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Warning: This water heater is not
suitable for use in manufactured (mobile) homes! With Installation Instructions for the Installer
Gas
Water Heaters
75 Gallon
The purpose of this manual is twofold: one, to provide the installer with the basic directions and
recommendations for the proper installation and adjustment of the water heater; and two, for the
owner–operator, to explain the features, operation, safety precautions, maintenance and troubleshooting
of th
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Safety Information Safety Precautions. . . . . . . 3–6 FOR YOUR RECORDS LP Gas Models . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Write the model and serial numbers here: # # Installation Instructions You can find them on a label on the appliance. Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12 Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under Water Supply Connections . . 13 the warranty. Gas Supply. . . . . . . .
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Be sure to read and understand the entire Use and Care Manual before attempting to install or operate this water heater. It may save you time and money. Pay particular attention to the Safety Instructions. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious bodily injury or death. Should you have problems understanding the instructions in this manual, or have any questions, STOP, and get help from a qualified service technici
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ! DANGER! WATER TEMPERATURE SETTING Safety and energy conservation are factors to be considered when selecting the water temperature setting of a water heater’s gas control. Water temperatures above 125°F (52°C) can cause severe burns or death from scalding. Be sure to read and follow the warnings outlined on the label pictured below. This label is also located on the water heater. Time/Temperature Relationship in Scalds ! DANGER
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DANGER! LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM (LP PROPANE OR BUTANE) AND NATURAL GAS MODELS LP and Natural gas have an odorant added to aid in detecting a gas leak. Some people may not physically be able to smell or recognize this odorant. If you are unsure or unfamiliar with the smell of LP or natural gas, ask the gas supplier. Other conditions, such as “odorant fade”, which causes the odorant to diminish in intensity, can also hide or camouflage a gas leak. ● Water heaters utilizing LP gas are ! DANGER: If a g
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ! WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Law requires that residential water heaters must be braced, anchored or strapped to resist falling or horizontal displacement due to earthquake motions. For residential water hea
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Installing the water heater. This water heater must be installed in accordance with these instructions, local codes, utility company requirements, and/or in the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of the American National Standard/National Fuel Gas Code. A copy can be purchased from either the American Gas Association, 400 N. Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC 20001 as ANSI standard Z223.1 or National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269 as booklet NFPA 5
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Installing the water heater. Inspect Shipment Inspect the water heater for possible damage. Check the markings on the rating plate of the water heater to be certain the type of gas supplied corresponds to the water heater requirements. Combustion and Ventilation Air Proper operation of the water heater Buildings of unusually tight construction CAUTION: For shall have the combustion and ventilation requires air for combustion and COMMERCIAL models air supplied from outdoors, or a freely ventilati
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The water heater must be installed with the factory supplied blower assembly. Venting DANGER: Failure to install the venting system The water heater must be vented to the pipe from floor joists or other structural and properly vent the outdoors as described in these instructions. members to help prevent the transmission of water heater to the noise and vibration. outdoors as outlined in the DO NOT connect this water heater to an Venting section of this existing vent or chimney – it must be vente
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Installing the Water Heater: Blower Assembly Installation Connect blower assembly with Molex connector. Attach Blower Assembly to top pan using the five screws (see diagram to the left). Install rubber coupling (supplied in the box with water heater) on blower housing and secure it. Horizontal Vent Terminal Location The location of the vent terminal depends on the following minimum clearances and considerations (see illustration): Soffit Vents Twelve (12) inches (30.5cm) above grade level and 4'
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Minimum and Maximum Vent Length Sea Level (0-2000 ft): 3" Vent* Sea Level to High Altitude (0-7700 ft): 4" Vent* Number of 90° Elbows Number of Minimum Pipe Maximum Pipe N umber of 90° ElbowsN umber of Minimum Pipe Maximum Pipe with Vent Terminal 45° Elbows Length req. (ft) Length (ft) with Vent Terminal 45° Elbows Length req. (ft) Length (ft) One (1) None - 40 (12.19m) One (1) None - 55 (17.76m) One (1) One (1) 5 (1.5m) 37.5 (11.43m) One (1) One (1) 5 (1.5m) 52.5 (16m) Two (2) None - 35 (10.67
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Installing the water heater. Vertical Vent Termination Insert 1/2" Mesh Protective Screen Inside Terminal Elbow 5 Minimum twelve (12) inches (30,5 cm) above roof. 6 Minimum twelve (12) inches (30,5 cm) above Short Piece of Vent Pipe anticipated snow level. Maximum twenty-four (24) inches (61cm)above roof level without additional support for vent. Four (4) feet (1.2m) from any gable, dormer or other roof structure with building interior access (i.e., vent, window, etc.). 5 Min. 12" (30,5cm) 7 Ven
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Thermal Expansion Determine if a check valve exists in the inlet water line. Check with your local water utility company. It may have been installed in the cold water line as a separate back flow preventer, or it may be part of a pressure reducing valve, water meter or water softener. A check valve located in the cold water inlet line can cause what is referred to as a “closed water system”. A cold water inlet line with no check valve or back flow prevention device is referred to as an “open” w
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Installing the water heater. To Fill the Water Heater WARNING: The tank must be full of water before Make certain that the drain valve is A steady flow of water from the hot water heater is turned on. The closed, then open the shut-off valve in the faucet(s) indicates a full water heater. water heater warranty does cold water supply line. not cover damage or failure resulting from operation Open each hot water faucet slowly to with an empty or partially allow the air to vent from the water empt
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Pressure Testing the Gas Supply System The water heater and its manual gas shut- The water heater must be isolated from off valve must be disconnected from the the gas piping system by closing the gas supply piping system during any manual gas shut-off valve during any pressure testing of that system at pressure testing of the gas supply piping pressures in excess of 3/8 psi (10.5” w.c.) at pressures equal to or less than (2.6 kPa) for natural gas, or 1/2 psi (14” 3/8 psi (10.5” w.c.)(2.625 kPa
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HOT COLD HOT COLD R E V L A I L E V F E R E V L A I L E V F E Installing the water heater. Insulation Blankets Insulation blankets, available to the attention to the following so as not to WARNING: If local restrict the proper function and general public, for external use on gas codes require external operation of the water heater: water heaters are not necessary. The application of insulation purpose of an insulation blanket is to blanket kits the ● Do not cover the operating or warning reduce
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Typical Installation Flue Pipe (ABS or PVS) to Outside Vent Terminal Union Blower Assembly Pitch up 1/4" per foot Heat Trap 6" (15cm) Rubber Coupling Min. Hot Water Anode Outlet t o (locate d undernea th Fixtures Blower Assembly) Union Temperatu re & Pressure Relief Valv e Heat Trap Manual Gas 6" (15cm) Min. Shut-off To Cold Water Supply To Gas Supply Shut-off Valve Ground Join t Union Thermal Expansion Tank Sediment Trap (If R equired) Cap Drain Valve Relief valve discharge Thermostatic line to
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Installation Checklist A. Water Heater Location ❑ Close to area of vent termination. ❑ Provisions made to protect area from water damage. ❑ Indoors and protected from freezing temperatures. ❑ Sufficient room to service heater. ❑ Proper clearance from combustible surfaces ❑ Combustible materials, such as clothing, observed and water heater not installed on cleaning materials, rags, etc. clear of the base carpeted floor. of the heater. ❑ Sufficient fresh air supply for proper ❑ Clearances o
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HOT COLD Supplemental instructions for gas water heaters installed in potable/space heating applications. Local codes or plumbing authority requirements may vary from the instructions or diagrams provided in this manual and take precedent over these instructions. Combination Potable and Space Heating Application Hot water supply to Tee fitting must be installed as shown. house DANGER: If this water heater is This ensures that any air in the water lines installed in an application intended to wi
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Lighting the water heater. Before operating this water heater, be sure to read and follow the instructions on the label pictured below and all other labels on the water heater, as well as the warnings printed in this manual. Failure to do so can result in unsafe operation of the water heater resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death . Should you have any problems reading or following the instructions in this manual, STOP, and get help from a qualified person. 20
