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Use & Care Manual
With Installation Instructions for the Installer
Indoor and Outdoor Gas
Tankless Water Heater
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Warning: This water heater is not suitable
for use in manufactured (mobile) homes!
The purpose of this manual is twofold: one, to provide the installer with
the basic directions and recommendations for the proper installation and
adjustment of the water heater; and two, to the owner–operator, to
explain the features, operation, safety precautions, maintenance and
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Safety Information FOR YOUR RECORDS Safety Precautions. . . . . . . 3–6 Write the model and serial numbers here: LP Gas Models . . . . . . . . . . . 5 # # Installation Instructions You can find them on a label on the appliance. Location, Outdoor. . . . . . . . . . 7 Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Location, Indoor . . . . . . . . . 8, 9 Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty. Venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15 Water Connections. . .
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Be sure to read and understand the entire Use and Care Manual before attempting to install or operate this water heater. It may save you time and money. Pay particular attention to the Safety Instructions. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious bodily injury or death. Should you have problems understanding the instructions in this manual, or have any questions, STOP, and get help from a qualified service technici
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ! DANGER! WATER TEMPERATURE SETTING Safety and energy conservation are factors to be considered when selecting the water temperature setting of a water heater’s remote control. Water temperatures above 125°F (52°C) can cause severe burns or death from scalding. Be sure to read and follow the warnings outlined on the label pictured below. Time/Temperature Relationship in Scalds ! DANGER Water Temperature Time To Produce a Serious Bu
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DANGER! NATURAL GAS AND LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM MODELS Both LP and natural gas have an odorant added to aid in detecting a gas leak. Some people may not physically be able to smell or recognize this odorant. If you are unsure or unfamiliar with the smell of LP or natural gas, ask the gas supplier. Other conditions, such as “odorant fade”, which causes the odorant to diminish in intensity, can also hide or camouflage a gas leak. ● Water heaters utilizing LP gas are different Notice: If a gas leak is
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ! WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life. FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Law requires that water heaters must be braced, anchored or strapped to resist falling or horizontal displacement due to earthquake motions. For water heaters up to 52 gallon cap
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Installing the (OUTDOOR) water heater: This water heater must be installed in accordance with these instructions, local codes, utility company requirements and/or in the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of the American National Standard/National Fuel Gas Code. A copy can be purchased from either the American Gas Association, 400 North Capitol Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001 as ANSI standard Z223.1 or National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269
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Installing the (INDOOR) water heater : This water heater must be installed in accordance with these instructions, local codes, utility company requirements and/or in the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of the American National Standard/National Fuel Gas Code. A copy can be purchased from either the American Gas Association, 400 North Capitol Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001 as ANSI standard Z223.1 or National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269
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C N E G R I T Installing the water heater: Proper operation of the water heater requires air for combustion and ventilation. Provisions for combustion and ventilation air must comply with referenced codes and standards. Combustion and Ventilation Air (Indoor Water Heater Only) NOTICE: If the water heater is installed in Buildings of unusually tight construction an unconfined space within a building of shall have the combustion and ventilation conventional frame, masonry or metal air supplied fro
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Installing the water heater: The water heater must be installed with a 3” diameter UL approved Category III Stainless Steel appliance vent pipe and an appropriate adapter. Venting DANGER: Failure to The installation of venting must comply Vent pipe runs must be adequately supported install the appliance vent with national codes, local codes and the along both horizontal and vertical runs. adapter and properly vent vent manufacturer’s instructions. the water heater to the The maximum recommended
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Venting Through Closed Spaces If the vent piping passes through a closed space, a minimum clearance of 8” (20 cm) when installed horizontally or 6” (15 cm) when installed 1/4" per foot vertically should be maintained between the vent pipe and combustibles Wall Thimble downward slope and noncombustibles. Be sure to follow local codes and vent manufacturer’s installation instructions. Fire For maintenance and inspection purposes, the following access panels are Stop required. Vent Pipe ● Two (
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D E V B V L AIR SUPPLY INLET AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED V VENT TERMINAL X Horizontal Vent Terminal Location The following information should be used for determining the proper location of the vent terminal for indoor and outdoor tankless water heaters. 1 2 2 Canadian Installations US Installations US Installations Indoor and Outdoor Indoor Outdoor A= Clearance above grade, veranda, 12 inches (30 cm) above anticipated 12 inches (30 cm) above anticipated 12 inches (30 cm) above anticipa
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Installing the water heater: Additional Considerations Outdoor Water Heater Do NOT install vent terminal under any patio or deck. To help prevent moisture from freezing on walls and under Caulk eaves, do not locate vent terminal on the side of a building with Rising moisture will collect under eaves prevailing winter winds. (1.8 m) To help prevent water lines from freezing, do not locate vent 6' If soffit vent is too close, 6' (1.8 m) terminal on the side of a building with prevailing winter
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Installing the water heater: Vent Horizontal Wall Thimble Installation Inner Thimble Outer Thimble An approved 3 inch (7.6 cm) Vent Horizontal sheathing is particle board or other Section Section Wall Thimble must be used. composite material. Use four (4) #10x1-1/4” wood screws for plywood, solid wood The Wall Thimble requires mechanical sheathing or members. Use suitable support from the wall sufficient to support any masonry anchors when passing through incidental loads on the system. If the w
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Vertical Vent Termination Location The location of the vent terminal depends on the following Small (6” min) (15 cm) section of vent minimum clearances and considerations (see diagram at left): Elbow Minimum twelve (12) inches (30 cm) above roof. Minimum twelve (12) inches (30 cm) above anticipated snow level. Maximum twenty-four (24) inches (60 cm) above roof level Vent Pipe Min. 12" (30 cm) without additional support for vent. Through Roof Above Roof Four (4) feet (1.2 m) from any gable, dorme
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Installing the water heater: Mounting the Water Heater Make sure the location of the appliance allows Using a wood screw and a washer, affix the CAUTION: for easy access and operation. lower bracket to the wall (Left and Right). Reinforcement of the wall is Repeat to affix the top bracket. Wall studs should be utilized when mounting required in case the wall is the water heater to the wall. Alternately, a The brackets can be adjusted to change the not strong enough to hold the appliance. suitabl
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Water Supply Connections, continued Notice: If the water flow resistance of a Be sure to connect the water inlet and the CAUTION: This water shower head is too high, the burner in the hot water outlet as shown on the water heater must only be used with water heater will fail to ignite. Keep the heater. If reversed, the water heater will the following water supply shower head clean from debris that could system conditions: not function. cause additional pressure drop. ● With clean, potable water
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Installing the water heater: Relief Valve A new pressure relief valve, complying ● The end of the discharge line should not with the Standard for Relief Valves and be threaded or concealed and should be Drain Valve shown on Automatic Gas Shut-Off Devices for Hot protected from freezing. No valve of any right without Water Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22/ type, restriction or reducer coupling should tubing (barb CSA 4.4, must be installed at the hot water be installed in the discharge line. fitting
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WARNING: Do not attempt to convert this water heater for use with a different type of gas other than the type shown on the rating plate. Such conversion could result in hazardous operating conditions. Gas Supply The supplied Manual Gas Appliance Shutoff Do not use excessive force (over 31.5 ft lbs. Valve must be installed at the gas connection of [42.7 Nm]) in tightening the pipe, particularly if the water heater at the time of installation (see teflon pipe compound is used, as the unit may Manu
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PRIORITY °F POWER ON/OFF Installing the Main Remote Control: WARNING: Field wiring connections and electrical grounding must comply with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or in Canada, Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1 Part 1. Remote Control Installation One (1) remote control is provided with the may be subjected to oil and/or steam NOTICE: The provided water heater. Additional remote controls may from cookin
