Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PV500-2 PVI Industries
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PV500-2 06/10 1 Section 2 PVI ATMOSPHERIC GAS WATER HEATERS TYPICAL CONSTRUCTION MANUFACTURE D AF TER JANUARY 1, 1994 Figure 2-1 1. Vent stack * 7. Control switch(es) and fuse(s) 2. Draft diverter (hood) 8. Gas valve 3. Flue damper (on some models ) 9.
PV500-2 06/10 2 Section 2 ELECTRICAL 1. Wiring to the unit should conform to the National Electrical Code or the cod e legally authorized in your locality. A fused disconnect switch should be u sed for the water heater control. 120V, 1ph, 60 Hz service wiring is brought to the terminal bloc k in the lower part of the enclosure on the water heater.
PV500-2 06/10 3 Section 2 START-UP PROCEDURES AND OPERATION 1. Some PVI atmospheric gas-fi red water heaters are designed to operate with a flue damper that is shipped with the water h eater for installation in th e field.
PV500-2 06/10 4 Section 2 START-UP PROCEDURES AND OPERATION (con't) CAUTION: CONDU CT THE FOLLOWING GAS T RAIN LEAKAGE TESTS BEFORE START-UP, AT ANNUAL INTERVALS AND PRIOR TO INVESTIGATING THE CAUSE OF ANY REPORTED OCCURENCES OF DELAYED IGNITION.
PV500-2 06/10 5 Section 2 4. After 20 to 30 minutes of operation or when water in the tank is above 120°F, insert CO (carbon monoxide) tester in flue damper ope ning under the draft diverter (125 gallon models) or in the flue co llector opening (250 gallon models).
PV500-2 06/10 6 Section 2 MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY INS PECTIONS To Minimize Scale Accumulation in Tank 1. A preventative maintenance program should b e established to assure a long, trou ble-free life of the water heater. 2. The tank should be flushed at two or three month intervals depending on water conditions in your location.
PV500-2 06/10 7 Section 2 MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY INSPECTIONS (con't) Taking the Water Heater Out of Serv ice Extended shutdown of the ap pliance and restarting instructions are as follows: a. Turn off all power and fuel supplies. b. Drain and flush tank as previously discussed.
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