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RPV-I&S
INSTALLATION & SERVICE MANUAL
POWERED VENT GAS WATER HEATER GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING
This gas-fired water heater’s design is certified by CSA International under the
If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly,
American National Standard Z21.10.1 - (as indicated on the rating plate) and
a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal
CSA 4.1-M - (as indicated on the rating plate).
injury or death.
FOR YOUR SAFETY This water heater must be install
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RPV-I&S INSTALLATION WARNING Locating The Water Heater DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT ANY GAS APPLIANCE IF YOU ARE NOT CERTAIN OF THE FOLLOWING: WARNING • Liquefied petroleum gases/propane gas and natural gas have an Water heaters are heat producing appliances. To avoid damage or injury there shall be no materials stored against the water heater or vent-air intake system and odorant added by the gas supplier that aids in the detection of the gas. proper care shall be taken to avoid unnecessary contac
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RPV-I&S 76,000 BTU (283.9 L - 22.3 kW/Hr) models. Part II will cover In order to effectively control condensate from adversely affecting the venting specifications for 40 Gal - 40,000 BTU (151.4 L - 11.7 kW/ mechanical components of the water heater several methods may be employed: Hr) and 48 gal - 40,000 BTU (181.7 L - 11.7 kW/Hr) models. Refer to the rating plate located on the water heater for correct model 1. For horizontal installations the vent pipe can be installed with a downward iden
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RPV-I&S diameter PVC pipe. When venting with 4" (10.2 cm) PVC, use a 4" (10.2 cm) to IMPORTANT 3" (7.6 cm) reducer to exit through the building wall with 3" (7.6 cm) PVC. Use All of the Venting connections must be leak checked with a soap and the 3" (7.6 cm) vent terminal supplied with the water heater to terminate on water solution upon initial start up of the water heater. Any leaks the outside of the building. If the length of 3" (7.6 cm) PVC needed to go must be repaired before continuing op
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RPV-I&S NOTE: For installations requiring both horizontal and vertical runs, of the water heater, the following guidelines must be followed. Refer to the the following rule must be followed: Total number of feet of straight venting tables below for maximum distances for the altitudes in your location. pipe (both horizontally and vertically) must not exceed the allowable TABLE - 6 length listed in the “Through The Wall” section of the table for total HIGH ALTITUDE LENGTHS number of elbows used.
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RPV-I&S distance between the edge of the 45° vent terminal and the exterior wall (see TABLE - 8 Figure 8) must be at least 1 inch (2.5 cm). Use the proper cement and VENT CONNECTOR LENGTHS FOR 3" (7.6 cm) DIAMETER PVC assembly procedures to secure the vent connector joints between the terminal Terminating # of 90° Elbows Maximum Minimum and the blower outlet. Provide support brackets for every 3 feet (0.91 m) of (excluding vent Length Length horiz
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RPV-I&S NOTE: For installations requiring both horizontal and vertical runs, COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY the following rule must be followed: Total number of feet of straight pipe (both horizontally and vertically) must not exceed the allowable WARNING Liquefied petroleum gases/propane gas are heavier than air and will remain length listed in the “Through The Wall” section of the table for total number of elbows used. Also: Total number of vertical feet of straight at floor level if there is a leak.
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RPV-I&S 1. When directly communicating with the outdoors, each opening must have 2 WARNING a minimum free area of 1 square inch per 4000 BTU (6.5 cm /1.2 kw) per For protection against excessive temperatures and pressure, install hour of total input rating of all equipment in the enclosure. temperature and pressure protective equipment required by local codes, 2. When communicating with the outdoors through vertical ducts, each but not less than a combination temperature and pressure relief val
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RPV-I&S ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS All electrical wiring and connections must be in accordance with the National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 (latest edition), or the Canadian Electrical Code C22.1 (latest edition) and any local codes which may apply. The water heater must be electrically grounded. If a flexible line cord and plug is permitted by local code, then provide a (3) three wire grounding type receptacle within 6 feet (1.9 m) of the water heater and use the flexible cord provided. Do not
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RPV-I&S FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING Figure 13 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 is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the pilot. Do not try to light the pilot by hand. TEMPERATURE DIAL B. BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will se
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RPV-I&S 5. Annually remove the inner door and main burner assembly to clean orifices Figure 14 and related parts of any dirt or other foreign material. Inspect the burner ports for obstructions or debris and clean with a wire brush as needed. Wire brush and/or vacuum clean the combustion chamber as needed to remove scale deposits and debris. NOTE: It is imperative for proper operation of the water heater that the inner door be replaced in the original location. WARNING When lifting lever of t
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RPV-I&S THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR INSTALLATION OF: GAS WATER HEATERS SUITABLE FOR WATER (POTABLE) HEATING AND SPACE HEATING 1. All piping components connected to this water heater for space heating applications must be suitable for use with potable water. 2. Toxic chemicals, such as those used for boiler treatment, must not be introduced into potable water used for space heating. 3. This water heater must not be connected to an existing heating system or component(s) previously used wit
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RPV-I&S d) Cementing must be done quickly to avoid over-drying before joining. VENT PIPE PREPARATION AND JOINING i) Apply one coat to the outside end of the pipe at a width Most failures in PVC, CPVC or ABS systems result from improper preparation and slightly greater than the depth of the socket. joining of pipe and fittings. The guidelines below must be followed when installing the venting system. If you have any question about the application ii) Apply a coat around the inside of the fitting
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