State Water Heaters DIRECT VENT GAS WATER HEATERS Instruction Manual page 18

INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. If you have any questions or doubts
consult your gas supplier or gas company.
Read and follow detailed conversion instructions located on the water
heater and also in the instruction manual in their entirety before starting
the conversion.
Conversion kit with necessary parts are in a bag attached to the drain
valve.
FOR 30 GALLON HEATER:
Orifice size: #40 for Natural / #52 for Propane (L.P.),
if converted - Propane Rate: 30,000 BTU.
FOR 40 GALLON HEATER:
Orifice size: #38 for Natural / #51 for Propane (L.P.),
if converted - Propane Rate: 32,000 BTU.
FOR 50 GALLON HEATER:
Orifice size: #35 for Natural / #51 for Propane (L.P.),
if converted - Propane Rate: 38,000 BTU.
Step 1. Turn gas control knob "A" to "PILOT". Depress and turn "OFF",
see Figure 31 page 19.
Step 2. Remove outer and inner access doors from water heater.
Step 3. Remove burner assembly from water heater control
by first removing 6 screws holding inner door to heater, then
loosening 3/4" nut "H" holding burner assembly to control,
see figures 32 and 33. Loosen pilot tube nut "J" and
thermocouple nut "K" at control.
Step 4. Remove screws "D" disengaging manifold from burner, see
Figure 34 page 19.
Step 5. Remove orifice "E", see Figure 34 page 19 using 3/8" wrench.
Install orifice marked "L.P." found in the bag into manifold.
Tighten securely. Secure burner to manifold with
screws "D".
Step 6. Loosen pilot tube nut "F", see Figure 35 page 19. Remove
orifice "G" and replace with red colored orifice found in bag.
Reinstall nut "F" and tighten securely.
Step 7. Make sure all connections are tightened securely, and reinstall
burner assembly into water heater. Position end of manifold
inside bracket as shown in Figure 34 page 19. Reinstall
manifold into control and tighten 3/4" nut ("H") securely.
Recheck to see that end of manifold is still inside bracket as
shown in Figure 34 page 19. Reinstall pilot tubing and
thermocouple into control, see Figure 32 page 15. Reinstall
inner door using the 6 screws removed in Step 3.
Step 8. Place screwdriver in slot "B", see Figure 31 page 19. Depress
and turn counterclockwise (
must be in "IN" position for propane (L.P.) gas and in "OUT"
position for natural gas. STOP! Read label "For Your Safety"
located on your water heater.
Step 9. Set the thermostat to lowest setting by turning the water
temperature dial clockwise, (
setting (with arrow on dial) as shown.
) to stop. Control screw
) to its lowest temperature
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Step 10. Turn gas control knob clockwise
Knob cannot be turned from "PILOT" to "OFF" unless knob is
depressed slightly. DO NOT FORCE.
Step 11. Wait five minutes to clear out any gas. If you then smell gas,
STOP! Follow "B" in the safety information on "For Your
Safety" label. If you don't smell gas, got to the next step.
Step 12. Open pilot door. The pilot is located in front of the burner, see
Figure 33 on page 19.
Step 13. If you don't smell gas, turn knob on gas control
counterclockwise
Step 14. Push in control knob all the way and hold down. Immediately
light the pilot through pilot light hole with a match held by a
match holder wire. Continue to hold control knob in for about
one (1) minute after the pilot is lit. Release knob and it will pop
back up. Pilot should remain lit. If it goes out, repeat
Steps 9 through 12.
• If knob does not pop up when released, stop and
immediately call the local gas supplier.
• If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, depress
and turn the gas control knob clockwise
and call the gas supplier.
Step 15. Check for gas leaks with only pilot flame burning using soapy
water solution, not a match or open flame. Check for gas
leaks at fittings "F" and "G", see Figure 35 page 19 and at
fittings "J", see Figure 32 page 19.
Step 16. Make sure temperature adjustment dial is turned clockwise
( ) in its lowest position, see Figure 31 page 19.
Step 17. Close pilot door. WARNING: Pilot door must be closed
and securely fastened before turning gas control
knob to "ON" position. Replace outer door.
Step 18. At arm's length away turn gas control knob to the full "ON"
position. WARNING: Do not use gas control knob to
regulate gas flow. Turn temperature adjustment dial
counterclockwise (
ignites.
Step 19. With a soapy water solution, not a match or open flame,
check for gas leaks at gas connection "H", see Figure 32
page 19. If gas leak occurs, turn off immediately by shutting
off gas cock at inlet to control, or by turning gas control
knob to "PILOT" pushing down and turning to "OFF".
Repair gas leak as necessary, and repeat Steps 9 through
19.
Step 20. At arm's length away, set the thermostat to desired setting.
The mark ( ) HOT indicative of approx. 120°F (49°C) is
preferred starting point. Some local laws may require a lower
starting point. If hotter water is desired see the "Temperature
Regulation" section in this manual.
to "OFF" position.
to "PILOT" position.
to "OFF"
) until gas flows to main burner and