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Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant Compliant
Power Direct Vent
Gas Water Heater
Installation
Instructions and
Use & Care Guide
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
To obtain technical, warranty, or service assistance during or
flammable vapors and liquids in the
after the installation of this water heater, visit our website at:
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WATER HEATER SAFETY This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result DANGER in death or injury. WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result WARNING in death or injury. CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation whic
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INSTALLING YOUR GAS WATER HEATER Unpacking the Water Heater Consumer Information This water heater is design-certified by CSA International as a Category I, direct vented water heater which takes WARNING its combustion air from the outside of the structure and Excessive Weight Hazard exhausts all products of combustion to the outside of the structure. Use two or more people to move and install This water heater must be installed according to all local water heater. and state codes or, in t
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Location Requirements WARNING WARNING Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard Do not install in a mobile home. Doing so can result in death or carbon monoxide poisoning. FLA M M A B LES Flammable Vapors Do not use or store flammable products such as gasoline, solvents, or adhesives in the same room or area near the water heater. If such flammables must be used, all gas FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD burning appliances in the vicinity must be shut off and their Can result in serious injury or death pilo
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Clearances and Accessibility CAUTION - PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD The water heater should be located in an area where FIGURE 1 Minimum Clearance Vent leakage of the tank or connections will not result in Locations damage to the area adjacent to the water heater or to Top to ceiling lower floors of the structure. Due to the normal corrosive Back action of the water, the tank will eventually leak after an extended period of time. Also any external plumbing Sides leak, including those from impro
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Figure 2 Gas Supply Gas Piping WARNING Manual gas shut-off valve Install a readily acces- sible manual shut-off valve in the gas supply line as recommended Explosion Hazard by the local utility. Use a new CSA approved gas supply line. Install a shut-off valve. Gas Pressure Do not connect a natural gas water heater to IMPORTANT: The gas supply pressure must not exceed an L.P. gas supply. the maximum supply pressure as stated on the water heater’s data plate. The minimum supply pressure is
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VENT PIPE SYSTEM chimney with a metal or high-temperature plastic from another gas or fuel burning appliance. WARNING When assembling the air inlet and vent outlet pipe system, BOTH pipe diameters MUST be the same size. For Carbon Monoxide Warning example, if a 2 inch diameter pipe is used on the air inlet pipe then a 2 inch diameter pipe MUST be used on the vent Follow all the local and state codes or, in outlet. This requirement also applies to 3 inch diameter the absence of local and
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Note: It is important to select the proper pipe cement Vent Pipe Installation for the type plastic pipe being used. The following guidelines should be followed when installing 3. Assemble the parts quickly while the cement is still the air inlet and exhaust outlet piping: wet. Twist the pipe 1/4 turn during insertion and hold • Venting should be as direct as possible with a for 30 seconds. minimum number of pipe fittings. Vent Pipe Length • Vent diameter must not be reduced unless Si
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In addition to maintaining the minimum clearances , the Vent Termination Locations vent should terminate according to the following guidelines: The air inlet and exhaust outlet must be installed with 1. Use only a 3” concentric vent on the vent termination. the following minimum clearances (see figure 4): Do not expose any 3” X 2” reducers or bushings to • Twelve inches above grade or maximum outdoor ambient temperatures. anticipated snow level. 2. The air inlet and exhaust outlet must
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INLET/OUTLET VENT TERMINATIONS FIGURE 6 Standard Horizontal Termination Vertical Vent Termination The standard horizontal air inlet termination is a 2 inch or 3 inch pipe which terminates at the exterior wall and utilizes a coupling to prevent the pipe from being pushed back into the structure. The standard horizontal exhaust outlet termination is a 2 inch or 3 inch pipe which termi- nates 12 inches from the outside wall (see figure 5). The air inlet must be located with respect to the exha
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WATER SYSTEM PIPING Piping Installation FIGURE 8 Typical Water Piping Installation Piping, fittings, and valves should be installed according to the installation drawing (Figure 8). If the indoor installation area is subject to freezing temperatures, the water piping must be protected by insulation. Water supply pressure should not exceed 80 psi. If this occurs a pressure limiting valve with a bypass may need to be installed in the cold water inlet line. This should be placed on the supply
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Closed System/Thermal Expansion FIGURE 10A Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve Installation CAUTION - PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD Periodic discharge of the temperature and pressure relief valve may be due to thermal expansion in a closed water supply system. The water utility supply meter Temperature and may contain a check valve, backfl ow preventer or water Pressure Relief Valve pressure reducing valve. This will create a closed water system. During the heating cycle of the water heater, the
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The Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve: • Must not be capped, blocked, plugged or contain any valve between the relief valve and the end of the • Must not be in contact with any electrical part. discharge line. • Must be connected to an adequate discharge line. • Must terminate a maximum of six inches above a • Must not be rated higher than the working pressure fl oor drain or external to the building. shown on the data plate of the water heater. • Must be capable of withstandin
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INSTALLATION CHECKLIST Water Heater Location Vent Termination • Centrally located with the water piping system. Concentric Located as close to the gas piping and vent pipe • 12” Min. above grade/snow level. system as possible. • Slope exhaust outlet/air inlet piping at a downward • Located indoors and in a vertical position. Protected pitch of 1/8” per 5ft. away from the water heater. from freezing temperatures. Horizontal • Proper clearances from combustible surfaces • Corr
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OPERATING YOUR WATER HEATER Lighting Instructions WARNING Read and understand these directions thoroughly before Explosion Hazard attempting to operate the water heater. Make sure the tank is completely filled with water before operating the Replace viewport if glass is water heater. Check the data plate near the gas control missing or damaged. valve/thermostat for the correct gas. Do not use this water heater with any gas other than the one listed on Failure to do so can result in the d
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L.P.G. (Bottled Propane) Models Liquefi ed petroleum gas is over 50% heavier than air WARNING and in the occurrence of a leak in the system, the gas will settle at fl oor level. Basements, crawl spaces, skirted areas under mobile homes (even when ventilated), closets and areas below ground level will serve as pockets for the accumulation of gas. Before lighting an L.P. gas water heater, smell all around the appliance at fl oor level. If you smell gas, follow the instructions as given in the w
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30 seconds if no further buttons are pressed. After 30 Smoke/Odor seconds the control will go back to “Sleep” mode. The water heater may give off a small amount of smoke 2. Release both of the temperature adjustment buttons. and odor during the initial start-up of the unit. This is due to A. To decrease the temperature press and release the the burning off of oil from metal parts of a new unit and will “COOLER” button until the desired setting is reached. disappear after a few minutes
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MAINTENANCE OF YOUR WATER HEATER Draining and Flushing Temperature and Pressure It is recommended that the tank be drained and flushed Relief Valve every 6 months to remove sediment which may build up during operation. The water heater should be drained if WARNING being shut down during freezing temperatures. To drain the tank, perform the following steps: 1. Turn off the gas to the water heater at the manual gas shut-off valve. 2. Turn off the electrical supply to the water heater. 3. C
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Replacement Parts Removing the Burner from the Replacement parts may be ordered through your Manifold Assembly plumber or the local distributor. Parts will be shipped at 1. Take off the burner by removing the two (2) screws prevailing prices and billed accordingly. When ordering located underneath the burner. replacement parts, always have the following information 2. Check the burner to see if it is dirty or clogged. The ready: burner may be cleaned with soap and hot water. 1. model,
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6. Reconnect the manifold tubing to the thermostat. Do not cross-thread or apply any thread sealant to the WARNING manifold tubing. NOTE: L.P. gas systems use reverse (left-hand) threads on the manifold tube. 7. Reconnect the Flame Sense/Hot Surface Igniter wire to the thermostat. 8. Turn gas supply on and refer to the Lighting Explosion Hazard Instructions. 9. Check for leaks by brushing on an approved Tighten both manifold door screws noncorrosive leak detection solution. Bubbles will
