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Series Nine
GAS WATER HEATER
USER’S GUIDE
FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY
NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING
NOT FOR USE IN
MANUFACTURED (MOBILE) HOMES
Model Number
HRN4975S HRP4975S
HRN5975S HRP5975S
For Your Safety
AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED
BY THIS WATER HEATER.
PRINTED IN THE U.S.A 1004 PART NO. 66001853
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SAFE INST SAFE INST SAFE INST SAFE INST SAFE INSTALLA ALLA ALLA ALLA ALLATION TION TION TION TION, USE AND SERVICE , USE AND SERVICE , USE AND SERVICE , USE AND SERVICE , USE AND SERVICE Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use and servicing of this water heater. Many safety-related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you and others of a potential injury hazard. Read and obey all safety mess
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3
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T T T T TABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ................................................................................................. 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................................................................. 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS .........................................................................................................
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Thank You for purchasing a Maytag water heater. Properly • The installation must conform with these instructions and installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble the local code authority having jurisdiction. In the absence of local codes, installations shall comply with the National Fuel free service. It is strongly suggested that this new water heat
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ACCESSORIES AND TOOLS NEEDED ACCESSORIES AND TOOLS NEEDED ACCESSORIES AND TOOLS NEEDED ACCESSORIES AND TOOLS NEEDED ACCESSORIES AND TOOLS NEEDED Accessories To simplify the installation Maytag has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need all of these accessories depending on your type of installation. Call Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an authorized installer. EXPANSION TANKS FOR THERMAL EXPANSION CONDITIONS DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE IN 22” (559 mm) DIAMET
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PREP PREP PREPARA ARA ARATIONS FOR INST TIONS FOR INST TIONS FOR INSTALLA ALLA ALLATION TION TION PREP PREPARA ARATIONS FOR INST TIONS FOR INSTALLA ALLATION TION 4. Attach a hose to the water heater Removing the Old Water Heater drain valve and put the other end in a floor drain or outdoors. Open the water heater drain valve. Open a nearby hot water faucet which will relieve pressure in the water heater and speed draining. The water passing out of the drain valve may be extremely hot. To avo
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TYPICAL INST TYPICAL INST TYPICAL INST TYPICAL INST TYPICAL INSTALLA ALLA ALLA ALLA ALLATION TION TION TION TION GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER - GAS MODELS A Vent Pipe J Drip Leg (Sediment Trap) S Flue Baffle(s) B Draft Hood K Inner Door T Thermostat C Anode L Outer door U Drain Valve D Hot Water Outlet M Union V Pilot and Main Burner E Outlet N Inlet Water Shut-off Valve W Flue F Water Connections O Cold Water Inlet X Drain Pan G Gas Supply P Inlet Dip Tube Y Thermostat Shield (optional) H Manu
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TYPICAL INST TYPICAL INST TYPICAL INST TYPICAL INST TYPICAL INSTALLA ALLA ALLA ALLA ALLATION TION TION TION TION MIXING VALVE USAGE FIGURE 8. This appliance has been design certified as complying with HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: American National Standard/CSA Standard for water heaters and is considered suitable for: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy clothes washing, dish Water (Potable) Heating: All models are considered suitable wash
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L L L L LOCA OCA OCA OCA OCATING AND INST TING AND INST TING AND INST TING AND INST TING AND INSTALLING THE NEW W ALLING THE NEW W ALLING THE NEW W ALLING THE NEW W ALLING THE NEW WA A A A ATER HEA TER HEA TER HEA TER HEA TER HEATER TER TER TER TER • Water supply shut-off devices that activate based on the Facts to Consider About the Location water pressure differential between the cold water and hot water pipes connected to the water heater. Carefully choose an indoor location for the new water
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A gas water heater cannot operate properly without the correct amount of air for combustion. Do not install in a confined area such as a closet, unless you provide air as shown in the Locating and Installing the New Water Heater section. Never obstruct the flow of ventilation air. If you have any doubts or questions at all, call your gas supplier. Failure to provide the proper amount of combustion air can result in a fire or explosion and cause death, serious bodily injury, or property damag
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commence within 12 inches (30 cm) of the top and one these instructions can restrict the air flow required for proper combustion, potentially resulting in fire, asphyxiation, serious commencing within 12 inches (30 cm) of the bottom of the enclosures. personal injury or death. • Do not apply insulation to the top of the water heater, as this will interfere with safe operation of the draft hood. • Do not cover the outer door, thermostat or temperature & pressure relief valve. • Do not allow insul
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Water Piping FIGURE 13. HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: • When communicating with the outdoors through horizontal Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated ducts, each opening shall have a minimum free area of 1 to a temperature which will satisfy clothes washing, dish 2 square inch per 2,000 BTU per hour (11 cm /kW) of total washing, cleaning and other sanitizing needs can scald and input rating of all equipment in the enclosure, see permanently injure you upon
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Toxic chemicals, such as those used for boiler treatment shall can be accomplished by insulating the hot water lines not be introduced into this system. from the water heater. Water supply systems may, because of such events as high line pressure, frequent cut-offs, the effects of water hammer among others, have installed devices such as pressure reducing valves, check valves, back flow preventers, etc. to control these types of problems. When these devices are not equipped with an internal by-
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If replaced, the valve must meet the requirements of local codes, but not less than a combination temperature and pressure relief valve certified as indicated in the above paragraph. The valve must be marked with a maximum set pressure not to exceed the marked maximum working pressure of the water heater (150 psi = 1,035 kPa) and a discharge capacity not less than the water heater input rate as shown on the model rating The Discharge Pipe: plate. • Shall not be smaller in size than the outlet pi
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Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water. To insure proper venting of this gas-fired water heater, the To prevent damage to the tank, the tank must be filled with correct vent pipe diameter must be utilized. Any additions water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning or deletions of other gas appliances on a common vent “ON” gas to the water heater. with this water heater may adversely affect the operation of the water heater. Consult your Maytag Ser
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1/2 pound per square inch (3.5kPa), the damage to the gas control valve could result in a fire or explosion from leaking gas. FIGURE 19. All vent gases must be completely vented to the outdoors of the structure (dwelling). Install only the draft hood provided with the new water heater and no other draft hood. Vent pipes must be secured at each joint with sheet metal screws. There must be a minimum of 6 inches (153 mm) clearance between single wall vent pipe and any combustible material. Fill an
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Standard Models are for installation up to 2,000 feet (610 m) Sediment Traps above sea level. High Altitude Models are for installation from 2,000 feet (610 m) to 4,500 feet (1,370 m) above sea level. If a standard model is installed above 2,000 feet (610 m) or high altitude model is installed above 4,500 feet (1,370 m), the input rating should be reduced at the rate of 4 percent for each 1,000 feet (305 m) above sea level which requires replacement of the burner orifice in accordance with Natio
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OPERA OPERA OPERA OPERA OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TING INSTRUCTIONS TING INSTRUCTIONS TING INSTRUCTIONS TING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. BEFORE OPERATING: ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED WITH WATER AND AIR PURGED AT FAUCETS. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire ha
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FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. BEFORE LIGHTING: ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED WITH WATER AND AIR PURGED AT FAUCETS. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. fire department. B. BEFORE LIGHTING: smell all around the ap
