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Instruction Manual
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Model 6G50 76 n ser Ies 100
canadI an Manual
• for Your safety •
AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED
BY THIS WATER HEATER.
all technIcal and warrantY questIons: SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE LOCAL DEALER FROM WHOM THE WATER HEATER WAS
PURCHASED. IF YOU ARE UNSUCCESSFUL, PLEASE WRITE TO THE COMPANY LISTED ON THE RATING PLATE ON THE WATER HEATER.
Keep thIs Manual In the pocKet on heater for future r
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safe InstallatIon, use and servIce The proper installation, use and servicing of this water heater is extremely important to your safety and the safety of others. Many safety-related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you and others of a potential injury hazard. Read and obey all safety messages and instructions throughout this manual. It is very important that the meaning of each safety message is understood by you and others who
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General safetY InforMatIon 3
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General safetY InforMatIon at least 18" (45.7 cm) above the floor. This will reduce, but not eliminate, the risk 4
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taBle of contents SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE .......................... 2 Filling the Water Heater .................................................. 18 APPROVALS ............................................................................ 2 Vent Pipe Assembly ........................................................ 18 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION ...................................3-4 Venting ............................................................................ 18 TABLE OF CONTENTS
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IntroductIon thank You for purchasing this water heater. Properly installed and preparInG for the InstallatIon maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service. 1. Read “General Safety Information” section, page 3 and 4 of this Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual: manual first and then entire manual carefully . If you don’t follow • CSA - Canadian Standards Association safety rules, the water heater will not operate properly. It could • ANSI - American
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tYpIcal InstallatIon Get to Know Your water heater - Gas Models a v ent pipe hh Bushing q rating plate B anode II nipple r Insulation c hot w ater outlet jj condensate t ee s v ent t erminal D Outlet (120 VAC) KK adapter t drain v alve f Gas supply ll plug u Igniter and Main Burner G Main Manual Gas shut off v alve MM vent pipe assembly #1 w drain pan h Ground joint union nn v ent pipe assembly #2 X Control j dirt leg oo v ent pipe assembly #3 Y control harness* K outer door
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tYpIcal InstallatIon condensate hose and draIn pan FIGURE 1 (continued). 8
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tYpIcal InstallatIon MIXING VALVE / THERMAL EXPANSION TANK USAGE AND SPACE HEATING fIGure 2. Mixing valves are available at plumbing supply stores. Consult a MIXING VALVES Qualified Installer or Service Agency . Follow mixing valve manufacturer’ s instructions for installation of the valves. taBle 1. Water temperature over 125°F (52°C) DANGER can cause severe burns instantly Time for Permanent Burns st Time for 1 Degree Burns W ater T emperature °F 2nd & 3rd Degree resulting in sev
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locatInG the new water heater f acts to consIder aBout the locatIon Carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater, because the placement is a very important consideration for the safety of the occupants in the building and for the most economical use of the appliance. this water heater is not for use in manufactured (mobile) homes or outdoor installation. Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the water heater in a new location, the following critical points must be
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in an alcove or closet, the entire floor must be covered by the panel. If this water heater will be used in beauty shops, barber shops, Failure to heed this warning may result in a fire hazard. cleaning establishments, or self-service laundries with dry cleaning equipment, it is imperative that the water heater or water heaters be installed so that combustion and ventilation air be taken from outside these areas. Propellants of aerosol sprays and volatile compounds, (cleaners
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Such a condition often will result in a yellow, luminous burner free area and metal louvers and grilles will have 75% free area. Non flame, causing sooting of the combustion chamber, burners and motorized louvers and grilles should be fixed in the open position. flue tubes and creates a risk of asphyxiation. fresh aIr openInGs for confIned spaces Do not install the water heater in a confined space unless an adequate supply of air for combustion and ventilation is brought
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Figure 7. The water heater should have clearances of at least 1 inch T h e c o n fi n e d s p a c e s h o u l d b e p r o v i d e d w i t h t w o p e r m a n e nt v e r t i c a l (25 mm) from the sides and back and 6 inches (150 mm) from the front ducts, one commencing within 12 inches (300 mm) of the top and of the appliance. The opening should directly communicate with the one commencing within 12 inches (300 mm) of the bottom of the outdoors or should communicate through a vertic
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InstallInG the new water heater This water heater should not be connected to any heating systems cheMIcal vapor corrosIon or component(s) used with a non-potable water heating appliance. CORROSION OF THE FLUEWAYS AND VENT SYSTEM MAY All piping components connected to this unit for space heating OCCUR IF AIR FOR COMBUSTION CONTAINS CERTAIN CHEMICAL applications should be suitable for use with potable water. VAPORS. SUCH CORROSION MAY RESULT IN FAILURE AND RISK OF ASPHYXIATION. Toxic chemical
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t & p valve and pipe Insulation THERMAL EXPANSION 1. Locate the temperature and pressure relief valve on the water heater (also known as a T&P relief valve). See Figure 11. As water is heated, it expands (thermal expansion). In a closed system the volume of water will grow when it is heated. As the volume of water 2. Locate the slit running the length of the T&P relief valve insulation. grows there will be a corresponding increase in water pressure due to 3. Spread the slit open and f
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exceed the marked hydrostatic working pressure of the water heater (150 psi = 1,035 kPa) and a discharge capacity not less than the DANGER water heater Btu/hr or kW input rate as shown on the water heater’s • Burn hazard. model rating plate. • Hot water discharge. Note: In addition to the factory installed Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve on the water heater, each remote storage tank that • Keep clear of Temperature- may be installed and piped to a water heating appliance must also Press
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Failure to re p lac e st an dar d o r i fi c e w it h a hi gh alt itu de o r i fi c e w h e n installed above 10,100 feet (3,079 m) could result in improper and i n e f fi c i e nt o p e r a t i o n o f t h e a p p l i a n c e , p r o d u c i n g c a r b o n m o n o x i d e gas in excess of safe limits, which could result in serious injury or d e a t h . C o nt a c t y o u r g a s s u p p l i e r f o r a n y s p e c i fi c c h a n g e s w h i c h may be required in your ar
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Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water. sedIMent traps T o p r e v e nt d a m a g e t o t h e t a n k , t h e t a n k m u s t b e fi l l e d w i t h w a t e r . W a t e r m u s t fl o w f r o m t h e h o t w a t e r f a u c et b e f o r e t u r n i n g “ O N ” g a s to the water heater. T o fi l l t h e w a t e r h e a t e r w i t h w a t e r : 1. Close the water heater drain valve by turning handle to the right (clockwise). The drain valve i
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v v terMInatIon clearances sIdewall power vent POWER VENT (using room air for combustion) EXTERIOR CLEARANCES FOR SIDEWALL VENT TERMINATION D E L B VENT TERMINAL AIR SUPPLY INLETAREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED V X fIGure 15. Vent terminal clearances for “Power Vent” installations. Power Vent configurations use room air for combustion. canadIan InstallatIons canadIan InstallatIons Clearance to each side Clearance above grade, 3 feet (91 cm) within a height 15 feet of center line extended
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note : a. For water heaters in locations with high ambient plannInG the vent sYsteM te m p e r at ur e s ab o v e 1 0 0 ° F ( 3 8 °C ) i t i s r e c o m m e n d e d t h at C P V C Plan the route of the vent system from the discharge of the blower p i p e an d fi t t i n g s b e us e d . B. A 22.5 degree elbow (2” vent pipe) or to the planned location of the vent terminal. Refer to VAA instruction a 45 degree elbow (3” and 4” vent pipe) with an installed screen on page 24 while p
