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State Water Heaters DIRECT VENT GAS WATER HEATERS Instruction Manual

State Water Heaters DIRECT VENT GAS WATER HEATERS Instruction Manual

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RESIDENTIAL DIRECT VENT GAS W
RESIDENTIAL DIRECT VENT GAS W A A A A A TER HEA
RESIDENTIAL DIRECT VENT GAS W
RESIDENTIAL DIRECT VENT GAS W
RESIDENTIAL DIRECT VENT GAS W
ALL TECHNICAL AND WARRANTY QUESTIONS: SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE LOCAL DEALER FROM WHOM THE WATER HEATER WAS
PURCHASED. IF YOU ARE UNSUCCESSFUL, PLEASE WRITE TO THE COMPANY LISTED ON THE RATING PLATE ON THE WATER HEATER.
KEEP THIS MANUAL IN THE POCKET ON HEATER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
PRINTED IN THE U.S.A 0404
GAMA certification applies to
all residential gas water
heaters with capacities of 20
to 100 gallons with input rating
of 75,000 BTU/Hr. or less.
WHENEVER MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENT OR SERVICE IS REQUIRED.

Instruction Manual

FOR USE ONLY IN MANUFACTURED HOMES
FOR USE ONLY WITH VENTING SYSTEMS SUPPLIED WITH THE WATER
HEATER WHETHER A NEW INSTALLATION OR A REPLACEMENT
INSTALLATION.
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For Your Safety

AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED
BY THIS WATER HEATER.
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TER HEA
TER HEA TERS
TER HEA
TERS
TERS
TERS
TER HEA
TERS
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PART NO. 184802-000

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    Instruction Manual RESIDENTIAL DIRECT VENT GAS W RESIDENTIAL DIRECT VENT GAS W RESIDENTIAL DIRECT VENT GAS W A A A A A TER HEA TER HEA TER HEA TER HEA TERS TERS TERS TERS RESIDENTIAL DIRECT VENT GAS W RESIDENTIAL DIRECT VENT GAS W TER HEA TERS FOR USE ONLY IN MANUFACTURED HOMES...

  • Page 2: Safe Installation, Use And Service

    SAFE INST SAFE INST SAFE INSTALLA ALLA ALLA ALLATION TION TION, USE AND SERVICE TION , USE AND SERVICE , USE AND SERVICE , USE AND SERVICE SAFE INST SAFE INST ALLA TION , USE AND SERVICE Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use and servicing of this water heater. Many safety-related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you and others of a potential injury hazard.

  • Page 3: General Safety

    GENERAL SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    T T T T T ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS Fuel Conversion Instructions from Propane (L.P.) SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ........ 2 to Natural Gas ............... 19 GENERAL SAFETY ..............3 LIGHTING &...

  • Page 5: Typical Installation

    TYPICAL INST TYPICAL INST TYPICAL INST TYPICAL INST TYPICAL INSTALLA ALLA ALLA ALLA ALLATION TION TION TION TION GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER - GAS MODELS A Vent Pipe J Drip Leg (Sediment Trap) S Flue Baffle B Securing Clamp K Inner Door Thermostat C Anode...
  • Page 6 TYPICAL INST TYPICAL INST TYPICAL INSTALLA TYPICAL INST TYPICAL INST ALLA ALLA ALLATION ALLA TION TION TION TION * MIXING VALVE USAGE FIGURE 2. This appliance has been design certified as complying with American HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: National Standard/CSA Standard ANSI Z21.10.1 • CSA 4. 1 for water heaters and is considered suitable for: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water.

  • Page 7: Locating The New Water Heater

    L L L L L OCA TING THE NEW W TING THE NEW W TING THE NEW WA A A A A TER HEA TER HEA TER HEA OCATING THE NEW W TING THE NEW W TER HEA TER HEATER have no more than 3 elbows.

  • Page 8: Insulation Blankets

    These devices are available from some plumbing supply wholesalers alcove or closet, the entire floor must be covered by the panel. Failure and retailers, and detect and react to leakage in various ways: to heed this warning may result in a fire hazard. •...

  • Page 9: Installing The New Water Heater

    Insulation blankets are available to the general public for external use • Do not cover the outer door, thermostat or temperature & pressure on gas water heaters but are not necessary with these products. The relief valve. purpose of an insulation blanket is to reduce the standby heat loss encountered with storage tank heaters.

  • Page 10: Securing Water Heater To Floor And Wall

    4. Set the water heater in place against the lip of the duct assembly as shown in Figure 11. FIGURE 11. 5. Secure the water heater to the duct assembly using the screw provided. FIGURE 7. NOTE: See pages 12 and 13 for installing an air intake through an outside wall when the manufactured home is located over a basement or crawl space.

  • Page 11: Roof Jack Installation

    ROOF JACK INSTALLATION ROOF JACK KIT MODELS VENT KIT- 12 INCH (9002964), VENT KIT - 32 INCH (9002965), VENT KIT - 60 INCH (9002966) AND VENT KIT - 95 INCH (9002967) FIGURE 13. 4. Ease the roof jack assembly through the roof and ceiling openings. 1.

  • Page 12: Manufactured Home Installed Over Basement Or Crawlspace-Air Intake Through An Outside Wall

    ALL MODELS 1. PVC, ABS or CPVC Schedule 40 piping and fittings are acceptable materials for the intake air vent system. 2. The intake air vent system must terminate horizontally to the outdoors. 3. Remove the screws which attach the wind baffle to the existing metal air intake vent pipe underneath the home.

  • Page 13: Cutting Opening Through An Outside Wall And Collar Installation

    NOTE: Vent cap must be located a minimum of 12” above the ground. INSTALLATION SHOWING USE OF PVC, ABS OR CPVC PIPE 5. Vertical and horizontal runs must be securely supported at 3 1/2 Foot intervals, see Figure 21. FIGURE 23. NOTE: Wall collars are for aesthetic purposes and are not required for the heater to operate.

  • Page 14: Water Piping

    APPROXIMATE SETTING TIME FOR 2 1/2” TO 4” PIPE JOINTS The water within the water heater tank expands as it is heated and increases the pressure of the water system. If the relieving point of MOVEMENT COMPLETE the water heater’s temperature-pressure relief valve is reached, the valve will relieve the excess pressure.

  • Page 15: Water Piping Pressure Test

    Secure all insulation using tape. TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE • Temperature-pressure relief valve must comply with ANSI Z21.22 and ASME code. • Properly sized temperature-relief valve must be installed in opening provided. • Can result in overheating and excessive tank pressure. •...

  • Page 16: Filling The Water Heater

    • Shall not be plugged or blocked. FILLING THE WATER HEATER • Shall be of material listed for hot water distribution. • Shall be installed so as to allow complete drainage of both the temperature-pressure relief valve, and the discharge pipe. •...

  • Page 17: Sediment Traps

    A sediment trap shall be installed as close to the inlet of the water There must be: heater as practical at the time of water heater installation. The sediment • A readily accessible manual shut off valve in the gas supply line trap shall be either a tee fitting with a capped nipple in the bottom outlet serving the water heater, and or other device recognized as an effective sediment trap.
  • Page 18 INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. If you have any questions or doubts Step 10. Turn gas control knob clockwise to “OFF” position. consult your gas supplier or gas company. Knob cannot be turned from “PILOT” to “OFF” unless knob is depressed slightly. DO NOT FORCE. Read and follow detailed conversion instructions located on the water heater and also in the instruction manual in their entirety before starting the conversion.

  • Page 19: Fuel Conversion Instructions From Propane (L.p.) To Natural Gas

    FIGURE 31. Step 21. Replace the outer door if not replaced in Step 17. Step 22. Remove adhesive label found in conversion kit and place next to rating plate. Mark label indicating for which type gas the water heater is now equipped. FUEL CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS FROM PROPANE (L.P.) GAS TO NATURAL GAS This water heater has been factory equipped to operate with the type...

  • Page 20: Lighting & Operating Label

    FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. •...

  • Page 21: Temperature Regulation

    TEMPERA TEMPERA TEMPERATURE REGULA TURE REGULA TURE REGULATION TURE REGULA TION TION TION TEMPERA TEMPERA TURE REGULA TION Never allow small children to use a hot water tap, or to draw their own Short repeated heating cycles caused by small hot water uses can bath water.

  • Page 22: Smoke/Odor

    Excessive condensation may be noticed during the winter and early most common complaint associated with the anode rod is one of a spring months when incoming water temperatures are at their lowest. “rotten egg smell” in the hot water. This odor is derived from hydrogen sulfide gas dissolved in the water.

  • Page 23: Periodic Maintenance

    PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE VENTING SYSTEM INSPECTION You should check for sooting. Soot is not normal and will impair proper combustion. Soot build-up indicates a problem that requires correction before further use. Turn “OFF” gas to water heater and leave off until repairs are made, because failure to correct the cause of the sooting can result in a fire causing death, serious injury, or property damage.

  • Page 24: Anode Rod Inspection

    ANODE ROD INSPECTION may have a check valve installed in the water line or a water meter with a check valve. Consult your local water supplier or service agency for further information. Do not plug the temperature-pressure relief valve. DRAINING The anode rod is used to protect the tank from corrosion.

  • Page 25: Service

    SERVICE If a condition persists or you are uncertain about the operation of the water heater contact a service agency. Use this guide to check a “Leaking” water heater. Many suspected “Leakers” are not leaking tanks. Often the source of the water can be found and corrected.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES These guidelines should be utilized by a qualified service agent. Problem Cause Solution Improperly sealed, hot or cold supply connection, Tighten threaded connections. relief valve, drain valve, or thermostat threads. WATER LEAKS Leakage from other appliances or water lines.

  • Page 27: Repair Parts

    AIR P AIR P ARTS LIST ARTS LIST REPAIR P AIR P AIR PARTS LIST ARTS LIST ARTS LIST Key No. Part Description Air Duct Assembly (12” to 24” Long) Angle Bracket (2 Required) Angle Bracket Anode Rod Bracket Manifold Burner Burner Manifold Burner Orifice (Natural Gas)

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