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Residential Gas
Water Heater
Residen al Atmospheric Gas Water Heater
with the Flammable Vapor Igni on Resistant Safety System
Keep this manual in the pocket on heater for future reference whenever maintenance, adjustment or service is required.
Retain your original receipt as proof of purchase.
100263112
January 2015
COMPLETED INSTALLATION TYPICAL
Vent
pipe Cold water
shut off
Expansion
tank
(Connect to
Hot cold water
water supply)
line
Cold
water
Dra hood line
T&P
relief
valve
T&P
discharge
pipe
Gas supply
shut off
Drain valve
Gas supply
Drain pan
discharge
pipe
Gas control
valve/thermostat
SAFETY
Read and follow all safety messages and instruc ons in
Important informa on to keep
this manual.
Fill out this sec on and keep this
manual in the pocket of the water
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to heater for reference.
poten al physical injury hazards. Obey all safety mes-
sages that follow this symbol to avoid possible property Date Installed:
damage, serious injury or death. Do not remove any
permanent instruc ons, labels, or the data plate from either the outside of
the water heater or on the inside of the access panels. Keep this manual
Model number:
near the water heater.
Serial number:
DANGER indicates hazardous situa-
DANGER on that, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury. Maintenance performed:* Date:
An odorant is added by the gas supplier to the gas used by this water heater.
This odorant may fade over an extended period of me. Do not depend upon
this odorant as an indica on of leaking gas. We recommend installing a fuel gas
and carbon monoxide detector. *Drain and flush tank and remove and
inspect anode rod a er first six months
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the of opera on and at least annually
Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of therea er. Operate the Temperature
California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproduc ve harm, and and Pressure Relief Valve (T&P) annu-
requires businesses to warn of poten al exposure to such substances. ally and inspect T&P valve every 2-4
years (see the label on the T&P valve for
WARNING! This product contains a chemical known to the State of California
maintenance schedule). See the Main-
to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproduc ve harm.
tenance sec on for more informa on
This water heater can cause low-level exposure to some of the substances about maintaining this water heater.
included in the act.
SAFETY
• If the water supplied to the water Fire Risk • Keep the water heater from becom-
heater is pre-heated (for example, ing wet. Immediately shut the water
by a solar system) the temperature This water heater is heater off and have it inspected by a
in the tank may be higher than the equipped with a Flam- qualified person if you find that the
water heater’s temperature se ng. mable Vapor Igni on wiring, thermostat(s) or surround-
• Should overhea ng occur or the Resistance (FVIR) system. ing insula on have been exposed
burner fail to shut off, turn off the FVIR is designed to reduce the risk of to water in any way (e.g., leaks from
manual gas supply valve to the water flammable vapor-related fires. FVIR plumbing, leaks from the water
heater and call a qualified person. makes this product more sensi ve to heater itself can damage property
installa on errors or improper installa- and could cause a fire risk). If the
To reduce the risk of unusually hot wa-
on environments. The FVIR system will water heater is subjected to flood
ter reaching the fixtures in the house,
not prevent a possible fire/explosion if condi ons or the thermostat(s) have
install Thermosta c Mixing Valves at
the igniter is depressed and flammable been submerged in water, the en re
each point-of-use.
vapors have accumulated in the combus- water heater must be replaced.
If anyone in your home is at par cular on chamber with the pilot light off.
risk of scalding (for example, the elder- • Replace the water heater’s viewport
ly, children, or people with disabili es) Do not a empt to light this appliance, if glass is missing or damaged. Repair
or if there is a local code or state law or depress the igniter bu on, if you the combus on chamber door seals
requiring a certain water temperature suspect flammable vapor have accumu- if damaged.
at the hot water tap, these precau ons lated inside or outside the appliance.
Explosion Risk
are par cularly important. Immediately call a qualified person to
According to a na onal standard (ASSE inspect the appliance. Water heaters High temperatures and
1070) and many local plumbing codes, subjected to a flammable vapors inci- pressures in the water
the water heater’s gas control valve dent will show a discolora on on the heater tank can cause an explosion re-
should not be used as the sole means flame arrestor and require replacement sul ng in property damage, serious in-
to regulate water temperature and of the en re water heater. Improper jury or death. A new Temperature and
avoid scalds. installa on or an inadequate air supply Pressure (T&P) Relief Valve is included
can also cause the FVIR system to dis- with your water heater to reduce risk
Properly adjusted Thermosta c Mixing
able the water heater. of explosion by discharging hot water.
Valves installed at each point-of-use al-
Addi onal temperature and pressure
low you to set the tank temperature to WARNING! This water heater has a
protec ve equipment may be required
a higher se ng without increasing risk rese able thermal switch installed as
by local codes.
of scalds. A higher temperature se ng part of the FVIR system. Do not
allows the tank to provide much more a empt to disable or modify this A na onally recognized tes ng labo-
hot water and can help provide proper feature in any way. Doing so can lead ratory maintains periodic inspec on
water temperatures for appliances such to fire, explosion or excessive and of the valve produc on process and
as dishwashers and washing machines. abnormal produc on of carbon cer fies that it meets the requirements
Higher tank temperatures (140°F) monoxide. for Relief Valves for Hot Water Supply
also kill bacteria that cause a condi- To reduce the risk of a fire that could Systems, ANSI Z21.22. The T&P Relief
on known as “smelly water” and can result in property damage, or serious Valve’s relief pressure must not exceed
reduce the levels of bacteria that cause injury or death: the working pressure ra ng of the wa-
water-borne diseases. ter heater as stated on the ra ng plate.
• Do not store things that can burn
Water Contamina on Risk easily such as paper or clothes next
Maintain the T&P Relief Valve properly.
Do not use chemicals that could con- to the water heater.
Follow the maintenance instruc ons
taminate the potable water supply. Do
• Do not store or use gasoline or other provided by the manufacturer of the
not use piping that has been treated
flammable substances in the vicinity T&P Relief Valve (label a ached to T&P
with chromates, boiler seal, or other
of this or any other appliance. Relief Valve). An explosion could occur
chemicals.
if the T&P Relief Valve or discharge instruc ons. When the installa on is Installa on Accessories
pipe is blocked. Do not cap or plug the complete, check the vent’s dra using
T&P Relief Valve or discharge pipe. the instruc ons on pages 23-24.
Fire and Explosion Risk if Hot Water is • Install a fuel gas and carbon mon-
Not Used for Two Weeks or More. oxide detector in the living areas
of your home.
CAUTION! Hydrogen gas builds up • Do not install this water heater in
in a hot water system when it is not a mobile home or manufactured
used for a long period (two weeks or housing.
more). Hydrogen gas is extremely
flammable. If the hot water system • Failure to follow these instruc-
has not been used for two weeks or ons can result in serious injury
more, open a hot water faucet for or death from carbon monoxide Figure 1 - Gas Water Heater Hook-Up Kit
GETTING STARTED
ing on what type of water pipes same area and provide adequate air for
2 cer fied by CSA Interna onal you have). combus on and ven la on. Consult a
as a Category I, non-direct • Teflon® tape or pipe joint com- qualified person if you’re unsure of the
vented water heater which takes its pound approved for potable water. proper way to supply air to your water
combus on air either from the installa- • For homes with copper pipes, you heater.
on area or from air ducted to the unit may purchase a Gas Water Heater
from the outside. This water heater WARNING! This gas water heater
Hook-Up Kit (available at your local requires an adequate source of clean
must be installed according to all local plumbing supplier) with compres-
and state codes or, in the absence of air for combus on and ven la on.
sion fi ngs that don’t require Without sufficient air, your water
local and state codes, the “Na onal soldering. This kit includes two 12”
Fuel Gas Code”, ANSI Z223.1(NFPA heater will have frequent pilot outages
flex water lines, two compression and may emit excessive and abnormal
54)-current edi on. This is available fi ngs, an 18” flexible gas line, two
from the following: amounts of carbon monoxide.
nipples, and Teflon® tape.
Before beginning:
CSA America, Inc. • For homes with plas c pipe, use
threaded connectors suitable for Calculate total BTU/HR ra ng of all ap-
8501 East Pleasant Valley Road pliances.
Cleveland, OH 44131 the specific type of plas c pipe
used: CPVC or PEX (cross-linked To calculate the combus on air and
Na onal Fire Protec on Associa on polyethylene). Do not use PVC ven la on required, add up the total
1 Ba erymarch Park pipe. BTU/HR ra ngs of all gas burning ap-
Quincy, MA 02269 • Non-corrosive gas leak detec on pliances (e.g., water heaters, furnaces,
solu on made from hand dish- clothes dryers) in the same area.
Check with local code officials about washing soap mixed with water (1 Your water heater’s BTU/HR ra ng is on
codes governing this installa on. Have part soap to 15 parts water) or chil- the data plate, located next to the gas
your installa on inspected by a code dren’s soap bubbles and a small, control valve/thermostat. The BTU/HR
official to ensure the installa on meets so -bristled brush. ra ngs should be on the other appli-
all local codes. • An appliance dolly or hand truck to ances’ data plates. If you have trouble
move the water heater. determining the BTU/HR ra ngs,
NOTICE: If you lack the necessary skills
Recommended Accessories: contact the manufacturer or have a
required to properly install this water
heater, or you have difficulty follow- • A metal drain pan. qualified person determine the ven la-
ing the instruc ons, you should not • Automa c water leak detec on on requirements. NOTICE: If you are
proceed but have a qualified person and shut-off device. replacing your old water heater with
perform the installa on of this water • Pressure Reducing Valve. one that has a higher BTU/HR ra ng,
heater. • Thermal Expansion Tank. the amount of ven la on required may
• Thermosta c Mixing Valves at each be greater.
Massachuse s code requires this water point-of-use.
heater to be installed in accordance • Fuel gas and carbon monoxide
with Massachuse s 248-CMR 2.00 and detector.
248-CMR 5.00: State Plumbing Code.
Other local and state authori es may
have similar requirements or other
air is usually needed because modern outside air will reduce these chemicals,
Total 135,000
homes are very ghtly sealed and but it may not completely eliminate
Your Appliances: o en do not supply enough air to the them. Failure due to corrosive chemi-
Gas Burning Appliance BTU/HR Ra ng water heater. However, when installed cals is not covered by the warranty.
Gas Water Heater in a large indoor space, it may be pos- Examples of loca ons that require
sible to provide enough air without outside air due to chemicals include:
outside ven la on. If you are unsure if • Beauty salons
your installa on loca on has enough
• Photo processing labs
ven la on, contact your local gas
u lity company or code officials for a • Indoor pools
Total • Laundry, hobby, or cra rooms
safety inspec on.
Table 2 provides examples of minimum The following instruc ons will help de- • Chemical storage areas
square footage (area) required for termine if it may be possible to install Products such as aerosol sprays, de-
various BTU/HR totals. Areas used for without outside ven la on. Even if tergents, bleaches, cleaning solvents,
storage or which contain large objects this may be possible, you will need to gasoline, air fresheners, paint and
containing less air than is assumed for conduct the vent dra test on pages varnish removers, and refrigerants
the room sizes in Table 2 – see Op on 23-24 when installa on is finished. If should not be stored or used near the
A for more specific calcula ons. there is not enough ven la on, you water heater.
will need to ven late with outside air.
A1: Calculate the air volume of
the room
Table 2
Air requirements depend on the size of
BTU/HR Minimum Square Typical Room the room.
Input Feet with 8’ Ceiling with 8’ Ceiling Floor Area (Square feet) X Ceiling
Height (feet) = Room Volume (cubic
30,000 188 9 x 21
feet)
45,000 281 14 x 20 If there are large objects in the room
(e.g., refrigerator, furnace, car), sub-
60,000 375 15 x 25 tract their volume from the volume of
the room to get a be er es mate of
75,000 469 15 x 31
the air available.
90,000 563 20 x 28 Room Volume – Object Volume = Air
Volume
105,000 657 20 x 33
120,000 750 25 x 30
135,000 844 28 x 30
A2: Calculate required air volume mum free area is sized according to Table may be adequate).
A water heater installed in an unconfined
3. Two openings must be used when B3: Determine minimum free
a c or garage requires that the space
ven la ng with air from another room. area required for each vent
be at least 50 cubic feet per 1,000 BTU/ The outside air can be taken from a opening
HR of the total input for all gas burning crawl space or a c open to the out- The size of the vent openings depends
appliances in the same area. doors and adequately ven lated. You on the total BTU/HR ra ng of all appli-
may use ver cal or horizontal ducts. ances in the space (use your calcula on
[Total BTU/HR/1000] x 50 = Cubic feet
GETTING STARTED
of air required. from “Before beginning”) and the type
B2: Determine type of ven la-
of vent used. Table 3 provides the mini-
Example: on
mum free area for each vent opening
(135,000 / 1000) x 50 = 6,750 There are several types of ven la on depending on the type of ven la on.
If the air volume of the room is less that can be used :
than the required air volume, you must 1. Direct to outdoors B4: Calculate minimum size of
provide two permanent outside air vent openings and ducts
2. Ver cal ducts
openings that draw in sufficient air. Use 3. Horizontal ducts The vent cross-sec onal area needed to
Op on B. 4. Single opening (not recom- provide the free area depends on the
If the air volume of the room is greater mended; must be at least 100 covering on the vent openings. Typical
than the required air volume, it may square inches. Not appropriate vents use louvers or grilles to protect
be possible to install the water heater for confined spaces smaller than the opening. The louver or grill itself
without outside ven la on. 50 cubic feet per 1,000 BTU/HR as blocks some of the free area, so the
calculated in sec on A or when opening may need to be larger to meet
A3: Check that combus on ven- the minimum free area requirements.
la on is adequate ge ng air from another room.)
5. From a larger room inside the Use the following formula to calculate
Because modern homes are o en well-
house (not recommended – refer the required cross-sec onal area:
sealed to prevent dra s, even a large
room may not provide enough combus- to sec on A above to determine if Cross-sec onal area = minimum free
on air without ven la on. To con- the combined volume of the rooms area required ÷ percent free area of
firm that your installa on has enough Table 3
combus on air, conduct the vent dra
test on pages 23-24 when installa on is Minimum Free Area of Permanent Openings for Ven la on and Combus on Air
finished. Supply – All Air from Outdoors Only.
Op on B: Install with outside Based on the total BTU/HR input ra ng for all gas burning appliances within a
ven la on confined space.
Ven la on with outside air is recom-
Opening Source Minimum Free Area
mended, and, for most installa ons, is
Per Opening (sq. in.)
needed. There may be exis ng ven la-
on that is adequate, or you may need *Direct to outdoors 1 sq. in. per 4,000 BTU/HR (see figure on page 10)
to add more ven la on.
Ver cal ducts 1 sq. in. per 4,000 BTU/HR (see figure on page 10)
Supplying outside air to typically requires
two openings. One opening must be Horizontal ducts 1 sq. in. per 2,000 BTU/HR (see figure on page 10)
within 12 inches from the floor and
the second opening must be within 12 Single Opening 1 sq. in. per 3,000 BTU/HR (see figure on page 10)
inches from the ceiling. Although a single
*These openings connect directly with the outdoors through a ven lated a c, a
opening is not preferred, you may use a
ven lated crawl space, or through an outside wall.
single opening to outside air if the mini-
If you do not know the % free area for on air must be free of acid-forming
your louver or grill, use the following chemicals such as sulfur, fluorine, and
values: chlorine. Be sure that air at the vent
Figure 5 - Horizontal duct openings
inlets is free of such chemicals.
• For wood louvers or grilles: 20%
• For metal louvers or grilles: 60% B6: Check that combus on
Follow these rules to ensure that vents ven la on is adequate
and ducts provide adequate air flow: To confirm that your installa on has
• Each vent opening must be no enough combus on air, conduct the
smaller than 100 square inches . vent dra test on pages 23-24 when
installa on is finished.
• Ducts must have the same cross-
sec onal area as free area of the
Combus on Air Supply Op ons
opening. Figure 6 - Single opening
• Rectangular ducts must have a
minimum dimension of no less
than three inches .
• All screens must have mesh ¼” or
larger.
• Moveable louvers must be locked
open or interconnected with the
equipment so that they open au-
toma cally during opera on.
• Keep louvers and grills clean and Figure 3 - Direct to outdoors openings
free of debris or other obstruc-
ons.
Ven ng Installing a New Vent System upward slope of at least ¼ inch per
foot. Install pipe avoiding unnecessary
WARNING! Carbon Monoxide The vent pipe must meet the following bends. Pipe joints must be fastened by
Hazard. This water heater must be specifica ons: sheet metal screws or other approved
supplied with adequate air and vented means. Support the pipe to maintain
to outdoors. The vent system must be Type of Material
clearances and to avoid separa on of
installed by a qualified person. UL listed Type B double wall or single
joints or other damage. Vent pipe must
Examples of a qualified person include wall metal vent pipe must be used.
GETTING STARTED
be accessible for cleaning, inspec on,
gas technicians, authorized gas Local codes may be more restric ve
and replacement.
company personnel, and authorized and may not allow single wall vent pipe.
service technicians. Failure to properly Single-wall vent pipe cannot be used for
Termina ons
vent the water heater can result in water heaters located in a cs and may
If local codes allow, this water heater
severe injury or death from carbon not pass through a c spaces, crawl
may be terminated into an exis ng
monoxide poisoning. spaces, or any confined or inaccessible
chimney using the instruc ons below.
loca on. Single-wall vent pipe cannot
Otherwise, this water heater’s vent
The vent system must be installed pass through any interior wall.
must terminate ver cally (sidewall or
according to local and state codes, or
Clearance to Combus ble Materials other horizontal termina ons are not
in the absence of local or state codes,
The vent pipe cannot pass through any allowed).
the current edi on of the Na onal Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 (NFPA 54). Do ceiling, floor, firewall, or fire par on.
Any part of the vent system must main- Chimney Termina on
not common vent this water heater
with any power vented appliance. Do tain the following clearances from any
not use a vent damper anywhere in the combus ble materials:
vent system of this water heater.
• Single-wall vent pipe must main-
To reduce the risk of carbon monoxide tain a six inch clearance from
poisoning, install a fuel gas and carbon combus ble materials.
monoxide detector. Install and maintain
• The clearance from combus ble
the detector in accordance with the
materials of UL listed Type B dou-
manufacturer’s instruc ons and local
ble-wall vent pipe is specified by
codes.
the manufacturer of the vent pipe. Figure 7 - Chimney termination vent system
UL listed Type B double-wall vent
Replacing a Water Heater Using NOTICE: Before connec ng a vent to
pipe may pass through walls or par-
a chimney, make sure the chimney
the Exis ng Vent System ons constructed of combus ble
passageway is clear and free of obstruc-
material if the minimum clearance
Read the “Installing a New Vent Sys- ons. The chimney must be cleaned if
specified by the manufacturer of
tem” sec on of this manual and make previously used for ven ng solid fuel
the vent pipe is maintained.
sure your vent system is properly in- appliances or fireplaces. Also consult lo-
stalled. Inspect the exis ng vent system Vent Installa on cal and state codes for proper chimney
for obstruc ons, corrosion, and proper To improve the flow of exhaust gases, sizing and applica on or, in the absence
installa on. Repair or replace if neces- we recommend that a minimum of 12 of local and state codes, the “Na onal
sary. The exis ng vent system must be inches of ver cal vent pipe be installed Fuel Gas Code”, ANSI Z223.1(NFPA
UL listed Type B double wall or single on the dra hood prior to any elbow. 54)-current edi on.
wall metal vent pipe of either 3 inch or A por on of the vent pipe (up to 75%
• The vent pipe must be installed
4 inch diameter and installed according of the total ver cal height) can be
above the extreme bo om of the
to the vent manufacturer’s instruc ons horizontal, but the termina on must
chimney to prevent poten ally
and the terms of its lis ng. Do not use be ver cal. For the horizontal sec on,
blocking the flue gases.
other materials such as dryer vent hose. install without dips or sags with an
beyond the inner edge of the in the Gas Piping figure below. The
chimney as it may restrict the Sediment Trap must be no less than
space between it and the opposite three inches long for the accumula-
Figure 8 - Vertical gas vent system with type B on of dirt, foreign material, and
wall of the chimney.
double wall vent pipe
water droplets.
Do not terminate the vent pipe in a
3. Install a ground joint union be-
chimney that has not been cer fied
tween the gas control valve and
for this purpose. Some local codes may
the manual gas shut-off valve. This
prohibit the termina on of vent con-
is to allow easy removal of the gas
nectors in a masonry chimney.
control valve.
Common (combined) ven ng is allow- 4. Turn the gas supply on and check
able with ver cal Type B vent systems for leaks. Use a small, so -bristled
and lined masonry chimneys as long brush to apply a hand dishwash-
as proper dra for the water heater ing soap and water mixture (1
Figure 9 - Venting through a chimney with type
is established under all condi ons of B double wall vent pipe part soap to 15 parts water) or
opera on. Do not common vent this children’s soap bubbles to all con-
Gas Piping
water heater with any power vented nec on points of the gas piping.
appliance. Gas piping must be installed accord-
Saturate all the connec ons and
ing to local and state codes or, in the
check for gas leaks (which will ap-
Ver cal Termina on absence of local and state codes,
pear as small bubbles). If any leaks
NOTICE: The gas vent must be termi- the “Na onal Fuel Gas Code”, ANSI
are detected, ghten the appropri-
nated in a ver cal posi on to facilitate Z223.1(NFPA 54)-current edi on.
ate connec on(s) and re-check.
the removal of exhaust gases.
NOTICE: When installing gas piping, Gas Pressure
Ver cal exhaust vents must terminate apply pipe joint compound or Teflon®
with a listed cap or other roof assem- tape approved for fuel gases. NOTICE: When tes ng gas pipes with
bly and be installed according to their a test pressure of more than ½ psi (3.5
manufacturer’s instruc ons. An unused kPa), disconnect the gas line at the
chimney flue or masonry enclosure manual shut off valve and cap the gas
may be used as a passageway for the line. Do not subject the water heater’s
installa on of vent pipe. Do not com- gas control valve or manual shut off
mon vent this water heater with any valve to more than ½ psi (3.5 kPa)
power vented appliance. The follow- pressure for any reason. If you are
ing figures are examples of vent pipe pressure tes ng the gas line with test
system installa ons and may or may pressure of ½ psi (3.5 kPa) or less, you
not be suitable for your specific appli- may isolate the water heater from the
ca on. Consult the “Na onal Fuel Gas gas line by closing the manual shut off
Figure 10 - Gas Piping
Code”, NFPA 54, ANSI Z223.1-current valve.
edi on and local codes.
GETTING STARTED
(MUST MEET TEMPS LISTED
IN MASS. CODE 248 CMR † ) will be trapped in the air handler heat
FLOW CONTROL exchanger coil, reducing efficiency.
VALVE
UNION UNION
PUMP * • Do not connect the water heater to
TEMP/
MUST BE VERTICAL TO PRESSURE OUT IN
any system or components previously
REMOVE AIR BUBBLES RELIEF
HOT
VALVE used with non-potable water heat-
WATER TO COIL
OUT AIR ing appliances when used to supply
MIXING VALVE
HANDLER
(MUST BE INSTALLED BELOW potable water.
TOP OF WATER HEATER SEE
AS PER MANUFACTURER’S NOTE ‡
RECOMMENDATIONS)
AIR
HANDLER Solar Installa on
SHUT-OFF
VALVE *
WATER HEATER ACCEPTED If this water heater is used as a solar stor-
BY THE BOARD FOR
INSTALLATION IN
100’-0” MAXIMUM DISTANCE
age heater or as a backup for the solar
MASSACHUSETTS. †
FROM WATER HEATER †
TO FAN COIL AND BACK system, the water supply temperatures
(DEVELOPED LENGTH) NOT
INCLUDING COIL IN HEATING UNIT. to the water heater tank may be in excess
* MASSACHUSETTS INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS:
1.) CONNECT ELECTRONICALLY-CONTROLLED TIMER TO AN ALL-BRONZE PUMP. PUMP MUST ACTIVATE EVERY 6 HOURS
of 120°F. A Thermosta c Mixing Valve or
FOR 60 SECONDS. TURN PUMP TIMER OFF BEFORE CLOSING PIPING LOOP SHUT-OFF VALVE.
2.) ALL WATER PIPING MUST BE INSTALLED AND INSULATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MASSACHUSETTS CODE (248 CMR
other temperature limi ng valve must be
& 780 CMR). installed in the water supply line to limit
3.) PIPING LOOP BETWEEN WATER HEATER AND AIR HANDLER MUST BE INSTALLED IN COMPLIANCE WITH 248 CMR.
✓
gauge to an outside faucet and mea- Water pressure
Step 1: sure the maximum water pressure
experienced throughout a 24-hour
increase caused
✓ Verify that your
home is equipped
period (highest water pressures o en
occur at night).
by thermal expansion
Verify that you have a properly sized
Thermal Expansion Tank. We recom-
and up-to-date for mend installing an expansion tank if
proper opera on your home does not have one. Plumb-
ing codes require a properly pressur-
Installing a new water heater is the
ized, properly sized Thermal Expan-
perfect me to examine your home’s
sion Tank in almost all homes.
plumbing system and make sure the
system is up to current code stan-
dards. There have likely been plumb-
ing code changes since the old water Figure 12 - Use a Water Pressure Gauge to make
heater was installed. We recommend sure your home’s water pressure is not too
high.
installing the following accessories
and any other needed changes to To adjust your home’s water pressure:
bring your home up to the latest code Locate your home’s Pressure Reduc-
requirements. Upda ng your plumb- ing Valve (PRV) on the main incoming
INSTALLATION
ing system can help extend the life of (cold) water supply line and adjust the
your water heater, avoid damage to water pressure control to between
your home and property, and reduce 50 and 60 psi. If your home does not
the risk of serious injuries or death. have a Pressure Reducing Valve, install
Inspect your home and install any de- a PRV on the home’s main water
Figure 13 - A Thermal Expansion Tank helps
vices you need to comply with current supply line and set it to between 50 protect the home’s plumbing system from pres-
codes and assure that your new water and 60 psi. Pressure Reducing Valves sure spikes.
heater performs at its best. Check are available at your local plumbing HOW: Connect the Thermal Expan-
with your local plumbing official for supplier. sion Tank (available at most hardware
more informa on. BACKGROUND: Over the years, stores.) to the cold water supply line
many u li es have increased water near the water heater. The expansion
supply pressures so they can serve tank contains a bladder and an air
✓ Water pressure
Most codes allow a maximum
more homes. In some homes today,
pressures can exceed 100 psi. High
charge. To work properly, the Thermal
Expansion Tank must be sized accord-
water pressures can damage water ing to the water heater’s tank capacity
incoming water pressure of 80 psi
heaters, causing premature leaks. If and pressurized to match the home’s
(we recommend a working pressure
you have replaced toilet valves, had incoming water pressure. Refer to
no higher than 50-60 psi). Check your
a water heater leak, or had to repair the instruc ons provided with the
home’s water pressure with a pressure
appliances connected to the plumb- Thermal Expansion Tank for installa-
gauge and adjust if necessary. High
ing system, pay par cular a en on on details.
water pressure can damage the water
to your home’s water pressure. When
heater, piping, and other appliances.
purchasing a PRV, make sure the PRV BACKGROUND: Water expands when
has a built-in bypass. heated, and the increased volume
HOW: Purchase an inexpensive water
of water must have a place to go, or
pressure gauge at your local plumbing
thermal expansion will cause large
supplier. Connect the water pressure
INSTALLATION
casionally runs for no apparent reason The pan must not restrict air flow to
with properly installed and adjusted
(usually briefly at night), that may be the burner.
Thermosta c Mixing Valves at each
due to thermal expansion increasing
point where hot water is used, contact
the water pressure temporarily.
✓ Water Tempera-
ture Regula on
a qualified person.
INSTALLATION
3 the water heater’s supply line
7 screwdriver, open the drain
OFF. valve. Sediment build up in
Open a hot water faucet and the bo om of the water heater may
4 let the hot water run un l it is hinder or prevent draining.
cool (This may take 10 min
utes or longer).
are not sure you can safely set in place properly. Check
complete the installa on, seek assis- that:
tance from any of the following sources: • There is adequate space to install
• Schedule an appointment with the T&P Relief Valve discharge
a qualified person to install your pipe and that it can be piped to a
water heater. separate drain (and not into the
• Call our Technical Assistance Hotline drain pan).
at 1-800-527-1953. • There is adequate access and
space around the water heater
Install a metal drain pan that
2 is piped to an adequate drain.
for future maintenance.
The water heater is installed ver cally.
Step 5:
Air Filter
This water heater is equipped with a
base-ring air filter. Before proceeding
to the next step, visually check the
filter to ensure it is properly seated
in the base-ring. Do not operate the
Figure 23 - Metal drain pan piped to drain. water heater without the a clean air
filter in place.
Set the water heater in place
3 taking care not to damage the
drain pan. When installing
directly on carpet, the water heater
must be installed on a wood or metal
Step 7:
Step 6:
Install Shutoff and Ther-
Connect the Tempera- mosta c Mixing Valves
ture and Pressure (T&P)
If one is not already installed,
Relief Valve/Pipe 1 install a manual shutoff valve
Most T&P Relief Valves are pre- in the cold water line that
installed at the factory. In some cases, supplies the water heater. Install the
they are shipped in the carton and shutoff valve near the water heater so
must be installed in the opening Figure 26 - Temperature and Pressure Relief that it is readily accessible. Only use a
marked “T&P Relief Valve” and accord- Valve Pipe
full-flow ball or gate valve compa ble
ing to local codes. • The discharge pipe must not be with potable water.
smaller than the pipe size of the Install a Thermosta c Mixing
T&P Relief Valve. The pipe must 2 Valve at each point-of-use (for
also be able to withstand 250°F example, kitchen sink,
(121°C) without distor on. Use bathroom sink, bath, shower) per the
only copper or CPVC pipe. Do not valve manufacturer’s instruc ons.
use any other type of pipe, such as
INSTALLATION
PVC, iron, flexible plas c pipe, or
any type of hose.
• Terminate the discharge pipe a
maximum of six inches above a
floor drain or outside the building.
Figure 25 - Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve
Do not drain the discharge pipe
WARNING! To avoid serious injury into the drain pan; instead pipe it
or death from explosion, install a T&P separately to an adequate drain.
Relief Valve according to the following In cold climates, terminate the dis-
instruc ons:
charge pipe inside the building to Figure 27 - Install Thermostatic Mixing Valves at
If the T&P Relief Valve was not each point where hot water will be used.
1 factory installed, install the
an adequate drain. Outside drains
WARNING! Even if the water
could freeze and obstruct the
new T&P Relief Valve that heater’s thermostat is set to a rela-
drain line—protect the discharge
came with your water heater. Do not vely low temperature, hot water can
pipe from freezing.
reuse an old T&P Relief Valve. scald. Install Thermosta c Mixing
• Do not place any valve or other
• The discharge pipe should be at Valves at each point-of-use to reduce
restric on between the tank and the risk of scalding.
least 3/4” inside diameter and
T&P Relief Valve. Do not cap,
sloped for proper drainage. Install
block, plug, or insert any valve
it to allow complete drainage of
between the T&P Relief Valve and
both the T&P Relief Valve and the
the end of the discharge pipe. Do
discharge pipe.
not insert or install any reducer in
the discharge pipe.
For water heaters that are fed IF YOU HAVE COPPER PIPES: connec ons contain non-metallic parts
3 by a solar water hea ng
which could be damaged. The proper
If your home has copper water pipes, way to connect the water heater to
system (or any other pre- you can solder the water pipe connec- copper water pipes is as follows:
hea ng system), always install a ons or use compression fi ngs which
Thermosta c Mixing Valve or other don’t require soldering. Compression
temperature limi ng device in the fi ngs are easier to install than solder-
inlet water supply line to limit water ing pipe. Check with local plumbing
supply inlet temperature to 120°F. officials to determine what types of
Solar water hea ng systems can pipe materials are suitable for your
supply water with temperatures loca on. Do not use lead-based solder.
exceeding 180°F and may result in
water heater malfunc on.
Note that all piping and components For ease of removing the water heater
connected to the water heater must for service or replacement, con-
be suitable for use with potable water. nect the water pipes with a coupling
called a union. We recommend using
Determine the type of water a dielectric-type union (available at
1 pipes in your home. Most your local plumbing supplier). Dielec-
homes use copper water tric unions can help prevent corro-
pipes, but some use CPVC or cross- sion caused by ny electric currents
linked polyethylene (PEX). Use fi ngs common in copper water pipes and
appropriate for the type of pipe in can help extend the life of the water
your home. Do not use iron or PVC heater
pipe.
4
Install insula on (or heat Install Dra Hood
tape) on the water pipes
Install the new dra hood by
especially if the indoor 1 aligning the legs and inser ng
installa on area is subject to freezing
Figure 29 - The Thermal Expansion Tank should them into the slots provided on
temperatures. Insula ng the hot water be pressurized with air, using a hand pump, to
match the home’s incoming water pressure. top of the water heater. Do not reuse the
pipes can increase energy efficiency.
dra hood from the old water heater,
Step 9: but rather use the new one that came
Adjust (or install) the home’s
5 Pressure Reducing Valve to Verify Connec ons and with your new water heater.
50-60 psi and install a Thermal Secure the dra hood using
Completely Fill Tank 2
INSTALLATION
Expansion Tank. the four screws provided.
To remove air from the tank and allow A ach the home’s exis ng vent
the tank to fill completely with water, pipe to the dra hood outlet using an
follow these steps: approved vent adapter (not supplied).
OPERATION
Turn the gas control knob to and the air supply is adequate:
2 the PILOT posi on. A solid Status Light means the
7 pilot was lit but is now off. The main burner must be on
Release the gas control knob 1 for this test. With a newly
and wait 10 minutes. Once the Status installed water heater full of
Light goes out, repeat ligh ng steps 2 cold water, turning the temperature
through 5. control knob to HOT should cause the
main burner to come on. You can view
If the Status Light doesn’t start
8 flashing a er three ligh ng the burner through the sight glass at
a empts, turn the gas control the base of the water heater.
knob to the OFF posi on and refer to Close all windows and doors
the “Troubleshoo ng-No Hot Water” 2 and turn on all gas appliances
sec on (see page 25). and air-moving devices (range
When a gas water heater is first hoods, bathroom exhaust fans, ceiling
Figure 33 - Gas control/valve. 9 lit and the tank is cold, conden- fans, etc.) in your home. Also, close any
sa on o en forms inside the fireplace dampers.
3
Allow the water heater’s main
burner to operate for five
Temperature Control • “B”
• “C”
138°F
147°F
minutes. Pass a newly ex n- System • “VERY HOT” 160°F
guished match approximately one inch NOTICE: The temperatures above are
from the dra hood’s relief opening.
Adjus ng the Temperature
approximates. The actual temperature
Smoke from the match should be With the installa on steps completed, of the heated water may vary.
steadily drawn into the opening indicat- you may adjust the water heater’s tem-
ing the water heater is ge ng adequate Wait for the water to heat up.
air and the vent system is working.
perature se ng if desired. 3 If you have no hot water a er
Set the gas valve to the desired two hours, refer to the
1 temperature. The “HOT” Troubleshoo ng Sec on (see page 25).
se ng sets the water tem-
NOTICE: If the tank is full of cold water,
perature to approximately 120°F,
condensa on may form inside the
reducing the risk of scald injury. You
water heater. This condensa on may
may wish to set a higher temperature to
drop on the burner causing a sizzling
provide hot water for automa c
sound. In some cases, you may see a
dishwashers or laundry machines, to
small puddle on the floor. Condensa-
provide more hot water capacity, and to
on is normal and should go away once
reduce bacterial growth. Higher tank
the tank reaches its normal opera ng
temperatures (140° F) kill bacteria that
Figure 35 - Test the air supply and vent to make procedure.
sure the water heater has adequate air and is cause a condi on known as “smelly
venting properly. water” and can reduce the levels of WARNING! If you have increased
If the main burner has been bacteria that cause water-borne the temperature se ng and the
4 opera ng for five minutes but diseases. Thermosta c Mixing Valves are not set
the match smoke dri s around Water usage pa erns, as well as heat properly (or not installed) you could
or is blown away from the opening, turn from sources such as solar collectors, scald yourself while checking the
the gas control knob OFF. Inspect the temperature.
ambient air, and the pilot light can
vent system and repair if necessary. In
result in temperatures higher than the Check water temperature at
many cases, failure to pass the air
thermostat set-point. 4 several points of use in your
supply and vent test indicates the water
heater is not ge ng enough air or there home (for example, bathtub
WARNING! Higher temperatures
is a problem with the vent system. It faucet, shower, or lavatory sink) and
increase the risk of scalding, but even at
may be necessary to increase the air adjust the Thermosta c Mixing Valves
120°F, hot water can scald (see Table 1).
supply by ge ng air from outside (see as needed. If you aren’t sure how to
Install Thermosta c Mixing Valve(s) at
page 7). adjust the Thermosta c Mixing Valve
each point-of-use to reduce the risk of
OPERATION
TROUBLESHOOTING
enough, there are several possible connec ons and make sure your
If the Status Light flashes more than home’s hot water pipe is connected
causes:
once every three seconds, refer to to the hot water outlet on the water
the Status Light Code Troubleshoo ng • Faulty Thermosta c Mixing Valve
in a faucet or shower control heater. Usually, reversed connec ons
Chart on page 27. are found soon a er the installa on
(check other faucets in the house
If the Status Light is not flashing, go to of a new unit. If copper pipes were
for hot water).
step 2. soldered while they were a ached to
• Water heater’s capacity too small the water heater, the dip tube may
Status Light is Not (or usage too high).
2 Flashing
have melted. The dip tube is a long,
• Reversed plumbing connec ons plas c tube inside the tank a ached to
If the Status Light isn’t flashing, try or melted dip tube (usually found the cold water inlet. If the dip tube has
ligh ng the pilot using the ligh ng soon a er new installa on). melted, it can be replaced by removing
instruc ons on page 23. the cold water inlet connec on, re-
• Plumbing leak.
moving the old dip tube and installing
If you have tried ligh ng the pilot and the • Sediment or lime build up in the a new one.
Status Light does not flash, go to step 3. bo om of the tank.
Plumbing Leak. Even a small leak
If the Status Light flashes, go to Step 1. Thermosta c Mixing Valves. If the in the hot water side of the home’s
TROUBLESHOOTING
Rou ne Maintenance 3
Open a hot water faucet and
8
Remove and inspect the
let the hot water run un l it is anode rod and replace if
Rou ne maintenance will help your cool (This may take 10 min depleted. The anode rod
water heater last longer and work bet- utes or longer). requires a 1-1/16” socket.
ter. If you can’t perform these rou ne
maintenance tasks yourself, contact a
qualified person.
the water heater’s supply line and le ng the water run un l no more
OFF. sediment drains from the tank. Close
the drain valve when you are done.
causing leaks. Do not insert any sharp • If addi onal informa on is required,
to disconnect the B red (+) and white objects into the inlet or outlet connec-
(-) thermopile wires. Disconnect C contact the Service Department at:
ons. Damage to the gas control valve/ 1-800-527-1953
pilot tube (7/16” wrench) and thermostat may result.
D manifold tube (3/4” wrench) at the
NOTES
NOTES
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REPAIR PARTS
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