Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 196284-001 Water Heater Innovations
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1 PRINTED IN U.S.A. 1004 PLACE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ADJACENT T O HEA TER AND NOTIFY OWNER TO KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. COMMERCIAL GAS W A TER HEA TER Glass-Lined T ank-T ype W ater Heater P ART NO. 196284-001 • INST ALLA TION • OPERA TION • SERVICE • MAINTENANCE Thank you for buying this energy efficient water heater .
2 FOREWORD The design of models ***-75 and 100 comply with the latest version of ANSI Z21.10.3-CSA 4.3 as automatic storage or automatic circulating tank type water heaters. Installation diagrams are found in this manual. These diagrams will serve to provide the installer with a reference for the materials and method of piping necessary .
3 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMA TION PRECAUTIONS DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE IF ANY P ART HAS BEEN UNDER W A TER. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water .
4 IF YOU EXPERIENCE AN OUT -OF-GAS SITUA TION, DO NOT TR Y T O RELIGHT APPLIANCES YOURSELF , ask your LP delivery person to relight pilots for you. Only trained LP professionals should conduct the required safety checks in accordance with industry standards.
5 Drain pans suitable for these heaters are available from your distributor or Apcom Inc., 125 Southwest Parkway , Franklin, TN 37065 or contact them by phone, 615-794-5574 or fax 615-791-0660. W ater heater life depends upon water quality , water pressure and the environment in which the water heater is installed.
6 If the unconfined space is within a building of tight construction (buildings using the following construction: weather stripping, heavy insulation, caulking, vapor barrier , etc.), air for combustion, ventilation and draft hood dilution must be obtained from outdoors.
7 VENT CONNECTION V ent connections must be made to an adequate stack or chimney . Size and install proper size vent pipe. Do not reduce pipe size to less than that of the draft hood outlet. Horizontal runs of vent pipe must have a minimum upward slope toward the chimney of 1/4 inch per foot.
8 Size the main gas line in accordance with T able 1. The figures shown are for straight lengths of pipe at 0.5 in. W .C. pressure drop, which is considered normal for low pressure systems. Note: Fittings such as elbows, tees and line regulators will add to the pipe pressure drop.
9 THERMOSTAT FOR NATURAL AND PROPANE GASES FIGURE 6. GAS PRESSURE REGULA TOR The gas pressure regulator is built into the gas valve and is equipped to operate on the gas specified on model and rating plate.
10 FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING BEFORE LIGHTING: ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED WITH W A TER AND AIR PURGED A T F AUCETS . W ARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly , a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
11 FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING BEFORE LIGHTING: ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED WITH W A TER AND AIR PURGED A T F AUCETS . W ARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly , a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
12 TEMPERA TURE REGULA TION DANGER THIS W A TER HEA TER IS EQUIPPED WITH AN ADJUST ABLE THERMOST A T TO CONTROL W A TER TEMPERA TURE. HOT W A TER TEMPERA TURES REQUIRED FOR AUTOMA TIC DISHWASHER AND LAUNDRY USE CAN CAUSE P AINFUL SCALDING WITH POSSIBLE SERIOUS AND PERMANENT INJURY .
13 • If the back draft cannot be corrected by the normal method or if a suitable draft cannot be obtained, a blower type flue gas exhauster must be employed to assure proper venting and correct combustion.
14 T ABLE 3. INPUT CHECK TIME REQUIRED TO CONSUME 1 CU. FT . OF GAS Approx. Time Required T ype of BTU Per T o Consume 1 Cu. Ft. Model Gas Cu. Ft. of G as ***-75 Natural 1050 50.3 sec. Propane 2500 1 19.8 sec. ***-100 Natural 1050 50.3 sec. Propane 2500 1 19.
15 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE FOR PERIODIC REMOV AL OF LIME DEPOSITS FROM T ANK TYPE COMMERCIAL W A TER HEA TERS The amount of calcium carbonate (lime) released from water is in direct proportion to water temperature and usage, see chart.
16 Prepare the Water Heater T o delime the water heater using the Flo-Jug method, first prepare the heater for deliming. Then install the long plastic male adapter fitting into the drain valve opening of the water heater . Use teflon tape and hand tighten only .
17 PLUG THE TEMPERA TURE AND PRESSURE RELIEF V A L VE. Also, the leakage could be due to unusually high water pressures or temperatures in the system, or to a faulty relief valve. Y our dealer or a qualified service technician should be called to determine the cause of the problem and to correct it.
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