCE Because of the large amounts of water that can The life expectancy of the water heater is reduced condense, it is very important that a drain pan be where a water softener is introduced to fight hard installed under the water heater (refer to Figure 12). water, because the sodium salts added by a soft- Under no circumstances is the manufacturer ener make this water extremely conductive. -
Page 22: Vacation
GENERAL MAINTENANCE gas-fired water heater. The solutions you find Vacation listed may provide a quick and simple solution to If you are planning a vacation or other prolonged absence, it is highly recommended to shut off the your problem and save you time and money. gas supply and the cold water supply to the water 2) If the solution listed in the Troubleshooting Guide heater. -
Page 23: Replacement Parts
REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete blower assembly for PV1 model UG40/UG50/UG60 ID No. Description Gas control valve Flammable vapour sensor Protective Cover Ignitor assembly Complete burner assembly Inner access door kit Outer access door Resettable thermal switch Drain valve Overflow tube Dip tube Magnesium anode Temperature &... -
Page 24: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WARNING Disconnect the electrical power before servicing the water heater. Service should only be performed by a qualified service technician. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury, or death. CONDITION (code#) CAUSE REMEDY An open earth ground circuit to the igni- 1) Check that the earth ground conductor is properly connected at the fuse box or breaker panel tion. - Page 25 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CONDITION CAUSE REMEDY No gas. Check with gas utility company. The burner will not ignite. Dirt in gas line. Notify utility company. Install drip leg in gas line. Combustion air intake holes blocked. With a vacuum cleaner, remove dirt, dust and lint. Main burner line clogged.
- Page 26 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CONDITION CAUSE REMEDY Insufficient secondary air. Provide fresh air ventilation. Slow hot water recovery. Low gas pressure. Check with gas utility company. Gas control valve set too low. Turn temperature dial to desired temperature. Improper calibration. Replace gas control valve. Flue clogged.
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Page 27: Model Dimensions
MODEL DIMENSIONS Dimensions inches (cm) Models (-*2U) (-*1U) All UG40 (18) 40 (102) (123) 12 (31) 49 (127) 58 (149) 22 (56) (52) 8 (20) 17.4º 90.0º All UG50 (18) 40 (102) (123) 12 (31) 49 (126) 58 (149) (60) 22 (57) 8 (20) 15.6°... - Page 30 Notes : __________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________...