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Instruction Manual
resIdentIal Gas water heaters
Gas Models power vent Gs675YrvIt and Gs675hrvIt
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safe InstallatIon, 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. r ead and obey all safety messages and instructions throughout this manual. It is very important that the meaning of each safety message is understood by you and others who insta
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taBle of contents SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE.................................. 2 Installation of Vent System...............................................18-21 GENERAL SAFETY.....................................................................3-4 Vent Pipe Preparation ......................................................21-22 TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................. 5 LIGHTING & OPERATING LABEL ...............................................2
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InstallatIon requIreMents for the coMMonwealth of Massachusetts For all side wall terminated, horizontally vented power vent, direct vent, and power direct vent gas fueled water heaters installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part for residential purposes, including those owned or operated by the Commonwealth and where the side wall exhaust vent termination is less than seven (7) feet above finished grade in the area of the venting, including but not limited to
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tYpIcal InstallatIon (a) vent pIpe (o) Inlet dIp tuBe replaceMent parts and delIMInG products (B) anode (p) teMperature and (c) hot water outlet pressure relIef valve Replacement parts and recommended delimer may be ordered (d) outlet (120 vac) (q) ratInG plate through authorized servicers or distributors. Refer to the Yellow (e) flue Baffle (r) InsulatIon Pages for where to call or contact the water heater manufacturer (f) Gas suppl Y (s) vent terMInal at, 500 Tennessee Waltz Parkway, A
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tYpIcal InstallatIon MIXInG valve usaGe fIGure 2. This appliance has been design certified as complying with American HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: National Standard for water heaters and is considered suitable for: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a w ater (potable) heating and space heating: All models are temperature which will satisfy space heating, clothes washing, dish considered suitable for water (potable) heating and space heating. washing, and other saniti
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locatInG the new water heater f acts to consIder aBout the locatIon Carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater, because the placement is a very important consideration for the safety of the occupants in the building and for the most economical use of the appliance. t his water heater is not for use in manufactured (mobile) homes or outdoor installation. Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the water heater in a new location, the following critical points must b
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Propellants of aerosol sprays and volatile compounds (cleaners, chlorine based chemicals, refrigerants, etc.), in addition to being highly flammable in many cases, will also react to form corrosive hydrochloric acid when exposed to the combustion products of the water heater. The results can be hazardous, and can also cause product failure. InsulatIon BlanKets Insulation blankets are available to the general public for external use on gas water heaters but are not necessary with these prod
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located in the above manner, should be provided. Each opening should have a free area of not less than one square inch per 4000 2 Btu/hr (5.5 cm /kW) of total input of all appliances in the enclosure. If horizontal ducts are used, each opening should have a free area 2 of not less than one square inch per 2000 Btu/hr (11cm /kW) of the total input of all appliances in the enclosure. a. all aIr froM InsIde BuIldInGs: (See Figure 5 and 6) The confined space should be provided with two permane
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InstallInG the new water heater As water is heated, it expands (thermal expansion). In a closed cheMIcal vapor corrosIon system, the volume of water will grow. As the volume of water grows, there will be a corresponding increase in water pressure due CORROSION OF THE FLUEWAYS AND VENT SYSTEM MAY OCCUR IF to thermal expansion. Thermal expansion can cause premature AIR FOR COMBUSTION CONTAINS CERTAIN CHEMICAL VAPORS. SUCH CORROSION MAY RESULT IN FAILURE AND RISK OF ASPHYXIATION. tank failur
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Figure 10 shows the typical attachment of the water piping to the The valve must be marked with a maximum set pressure not to water heater. The water heater is equipped with 3/4 inch NPT water exceed the marked hydrostatic working pressure of the water heater connections. (150 psi = 1,035 kPa) and a discharge capacity not less than the water heater input rate as shown on the model rating plate. note: If using copper tubing, solder tubing to an adapter before attaching the adapter to the wa
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When installed at elevations above 7,700 feet (2,347 meters), input Gas pIpInG rating should be reduced at the rate of 4 percent for each 1,000 feet (305 meters) above sea level which requires replacement of the burner orifice in accordance with National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54). Contact your local gas supplier for further information. Failure to replace the standard orifice with a high altitude orifice when installed could result in improper and inefficient operation of the a
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Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water. sedIMent traps To prevent damage to the tank, the tank must be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning “ON” gas to the water heater. To fill the water heater with water: 1. Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower front of the water heater. 2. Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater. note: the cold wa
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u.s. horIZontal vent clearances warnInG vent hood(s) Ma Y Be eXtreMel Y hot durInG operatIon. fIGure 15. 2. A venting system should terminate at least 3 feet above any 2. This water heater is capable of venting the flue gases the forced air inlet located within 10 feet. equivalent of thirty (30) feet of 3 inch pipe or one-hundred (100) feet of 4 inch pipe as listed in Table 1. 3. The venting system should terminate at least 4 feet below, 4 feet taBle 1. horizontally from or, 1 foot above an
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note: This unit can be vented using only the following materials: PVC (Cellular Core; ASTM-F891), PVC (DWV; ASTM D2665 or CSA B181.2), PVC (Sch 40, 80, 120; ASTM D1785 or CSA B137.3), PVC (SDR Series; ASTM-D2241 or CSA B137.3), CPVC (CPVC 41; ASTM-D2846 or CSA B137.6), CPVC (Sch 40, 80; ASTM-F441 or CSA B137.6), CPVC (SDR Series; ASTM-F442), ABS (Sch 40 DWV; ASTM D2661 or CSA B181.1), ABS (Sch 40 DWV cellular core; ASTM-F628). The fittings, other than the TERMINATION should be
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4. Do not plug in power cord until vent system is completely installed. vent terMInal InstallatIon, sIdewall The Power Vent operates on 120 Vac, therefore a grounded outlet 1. Install the vent terminal by using the cover plate as a template to must be within reach of the 6 foot flexible power cord supplied mark the hole for the vent pipe to pass through the wall. BEWARE with the vent. The power cord supplied may be used on unit OF CONCEALED WIRING AND PIPING INSIDE THE WALL. only where
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cautIon LABEL ALL WIRES PRIOR TO DISCONNECTION WHEN SERVICING CONTROLS. WIRING ERRORS CAN CAUSE IMPROPER AND DANGEROUS OPERATION. VERIFY PROPER OPERATION AFTER SERVICING. fIGure 18. power vent wIrInG scheMatIc. 19
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Provide support for all pipe protruding through the roof. All piping InstallatIon of vent sYsteM, sIdewall should be properly secured. The vent system piping should be With the route of the venting system and selection of materials completed, supported every 5 feet (1.5 m) of vertical run and every 3 feet (91 cm) as discussed in the section of this manual titled PLANNING THE VENT of horizontal run. All piping and fittings must be joined by the proper SYSTEM, the through the wall vent termi
