Instruction Manual for Residential Power Vent Gas Water ...

1 Instruction Manual forResidential Power Vent Gas Water heaters with Hot Surface IgnitionALL TECHNICAL AND WARRANTY QUESTIONS: SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE LOCAL DEALER FROMWHOM THE Water HEATER WAS PURCHASED. IF YOU ARE UNSUCCESSFUL, PLEASE WRITE TO THE COM-PANY LISTED ON THE RATING PLATE ON THE Water certification applies to allresidential gas Water heaters withcapacities of 20 to 100 gallonswith input rating of 75,000 BTU/Hr. or less. Do not store or use gasoline or otherflammable vapors and liquids in the vicinityof this or any other appliance. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance. Do not touch any electrical switch; do notuse any phone in your building. Immediately call your gas supplier from aneighbor s phone.

2 Follow the gas supplier sinstructions. If you cannot reach your gas supplier, callthe fire department. Installation and service must be performedby a qualified installer, service agency or thegas : If the information in theseinstructions are not followed exactly, a fireor explosion may result, causing propertydamage, personal injury or installation, adjustment, alteration,service or maintenance can cause DEATH, SERI-OUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAM-AGE. Refer to this Manual for assistance or con-sult the local gas utility for further vapors may be drawn by air cur-rents from other areas of the structure to THE GENERAL SAFETY SECTION BEGIN-NING ON INSIDE COVER AND THEN THISENTIRE Manual BEFORE INSTALLING OROPERATING THIS Water this Manual for Future Your SafetyAN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GASUSED BY THIS Water HEATER184326-00111-03 NOT FOR USE IN MANUFACTURED (MOBILE) HOMESG eneral Safety2 WARNINGWATER heaters EQUIPPED FOR ONE TYPE GAS ONLY: Thiswater heater is equipped for one type gas only.

3 Check the modelrating plate near the gas control valve for the correct gas. DO NOTUSE THIS Water HEATER WITH ANY GAS OTHER THAN THEONE SHOWN ON THE MODEL RATING PLATE. Failure to use thecorrect gas can cause problems which can result in DEATH, SERI-OUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. If you have anyquestions or doubts consult your gas supplier or local fire can start if combustible materials such as clothing, cleaningmaterials, or flammable liquids are placed against or next to thewater IN AREAS WHERE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS(VAPORS) ARE LIKELY TO BE PRESENT OR STORED (GARAGES,STORAGE, AND UTILITY AREAS, ETC): Flammable liquids (such asgasoline, solvents, propane (LP) or butane, etc.), all of which emitflammable vapors, may be improperly stored or used in such gas Water heater ignitor or main burner can ignite such resulting flashback and fire can cause death or serious burnsto anyone in the area, as well as property installation in such areas is your only option, then the installa-tion must be accomplished in a way that the ignitor and main burn-er flame are elevated from the floor at least 18 inches.

4 While thismay reduce the chances of flammable vapors from a floor spillbeing ignited, gasoline and other flammable substances shouldnever be stored or used in the same room or area containing a gaswater heater or other open flame or spark producing appliance. NOTE: Flammable vapors may be drawn by air currents from otherareas of the structure to the Water CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to pro-duce hot Water . Water heated to a temperature which will satisfyclothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scaldand permanently injure you upon contact. Some people are morelikely to be permanently injured by hot Water than others. Theseinclude the elderly, children, the infirm, or physically/mentallyhandicapped. If anyone using hot Water in your home fits into oneof these groups or if there is a local code or state law requiring acertain temperature Water at the hot Water tap, then you must takespecial precautions.

5 In addition to using the lowest possible tem-perature setting that satisfies your hot Water needs, some type oftempering device, such as a mixing valve, should be used at the hotwater taps used by these people or at the Water heater. Mixingvalves are available at plumbing supply or hardware stores. Followmanufacturers instructions for installation of the valves. Beforechanging the factory setting on the thermostat, read the Temperature Regulation section in this OPERATING [PROPANE ( ) GAS Water heaters ]:Propane ( ) gas is heavier than air. Should there be a leak in thesystem, the gas will settle near the ground. Basements, crawlspaces, skirted areas under manufactured (mobile) homes (evenwhen ventilated), closets and areas below ground level will serve aspockets for the accumulation of this gas.

6 Before attempting to oper-ate the Water heater or turning on a nearby electrical light switch,be absolutely sure there is no accumulated gas in the area. Searchfor odor of gas by sniffing at ground level in the vicinity of the appli-ance. If odor is detected, follow steps indicated at For Your Safety on the cover page of this Manual then leave the installation, adjustment, alteration, service or main-tenance can cause death, serious bodily injury, or propertydamage. Refer to this Manual or consult your local gas utility forfurther the time of manufacture this Water heater was provided witha combination temperature-pressure relief valve certified by anationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains period-ic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials, asmeeting the requirements for Relief Valves and Automatic GasShutoff Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems, and the currentedition of ANSI CSA and the code requirements ofASME.

7 If replaced, the valve must meet the requirements oflocal codes, but not less than a combination temperature andpressure relief valve certified as meeting the requirements forRelief Valves and Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices for Hot WaterSupply Systems, ANSI CSA by a nationally recog-nized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspection ofproduction of listed equipment or valve must be marked with a maximum set pressure not toexceed the marked hydrostatic working pressure of the waterheater (150 lbs. ) and a discharge capacity not less thanthe Water heater input rate as shown on the model rating plate.(Electric heaters - watts divided by 1000 x 3412 equal )Your local jurisdictional authority, while mandating the use ofa temperature-pressure relief valve complying with CSA and ASME, may require a valve model dif-ferent from the one furnished with the Water with such local requirements must be satisfied bythe installer or end user of the Water heater with a locally pre-scribed temperature-pressure relief valve installed in the des-ignated opening in the Water heater in place of the factory fur-nished safe operation of the Water heater, the relief valve must notbe removed from it s designated opening or temperature-pressure relief valve must be installed direct-ly into the fitting of the Water heater designated for the reliefvalve.

8 Position the valve downward and provide tubing so thatany discharge will exit only within 6 inches above, or at anydistance below the structural floor. Be certain that no contactis made with any live electrical part. The discharge openingmust not be blocked or reduced in size under any circum-stances. Excessive length, over 30 feet, or use of more than fourelbows can cause restriction and reduce the discharge capaci-ty of the valve or other obstruction is to be placed between the reliefvalve and the tank. Do not connect tubing directly to dischargedrain unless a 6 air gap is provided. To prevent bodily injury,hazard to life, or property damage, the relief valve must beallowed to discharge Water in quantities should circumstancesdemand.

9 If the discharge pipe is not connected to a drain or othersuitable means, the Water flow may cause property Discharge Pipe: Must not be smaller in size than the outlet pipe size of thevalve, or have any reducing couplings or other restrictions. Must not be plugged or blocked. Must be of material listed for hot Water distribution. Must be installed so as to allow complete drainage of boththe temperature-pressure relief valve, and the discharge pipe. Must terminate at an adequate drain. Must not have any valve between the relief valve and Safety (cont d)3 WARNINGThis Water heater must not be installed directly on carpeting. Car-peting must be protected by a metal or wood panel beneath theappliance extending beyond the full width and depth of the ap-pliance by at least 3 inches ( ) in any direction, or if the ap-pliance is installed in an alcove or closet, the entire floor must becovered by the panel.

10 Failure to heed this warning may result in afire gas Water heater cannot operate properly without the correctamount of air for combustion. Do not install in a confined area suchas a closet, unless you provide air as shown in the Locating TheNew Water Heater section. Never obstruct the flow of ventilationair. If you have any doubts or questions at all, call your gas com-pany. Failure to provide the proper amount of combustion air canresult in a fire or explosion and can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BOD-ILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY this Water heater will be used in beauty shops, barber shops,cleaning establishments, or self-service laundries with dry cleaningequipment, it is imperative that the Water heater or Water heaters beinstalled so that combustion and ventilation air be taken from out-side these areas.