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Instruction Manual
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KEEP THIS MANUAL IN THE POCKET ON HEATER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WHENEVER MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENT OR SERVICE IS REQUIRED.
ULTRA LOW NOX COMMERCIAL GAS WATER HEATERS
• For Your Safety •AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED
BY THIS WATER HEATER.
MODELS BL-80/BL-100Series 100
INSTALLATION - OPERATION - SERVICE - MAINTENANCE - LIMITED WARRANTY
PLACE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ADJACENT TO HEATER AND NOTIFY OWNER TO KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Read and understand this instructionmanual and the safety messagesherein before installing, operating orservicing this water heater.
Failure to follow these instructions andsafety messages could result in deathor serious injury.
This manual must remain with thewater heater.
500 Tennessee Waltz ParkwayAshland City, TN 37015
Low Lead Content
WARNING: If the information in theseinstructions is not followed exactly, a fireor explosion may result causing propertydamage, personal injury or death.
Do not store or use gasoline or otherflammable vapors and liquids in thevicinity of 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; donot use any phone in your building.Immediately call your gas supplierfrom a neighbor’s phone. Follow thegas supplier’s instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier,call the fire department.
Installation and service must beperformed by a qualified installer,service agency or the gas supplier.
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SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE...................... 3
APPROVALS ......................................................................3
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION .................................. 4
INTRODUCTION ................................................................5
Abbreviations Used .....................................................5
QualifiedInstallerorServiceAgency........................... 5
PreparingfortheNewInstallation ............................... 5
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS ................................. 6
RoughInDimensions ..................................................6
Thermometers .............................................................7
FactstoConsiderAboutTheLocation ........................ 7
HighAltitude ................................................................8
Clearances ..................................................................8
Insulation Blankets ......................................................9
Hard Water ..................................................................9
CirculationPumps .......................................................9
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS .................................. 10
GasSupplySystems .................................................10
GasPressureRequirements ..................................... 10
SupplyGasRegulator ...............................................10
MixingValves ............................................................10
WaterPiping .............................................................. 11
ClosedWaterSystems .............................................. 11
ThermalExpansion ................................................... 11
Temperature-PressureReliefValve ......................... 11
FillingtheWaterHeater ............................................. 12
AirRequirements.......................................................12
UnconfinedSpace .....................................................13
ConfinedSpace .........................................................13
FreshAirOpeningsforConfinedSpaces .................. 13
OutdoorAirThroughTwoOpenings .......................... 13
OutdoorAirThroughOneOpening ........................... 13
OutdoorAirThroughTwoHorizontalDucts ............... 14
OutdoorAirThroughTwoVerticalDucts ................... 14
AirFromOtherIndoorSpaces .................................. 14
Venting ......................................................................14
GasPiping .................................................................16
SedimentTraps .........................................................17
LIGHTING & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................... 18
TEMPERATURE REGULATION ...................................... 19
FOR YOUR INFORMATION .............................................19
Start Up Conditions ...................................................19
Operational Conditions ..............................................20
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE .............................................21
VentingSystemInspection ........................................ 21
BurnerInspection ......................................................21
BurnerCleaning ........................................................21
Housekeeping ...........................................................21
AnodeRodInspection ...............................................22
Temperature-PressureReliefValveTest ................... 22
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE FOR PERIODIC
REMOVAL OF LIME DEPOSITS FROM TANK
TYPE COMMERCIAL WATER HEATERS ........................ 22
DelimingSolvents......................................................23
TankCleanoutProcedure .......................................... 23
DelimingUsingFlo-JugMethod ................................ 23
DrainingandFlushing ...............................................24
Service ......................................................................24
LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS ..............................................25
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES ............................... 26
WATER PIPING DIAGRAMS ............................................27
NOTES .............................................................................33
WARRANTY .....................................................................35
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE
Theproperinstallation,useandservicingofthiswaterheaterisextremelyimportanttoyoursafetyandthesafetyofothers.Manysafety-relatedmessagesandinstructionshavebeenprovidedinthismanualandonyourownwaterheatertowarnyouandothersofapotentialinjuryhazard.Readandobeyallsafetymessagesandinstructionsthroughoutthismanual.Itisveryimportantthatthemeaningofeachsafetymessageisunderstoodbyyouandotherswhoinstall,use,orservicethiswaterheater.
Allsafetymessageswillgenerallytellyouaboutthetypeofhazard,whatcanhappenifyoudonotfollowthesafetymessage,andhowtoavoidtheriskofinjury.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
DANGER indicates an imminentlyhazardous situation which, if not avoided,will result in injury or death.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you topotential personal injury hazards. Obey all safetymessages that follow this symbol to avoid possibleinjury or death.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardoussituation which, if not avoided, could resultin injury or death.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardoussituation which, if not avoided, could result inminor or moderate injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alertsymbol indicates a potentially hazardoussituation which, if not avoided, could result inproperty damage.
APPROVALS
Low Lead Content
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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
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ThankYouforpurchasingthiswaterheater.Properlyinstalledandmaintained,itshouldgiveyouyearsoftroublefreeservice.
ABBREVIATIONS USED
AbbreviationsFoundInThisInstructionManual:• UL-UnderwritersLaboratoriesInc.• ANSI-AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute• NFPA-NationalFireProtectionAssociation• ASME-AmericanSocietyofMechanicalEngineers• AHRI-Air-Conditioning,HeatingandRefrigerationInstitute• CAN-Canada• EPACT-EnergyPolicyAct• CSA-CanadianStandardsAssociation
This gas-firedwater heater is design certified byUnderwritersLaboratoriesInc.underAmericanNationalStandard/CSAStandard forGasWaterHeatersANSIZ21.10.3•CSA4.3(currentedition).
QUALIFIED INSTALLER OR SERVICE AGENCY
InstallationandserviceofthiswaterheaterrequiresabilityequivalenttothatofaQualifiedAgency(asdefinedbyANSIbelow)inthefieldinvolved. Installation skills suchas plumbing, air supply, venting,gassupplyandelectricalsupplyarerequiredinadditiontoelectricaltestingskillswhenperformingservice.
ANSIZ223.12006Sec.3.3.83:“QualifiedAgency”-“Anyindividual,firm, corporation or company that either in person or through arepresentativeisengagedinandisresponsiblefor(a)theinstallation,testingorreplacementofgaspipingor(b)theconnection,installation,testing, repair or servicing of appliances and equipment; that isexperiencedinsuchwork;thatisfamiliarwithallprecautionsrequired;and that has compliedwith all the requirements of the authorityhavingjurisdiction.”
Ifyouarenotqualified(asdefinedbyANSIabove)andlicensedorcertifiedasrequiredbytheauthorityhavingjurisdictiontoperformagiventaskdonotattempttoperformanyoftheproceduresdescribedin thismanual. If youdonotunderstand the instructionsgiven inthismanualdonotattempt toperformanyproceduresoutlined inthismanual.
PREPARING FOR THE INSTALLATION
1. ReadtheGeneralSafetyInformationsection,page4ofthismanual first and then the entiremanual carefully. If youdon’tfollowthesafetyrules,thewaterheaterwillnotoperate
properly.ItcouldcauseDEATH,SERIOUSBODILYINJURYAND/ORPROPERTYDAMAGE.
This manual contains instructions for the installation,operation,andmaintenanceofthegas-firedwaterheater.Italsocontainswarningsthroughoutthemanualthatyoumustreadandbeawareof.Allwarningsandallinstructionsareessentialtotheproperoperationofthewaterheaterandyoursafety.Sincewecannotputeverythingonthefirstfewpages,READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OR OPERATE THE WATER HEATER.
2.The installationmust conformwith these instructions andthelocalcodeauthorityhavingjurisdiction.Intheabsenceoflocalcodes,theinstallationmustcomplywiththecurrenteditions of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54orCAN/CSA-B149.1theNaturalGasandPropaneInstallation Code. All documents are available from theCanadianStandardsAssociation,8501EastPleasantValleyRoad, Cleveland, OH 44131. NFPA documents are alsoavailable from theNational Fire Protection Association, 1BatterymarchPark,Quincy,MA02269.
3.If after reading thismanual youhaveanyquestionsordonotunderstandanyportionoftheinstructions,callthelocalgasutilityorthemanufacturerwhosenameappearsontheratingplate.
4.Carefully plan the place where you are going to put thewater heater. Correct combustion, vent action, and ventpipeinstallationareveryimportantinpreventingdeathfrompossiblecarbonmonoxidepoisoningandfires,seeFigures3 and 7.
ExaminethelocationtoensurethewaterheatercomplieswiththeFacttoConsiderAboutTheLocationsectioninthismanual.
5.ForCaliforniainstallationthiswaterheatermustbebraced,anchored, or strapped to avoid falling or moving duringan earthquake. See instructions for correct installationprocedures. Instructionsmaybeobtained fromCaliforniaOffice of the State Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.
6.MassachusettsCoderequiresthiswaterheatertobeinstalledin accordance withMassachusetts 248-CMR 2.00: StatePlumbingCodeand248-CMR5.00.
7.Complieswith SCAQMD rule #1146.2 and districts havingequivalentNOxrequirements.
INTRODUCTION
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ROUGH IN DIMENSIONS
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
FIGURE 1.
KHOT WATER
OUTLET
DRAINVALVE
HOT COLD
TOP VIEW
L
GAS INLET
INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES
DRAIN VALVE
KCOLD WATER
INLET
OUTER DOOR(BURNER ASSEMBLY BEHIND)
DRAFT HOOD
F
H
J
B
D
A
E
M
G
TEMPERATUREAND PRESSURERELIEF VALVE
C
WATER HEATERCONTROL
TABLE 1.
Units A B C D E F G H J K L MInches 70 1/2 66 1/2 30 15/16 27 3/4 15 3/16 4 15 3/4 16 1 1/4 1 1/4 1/2 11 15/16
CM 179.1 168.9 78.6 70.5 38.6 10.2 40.0 40.6 3.2 NPT NPT 30.3Inches 62 1/16 58 29 1/2 25 1/4 15 7/8 4 15 1/4 16 2 1 1/2 12 1/2
CM 157.6 147.3 74.9 64.1 40.3 10.2 38.7 40.6 5.1 NPT NPT 31.8
Model INPUT RATE°F 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140
GPH 246 184 147 123 105 92 82 74 67 61 57 53°C 17 22 28 33 39 44 50 56 61 67 72 78
LPH 930 698 558 465 399 349 310 279 254 233 215 199°F 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140
GPH 243 182 146 121 104 91 81 73 66 61 56 52°C 17 22 28 33 39 44 50 56 61 67 72 78
LPH 919 689 551 459 394 345 306 276 251 230 212 197
* Recover ra�ng based on 81% thermal efficiency** Recover ra�ng based on 80% thermal efficiency
BL-100Natural
DIMENSIONSModel
BL-100*
BL-80**
75,100 BTU/H
22 kW
75,100 BTU/H
22 kW
RECOVERY RATINGSRecovery in US Gallons/hr or Liters/hr at Indicated Temperature Rise in Fahrenheit or Celsius
BL-80Natural
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THERMOMETERS (Not Supplied)Thermometersshouldbeobtainedandfieldinstalled.Thermometersareinstalledinthesystemasameansofdetectingthetemperatureoftheoutletwatersupply.
ThisWaterHeaterhasbeendesigncertifiedascomplyingwithANSIZ21.10.3-CSA4.3currenteditionforwaterheatersandisconsideredsuitablefor:
Water (Potable) Heating and Space Heating:All models areconsideredsuitableforwater(potable)heatingandspaceheating.
HOTTERWATERCANSCALD:Waterheatersareintendedtoproducehotwater.Waterheatedtoatemperaturewhichwillsatisfyspaceheating,clotheswashing,dishwashing,andothersanitizingneedscanscaldandpermanentlyinjureyouuponcontact.Somepeoplearemorelikelytobepermanentlyinjuredbyhotwaterthanothers.Theseincludetheelderly,children,theinfirm,orphysically/mentallyhandicapped.Ifanyoneusinghotwaterinyourhomefitsintooneofthesegroupsorifthereisalocalcoderequiringacertaintemperaturewateratthehotwatertap,thenyoumusttakespecialprecautions.Inadditiontousingthelowestpossible temperature setting that satisfies your hotwater needs,ameanssuchasa*MixingValveshouldbeusedatthehotwatertapsusedbythesepeopleoratthewaterheater.Mixingvalvesareavailableatplumbingsupplyorhardwarestores.Consultaqualifiedinstallerorservicetechnician.Followmixingvalvemanufacturer’sinstructions for installationof valves.Beforechanging the factorysettingonthethermostat,readthe“TemperatureRegulation”sectioninthismanual,seeFigures17and18.
FACTS TO CONSIDER ABOUT THE LOCATION
Carefully choose an indoor location for the newwater heater,because the placement is a very important consideration forthe safety of the occupants in the building and for themosteconomical use of the water heater. This water heater is notforuseinmanufactured(mobile)homesoroutdoorinstallation.
Whetherreplacinganoldwaterheaterorputtingthewaterheaterinanewlocation,thefollowingcriticalpointsmustbeobserved:
1.Selectalocationindoorsascloseaspracticaltothegasventorchimneytowhichthewaterheaterventisgoingtobeconnected,andascentralizedwiththewaterpipingsystemaspossible.
2.Selected location must provide adequate clearances forservicingandproperoperationofthewaterheater.
Installationofwaterheatermustbeaccomplishedinsuchamannerthatifthetankoranyconnectionsshouldleak,flowwillnotcausedamageto
thestructure.Forthisreason,itisnotadvisabletoinstallwaterheaterinanatticorupperfloor.Whensuchlocationscannotbeavoided,asuitablemetaldrainpanshouldbeinstalledunderthewaterheater.MetalDrainpansareavailableatyourlocalhardwarestore.Suchametaldrainpanmusthaveaminimumlengthandwidthofatleast2”(51mm)greaterthanwaterheaterdimensionsandmustbepipedtoanadequatedrain.Thepanmustnotrestrictcombustionairflow.
Waterheaterlifedependsuponwaterquality,waterpressureandtheenvironmentinwhichthewaterheaterisinstalled.Waterheatersaresometimesinstalledinlocationswhereleakagemayresultinpropertydamage,evenwiththeuseofadrainpanpipedtoadrain.However,unanticipateddamagecanbereducedorpreventedbyaleakdetectororwatershut-offdeviceusedinconjunctionwithapipeddrainpan.Thesedevicesareavailablefromsomeplumbingsupplywholesalersandretailers,anddetectandreacttoleakageinvariousways:
• Sensorsmountedinthedrainpanthattriggeranalarmorturnofftheincomingwatertothewaterheaterwhenleakageisdetected.
• Sensorsmountedinthedrainpanthatturnoffthewatersupplytotheentirehomewhenwaterisdetectedinthedrainpan.
• Watersupplyshut-offdevicesthatactivatebasedonthewaterpressuredifferentialbetweenthecoldwaterandhotwaterpipesconnectedtothewaterheater.
• Devicesthatwillturnoffthegassupplytoagaswaterheaterwhileatthesametimeshuttingoffitswatersupply.
INSTALLATIONS IN AREAS WHERE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS (VAPORS)ARELIKELYTOBEPRESENTORSTORED(GARAGES,STORAGEANDUTILITYAREAS,ETC.):Flammableliquids(suchasgasoline,solvents,propane[LPorbutane,etc.]andothersubstancessuchasadhesives,etc.)emitflammablevaporswhichcanbeignitedbyagaswaterheater’spilotlightormainburner.Theresultingflashbackandfirecancausedeathorseriousburnstoanyoneinthearea,aswellaspropertydamage.Ifinstallationinsuchareasisyouronlyoption,theninstallationmustbeaccomplishedinawaythatthepilotflameandmainburnerflameareelevatedfromflooratleast18inches.Whilethismayreducechancesofflammablevapors,fromafloorspillbeingignited,gasolineandotherflammablesubstancesshouldneverbestoredor
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usedinthesameroomorareacontainingagaswaterheaterorotheropenflameorsparkproducingappliance.NOTE:Flammablevaporsmaybedrawnbyaircurrentsfromotherareasofthestructuretotheappliance.Also,thewaterheatermustbelocatedand/orprotectedsoit isnotsubjecttophysicaldamagebyamovingvehicle.
Thiswaterheatermustnotbeinstalleddirectlyoncarpeting.Carpetingmustbeprotectedbymetalorwoodpanelbeneaththewaterheaterextendingbeyondthefullwidthanddepthofthewaterheaterbyatleast3”(76.2mm)inanydirection,orifthewaterheaterisinstalledinanalcoveorcloset,theentirefloormustbecoveredbythepanel.Failuretoheedthiswarningmayresultinafirehazard.
HIGH ALTITUDE
Waterheaterscoveredinthismanualhavebeentestedandapprovedfor installationatelevationsup to7,700 feet (2,347m)abovesealevel.Forinstallationabove7,700feet(2,347m),thewaterheater’sBtuinputshouldbereducedattherateof4percentforeach1,000feet(305m)abovesealevelwhichrequiresreplacementoftheburnerorificeinaccordancewiththeNationalFuelGasCodeANSIZ223.1/NFPA54ortheNaturalGasandPropaneInstallationCodeCAN/CSAB149.1.Contactyourlocalgassupplierforfurtherinformation.
Failuretoreplacethestandardorificewiththeproperhighaltitudeorificewhen installed at elevations above 7,700 feet (2,347m)couldresultinimproperandinefficientoperationofthewaterheater,producingcarbonmonoxidegasinexcessofthesafelimits.Thiscouldresultinseriousinjuryordeath.Contactyourlocalgassupplierforanyspecificchangesthatmayberequiredinyourarea.
CLEARANCES
Minimumclearancesbetween thewater heater and combustibleconstructionare0inchatthesidesandrear,4”(102mm)forBL-100and5”(127mm)forBL-80atthefront,and6”(153mm)fromtheventpipe.Clearancefromthetopofthejacketis12”(305mm).
FIGURE 2.
Agaswater heater cannot operate properlywithout the correctamount of air for combustion.Do not install in a confined areasuchasacloset,unlessyouprovideairasshownintheFactstoConsiderAboutTheLocationsection.Neverobstruct theflowofventilationair.Ifyouhaveanydoubtsorquestionsatall,callyourgassupplier.Failuretoprovidetheproperamountofcombustionaircanresultinafireorexplosionandcausedeath,seriousbodilyinjury,orpropertydamage.
FIGURE 3.
Ifthiswaterheaterwillbeusedinbeautyshops,barbershops,cleaning establishments, or self-service laundries with drycleaning equipment, it is imperative that thewater heater orwater heaters be installed so that combustionand ventilationairbetakenfromoutsidetheseareas.
Propellantsofaerosolspraysandvolatilecompounds,(cleaners,chlorinebasedchemicals,refrigerants,etc.)inadditiontobeinghighlyflammableinmanycases,willalsochangetocorrosivehydrochloricacidwhenexposedtothecombustionproductsofthewaterheater.Theresultscanbehazardous,andalsocauseproductfailure.
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INSULATION BLANKETS
Do not obstruct water heater air intakewith insulating blanket.Gas and carbon monoxide detectorsare available.Install water heater in accordance withthe instruction manual.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage ordeath. Always read and understand instruction manual.
Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas
Insulation blankets are available to the general public forexternal use on gas water heaters but are not necessarywith these products. The purpose of an insulation blanket isto reduce the standby heat loss encountered with storagetankheaters.Thewaterheaterscoveredbythismanualmeetor exceed the Energy Policy Act standards with respect toinsulation and standby heat loss requirements, making aninsulationblanketunnecessary.
Shouldyouchoosetoapplyaninsulationblankettothisheater,you should follow these instructions. See the InstallationConsiderations section of this manual for identificationof components mentioned below. Failure to follow theseinstructions can restrict the air flow required for propercombustion,potentially resulting in fire,asphyxiation, seriouspersonalinjuryordeath.
• DO NOTapplyinsulationtothetopofthewaterheater,asthiswillinterferewithsafeoperationofthedrafthood.
• DO NOTcoverthethermostatortheTemperature-PressureReliefValve.
• DO NOTallowtheinsulationtocomewithin2inches(5cm)ofthefloortopreventblockageofcombustionairflowto the burner.
• DO NOTcovertheinstructionmanual.Keepitonthesideofthewaterheaterornearbyforfuturereference.
• DOobtainnewwarningandinstructionlabelsfromthemanufacturerforplacementontheblanketdirectlyovertheexistinglabels.
• DOinspecttheinsulationblanketfrequentlytomakecertainitdoesnotsag,therebyobstructingthecombustionairflow.
HARD WATER
Wherehardwaterconditionsexist,watersofteningorthethresholdtype ofwater treatment is recommended. Thiswill protect thedishwashers,coffeeurns,waterheaters,waterpipingandotherequipment. See theMaintenance Section in thismanual forsedimentandlimescaleremovalprocedures.
CIRCULATION PUMPS
Acirculatingpumpisusedwhenasystemrequiresacirculatingloop or there is a storage tank used in conjunction with thewater heater. SeeWater Piping Diagrams in thismanual forinstallationlocationofcirculatingpumps.
SeetheCirculationPumpWiringDiagramsbelowforelectricalhookup information. Install in accordance with the currentedition of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70 or theCanadianElectricalCode,CSAC22.1.
Allbronzeorstainlesssteelcirculatingpumpsarerecommendedforusedwithcommercialwaterheaters.
Somecirculatingpumpsaremanufacturedwithsealedbearingsanddonotrequirefurtherlubrication.Somecirculatingpumpsmustbeperiodicallyoiled.Refer to thepumpmanufacturer’sinstructionsforlubricationrequirements.
CIRCULATING PUMP WIRING DIAGRAMSTORAGE TANK OR BUILDING RECIRCULATION
FIELD SUPPLIED TEMPERATURE CONTROLINSTALLED IN THE STORAGE TANKOR CIRCULATING LOOP RETURN LINE
CIRCPUMP
MOTOR
L1 HOT
L2 NEUTRAL
120 VACPOWER
NOTE: USE SEPARATE 120 VAC POWERSUPPLY FOR PUMP CIRCUIT. DO NOTSHARE POWER WITH WATER HEATER AS THISMAY CAUSE ELECTRICAL LINE NOISE ANDLEAD TO ERRATIC CONTROL SYSTEMOPERATION.
FIGURE 4.
CIRCULATING PUMP WIRING DIAGRAMDISHWASHER LOOP WITH TOGGLE SWITCH
FIELD SUPPLIED TEMPERATURECONTROL INSTALLED IN THECIRCULATING LOOP RETURN LINE
DISHWASHERTOGGLESWITCH
CIRCPUMP
MOTOR
L1 HOT
L2 NEUTRAL
120 VACPOWER
NOTE: USE SEPARATE 120 VAC POWERSUPPLY FOR PUMP CIRCUIT. DO NOTSHARE POWER WITH WATER HEATER AS THIS MAY CAUSE ELECTRICAL LINE NOISE AND LEAD TO ERRATIC CONTROL SYSTEMOPERATION.
FIGURE 5.
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GAS SUPPLY SYSTEMS
Lowpressure building gas supply systemsare definedas thosesystemsthatcannotunderanycircumstancesexceed14”W.C.(1/2PSIGauge).Thesesystemsdonotrequirepressureregulation.Measurementsshouldbetakentoinsurethatgaspressuresarestableandfallwithintherequirementsstatedonthewaterheaterratingplate.readingsshouldbe takenwithallgasburningequipmentoff (staticpressure)andwithallgasburningequipmentrunningatmaximumrate(dynamicpressure).Thegassupplypressuremustbestablewithin1.5”W.C.fromstatictodynamicpressuretoprovidegoodperformance.Pressuredropsthatexceed1.5”W.C.maycauseroughstarting,noisycombustionornuisanceoutages.Increasesorspikesinstaticpressureduringoffcyclesmaycausefailuretoigniteorinseverecasesdamagetoappliancegasvalves.Ifyourlowpressuresystemdoesnotmeettheserequirements,theinstallerisresponsibleforthecorrections.
HighPressurebuildingsupplysystemsusepressuresthatexceed14”W.C. (1/2PSIGauge).Thesesystemsmustusefieldsuppliedregulatorstolowerthegaspressuretolessthan14”W.C.(1/2PSIGauge).Appliancesrequiregasregulatorsthatareproperlysizedforthewaterheaterinputanddelivertheratingplatespecifiedpressures.Gassupplysystemswherepressureexceeds5PSIoftenrequiremultipleregulatorstoachievedesiredpressures.Systemsinexcessof5PSIbuildingpressureshouldbedesignedbygasdeliveryprofessionalsforbestperformance.Waterheatersconnectedtogassupplysystemsthatexceed14”W.C.(1/2PSIGauge)atanytimemustbeequippedwithagassupplyregulator.
GAS PRESSURE REQUIREMENTS
BL-100naturalgasmodelrequiresaminimumgassupplypressureof5”w.c.(1.25kPa);BL-80naturalgasmodelrequiresaminimumgassupplypressureof6”w.c.(1.49kPa).Theminimumsupplypressureismeasuredwhile gas is flowing (dynamicpressure).The supplypressure(dynamic)shouldneverfallbelowthespecifiedminimumsupplypressure.Thesupplypressureshouldbemeasuredwithallgasfiredappliancesconnectedtothecommonmainfiringatfullcapacity.Ifthesupplypressuredropsmorethan1.5”W.C.(0.37kPa)asgasbeginstoflowtothewaterheaterthenthesupplygassystemincludingthegaslineand/orthegasregulatormayberestrictedorundersized.SeeSupplyGasregulatorsectionandGasPipingsectionofthismanual.Thegasvalveonallmodelshasamaximumgassupplypressurelimitof14”W.C.(3.48kPa)Themaximumsupplypressureismeasuredwhilegasisnotflowing(staticpressure).
SUPPLY GAS REGULATOR
Themaximumallowablegassupplypressureforthiswaterheateris14.0inchesW.C.(3.48kPa).Installapositivelock-upgaspressureregulatorinthegassupplylineifinletgaspressurecanexceed14.0inchesW.C.(3.48kPa)atanytime.regulatorsmustbesized/usedaccordingtomanufacturer’sspecifications.Ifapositivelock-upregulatorisrequiredfollowtheseinstructions:
1. Positivelock-upgaspressureregulatorsmustberatedatorabove theinputBtu/hrratingofthewaterheatertheysupply.2. Positivelock-upgaspressureregulator(s)shouldbeinstalledno closerthan3feet(1meter)andnofartherthan8feet(2.4meters) ofequivalentlengthfromthewaterheater’sinletgasconnection.3. Afterinstallingthepositivelock-upgaspressureregulator(s)aninitial nominalsupplypressuresettingof7.0”W.C.whilethewaterheater isoperatingisrecommendedandwillgenerallyprovidegood waterheateroperation.Someadditionaladjustmentmayberequired latertomaintainasteadygassupplypressure.4. When installingmultiplewater heaters in the samegas supply system it is recommended that individual positive lock-upgas pressureregulatorsbeinstalledateachunit.
MIXING VALVES
Water temperature over 125°F (52°C)can cause severe burns instantlyresulting in severe injury or death.
Children, the elderly and the physically or mentally disabled are at highest risk for scald injury.
Feel water before bathing or showering.
Temperature limiting devices such asmixing valves must be installed when required by codes and to ensure safe temperatures at fixtures.
Waterheatedtoatemperaturewhichwillsatisfyclotheswashing,dishwashing,andothersanitizingneedscanscaldandcausepermanentinjuryuponcontact.Shortrepeatedheatingcyclescausedbysmallhotwaterusescancausetemperaturesatthepointofusetoexceedthewaterheater’stemperaturesettingbyupto20°F(11°C).Somepeoplearemorelikelytobepermanentlyinjuredbyhotwaterthanothers.These include theelderly, children, the infirmand thephysically/mentallydisabled.Table2 shows theapproximate time-to-burnrelationshipfornormaladultskin.Ifanyoneusinghotwaterprovidedby thewaterheaterbeing installed fits intooneof thesegroupsorifthereisalocalcodeorstatelawrequiringacertainwatertemperatureatthepointofuse,thenspecialprecautionsmustbetaken.In addition to using the lowest possible temperature setting thatsatisfiesdemandoftheapplicationaMixingValveshouldbeinstalledatthewaterheaterorathotwatertapstofurtherreducesystemwatertemperature.SeeFigure6.Mixing valves are available at plumbing supply stores.ConsultaQualified Installer or ServiceTechnician. Followmixing valvemanufacturer’sinstructionsforinstallationofthevalves.
TABLE 2.
Water Temperature°F
Timefor1stDegreeBurn
(LessSevereBurns)
TimeforPermanentBurns2nd&3rdDegree
(MostSevereBurns)
110 (normalshowertemp.)116 (painthreshold)116 35minutes 45minutes122 1minute 5minutes131 5seconds 25seconds140 2seconds 5seconds149 1second 2seconds154 instantaneous 1second
(U.S.GovernmentMemorandum,C.P.S.C.,PeterL.Armstrong,Sept.15,1978)
HOT WATEROUTLET
TO TANKINLET
CHECKVALVE
MIXINGVALVE
COLDWATERINLET
TEMPERED WATEROUTLET
12” TO 15”(30-38 cm)
CHECKVALVE
FIGURE 6.
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
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WATER PIPING
WATER (POTABLE) HEATING AND SPACE HEATING
Thiswaterheatershallnotbeconnectedtoanyheatingsystemsorcomponent(s)usedwithanon-potablewaterheatingappliance.
Allpipingcomponentsconnectedtothisunit forspaceheatingapplicationsshallbesuitableforusewithpotablewater.
Toxicchemicals,suchasthoseusedforboilertreatmentshallnotbeintroducedintothissystem.
Whenthesystemrequireswaterforspaceheatingattemperatureshigherthanrequiredfordomesticwaterpurposes,amixingvalvemustbeinstalled.PleaserefertoFigure6forsuggestedpipingarrangement.
Thesewaterheaterscannotbeusedinspaceheatingapplicationsonly.
CLOSED WATER SYSTEMS
Water supply systemsmay, because of code requirements orsuch conditions as high line pressure, among others, haveinstalled devices such as pressure reducing valves, checkvalves,andbackflowpreventers.Devicessuchasthesecausethewatersystemtobeaclosedsystem.
THERMAL EXPANSION
Aswaterisheated,itexpands(thermalexpansion).Inaclosedsystemthevolumeofwaterwillgrowwhenit isheated.Asthevolumeofwatergrowstherewillbeacorrespondingincreaseinwater pressure due to thermal expansion. Thermal expansioncancauseprematuretankfailure(leakage).Thistypeoffailureis not covered under the limited warranty. Thermal expansioncanalsocause intermittentTemperature-PressureReliefValveoperation: water discharged from the valve due to excessivepressurebuildup.Thisconditionisnotcoveredunderthelimitedwarranty.TheTemperature-PressureReliefValveisnotintendedfortheconstantreliefofthermalexpansion.
A properly sized thermal expansion tankmust be installed onall closed systems to control the harmful effects of thermalexpansion.Contactalocalplumbingservicetechniciantohaveathermalexpansiontankinstalled.
FIGURE 7.NOTE: To protect against untimely corrosion of hot and coldwaterfittings,it isstronglyrecommendedthatdi-electricunionsorcouplingsbeinstalledonthiswaterheaterwhenconnectedtocopperpipe.Figure7showsthetypicalattachmentofthewaterpipingtothewater heater.
TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
Explosion HazardTemperature-Pressure Relief Valvemust comply with ANSI Z21.22-CSA 4.4 and ASME code.Properly sized temperature-pressure relief valve must beinstalled in opening provided.
Can result in overheating andexcessive tank pressure.Can cause serious injury or death.
Thiswaterheaterisprovidedwithaproperlyrated/sizedandcertifiedcombinationTemperature-PressureReliefValve(T&Pvalve)bythemanufacturer.ThevalveiscertifiedbyanationallyrecognizedtestinglaboratorythatmaintainsperiodicinspectionofproductionoflistedequipmentofmaterialsasmeetingtherequirementsforReliefValvesforHotWaterSupplySystems,ANSIZ21.22•CSA4.4,andthecoderequirementsofASME.If replaced, thenewT&Pvalvemustmeet the requirementsoflocalcodes,butnotlessthanacombinationTemperature-PressureReliefValverated/sizedandcertifiedasindicatedintheaboveparagraph.Thenewvalvemustbemarkedwithamaximumsetpressurenottoexceedthemarkedhydrostaticworkingpressureof thewaterheater (150psi=1,035kPa)andadischargecapacitynotlessthanthewaterheaterBtu/hr or kW input rate as shown on the water heater’s modelratinglabel.
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NOTE: Inaddition to the factory installedTemperature-PressureReliefValveon thewaterheater,each remotestorage tank thatmaybeinstalledandpipedtoawaterheatingappliancemustalsohave its own properly sized, rated and approvedTemperature-PressureReliefValveinstalled.CallthetollfreetechnicalsupportphonenumberlistedonthebackcoverofthismanualfortechnicalassistanceinsizingaTemperature-PressureReliefValveforremotestoragetanks.Forsafeoperationof thewaterheater, theTemperature-PressureReliefValvemustnotberemovedfromitsdesignatedopeningnorplugged.TheTemperature-PressureReliefValvemustbeinstalleddirectlyintothefittingofthewaterheaterdesignedforthereliefvalve.Installdischargepipingsothatanydischargewillexitthepipewithin6inches(15.2cm)aboveanadequatefloordrain,orexternaltothebuilding.Incoldclimatesitisrecommendedthatitbeterminatedatanadequatedraininsidethebuilding.Becertainthatnocontactismadewithanyliveelectricalpart.Thedischargeopeningmustnotbeblockedorreducedinsizeunderanycircumstances.Excessivelength,over30feet(9.14m),oruseofmorethanfourelbowscancauserestrictionandreducethedischargecapacityofthevalve.No valve or other obstruction is to be placed between theTemperature-PressureReliefValveandthetank.Donotconnectdischargepipingdirectlytothedrainunlessa6”(15.2cm)airgapisprovided.Topreventbodilyinjury,hazardtolife,orpropertydamage,the relief valvemustbeallowed todischargewater inadequatequantitiesshouldcircumstancesdemand.Ifthedischargepipeisnotconnectedtoadrainorothersuitablemeans,thewaterflowmaycausepropertydamage.
Water Damage Hazard• Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve discharge pipe must terminate at adequate drain.
CAUTION
T&P Valve Discharge Pipe Requirements:• Shallnotbesmallerinsizethantheoutletpipesizeofthevalve,orhaveanyreducingcouplingsorotherrestrictions.
• Shallnotbepluggedorblocked.• Shallnotbeexposedtofreezingtemperatures.• Shallbeofmateriallistedforhotwaterdistribution.• ShallbeinstalledsoastoallowcompletedrainageofboththeTemperature-PressureReliefValveandthedischargepipe.
• Mustterminateamaximumofsixinchesaboveafloordrainorexternaltobuilding.Incoldclimates,itisrecommendedthatdischargepipebeterminatedatanadequatedraininsidebuilding.
• Shallnothaveanyvalveorotherobstructionbetweenthereliefvalveandthedrain.
Burn hazard.
Hot water discharge.
Keep clear of Temperature-Pressure Relief Valvedischarge outlet.
TheTemperature-PressureReliefValvemustbemanuallyoperatedatleasttwiceayear.Cautionshouldbetakentoensurethat(1)nooneisinfrontoforaroundtheoutletoftheTemperature-PressureReliefValvedischargeline,and(2)thewatermanuallydischargedwill not cause any bodily injury or property damage becausethewatermaybeextremelyhot. Ifaftermanuallyoperating thevalve,itfailstocompletelyresetandcontinuestoreleasewater,immediatelyclosethecoldwaterinlettothewaterheater,followthedraininginstructionsinthismanual,andreplacetheTemperature-PressureReliefValvewithaproperlyrated/sizednewone.
NOTE:ThepurposeofaTemperature-PressureReliefValve istopreventexcessivetemperaturesandpressuresinthestoragetank.TheT&P valve is not intended for the constant relief of thermalexpansion.Aproperlysizedthermalexpansiontankmustbeinstalledon all closed systems to control thermal expansion, seeClosedWaterSystemsandThermalExpansiononpage11.If youdonot understand these instructionsor haveanyquestionsregardingtheTemperature-PressureReliefValvecallthetollfreenumberlistedonthebackcoverofthismanualfortechnicalassistance.
FILLING THE WATER HEATER
Neverusethiswaterheaterunless it iscompletely fullofwater.Topreventdamagetothetank,thetankmustbefilledwithwater.Watermustflowfromthehotwater faucetbeforeturning“ON”gasto thewater heater.
Tofillthewaterheaterwithwater:1.Close thewaterheaterdrainvalveby turning thehandle to the
right(clockwise).Thedrainvalveisonthelowerfrontofthewaterheater.
2. Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater. NOTE:Thecoldwatersupplyvalvemustbeleftopenwhenthewater heater is in use.
3.Toinsurecompletefillingofthetank,allowairtoexitbyopeningthenearesthotwaterfaucet.Allowwatertorununtilaconstantflowisobtained.Thiswillletairoutofthewaterheaterandthepiping.
4. Checkallwaterpipingandconnections for leaks.Repairasneeded.
AIR REQUIREMENTS
Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide GasInstall water heater in accordance withthe Instruction Manual and NFPA 54 orCAN/CSA-B149.1.To avoid injury, combustion and ventilationair must be taken from outdoors.Do not place chemical vapor emittingproducts near water heater.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage ordeath. Always read and understand instruction manual.
Forsafeoperationanadequatesupplyof freshuncontaminatedair forcombustionandventilationmustbeprovided.
An insufficient supply of air can cause recirculation of combustionproducts resulting in contamination thatmaybehazardous to life.Suchaconditionoftenwillresultinayellow,luminousburnerflame,causingsootingofthecombustionchamber,burnersandfluetubesandcreatesariskofasphyxiation.
DonotinstallthewaterheaterinaconfinedspaceunlessanadequatesupplyofairforcombustionandventilationisbroughtintothatspaceusingthemethodsdescribedintheConfinedSpacesectionthatfollows.
Neverobstructtheflowofventilationair. Ifyouhaveanydoubtsorquestionsatall,callyourgassupplier.Failure toprovidetheproper
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amountofcombustionaircanresultinafireorexplosionandcausepropertydamage,seriousbodilyinjuryordeath.
UNCONFINED SPACEAnUnconfinedSpace isonewhosevolume isnot less than50cubic feet per 1,000 Btu/hr (4.8 cubicmeters per kW) of thetotalinputratingofallappliancesinstalledinthespace.Roomscommunicatingdirectlywith thespace, inwhich theappliancesare installed, through openings not furnished with doors, areconsideredapartoftheunconfinedspace.
Makeupairrequirementsfortheoperationofexhaustfans,kitchenventilation systems, clothesdryersand fireplacesshall alsobeconsidered in determining the adequacy of a space to providecombustion,ventilationanddilutionair.
UNUSUALLY TIGHT CONSTRUCTIONInunconfinedspacesinbuildings,infiltrationmaybeadequatetoprovideairforcombustion,ventilationanddilutionoffluegases.However,inbuildingsofunusuallytightconstruction(forexample,weatherstripping,heavilyinsulated,caulked,vaporbarrier,etc.)additionalairmustbeprovidedusing themethodsdescribed intheConfinedSpacesectionthatfollows.
CONFINED SPACEAConfinedSpaceisonewhosevolumeislessthan50cubicfeetper1,000Btu/hr(4.8cubicmetersperkW)ofthetotalinputratingofallappliancesinstalledinthespace.
Openingsmustbeinstalledtoprovidefreshairforcombustion,ventilationanddilution inconfinedspaces.Therequiredsize for theopenings isdependentonthemethodusedtoprovidefreshairtotheconfinedspaceandthetotalBtu/hrinputratingofallappliancesinstalledinthespace.
DIRECT VENT APPLIANCESAppliances installed in aDirectVent configuration that derive allair for combustion from the outdoor atmosphere through sealedintakeairpipingarenotfactoredinthetotalapplianceinputBtu/hrcalculationsusedtodeterminethesizeofopeningsprovidingfreshairintoconfinedspaces.
EXHAUST FANSWhereexhaustfansareinstalled,additionalairshallbeprovidedtoreplacetheexhaustedair.Whenanexhaustfanisinstalledinthesamespacewithawaterheater,sufficientopeningstoprovidefreshairmustbeprovidedthataccommodatetherequirementsforallappliancesintheroomandtheexhaustfan.Undersizedopeningswillcauseairtobedrawnintotheroomthroughthewaterheater’sventsystemcausingpoorcombustion.Sooting,seriousdamagetothewaterheaterandtheriskoffireorexplosionmayresult.Itcanalsocreateariskofasphyxiation.
LOUVERS AND GRILLESThefreeareasofthefreshairopeningsintheinstructionsthatfollowdonottakeintoaccountthepresenceoflouvers,grillesorscreensintheopenings.
Therequiredsizeofopeningsforcombustion,ventilationanddilutionairshallbebasedonthe“netfreearea”ofeachopening.Wherethefreeareathroughadesignoflouverorgrilleorscreenisknown,itshallbeusedincalculatingthesizeofopeningrequiredtoprovidethefreeareaspecified.Wherethelouverandgrilledesignandfreeareaarenotknown,itshallbeassumedthatwoodlouverswillhave25%freeareaandmetallouversandgrilleswillhave75%freearea.Nonmotorizedlouversandgrillesshallbefixedintheopenposition.
FRESH AIR OPENINGS FOR CONFINED SPACESThe following instructions shall be used to calculate the size,number and placement of openings providing fresh air forcombustion, ventilation and dilution in confined spaces. Theillustrationsshowninthissectionofthemanualareareferencefor the openings that provide fresh air into confined spacesonly.Donot refer to these illustrations for thepurposeofventinstallation. See Venting Installation on page 14 for completeventinginstallationinstructions.
OUTDOOR AIR THROUGH TWO OPENINGS
FIGURE 8.
The confined space shall be provided with two permanentopenings,onecommencingwithin12inches(300mm)ofthetopandonecommencingwithin12inches(300mm)ofthebottomoftheenclosure.Theopenings shall communicate directlywith theoutdoors.SeeFigure8.Eachopeningshallhaveaminimumfreeareaof1squareinchper4,000Btu/hr(550mm2perkW)oftheaggregateinputratingofallappliancesinstalledintheenclosure.Eachopeningshallnotbelessthan100squareinches(645cm2).
OUTDOOR AIR THROUGH ONE OPENING
FIGURE 9.
Alternatively a single permanent opening, commencingwithin 12inches(300mm)ofthetopoftheenclosure,shallbeprovided.SeeFigure9.Thewaterheatershallhaveclearancesofatleast1inch(25mm)fromthesidesandbackand6inches(150mm)fromthefrontoftheappliance.Theopeningshalldirectlycommunicatewiththeoutdoorsorshallcommunicatethroughaverticalorhorizontalducttotheoutdoorsorspacesthatfreelycommunicatewiththeoutdoorsandshallhaveaminimumfreeareaofthefollowing:1. 1square inchper3000Btu/hr (733mm2perkW)of the total
inputratingofallapplianceslocatedintheenclosure,and2. Notlessthanthesumoftheareasofallventconnectorsin
thespace.
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OUTDOOR AIR THROUGH TWO HORIZONTAL DUCTS
FIGURE 10.
Theconfinedspaceshallbeprovidedwithtwopermanenthorizontalducts,onecommencingwithin12 inches(300mm)of the topandone commencingwithin 12 inches (300mm)of thebottomof theenclosure.Thehorizontalductsshallcommunicatedirectlywiththeoutdoors.SeeFigure10.Eachductopeningshallhaveaminimumfreeareaof1squareinchper2,000Btu/hr(1100mm2perkW)oftheaggregateinputratingofallappliancesinstalledintheenclosure.Whenductsareused,theyshallbeofthesamecrosssectionalareaasthefreeareaoftheopeningstowhichtheyconnect.Theminimumdimensionofrectangularairductsshallbenotlessthan3inches.
OUTDOOR AIR THROUGH TWO VERTICAL DUCTS
The illustrations shown in this section of the manual are areference for the openings that provide fresh air into confinedspacesonly.DO NOT refer to these illustrations for the purpose of ventinstallation. See Venting Installation on page 14 for completeventinginstallationinstructions.
FIGURE 11.
Theconfinedspaceshallbeprovidedwith twopermanentverticalducts,onecommencingwithin12 inches(300mm)of the topandone commencingwithin 12 inches (300mm)of thebottomof the
enclosure.The vertical ducts shall communicate directlywith theoutdoors.SeeFigure11.Eachductopeningshallhaveaminimumfreeareaof1squareinchper4,000Btu/hr(550mm2perkW)oftheaggregateinputratingofallappliancesinstalledintheenclosure.Whenductsareused,theyshallbeofthesamecrosssectionalareaasthefreeareaoftheopeningstowhichtheyconnect.Theminimumdimensionofrectangularairductsshallbenotlessthan3inches.
AIR FROM OTHER INDOOR SPACES
FIGURE 12.Theconfinedspaceshallbeprovidedwithtwopermanentopenings,one commencingwithin 12 inches (300mm) of the top and onecommencingwithin12inches(300mm)ofthebottomoftheenclosure.SeeFigure12.Eachopeningshallcommunicatedirectlywithanadditionalroom(s)ofsufficientvolumesothatthecombinedvolumeofallspacesmeetsthecriteriaforanUnconfinedSpace.Eachopeningshallhaveaminimumfreeareaof1squareinchper1,000Btu/hr(2200mm2perkW)oftheaggregateinputratingofallappliancesinstalledintheenclosure.Eachopeningshallnotbelessthan100squareinches(645cm2).
VENTING
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Water heaters covered in these instructions are Category I,NaturalDraft appliances. If thewaterheater isbeing installedasareplacementforanexistingheaterinpre-existingventing,athoroughinspectionofexistingventingsystemmustbeperformedprior to any installation work.VENTDAMPERS - Any vent damper, whether it is operatedthermallyorotherwisemustberemovedifitsuseinhibitsproperdraftingofthewaterheater.ThermallyOperatedVentDampers: this gas-firedwater heaterhasathermalefficiencyatorabove80%whichmayproducearelativelylowfluegastemperature.Suchtemperaturesmaynotbehighenoughtoproperlyopenthermallyoperatedventdampers.This would cause spillage of the flue gases andmay causecarbonmonoxidepoisoning.VentdampersmustbearevidenceofcertificationascomplyingwiththecurrenteditionoftheAmericanNationalStandardANSIZ21.66CGA6.14(coveringelectricallyandmechanicallyactuatedventdampers).Beforeinstallationofanyventdamper,consultthelocalgasutilityforfurtherinformation.Toinsureproperventingofthisgas-firedwaterheater,thecorrectventpipediametermustbeutilized.Anyadditionsordeletionsofothergasappliancesonacommonventwiththiswaterheatermayadverselyaffecttheoperationofthewaterheater.Consultyourgassupplierifanysuchchangesareplanned.Forproperventingincertaininstallations,alargerdiameterventpipemaybenecessary.ConsultyourgassuppliertoaidyouindeterminingtheproperventingforyourwaterheaterfromtheventtablesinthecurrenteditionoftheNationalFuelGasCodeANSIZ223.1/NFPA 54 or the Natural Gas and Propane InstallationCode CAN\CSA B 149.1. Periodicallychecktheventingsystemforsignsofobstructionordeteriorationandreplaceifneeded.Thecombustionandventilationairflowmustnotbeobstructed.Thewater heaterwith draft hood installedmust be connectedtoachimneyorlistedventpipesystem,whichterminatestotheoutdoors. Never operate the water heater unless it is vented to the outdoorsandhasadequateairsupplytoavoidrisksofimproperoperation, explosion or asphyxiation.Alignthelegsofthedrafthoodwiththeholesprovided.Insertthe legsand secure thedraft hood to thewater heater’s topwith the fourscrewsprovidedasshown inFigure13.Donotalterthedrafthoodinanyway.Ifyouarereplacinganexistingwaterheater,besuretousethenewdrafthoodsuppliedwiththe water heater.Obstructed or deteriorated vent systemsmay present serioushealth risk or asphyxiation.
DRAFT HOOD
SHEET METAL SCREWS (FOUR PROVIDED)
LEGS
HOLE
INSTALL THE DRAFT HOOD WITHTHE FOUR SCREWS PROVIDED.
JACKET TOPHOLE
LEGS
FIGURE 13.
The vent pipe from thewater heatermust be no less than thediameter of the draft hood outlet on thewater heater andmustslopeupwardat least1/4inchperlinearfoot(21mmpermeter).SeeFigure14.
All ventgasesmustbecompletelyvented to theoutdoorsof thestructure (dwelling). Installonly thedrafthoodprovidedwith thenewwaterheaterandnootherdrafthood.
Ventpipesmustbesecuredateachjointwithsheetmetalscrews.
FIGURE 14.
Theremustbeaminimumof6”(153mm)clearancebetweensinglewall vent pipe and any combustiblematerial. Fill and seal anyclearancebetweensinglewallventpipeandcombustiblematerialwithmortarmix,cement,orothernoncombustiblesubstance.Forother thansinglewall, followventpipemanufacturer’s clearancespecifications.Toinsureatightfitoftheventpipeinabrickchimney,sealaroundtheventpipewithmortarmixcement.
Failure to have required clearances between vent piping andcombustiblematerialwillresultinafirehazard.
Be sure vent pipe is properly connected to prevent escape ofdangerousfluegaseswhichcouldcausedeadlyasphyxiation.
Chemicalvaporcorrosionoftheflueandventsystemmayoccurifairforcombustioncontainscertainchemicalvapors.Spraycanpropellants,cleaningsolvents, refrigeratorandairconditionerrefrigerants, swimming pool chemicals, calcium and sodiumchloride, waxes, bleach and process chemicals are typicalcompoundswhicharepotentiallycorrosive.
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GAS PIPING
Contact your local gas service company to ensure that adequategasserviceisavailableandtoreviewapplicableinstallationcodesforyourarea.SizethemaingaslineinaccordancewithTable3.Thefiguresshownareforstraightlengthsofpipeat0.5in.W.C.pressuredrop,whichisconsiderednormalforlowpressuresystems.Note:Fittingssuchaselbows,teesandlineregulatorswilladdtothepipepressuredrop.AlsorefertothecurrenteditionsoftheNationalFuelGasCode(NFPA54)orNaturalGasandPropaneInstallationCode(CAN/CSAB149.1).Makesuregassuppliedissametypelistedonmodelratingplate.Theinletgaspressuremustnotexceed14inchwatercolumn(2.6kPa)fornaturalandpropane(L.P.)gas.Theminimuminletgaspressureshownonratingplateisthatwhichwillpermitfiringatratedinput.Ifthegascontrolvalveissubjectedtopressuresexceeding1/2poundpersquareinch(3.5kPa),thedamagetothegascontrolvalvecouldresultinafireorexplosionfromleakinggas.Ifthemaingaslineshut-offservingallgasappliancesisused,alsoturn“off”thegasateachappliance.Leaveallgasappliancesshut“off”untilthewaterheaterinstallationiscomplete.Agaslineofsufficientsizemustberuntothewaterheater.ConsultthecurrenteditionofNationalFuelGasCodeANSIZ223.1/NFPA54ortheNaturalGasandPropaneInstallationCodeCAN/CSAB149.1andyourgassupplierconcerningpipesize.Theremustbe:• Areadilyaccessiblemanualshutoffvalve inthegassupply line
servingthewaterheater,and• Asedimenttrapaheadofthegascontrolvalvetohelppreventdirt
andforeignmaterialsfromenteringthegascontrolvalve.• Aflexiblegasconnectororagroundjointunionbetweentheshut
offvalveandcontrolvalvetopermitservicingoftheunit.Besuretocheckallthegaspipingforleaksbeforelightingthewaterheater.Useasoapywatersolution,notamatchoropenflame.Rinseoffsoapysolutionandwipedry.Theminimum inletgaspressureshownon the ratingplate is thatwhichwillpermitfiringattheratedinput.
TABLE 3. GAS SUPPLY LINE SIZES (IN INCHES)* MAXIMUM CAPACITY OF PIPE IN CUBIC FEET PER HOURLENGTH
IN FEET
NOMINAL IRON PIPE SIZES (INCHES) INPUT IN THOUSANDS (BTU/HR)
1/2" 3/4" 1" 1 1/4" 1 1/2" 2" 2 1/2" 3" 4"
10 175 360 680 1400 2100 3960 6300 11000 23000
20 120 250 465 950 1460 2750 4360 7700 15800
30 97 200 375 770 1180 2200 3520 6250 12800
40 82 170 320 660 990 1900 3000 5300 10900
50 73 151 285 580 900 1680 2650 4750 9700
60 66 138 260 530 810 1520 2400 4300 8800
70 61 125 240 490 750 1400 2250 3900 8100
80 57 118 220 460 690 1300 2050 3700 7500
90 53 110 205 430 650 1220 1950 3450 7200
100 50 103 195 400 620 1150 1850 3250 6700
125 44 93 175 360 550 1020 1650 2950 6000
150 40 84 160 325 500 950 1500 2650 5500
175 37 77 145 300 460 850 1370 2450 5000
200 35 72 135 280 430 800 1280 2280 4600
TABLE 4.
LENGTH IN
METERS
NOMINAL IRON PIPE SIZES (INCHES) INPUT IN KW
1/2" 3/4" 1" 1 1/4" 1 1/2" 2" 2 1/2" 3" 4"
3 51 105 199 410 615 1160 1845 3221 6735
6 35 73 142 278 428 805 1277 2255 4626
9 28 59 110 225 346 644 1031 1830 3748
12 24 50 94 193 290 556 878 1552 3192
15 21 44 83 170 264 492 776 1391 2840
18 19 40 76 155 237 445 703 1259 2577
21 18 37 70 143 220 410 659 1142 2372
24 17 35 64 135 202 381 600 1083 2196
27 16 32 60 126 190 357 571 1010 2108
31 15 30 57 117 182 337 542 952 1962
38 13 27 51 105 161 299 483 864 1757
46 12 25 47 95 146 278 439 776 1610
53 11 23 42 88 135 249 401 717 1464
61 10 21 40 82 126 234 375 688 1347
Usepipejointcompoundorteflontapemarkedasbeingresistanttotheactionofpetroleum[Propane(L.P.)]gases.
Thewaterheateranditsgasconnectionmustbeleaktestedbeforeplacingthewaterheaterinoperation.
The water heater and its individual shut-off valve shall bedisconnectedfromthegassupplypipingsystemduringanypressuretestingofthatsystemattestpressuresinexcessof1/2poundpersquareinch(3.5kPa).Itshallbeisolatedfromthegassupplypipingsystem by closing its individual manual shut-off valve during anypressuretestingof thegassupplypipingsystemat testpressuresequaltoorlessthan1/2poundpersquareinch(3.5kPa).ConnectingthegaspipingtothegascontrolvalveofthewaterheatercanbeaccomplishedbyeitherofthetwomethodsshowninFigures15 and 16.
FIGURE 15. GAS PIPING WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR.
FIGURE 16. GAS PIPING WITH ALLBLACK IRON PIPE TO GAS CONTROL.
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SEDIMENT TRAPS
Asedimenttrapshallbeinstalledasclosetotheinletofthewaterheateraspracticalat thetimeofwaterheater installation.Thesediment trapshallbeeithera tee fittingwithacappednipplein thebottomoutletorotherdevice recognizedasaneffectivesediment trap. If a tee fitting is used, it shall be installed inconformancewith one of themethods of installation shown intheFigures15and16.
Contaminantsinthegaslinesmaycauseimproperoperationofthegascontrolvalvethatmayresultinfireorexplosion.Beforeattachingthegaslinebesurethatallgaspipeiscleanontheinside.Totrapanydirtorforeignmaterialinthegassupplyline,asedimenttrapmustbeincorporatedinthepiping.Thesedimenttrapmustbereadilyaccessible.Install inaccordancewiththe“GasPiping”section.RefertothecurrenteditionoftheNationalFuelGasCode,ANSIZ223.1/NFPA54ortheNaturalGasandPropaneInstallationCodeCAN/CSAB149.1.
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FLAMMABLE
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, afire or explosion may result causing property damage, personalinjury or loss of life.
BEFORE LIGHTING: ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED WITH WATER AND AIR PURGED FROM ALL LINESA.
C.
D.WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
Do not try to light any appliance.Do not touch any electric switch; do not use anyphone in your building.Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor'sphone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the firedepartment.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
TOP KNOB
FIGURE 'A'
"OFF" POSITION
OF
F ON
PILOT
FIGURE 'B'
"PILOT" POSITION
OF
F ON
PILOT
FIGURE 'C'
"ON" POSITION
OF
F ON
PILOT
1. 2.TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
S e t t h e t h e r m o s t a t t o l o w e s t s e t t i n g . Push gas control knob down slightly and turn clock-wise to 'OFF'. Do not force. SEE FIGURE 'A'.
1.
10.
11.12.
13.
2.
3.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.STOP! Read the safety informationabove on this label.
Push the gas control knob down slightly and turnclockwise to "OFF". SEE FIGURE 'A'.
NOTE: Knob cannot be turned from "PILOT" to "OFF"unless knob is pushed down slightly. Do not force.
Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If youthen smell gas, STOP! Follow "B" in thesafety information above on this label. Ifyou do not smell gas, go to next step.
This unit is equipped with a push button pilot ignitor,
on the gas control.
Continue to hold the gas control knob down for about one (1) minute after the pilot is lit. Release the gascontrol knob and it will pop back up. Pilot shouldremain lit. If it goes out , repeat step (3) through (9).It may take several minutes for air to clear the linesbefore the pilot will light.If knob does not pop up when released, stop andimmediately call your service technician or gassupplier.If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, turn the gas control knob clockwise to 'OFF' andcall your service technician or gas supplier.SEE FIGURE 'A'
DANGER: Hotter water increases the riskof scald injury. Consult the instructionmanual before changing temperature.
At arm's length away, turn gas control knobcounterclockwise to 'ON'. SEE FIGURE 'C'.Set thermostat to desired setting.
Remove the outer door located belowthe gas control unit.
4.
which is used to light the pilot. Locate the ignitor
Turn gas control knob counterclockwiseto "PILOT". SEE FIGURE 'B'.
Replace the outer door.
DIAL
KNOBGAS CONTROL
THERMOSTATGAS CONTROL
PIEZOIGNITORGENERATOR
The pilot is located on the left front corner of the burner. It can be located by looking through the sight glass tothe left while pressing the piezo ignitor buttonseveral times. Look for a spark at the pilot location .
Once the pilot has been found, push the gas knoball the way down. Immediately press the pilot ignitorbutton rapidly (4) to (5) times. If the pilot does notlight, repeat step (3) through (9).
This appliance has a pilot which is lit by a piezo-electric spark gas ignition system. When lightingthe pilot, follow these instructions exactly.
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around theappliance area for gas. Be sure to smell nextto the floor because some gas is heavier thanair and will settle on the floor.
Use only your hand to push down or turn the gascontrol knob. Never use tools. If the knob willnot push down or turn by hand, don't try to repairit, call a qualified service technician. Force orattempted repair may result in fire or explosion.
Do not use this appliance if any part has beenunder water. Immediately contact a qualifiedinstaller or service agency to replace a floodedwater heater. Do not attempt to repair the unit!It must be replaced!
Set the thermostat to the lowest setting by turningthermostat dial fully clockwise until it stops.
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
FIGURE "D"
PILOT
MAIN BURNER
THERMOCOUPLE &BURNER TUBE
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START UP CONDITIONS
DRAFT HOOD OPERATIONCheck draf t hood operat ion by per forming a worst casedepressurization of the building.With all doors and windowsclosed, andwith all air handling equipment and exhaust fansoperating such as furnaces, clothes dryers, range hoods andbathroomfans,amatchflameshouldstillbedrawnintothedrafthoodofthewaterheaterwithitsburnerfiring.Iftheflameisnotdrawn toward the draft hood, shut off water heater andmakenecessaryairsupplychangestocorrect.
CONDENSATIONWhenever the water heater is f illed with cold water, somecondensatewillformwhiletheburnerison.Awaterheatermay
Shortrepeatedheatingcyclescausedbysmallhotwaterusescancause temperaturesat thepointofuse toexceed the thermostatsettingbyupto30°F(16.7°C). Ifyouexperiencethistypeofuseyou should consider using lower temperature settings to reducescaldhazards.
Any water heater’s intended purpose is to heat water. Hot water isneededforcleansing,cleaning,andsanitizing(bodies,dishes,clothing). Untempered hot water can present a scald hazard.Dependingonthetimeelement,andthepeopleinvolved(adults,children, elderly, infirm, etc.) scaldingmay occur at differenttemperatures.
HOTTERWATERCANSCALD:Waterheatersareintendedtoproducehotwater.Waterheatedtoatemperaturewhichwillsatisfyspaceheating,clotheswashing,dishwashing,andothersanitizingneedscanscaldandpermanentlyinjureyouuponcontact.Somepeoplearemorelikelytobepermanentlyinjuredbyhotwaterthanothers.Theseincludetheelderly,children,theinfirm,orphysically/mentallyhandicapped.Ifanyoneusinghotwaterinyourhomefitsintooneofthesegroupsorifthereisalocalcodeorstatelawrequiringacertaintemperaturewateratthehotwatertap,thenyoumusttakespecialprecautions. In addition to using the lowest possible temperaturesettingthatsatisfiesyourhotwaterneeds,ameanssuchasamixingvalve should be used at the hot water taps used by these people or atthewaterheater.Mixingvalvesareavailableatplumbingsupplyorhardwarestores,seeFigure6.Followmanufacturer’sinstructionsforinstallationofthevalves.Beforechangingthefactorysettingonthethermostat,readthe“TemperatureRegulation”sectioninthismanual,seeFigures17and18.
TEMPERATURE REGULATION
FOR YOUR INFORMATIONappeartobeleakingwheninfactthewateriscondensation.Thisusuallyhappenswhen:
a.Anewwaterheaterisfilledwithcoldwaterforthefirsttime.
b.Burninggasproduceswatervaporinwaterheaters,particularlyhighefficiencymodelswherefluetemperaturesarelower.
c.Largeamountsofhotwaterareusedinashorttimeandtherefillwaterinthetankisverycold.
Moisturefromtheproductsofcombustioncondenseonthecoolertank surfacesand formdropsofwaterwhichmay fall onto theburnerorotherhotsurfacestoproducea“sizzling”or“frying”noise.
Excessive condensation can cause pilot outage due to waterrunningdownthefluetubeontothemainburnerandputtingoutthe pilot.
Neverallowsmallchildrentouseahotwatertap,ortodrawtheirownbathwater.Neverleaveachildorhandicappedpersonunattendedin a bathtub or shower.
NOTE:Awatertemperaturerangeof120°F-140°F(49°C-60°C)isrecommendedbymostdishwashermanufacturers.
Thethermostatofthiswaterheaterhasbeenfactorysetatitslowestposition (PILOT LIGHTING). It is adjustable andmust be reset tothe desired temperature setting to reduce the risk of scald injury.Themark( )indicativeofapproximately120°F(49°C)ispreferredstartingpoint.SomeStateshavearequirementforalowersetting.
Turn thewater temperaturedial clockwise ( ) to decrease thetemperature,orcounterclockwise( )toincreasethetemperature.
Shouldoverheatingoccurorthegassupplyfailtoshutoff,turnoffthemanualgascontrolvalvetothewaterheater.
FIGURE 17.
Temperature Time to Produce 2nd & 3rd
Nearly instantaneous
D = APPROX.160°F (71°C) About 1/2 second
C = APPROX.150°F (65°C) About 1-1/2 seconds
B = APPROX.140°F (60°C) Less than 5 seconds
A = APPROX.130°F (54°C) About 30 seconds
= APPROX.120°F (49°C) More than 5 minutes
LOW = APPROX.100°F (37.8°C) - - - - - - - -
Setting Degree Burns on Adult Skin
VERY HOT = APPROX. 181°F (83°C)
FIGURE 18.
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CHECKING GAS INPUTWiththisheaterinoperation,determinewhetheritisreceivingthefullratedinputofgas.Thismaybedonebytimingthegasmeterandmeasuringgaspressurewithagaugeormanometer.Whentheheaterisoperatingatfullcapacity(fullgasinput)itshouldconsumeapproximately1cubicfootofgasinthetimeshowninTable5.
TABLE 5. INPUT CHECK TIME REQUIRED TO CONSUME 1 CU. FT. OF GAS
Model Type of Gas BTU Per Cu. Ft.
Approx. Time Required To Consume 1 Cu. Ft. of Gas
BL-80 BL-100 Natural 1050 50.3sec.
Use this formula to “clock” themeter. Be sure that other gasconsumingappliancesarenotoperatingduringthisinterval.
3,600XH=Btu/Hr T
T=Timeinsecondsneededtoburnonecubicfootofgas.
H=HeatingvalueofgasinBtu’spercubicfootofgas.
Btu/Hr=Actualheaterinputrate.
Example:
T=50.3seconds/ft3
H=1,050Btu/ft3(naturalgas)
Btu/Hr=?
3,600X1,050=75,100Btu/Hr(22.0kW) 50.3
Comparetheactualinputratetothatgivenontheheater’sratingplate.Intheexample,theBL-100’sfullinputrateshouldbe75,100Btu/Hrfornaturalgas.
Becauseof the suddennessandamount ofwater, condensationwatermaybediagnosedasa“tankleak”.Afterthewaterinthetankwarmsup(about1-2hours),theconditionshoulddisappear.
Donot assume thewater heater is leakinguntil therehasbeenenoughtimeforthewaterinthetanktowarmup.
Anundersizedwaterheaterwillcausemorecondensation.Thewaterheatermustbesizedproperlytomeetthefamily’sdemandsforhotwaterincludingdishwashers,washingmachinesandshowerheads.
Excessivecondensationmaybenoticedduringthewinterandearlyspringmonthswhenincomingwatertemperaturesareattheirlowest.
Goodventingisessentialforagasfiredwaterheatertooperateproperlyaswellastocarryawayproductsofcombustionandwatervapor.
SMOKE/ODORItisnotuncommontoexperienceasmallamountofsmokeandodorduringtheinitialstart-up.Thisisduetoburningoffofoilfrommetalparts, and will disappear in a short while.
STRANGE SOUNDSPossiblenoisesduetoexpansionandcontractionofsomemetalpartsduringperiodsofheat-upandcool-downdonotnecessarilyrepresentharmfulordangerousconditions.
Condensationcausessizzlingandpoppingwithintheburnerareaduringheatingandcoolingperiodsandshouldbeconsiderednormal.See“Condensation”inthissection.
OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS
SMELLY WATERIneachwaterheaterthereis installedat leastoneanoderodforcorrosionprotectionofthetank.Certainwaterconditionswillcauseareactionbetweenthisrodandthewater.Themostcommoncomplaintassociatedwiththeanoderodisoneofa“rotteneggsmell”inthehotwater.Thisodorisderivedfromhydrogensulfidegasdissolvedinthewater.Thesmellistheresultoffourfactorswhichmustallbepresentfortheodortodevelop:
a.Aconcentrationofsulfateinthesupplywater.
b.Littleornodissolvedoxygeninthewater.
c.Asulfate reducingbacteriawhichhasaccumulatedwithin thewaterheater(thisharmlessbacteriaisnontoxictohumans).
d.Anexcessofactivehydrogeninthetank.Thisiscausedbythecorrosionprotectiveactionoftheanode.
Smellywatermaybeeliminatedorreducedinsomewaterheatermodelsbyreplacingtheanode(s)withoneoflessactivematerial,andthenchlorinatingthewaterheatertankandallhotwaterlines.Contactthelocalwaterheatersupplierorservicetechnicianforfurther informationconcerninganAnodeReplacementKit andthischlorinationtreatment.
Ifthesmellywaterpersistsaftertheanodereplacementandchlorinationtreatment,wecanonlysuggestthatchlorinationoraerationofthewatersupplybeconsideredtoeliminatethewaterproblem.
Do not remove the anode leaving the tank unprotected. By doing so, all warranty on the water heater tank is voided.
“AIR” IN HOT WATER FAUCETS
HYDROGENGAS: Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hotwatersystemthathasnotbeenusedforalongperiodoftime(generally two weeks or more). Hydrogen gas is extremelyflammable and explosive. To prevent the possibility of injuryunder these conditions,we recommend the hotwater faucet,located farthest away, be opened for severalminutes beforeanyelectricalapplianceswhichareconnectedtothehotwatersystemareused(suchasadishwasherorwashingmachine).Ifhydrogengasispresent,therewillprobablybeanunusualsoundsimilartoairescapingthroughthepipeasthehotwaterfaucetisopened.Theremustbenosmokingoropenflamenearthefaucetatthetimeitisopen.
HIGH WATER TEMPERATURE SHUT OFF SYSTEMThiswaterheater isequippedwithanautomaticgasShut-offsystem.Thissystemworkswhenhighwatertemperaturesarepresent.ThehightemperatureShut-offisbuiltintothegascontrolvalve.Itautomaticallyresetswhenthetemperatureatthermostatleveldropsbelow120degreesFahrenheit.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCEVENTING SYSTEM INSPECTION
Atleastonceayearavisualinspectionshouldbemadeoftheventingsystem.Youshouldlookfor:
1.Obstructions which could cause improper venting. The combustionandventilationairflowmustnotbeobstructed.
2.Damageordeteriorationwhichcouldcause improperventing orleakageofcombustionproducts.
3.Rustedflakesaroundtopofwaterheater.
Besure theventpiping isproperlyconnected topreventescapeofdangerousfluegaseswhichcouldcausedeadlyasphyxiation.
Obstructionsanddeterioratedventsystemsmaypresentserioushealth risk or asphyxiation.
Chemicalvaporcorrosionoftheflueandventsystemmayoccurifairforcombustioncontainscertainchemicalvapors.Spraycanpropellants, cleaning solvents, refrigerator and air conditionerrefrigerants,swimmingpoolchemicals,calciumandsodiumchloride,waxes,bleachandprocesschemicalsaretypicalcompoundswhicharepotentiallycorrosive.
Ifafterinspectionofventsystemyoufoundsootingordeterioration,somethingiswrong.Callthelocalgasutilitytocorrectproblemandcleanorreplacetheflueandventingbeforeresumingoperationofwater heater.
BURNER INSPECTION
Flood damage to awater heatermay not be readily visible orimmediatelydetectable.However,overaperiodoftimeafloodedwater heaterwill create dangerous conditionswhich can causeDEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Contactaqualifiedinstallerorservicetechniciantoreplaceafloodedwaterheater.Donotattempttorepairtheunit!Itmustbereplaced!
Atleastonceayearavisualinspectionshouldbemadeofthemainburnerandpilotburner,seeFigure19.Inspectburnerflamesthroughviewport.Flamesshouldbeverysmallwithabluehazeandsmallamountsofyellowororangeattheedges.Afterseveralminutesofoperationtheburnerscreenmayglowred.
Youshouldcheck forsooting.Soot isnotnormalandwill impairpropercombustion.
Sootbuild-upindicatesaproblemthatrequirescorrectionbeforefurtheruse.Turn“OFF”gastowaterheaterandleaveoffuntilrepairs aremade, because failure to correct the cause of the
sooting can result in a fire causing death, serious injury, orpropertydamage.
Flame Characteristics
Correct FlameRed/Orange
FIGURE 19.
Natural Gas (Low Nox)Burner Door Assembly
Use brush on this surface
Burner Pilot Assembly
FIGURE 20.
BURNER CLEANING
If inspectionoftheburnershowsthatcleaningisrequired,turnthe gas control knob clockwise ( ) to the “OFF” position,depressingslightly.
NOTE: The knob cannot be turned from “PILOT” to “OFF” unless knob is depressed slightly. DO NOT FORCE.
Checktheburnertoseeifit’sdirtyorclogged.Theburnermaybecleanedwithasoftpaintbrush,seeFigure20.Donotuseawirebrushoranytoolthatmaydamagetheburnerscreen.Important:Donotusetheburneriftheburnerscreenisdamaged.NOTE:Damagemayberipsorholesintheburnerscreen.Discolorationisnormal.
HOUSEKEEPING
Fire and Explosion HazardDo not obstruct combustion air openings at the bottom of the water heater.Do not use or store flammable vaporproducts such as gasoline, solventsor adhesives in the same room or area near water heater or other appliance.
Can cause serious injury or death.
Vacuumaroundbaseofwaterheater fordust,dirt,and lintonaregularbasis.
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WhencheckingtheTemperature-PressureReliefValveoperation,makesurethat(1)nooneisinfrontoforaroundtheoutletoftheTemperature-PressureReliefValvedischargeline,and(2)thatthewaterdischargewillnotcauseanypropertydamage,asthewatermaybeextremelyhot.Usecarewhenoperatingvalveasthevalvemaybehot.
Tocheckthereliefvalve,lifttheleverattheendofvalveseveraltimes,seeFigure21.Thevalveshouldseatproperlyandoperatefreely.
Ifaftermanuallyoperatingthevalve,itfailstocompletelyresetandcontinuestoreleasewater,immediatelyclosethecoldwaterinlettothewaterheateranddrainthewaterheater,seeDrainingAndFlushingonpage24.ReplacetheTemperature-PressureReliefValvewith a properly rated/sized newone, seeTemperature-PressureReliefValveonpage11forinstructionsonreplacement.
DISCHARGE PIPE
TEMPERATURE-PRESSURERELIEF VALVE
FIGURE 21.
IftheTemperature-PressureReliefValveonthewaterheaterweepsordischargesperiodically,thismaybeduetothermalexpansion.
NOTE:ExcessivewaterpressureisthemostcommoncauseofTemperature-Pressure Relief Valve leakage. Excessive watersystempressure ismostoftencausedby“thermalexpansion”ina“closedsystem.”SeeClosedWaterSystemsandThermalExpansiononpage11.TheTemperature-PressureReliefValveisnotintendedfortheconstantreliefofthermalexpansion.
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve leakage due to pressurebuild up in a closed system that does not have a thermalexpansion tank installed is not covered under the limitedwarranty. Thermal expansion tanks must be installed on allclosedwatersystems.
DO NOT PLUG THE TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE OPENING. THIS CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Explosion HazardTemperature-Pressure Relief Valvemust comply with ANSI Z21.22-CSA 4.4 and ASME code.Properly sized temperature-pressure relief valve must beinstalled in opening provided.
Can result in overheating andexcessive tank pressure.Can cause serious injury or death.
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE FOR PERIODIC REMOVAL OF LIME DEPOSITS FROM TANK TYPE COMMERCIAL WATER HEATERS
Theamountofcalciumcarbonate(lime)releasedfromwaterisindirectproportiontowatertemperatureandusage,seechart.Thehigherthewatertemperatureorwaterusage,themorelimedepositsaredroppedoutofthewater.Thisisthelimescalewhichformsinpipes,heatersandoncookingutensils.
INSTALLEDINSUITABLEAREA:Toinsuresufficientventilationand combustion air supply, proper clearances from thewaterheatermustbemaintained.SeeFacts toConsiderAboutTheLocation section. Combustible materials such as clothing,cleaningmaterials,orflammableliquids,etc.mustnotbeplacedagainstoradjacenttothewaterheaterwhichcancauseafire.
ANODE ROD INSPECTION
Property Damage Hazard
• Avoid water heater damage.
• Inspection and replacement of anode rod required.
CAUTION
Theanoderodisusedtoprotectthetankfromcorrosion.Mosthotwatertanksareequippedwithananoderod.Thesubmergedrodsacrifices itself toprotect the tank. Insteadofcorroding the tank,waterionsattackandeatawaytheanoderod.Thisdoesnotaffectwater’stasteorcolor.Therodmustbemaintainedtokeepthetankinoperatingcondition.Anodedeteriorationdependsonwaterconductivity,notnecessarilywatercondition.Acorrodedorpittedanoderodindicateshighwaterconductivityandshouldbecheckedand/orreplacedmoreoftenthanananoderodthatappearstobeintact.Replacementofadepletedanoderodcanextendthelifeofyourwaterheater.Inspectionshouldbeconductedbyaqualifiedservicetechnician,andataminimumshouldbecheckedannuallyafterthewarrantyperiod.Artificially softenedwater is exceedingly corrosive because theprocesssubstitutessodiumionsformagnesiumandcalciumions.Theuseof awater softenermaydecrease the life of thewaterheater tank.Theanoderodshouldbeinspectedafteramaximumofthreeyearsandannuallythereafteruntiltheconditionoftheanoderoddictatesitsreplacement.NOTE: Artificially softenedwater requires the anode rod to beinspectedannually.Thefollowingaretypical(butnotall)signsofadepletedanoderod:• Themajorityoftherodsdiameterislessthan3/8”.• Significantsectionsofthesupportwire(approx.1/3ormoreoftheanoderod’slength)arevisible.
TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE TEST
Burn hazard.
Hot water discharge.
Keep clear of Temperature-Pressure Relief Valvedischarge outlet.
ItisrecommendedthattheTemperature-PressureReliefValveshould be checked to ensure that it is in operating conditionevery6months.
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Limeaccumulationnotonlyreducesthelifeoftheequipmentbutalsoreducesefficiencyoftheheaterandincreasesfuelconsumption.
The usage of water softening equipment greatly reduces thehardnessofthewater.However, thisequipmentdoesnotalwaysremoveallofthehardness(lime).Forthisreasonitisrecommendedthataregularschedulefordelimingbemaintained.
Thetimebetweencleaningwillvaryfromweekstomonthsdependinguponwaterconditionsandusage.
Thedepthoflimebuildupshouldbemeasuredperiodically.Heatersequippedwithcleanoutswillhaveabout2”of limebuildupwhentheleveloflimehasreachedthebottomofthecleanoutopening.Aschedulefordelimingshouldthenbesetup,basedontheamountoftimeitwouldtakefora1”buildupoflime.Itisrecommendedthatthewaterheaterinitiallybeinspectedafter6months.
Example1:Initial inspectionafter6monthsshows1/2”of limeaccumulation.Therefore,theheatershouldbedelimedonceayear.
Example2:Initialinspectionafter6monthsshows2”oflimeaccumulation.Therefore,theheatershouldbedelimedevery3months.
FIGURE 22.
DELIMING SOLVENTS
UN•LIME is recommended fordeliming.UN•LIME isapatentedfoodgradeacidwhichissafetohandleanddoesnotcreatetheharmfulfumeswhichareassociatedwithotherproducts.
UN•LIMEmaybeobtainedfromyourdealer,distributororwaterheatermanufacturer.OrderPartNumber9005416105,1gallon,packed 4 gallons per case or Part Number 9005417105, 5 galloncontainer.
NOTE:Un•LimeisnotavailableforuseinCanada.
Hydrochloric baseacids arenot recommended for useonglasslined tanks.
Observehandlinginstructionsonlabelofproductbeingused.
TANK CLEANOUT PROCEDURE
Thefollowingpracticeswillensurelongerlifeandenabletheunittooperateatitsdesignedefficiency:
1. Onceamonththeheatershouldbeflushed.Openthedrainvalveandallowtwogallonsofwatertodrainfromtheheater.Inletwatervalveshouldremainopentomaintainpressureintank.
2. Acleanoutopeningisprovidedforperiodiccleaningofthetank.Gasmustbeshutoffandheaterdrainedbeforeopeningcleanout.
Tocleanheaterthroughcleanoutopening,proceedasfollows:
1. Drain heater.
2. Removeoutercoverplatefromlowersideofheaterjacket.
3. Removesix(6)hexheadscrewssecuringtankcleanoutplateandremoveplate.
4. Removelime,scale,orsedimentusingcarenottodamagetheglasslining.
5. Inspect cleanout plate gasket, if newgasket is required, seereplacementpartslistforitemnumber.
6. Installcleanoutplate.Besuretodrawplateuptightbytighteningscrewssecurely.
7. Replaceouterjacketcoverplate.
FIGURE 23.
9. Insomewaterareasthesedimentmightnotberemovedbythismethodandmayresultinthewaterheatermakingrumblingorboiling noises.Todissolve and remove thesemore stubbornmineral deposits,A.O.SmithUN•LIMEProfessionalDelimershould be used.
DELIMING USING FLO-JUG METHOD
UN•LIMEinthe5gallonsizeisrecommendedfordelimingofthe100models. UN•LIMEwith thenecessary hosesand fittings todelimeyourheaterisalsoavailableasakit:Up-N-DownTransferKit.ContactyourlocalA.O.Smithdealer,distributoror,A.O.SmithCorporation,Telephone: (800)433-2545,Fax: (800)433-2515orWebsite:www.hotwater.com.
PREPARE THE WATER HEATERTodelimethewaterheaterusingtheFlo-Jugmethod,firstpreparetheheaterfordelimingasdescribedinthe“Why?When?andHow?”booklet,FormNo.4800.Theninstallthelongplasticmaleadapterfittingintothedrainvalveopeningofthewaterheater.Useteflontapeandhandtightenonly.Donotovertighten.
PREPARE THE UP-N-DOWN TRANSFER KITThenextstepisthepreparationontheUp-N-DownTransferKit,ifyouhavenotalreadydoneso:
1. Withthe5gallonUp-N-Downcontainerintheverticalposition,unscrewtheplasticventcapinthehandleandpiercetheplasticmembraneovertheventbossunderthecaptoallowthecontainertovent.
Note: Ifyourcontainerdoesnothave theventcapandventboss,drilla3/16”(4.76mm)holeinthehandle.Whenyouhavefinisheddelimingyouwillbeabletoplugthisdrilledventwiththestainlesssteelscrewthatissuppliedwiththekit.
2. Removethecontainer’scapandcutplasticmembranelocatedinthe3/4”IPTopeningincap.Takecaretonotdamagethethreads.
3. Findthe3/4”maleadapter,applyteflontapetothethreadedendandscrewitintothe3/4”IPTopeninginthecap.
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4. Putcapwithmaleadapterbackonthecontainerandslide3/4”hoseoverendofmaleadapterandfasteninplaceusinghoseclampprovided.
DELIME USING FLO-JUG METHOD
5. Slidethehoseclampoverendofhoseandslidehoseoverthemaleadapter in thewaterheaterdrainopeningandsecure inplaceusinghoseclamp.
6. Liftcontainertothe“Pour”Positionbeingcarefultokeeptheventin the handle above the liquid level and pour the UN•LIME into the heater.
7. Lowercontainer,youmayhavetoplacethecontaineronitsemptycartontopreventtheUN•LIMEfromflowingbackintothecontainer.
8. LetUN•LIMEremainintheheaterfor5minutesandthenlowerthecontainertothe“Drain”Position.
9. Delimingactivity is indicatedbyfoamingonthesurfaceof theUN•LIME.Ifthereisdelimingactivity,repeatsteps6thru8.
Normally,limeremovalwillbecompletedwithinonehour.Severebuild-upoflimemaytakelongerthananhourtocompletedescaling.
Note:TocheckUN•LIMEforcontinueduse,placesomescaleorwhitechalkinaglasswithasmallamountofUN•LIME.IfthematerialisvigorouslydissolvedbytheUN•LIME,itcanbereused;ifnot,theUN•LIMEshouldbereplaced.
Ifthetemperature-pressurereliefvalveontheapplianceweepsordischargesperiodically,thismaybeduetothermalexpansion.Youmayhaveacheckvalveinstalledinthewaterlineorawatermeterwithacheckvalve.Consultyour localwatersupplierorservicetechnician for further information.Donotplug the temperature-pressurereliefvalve.
DRAINING AND FLUSHING
It is recommended that the water heater storage tank bedrained and flushed every 6 months to reduce sedimentbuildup.Thewaterheatershouldbedrainedifbeingshutdownduring freezing temperatures.See InstallationConsiderationsinthismanualforthelocationofthewaterheatercomponentsdescribedbelow.
Burn harzard.
Hot water discharge.
Keep hands clear of drainvalve discharge.
TO DRAIN THE WATER HEATER STORAGE TANK:1. TurnoffthegassupplyattheMainGasShutoffValveifthe
waterheaterisgoingtobeshutdownforanextendedperiod.
2. Ensurethecoldwaterinletvalveisopen.3. Openanearbyhotwaterfaucetandletthewaterrununtil
thewaterisnolongerhot.4. Closethecoldwaterinletvalvetothewaterheater.5. Connect a hose to the water heater drain valve and
terminateittoanadequatedrain.6. Open the water heater drain valve and allow all the water to
drainfromthestoragetank.7. Close the water heater drain valve when all water in the
storagetankhasdrained.8. ClosethehotwaterfaucetopenedinStep4.9. Ifthewaterheaterisgoingtobeshutdownforanextended
period,thedrainvalveshouldbeleftopen.TO FLUSH THE WATER HEATER STORAGE TANK:1. Ensurethecoldwaterinletvalveisopen.2. Openanearbyhotwaterfaucetandletthewaterrununtil
thewaterisnolongerhot.Thenclosethehotwaterfaucet.3. Connectahose to thedrainvalveand terminate it toan
adequate drain.4. Ensure the drain hose is secured before and during the
entire flushing procedure. Flushing is performed withsystemwaterpressureappliedtothewaterheater.
5. Openthewaterheaterdrainvalvetoflushthestoragetank.6. Flush thewaterheater storage tank to removesediment
andallowthewatertoflowuntilitrunsclean.7. Close the water heater drain valve when flushing is
completed.8. Removethedrainhose.9. Fillthewaterheater-seeFillingTheWaterHeaterinthismanual.10. TurnonthegassupplytothewaterheaterattheMainGas
ShutoffValve.11. Allowthewaterheatertocompleteseveralheatingcycles
toensureitisoperatingproperly.
SERVICE
Beforecallingforrepairservice,readthe“StartUpConditions”and“OperationalConditions”foundinthe“ForYourInformation”sectionofthismanual.
Ifaconditionpersistsoryouareuncertainabouttheoperationofthewaterheatercontactaservicetechnician.Ifyouarenotthoroughlyfamiliarwithgascodes,yourwaterheater,andsafetypractices,contactyourgassupplierorqualifiedinstallertocheckthewaterheater.
Use the ”Leakage Checkpoints” guide to check a “Leaking” waterheater.Manysuspected“Leakers”arenotleakingtanks.Oftenthesourceofthewatercanbefoundandcorrected.
Readthismanualfirst.Thenbeforecheckingthewaterheatermakesurethegassupplyhasbeenturned“OFF”,andneverturnthegas“ON”beforethetankiscompletelyfullofwater.
Neverusethiswaterheaterunlessitiscompletelyfilledwithwater.Topreventdamagetothetank,thetankmustbefilledwithwater.Watermustflowfromthehotwaterfaucetbeforeturning“ON”gasto the water heater.
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LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS
A.Wateratthedrafthoodiswatervaporwhichhascondensedoutofthecombustionproducts.Thisiscausedbyaprobleminthevent.Contactthegasutility.
B.*Condensationmaybeseenonpipesinhumidweatherorpipeconnectionsmaybeleaking.
C.*Theanoderodfittingmaybeleaking.
D.Smallamountsofwaterfromtemperature-pressurereliefvalvemaybeduetothermalexpansionorhighwaterpressureinyourarea.
E.*The temperature-pressure relief valvemaybe leakingat thetankfitting.
F.Waterfromadrainvalvemaybeduetothevalvebeingslightlyopened.
G.*Thedrainvalvemaybeleakingatthetankfitting.
H.Combustionproductscontainwatervaporwhichcancondenseonthecoolersurfacesofthetank.Dropletsformanddripontotheburnerorrunonthefloor. This iscommonatthetimeofstart-upafterinstallationandwhenincomingwateriscold.
I. Waterinthewaterheaterbottomoronthefloormaybefromcondensation,looseconnections,orthereliefvalve.DONOTreplacethewaterheateruntilafullinspectionofallpossiblewatersourcesismadeandnecessarycorrectivestepstaken.
Leakage fromother appliances,water lines, or ground seepageshouldalsobechecked.
* To checkwhere threaded portion enters tank, insert cottonswabbetweenjacketopeningandfitting.Ifcottoniswet,follow“DrainingandFlushing”instructionsinthe“PeriodicMaintenance”sectionandthenremovefitting.Putpipedopeorteflontapeonthethreadsandreplace.Thenfollow“FillingtheWaterHeater”instructionsintheInstallationRequirementssection.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINESTheseguidelinesshouldbeutilizedbyaqualifiedserviceagent.
Problem Cause Solution
WATER LEAKS
Improperlysealed,hotorcoldsupplyconnection,reliefvalve,drainvalve,orthermostatthreads. Tightenthreadedconnections.
Leakagefromotherappliancesorwaterlines. Inspectotherappliancesnearwaterheater.
Condensationofflueproducts. RefertoCONDENSATION.
LEAKING T&P VALVE
Thermalexpansioninclosedwatersystem. Installthermalexpansiontank(DONOTplugT&Pvalve).
Improperlyseatedvalve.Checkreliefvalveforproperoperation(DONOTplugT&Pvalve).
SMELLY WATERHighsulfateormineralcontentinwatersupply. Drainandflushheaterthoroughly,thenrefill.
Bacteriainwatersupply. Chlorinate or aerate water supply.
PILOT WILL NOT LIGHT
Gascontrolknobnotpositionedcorrectly. RefertoLIGHTINGINSTRUCTIONS.
Maingassupplyoff. Turnonmaingasshutoffvalve.
Thermocouplemalfunction. Replacepilotassemblyand/orthermocouple.
BURNER WILL NOT
STAY LIT
Thermocouplemalfunction. Replacepilotassemblyand/orthermocouple.
DefectiveGasControl. ReplaceGasControl.
PILOT OUTAGE
Dirty pilot burner. Cleanpilotassembly.
Thermocouplemalfunction. Replacepilotassemblyand/orthermocouple.
DefectiveGasControl. ReplaceGasControl.
Thermocoupletipisnotincontactwithpilotflame. Insertthermocouplecorrectly.
NOT ENOUGH HOT WATER
Heaternotlitorthermostatnoton. RefertoLIGHTINGINSTRUCTIONS.
Thermostatsettoolow. RefertoTEMPERATUREREGULATION.
Heater undersized. Reducehotwateruse.
Lowgaspressure. Contactyourgassupplier.
Incomingwaterisunusuallycold. Allowmoretimeforheatertore-heat.
Leakinghotwaterpipesorfixtures. Haveplumbercheckandrepairleaks.
Hightemperaturelimitswitchactivated. Contactaservicetechniciantodeterminecause.
WATER TOO HOT Thermostatsettoohigh. RefertoTEMPERATUREREGULATION.
WATER HEATER SOUNDS Condensationdrippingonburner. RefertoCONDENSATION.
SIZZLINGORRUMBLING
Sedimentorcalciuminbottomofheatertank. Cleansedimentfromtank.RefertoDRAININGinstructionsinMaintenancesectionofmanual.
SOOTING Impropercombustion. Noadjustmentavailable.Contactaservicetechniciantodeterminecause.
VENT GAS ODORS
Lackofsupplyair.
Contactaservicetechniciantodeterminecause.Improperlyinstalledventpiping.
Downdraft.
Poorcombustion.
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NO
TES
:1.
P
refe
rred
pip
ing
diag
ram
.2.
Th
e te
mpe
ratu
re a
nd p
ress
ure
relie
f val
ve s
ettin
g sh
all n
ot e
xcee
d pr
essu
re ra
ting
of a
ny c
ompo
nent
in th
e sy
stem
.3.
S
ervi
ce v
alve
s ar
e sh
own
for s
ervi
cing
uni
t. H
owev
er, l
ocal
cod
es s
hall
gove
rn th
eir u
sage
.4.
The
Tan
k Te
mpe
ratu
re C
ontro
l sho
uld
be w
ired
to a
nd c
ontro
l the
pum
p be
twee
n th
e w
ater
hea
ter(
s) a
nd th
e st
orag
e ta
nk(s
).5.
The
wat
er h
eate
r’s o
pera
ting
ther
mos
tat s
houl
d be
set
5 d
egre
es F
hig
her t
han
the
Tank
Tem
pera
ture
Con
trol.
SIN
GLE
FLU
E -
(1 U
NIT
)
LEG
EN
DTE
MP
ER
ATU
RE
& P
RE
SS
UR
ER
ELI
EF
VALV
E
PR
ES
SU
RE
RE
LIE
F VA
LVE
CIR
CU
LATI
NG
PU
MP
TAN
K TE
MPE
RAT
UR
E C
ON
TRO
L
DR
AIN
FULL
PO
RT
BA
LL V
ALV
E
TEM
PE
RAT
UR
E G
AG
E
WAT
ER
FLO
W S
WIT
CH
CH
EC
K V
ALV
EW
AR
NIN
G: T
HIS
DR
AWIN
G S
HO
WS
SU
GG
ES
TED
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ING
CO
NFI
GU
RAT
ION
AN
D O
THE
R D
EV
ICE
S;
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EC
K W
ITH
LO
CA
L C
OD
ES
AN
D O
RD
INA
NC
ES
FOR
AD
DIT
ION
AL
RE
QU
IRE
ME
NTS
.
FIN
ISH
ED
FLO
OR
HO
TC
OLD
CO
LD EX
PA
NS
ION
TAN
K
CO
LD W
ATE
RS
UP
PLY
PIP
E T
&P
TO
OP
EN
DR
AIN
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NO
TES
:1.
P
refe
rred
pip
ing
diag
ram
.2.
Th
e te
mpe
ratu
re a
nd p
ress
ure
relie
f val
ve s
ettin
g sh
all n
ot e
xcee
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essu
re ra
ting
of a
ny c
ompo
nent
in th
e sy
stem
.3.
S
ervi
ce v
alve
s ar
e sh
own
for s
ervi
cing
uni
t. H
owev
er, l
ocal
cod
es s
hall
gove
rn th
eir u
sage
.4.
Th
e Ta
nk T
empe
ratu
re C
ontro
l sho
uld
be w
ired
to a
nd c
ontro
l the
pum
p be
twee
n th
e w
ater
hea
ter(
s) a
nd th
e st
orag
e ta
nk(s
).5.
Th
e w
ater
hea
ter’s
ope
ratin
g th
erm
osta
t sho
uld
be s
et 5
deg
rees
F h
ighe
r tha
n th
e Ta
nk T
empe
ratu
re C
ontro
l.
SIN
GLE
FLU
E -
(1 U
NIT
) WIT
H V
ER
TIC
AL
STO
RA
GE
TA
NK
LEG
EN
DTE
MP
ER
ATU
RE
& P
RE
SS
UR
ER
ELI
EF
VALV
E
PR
ES
SU
RE
RE
LIE
F VA
LVE
CIR
CU
LATI
NG
PU
MP
TAN
K TE
MPE
RAT
UR
E C
ON
TRO
L
DR
AIN
FULL
PO
RT
BA
LL V
ALV
E
TEM
PE
RAT
UR
E G
AG
E
WAT
ER
FLO
W S
WIT
CH
CH
EC
K V
ALV
EW
AR
NIN
G: T
HIS
DR
AWIN
G S
HO
WS
SU
GG
ES
TED
PIP
ING
CO
NFI
GU
RAT
ION
AN
D O
THE
R D
EV
ICE
S;
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EC
K W
ITH
LO
CA
L C
OD
ES
AN
D O
RD
INA
NC
ES
FOR
AD
DIT
ION
AL
RE
QU
IRE
ME
NTS
.
FIN
ISH
ED
FLO
OR
HO
TC
OLD
EX
PA
NS
ION
TAN
KCO
LD W
ATE
RS
UP
PLY
HO
T W
ATE
RR
ETU
RN
FR
OM
FI
XTU
RE
S
HO
T W
ATE
RTO
FIX
TUR
ES
ALT
. CO
LDW
ATE
R C
ON
NE
CTI
ON
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E T
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EN
DR
AIN
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:1.
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refe
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pip
ing
diag
ram
.2.
Th
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ratu
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nd p
ress
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relie
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g sh
all n
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re ra
ting
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ompo
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.3.
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ervi
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owev
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ocal
cod
es s
hall
gove
rn th
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sage
.4.
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nk T
empe
ratu
re C
ontro
l sho
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be w
ired
to a
nd c
ontro
l the
pum
p be
twee
n th
e w
ater
hea
ter(
s) a
nd th
e st
orag
e ta
nk(s
).5.
Th
e w
ater
hea
ter’s
ope
ratin
g th
erm
osta
t sho
uld
be s
et 5
deg
rees
F h
ighe
r tha
n th
e Ta
nk T
empe
ratu
re C
ontro
l.
SIN
GLE
FLU
E -
(1 U
NIT
) WIT
H H
OR
IZO
NTA
L S
TOR
AG
E T
AN
K
LEG
EN
DTE
MP
ER
ATU
RE
& P
RE
SS
UR
ER
ELI
EF
VALV
E
PR
ES
SU
RE
RE
LIE
F VA
LVE
CIR
CU
LATI
NG
PU
MP
TAN
K TE
MPE
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UR
E C
ON
TRO
L
DR
AIN
FULL
PO
RT
BA
LL V
ALV
E
TEM
PE
RAT
UR
E G
AG
E
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ER
FLO
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WIT
CH
CH
EC
K V
ALV
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G: T
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WS
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GG
ES
TED
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CO
NFI
GU
RAT
ION
AN
D O
THE
R D
EV
ICE
S;
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EC
K W
ITH
LO
CA
L C
OD
ES
AN
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RD
INA
NC
ES
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AD
DIT
ION
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RE
QU
IRE
ME
NTS
.
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ISH
ED
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TC
OLD
EX
PA
NS
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K
CO
LD W
ATE
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T W
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FIX
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N
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TO
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EN
DR
AIN
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TE
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Pre
ferr
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pip
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dia
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2.
Th
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ratu
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pre
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co
ntr
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pu
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be
twe
en
th
e w
ate
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ter(
s) a
nd
th
e s
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ta
nk(
s).
5.
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ate
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ter’
s o
pe
ratin
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he
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sta
t sh
ou
ld b
e s
et
5 d
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s F
hig
he
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an
th
e T
an
k Te
mp
era
ture
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ntr
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GL
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LU
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TES
:1.
P
refe
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pip
ing
diag
ram
.2.
Th
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mpe
ratu
re a
nd p
ress
ure
relie
f val
ve s
ettin
g sh
all n
ot e
xcee
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essu
re ra
ting
of a
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ompo
nent
in th
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stem
.3.
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ervi
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s ar
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own
for s
ervi
cing
uni
t. H
owev
er, l
ocal
cod
es s
hall
gove
rn th
eir u
sage
.4.
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nk T
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ratu
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ontro
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be w
ired
to a
nd c
ontro
l the
pum
p be
twee
n th
e w
ater
hea
ter(
s) a
nd th
e st
orag
e ta
nk(s
).5.
Th
e w
ater
hea
ter’s
ope
ratin
g th
erm
osta
t sho
uld
be s
et 5
deg
rees
F h
ighe
r tha
n th
e Ta
nk T
empe
ratu
re C
ontro
l.
SIN
GLE
FLU
E -
(2 U
NIT
S)
LEG
EN
DTE
MP
ER
ATU
RE
& P
RE
SS
UR
ER
ELI
EF
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E
PR
ES
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RE
RE
LIE
F VA
LVE
CIR
CU
LATI
NG
PU
MP
TAN
K TE
MPE
RAT
UR
E C
ON
TRO
L
DR
AIN
FULL
PO
RT
BA
LL V
ALV
E
TEM
PE
RAT
UR
E G
AG
E
WAT
ER
FLO
W S
WIT
CH
CH
EC
K V
ALV
EW
AR
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G: T
HIS
DR
AWIN
G S
HO
WS
SU
GG
ES
TED
PIP
ING
CO
NFI
GU
RAT
ION
AN
D O
THE
R D
EV
ICE
S;
CH
EC
K W
ITH
LO
CA
L C
OD
ES
AN
D O
RD
INA
NC
ES
FOR
AD
DIT
ION
AL
RE
QU
IRE
ME
NTS
.
FIN
ISH
ED
FLO
OR
HO
T W
ATE
R
TO F
IXTU
RE
S
HO
TC
OLD
HO
T
HO
T W
ATER
RET
UR
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OM
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CO
LD
CO
LD W
ATE
RS
UP
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EX
PA
NS
ION
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K
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EN
DR
AIN
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EN
DR
AIN
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r im
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emen
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ithou
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r not
ice.
NO
TES
:1.
P
refe
rred
pip
ing
diag
ram
.2.
Th
e te
mpe
ratu
re a
nd p
ress
ure
relie
f val
ve s
ettin
g sh
all n
ot e
xcee
d pr
essu
re ra
ting
of a
ny c
ompo
nent
in th
e sy
stem
.3.
S
ervi
ce v
alve
s ar
e sh
own
for s
ervi
cing
uni
t. H
owev
er, l
ocal
cod
es s
hall
gove
rn th
eir u
sage
.4.
Th
e Ta
nk T
empe
ratu
re C
ontro
l sho
uld
be w
ired
to a
nd c
ontro
l the
pum
p be
twee
n th
e w
ater
hea
ter(
s) a
nd th
e st
orag
e ta
nk(s
).5.
Th
e w
ater
hea
ter’s
ope
ratin
g th
erm
osta
t sho
uld
be s
et 5
deg
rees
F h
ighe
r tha
n th
e Ta
nk T
empe
ratu
re C
ontro
l.
SIN
GLE
FLU
E -
(2 U
NIT
S) T
WO
TE
MP
ER
ATU
RE
ON
E P
RE
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ATE
R/O
NE
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TER
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ATE
R
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EN
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MP
ER
ATU
RE
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RE
SS
UR
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ELI
EF
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E
PR
ES
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RE
RE
LIE
F VA
LVE
CIR
CU
LATI
NG
PU
MP
TAN
K TE
MPE
RAT
UR
E C
ON
TRO
L
DR
AIN
FULL
PO
RT
BA
LL V
ALV
E
TEM
PE
RAT
UR
E G
AG
E
WAT
ER
FLO
W S
WIT
CH
CH
EC
K V
ALV
EW
AR
NIN
G: T
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DR
AWIN
G S
HO
WS
SU
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TED
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ING
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LIMITED WARRANTY
EFFECTIVEFor 3 Years, in the event of a tank leak, we will repair or, at our discretion, replace the defective water heater.
For 1 Year, in the event of part failure, we will repair or, at our discretion, replace the defective part.
We warrant this product against defects in materials or workmanship as described in this document if installed within the United States or Canada and provided the product remains at its original place of installation.
Warranty coverage begins the date of installation OR the date of
WHAT'S COVEREDSubject to these terms, in the event of defect in materials and/or workmanship resulting in a tank leak during the years, we will:• Replace the water heater should the tank leak.
Subject to these terms, in the event of a defect in materials and/or workmanship appearing during the , we will:• Repair or, at our discretion, replace any part of the water
heater covered under this limited warranty excluding parts subject to normal maintenance (Example: non-electronic
Service/labor, shipping, delivery, installation, handling or any other costs are not covered at any time under this warranty.Any replacement part or product will be warranted only for the unexpired portion of the original water heater’s limited warranty period.
If an identical model is no longer available due to a change in law, regulation, or standard, we will replace the product with one having comparable capacity and input. In these instances, the owner will have the option of paying the difference between what was paid for the original model and the new model with the additional features, or receiving a refund of the portion of the purchase price, on a pro-rata basis allocable to the unexpired portion of the warranty.
WHAT'S NOT COVERED• Problems caused by improper: gas supply line sizing, gas type,
venting, connections, combustion air, voltage, wiring, or fusing • Failure to follow applicable codes • Failure to follow printed instructions
• Improper installation, sizing, delivery, or maintenance • Claims related to rust, noise, smell, or taste of water • Failure to conduct authorized factory start up if required • Alterations to the water heater • Non-outdoor heaters installed outdoors • Damages due to a failure to allow for thermal expansion • Heat exchanger failure due to lack of adequate / proper supply
of water • Heaters moved from their original location • Service trips to explain proper installation, use, or maintenance
of the product/unit or to describe compliance requirements under applicable codes and regulations
• Charges related to accessing your heater including but not limited to door/wall removal, equipment rental, etc.
• Replacement parts after expiration of this warranty
LIMITATIONSNOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING ELSE TO THE CONTRARY,
.YTNARRAW EVISULCXE DNA ELOS RUOY SI SIHTALL OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING A WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. SELLER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR OTHER INDIRECT DAMAGES. TOTAL LIABILITY ARISING AT ANY TIME SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY.
SERVICE INQUIRIES:For service inquiries call the telephone number listed below. Be prepared to provide the following information: name, address, and telephone number; the model and serial number of the water heater; proof of installation; and a clear description of the problem.
For your records, fill in the product:
Serial: ___________________Model: ___________________ U.S. Customers: Canadian Customers:
A. O. Smith Corporation P. O. Box 310 – 768 Erie Street 500 Tennessee Waltz Parkway Stratford (Ontario) N5A 6T3 Ashland City, Tennessee 37015 800-265-8520 800-527-1953 www.hotwater.com
COMMERCIALWATER HEATER
LIMITED WARRANTY
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500 Tennessee Waltz Pkwy., Ashland City, TN 37015TechnicalSupport:800-527-1953•Parts:800-433-2545
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