State Industries Water Heater GP6 50 HTPDT 120 Series User Manual

Instruction Manual  
resIdentIal Gas water heaters  
power vent/power dIrect vent Gas Models  
wIth hot surface IGnItIon  
Ashland City, TN 37015  
www.statewaterheaters.com  
for Your safety •  
AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED  
BY THIS WATER HEATER.  
Thank you for buying this energy efficient water heater.  
We appreciate your confidence in our products.  
all technIcal and warrantY questIons: SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE LOCAL DEALER FROM WHOM THE WATER HEATER WAS  
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Keep thIs Manual In the pocKet on heater for future reference  
whenever MaIntenance adjustMent or servIce Is requIred.  
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safe InstallatIon, use and servIce  
The proper installation, use and servicing of this water heater is extremely important to your safety and the safety of others.  
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 messages and instructions throughout this manual. It is very important  
that the meaning of each safety message is understood by you and others who install, use, or service this water heater.  
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to  
potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety  
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible  
injury or death.  
DANGER indicates an imminently  
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,  
will result in injury or death.  
DANGER  
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous  
situation which, if not avoided, could result  
in injury or death.  
WARNING  
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous  
situation which, if not avoided, could result in  
minor or moderate injury.  
CAUTION  
CAUTION used without the safety alert  
symbol indicates a potentially hazardous  
CAUTION  
situation which, if not avoided, could result in  
property damage.  
All safety messages will generally tell you about the type of hazard, what can happen if you do not follow the safety message, and  
how to avoid the risk of injury.  
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances  
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn of  
potential exposure to such substances.  
This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. This  
appliance can cause low level exposure to some of the substances listed in the Act.  
approvals  
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General safetY InforMatIon  
precautIons  
hYdroGen Gas flaMMable  
DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE IF ANY PART HAS BEEN UNDER  
WATER. Immediately call a qualified service agency to inspect the  
appliance and to make a determination on what steps should be  
taken next.  
Explosion Hazard  
If the unit is exposed to the following, do not operate heater until all  
corrective steps have been made by a qualified service agency.  
Flammable hydrogen gases  
may be present.  
1. External fire.  
2. Damage.  
Keep all ignition sources away  
from faucet when turning on  
hot water.  
3. Firing without water.  
GroundInG InstructIons  
Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system served by this  
appliance that has not been used for a long period of time (generally  
two weeks or more). Hydrogen gas is extremely flammable. To  
reduce the risk of injury under these conditions, it is recommended  
that a hot water faucet served by this appliance be opened for  
several minutes before using any electrical appliance connected  
to the hot water system. If hydrogen is present there will probably  
be an unusual sound such as air escaping through the pipe as the  
water begins to flow. THERE SHOULD BE NO SMOkING OR OPEN  
FLAME NEAR THE FAUCET AT THE TIME IT IS OPEN.  
This water heater must be grounded in accordance with the National  
Electrical Code and/or local codes. These must be followed in all  
cases. Failure to ground this water heater properly may also cause  
erratic control system operation.  
This water heater must be connected to a grounded metal,  
permanent wiring system; or an equipment grounding conductor  
must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the  
equipment grounding terminal or lead on the water heater.  
verify the power to the water heater is turned off before performing any service procedures.  
Read and understand this instruction  
Explosion Hazard  
manual and the safety messages  
herein before installing, operating or  
servicing this water heater.  
Overheated water can cause  
water tank explosion.  
Failure to follow these instructions and  
safety messages could result in death  
or serious injury.  
Properly sized temperature and  
pressure relief valve must be  
installed in the opening provided.  
This manual must remain with the  
water heater.  
Water temperature over 125°F (52°C)  
can cause severe burns instantly  
resulting in severe injury or death.  
CAUTION  
Improper installation, use and service may result  
in property damage.  
Children, the elderly and the  
physically or mentally disabled are at  
highest risk for scald injury.  
Do not operate water heater if flood damaged.  
Inspect and anode rods regularly, replace if damaged.  
Install in location with drainage.  
Fill tank with water before operation.  
Properly sized thermal expansion tanks are required on all  
closed water systems.  
Feel water before bathing or  
showering.  
Temperature limiting devices such as  
mixing valves must be installed  
when required by codes and to  
ensure safe temperatures at fixtures.  
Refer to this manual for installation and service.  
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General safetY InforMatIon  
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General safetY InforMatIon  
Fire or Explosion Hazard  
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and  
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.  
Fire Hazard  
For continued protection against  
risk of fire:  
Do not install water heater on  
carpeted floor.  
Do not operate water heater if  
flood damaged.  
Avoid all ignition sources if you smell gas.  
Do not expose water heater controls to excessive gas  
pressure.  
Use only the gas shown on the water heater rating plate.  
Maintain required clearances to combustibles.  
Keep ignition sources away from faucets after extended  
periods of non-use.  
Fire and Explosion Hazard  
Read instruction manual before  
installing, using or servicing  
water heater.  
Use joint compound or Teflon tape  
compatible with propane gas.  
Leak test before placing the  
water heater in operation.  
Disconnect gas piping and main  
gas shutoff valve before leak  
testing.  
Install sediment trap in  
accordance with NFPA 54.  
Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas  
Do not obstruct water heater air intake  
with insulating blanket.  
Gas and carbon monoxide detectors  
are available.  
Install water heater in accordance with  
the instruction manual.  
Fire and Explosion Hazard  
Do not use water heater with any gas  
other than the gas shown on the rating  
plate.  
Excessive gas pressure to gas valve can  
cause serious injury or death.  
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or  
death. Always read and understand instruction manual.  
Turn off gas lines during installation.  
Contact a qualified installer or service  
agency for installation and service.  
CAUTION  
Property Damage Hazard  
All water heaters eventually leak.  
Do not install without adequate drainage.  
Jumping out control circuits or components can  
result in property damage, personal injury or death.  
Service should only be performed by a qualified service  
agent using proper test equipment.  
Altering the water heater controls and/or wiring in any way  
could result in permanent damage to the controls or water  
heater and is not covered under the limited warranty.  
Electrical Shock Hazard  
Turn off power to the water heater  
before performing any service.  
Altering the water heater controls and/or wiring in any way  
could result in altering the ignition sequence allowing gas to  
flow to the main burner before the hot surface igniter is at  
ignition temperature causing delayed ignition which can  
cause a fire or explosion.  
Label all wires prior to disconnecting  
when performing service. Wiring errors  
can cause improper and dangerous  
operation.  
Any bypass or alteration of the water  
heater controls and/or wiring will result  
in voiding the appliance warranty.  
Verify proper operation after servicing.  
Failure to follow these instructions can  
result in personal injury or death.  
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IntroductIon  
Thank You for purchasing this water heater. Properly installed and  
maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service.  
Detailed installation diagrams are also found in this manual.  
These diagrams will serve to provide the installer with a  
reference. It is essential that all venting, water piping, gas piping  
and wiring be installed as shown.  
abbrevIatIons used  
Particular attention should be given to the installation of  
thermometers at the locations indicated in the piping diagrams  
as these are necessary for checking the operation of the water  
heater.  
Abbreviations found in this Instruction Manual include :  
ANSI - American National Standards Institute  
ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers  
GAMA - Gas Appliance Manufacturer’s Association  
NEC - National Electrical Code  
NFPA - National Fire Protection Association  
UL - Underwriters Laboratory  
The principal components of the water heater are identified  
in Features And Components on page 8 in this manual. Use  
this reference to locate and identify various components on the  
water heater.  
CSA - Canadian Standards Association  
qualIfIcatIons  
See the Installation Checklist and Troubleshooting on page 50.  
By using this checklist the user may be able to make minor  
operational adjustments and avoid unnecessary service calls.  
However, service and diagnostic procedures should only be  
performed by a Qualified Service Agency.  
qualIfIed Installer or servIce aGencY  
Installation and service of this water heater requires ability  
equivalent to that of a Qualified Agency (as defined by ANSI below)  
in the field involved. Installation skills such as plumbing, air supply,  
venting, gas supply and electrical supply are required in addition to  
electrical testing skills when performing service.  
note: Costs to correct installation errors are not covered under  
the limited warranty.  
2. Be sure to turn off power when working on or near the electrical  
system of the water heater. Never touch electrical components  
with wet hands or when standing in water.  
ansI Z223.1 2006 sec. 3.3.83: “Qualified Agency” - “Any  
individual, firm, corporation or company that either in person or  
through a representative is engaged in and is responsible for (a)  
the installation, testing or replacement of gas piping or (b) the  
connection, installation, testing, repair or servicing of appliances  
and equipment; that is experienced in such work; that is familiar  
with all precautions required; and that has complied with all the  
requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.”  
3. The installation must conform to all instructions contained in  
this manual and the local code authority having jurisdiction.  
These shall be carefully followed in all cases. Authorities having  
jurisdiction should be consulted before installation begins if  
there are any questions regarding compliance with local, state  
or national codes.  
If you are not qualified (as defined by ANSI above) and licensed or  
certified as required by the authority having jurisdiction to perform  
a given task do not attempt to perform any of the procedures  
described in this manual. If you do not understand the instructions  
given in this manual do not attempt to perform any procedures  
outlined in this manual.  
In the absence of local codes, the installation must comply  
with the current editions of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI  
Z223.1/NFPA 54 and the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.  
All documents are available from National Fire Protection  
Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.  
IcoMM™ & bacnet coMpatIble  
ThiswaterheateriscompatiblewiththeiCOMMremotemonitoring  
system. The iCOMM™ system hardware and monitoring service is  
purchased separately. It allows users to monitor critical operational,  
diagnostic and energy usage data from a secure web site.  
4. If after reading this manual you have any questions or do  
not understand any portion of the instructions, call the toll  
free number on the back cover of this manual for technical  
assistance. In order to expedite your request, please have the  
full Model, Serial and Series number of the water heater you  
are working with available for the technician. This information is  
located on the water heater’s rating plate.  
The iCOMM™ system can automatically notify selected personnel  
via email and/or cellular phone text messages if operational  
problems or user defined Alert Conditions occur.  
iCOMM™ system hardware is compatible with BACnet compliant  
supervisory controls and building management systems. For more  
information call 888 928-3702.  
5. Carefully plan the placement of the water heater. Examine  
the location to ensure that it complies with the requirements  
in Locating The Water Heater on page 10 and the Rough In  
Dimensions on page 9.  
preparInG for the InstallatIon  
.
6. For installation in California this water heater must be braced or  
anchored to avoid falling or moving during an earthquake. See  
instructions for correct installation procedures. Instructions may  
be obtained from California Office of the State Architect, 1102 Q  
Street, Suite 5100, Sacramento, CA 95811.  
1. Read the entire manual before attempting to install or operate  
the water heater. Pay close attention to the General Safety  
Information on page 4 through 6. If you don’t follow the safety  
rules, the water heater may not operate safely. It could cause  
property damage, injury and/or death.  
This manual contains instructions for the installation, operation,  
and maintenance of the water heater. It also contains warnings  
throughout the manual that you must read and be aware of.  
All warnings and all instructions are essential to the proper  
operation of the water heater and your safety.  
7. Massachusetts Code requires this water heater to be installed in  
accordance with Massachusetts 248-CMR 2.00: State Plumbing  
Code and 248-CMR 5. See Commonwealth of Massachusetts  
on page 22.  
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features and coMponents  
Get to Know Your water heater - Gas Models  
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control assembly  
blocked Inlet switch  
blocked outlet switch  
fan prover switch  
blower assembly  
burner assembly  
flame sensor  
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t/p relief valve  
M
display enclosure  
**n exhaust elbow assembly  
aa rating plate  
bb labels  
cc drain valve  
**dd vent terminal  
ee drain pan  
ff anode  
GG Insulation  
hh upper temperature probe  
II  
**o condensate tubing  
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off/on switch  
display label  
hot water outlet  
Gas supply  
Main Manual Gas shutoff valve  
union  
Inlet water shutoff valve  
cold water Inlet  
Inlet dip tube  
hot surface Igniter  
junction box  
Gas valve assembly  
display board  
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access door  
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top plastic enclosure  
replaceMent parts and delIMInG products  
Replacement parts and recommended delimer may be ordered through  
authorized servicers or distributors. When ordering parts, provide complete  
model and serial numbers (see rating plate), quantity and name of part  
desired. Standard hardware items may be purchased locally.  
access panel  
caution: This access panel covers  
a 2” NPT plug that was required  
during the manufacturing of this  
water heater. This 2” NPT flange is  
not a cleanout fitting, removing the  
2” NPTplug and using this fitting as a  
cleanout could void your warranty.  
vacuuM relIef  
valve  
*Install per  
local codes  
* cautIon harness has 120 vac. In operatIon.  
** see “planning the vent system,” “Installation of vent system” and condensate piping” for more information.  
fIGure 1.  
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InstallatIon consIderatIon  
rouGh In dIMensIons  
fIGure 1a.  
rough-In-dimensions  
Units  
Inches 66.75 49.25 22.00 15.75  
cm 169.5 125.09 55.88 40.00  
A
B
C
D
E
F
3.00  
7.62  
8.00  
20.32  
top/side Inlet and outlet: 3/4” npt  
Gas Inlet: 1/2” npt  
capacity, Gas and electrical characteristics  
Approximate Capacity  
Manifold Pressure  
Electrical Characteristics  
U.S. Gals.  
Liters Gas Type “WC  
189 Nat./LP 0”  
kPA  
0”  
Volts/Hz  
Amperes  
<5  
50  
120/60  
Maximum supply pressure: 14 inches w.c. (3.48kpa)  
Minimum supply pressure for natural Gas: 3.50” (.87kpa)  
Minimum supply pressure for propane Gas: 8.00” (1.99kpa)  
Minimum pressure must be maintained under both load and no load (dynamic and static) conditions.  
recovery capacities - u.s. Gallons/hr. and liters/hr. at temperature rise Indicated  
Input  
Recovery Capacities  
F
30  
17  
40  
22  
50  
28  
60  
33  
70  
39  
80  
44  
90  
50  
100  
56  
110  
61  
120  
67  
130  
72  
140  
78  
Rating  
(Btu/hr)  
Rating  
(kW)  
Temp.  
Rise  
C
GPH  
LPH  
387  
291  
233  
882  
194  
734  
166  
628  
145  
549  
129  
488  
116  
439  
106  
401  
97  
90  
83  
100,000  
29.3  
1465 1102  
367  
341  
314  
Recovery capacity based on 96% thermal efficiency  
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locatInG the water heater  
Carefully choose a location for the new water heater. The placement  
is a very important consideration for the safety of the occupants in  
the building and for the most economical use of the appliance.  
CAUTION  
Property Damage Hazard  
All water heaters eventually leak.  
Do not install without adequate drainage.  
Whether replacing an existing water heater or installing the water  
heater in a new location observe the following critical points:  
1. The water heater must be located indoors.  
2. The water heater must not be located in an area where it will be  
subject to freezing temperatures.  
3. Locate the water heater so it is protected and not subject to  
physical damage by a moving vehicle.  
4. Locate the water heater on a level surface.  
5. Locate the water heater near a floor drain. The water heater  
should be located in an area where leakage of the tank or  
connections will not result in damage to the area adjacent  
to the water heater or to lower floors of the structure. When  
such locations cannot be avoided, it is recommended that a  
metal drain pan, adequately drained, be installed under the  
appliance.  
6. Locate the water heater close to the point of major hot water  
usage.  
7. Locate the water heater close to a 120 VAC power supply. See  
Power Supply on page 14 for requirements.  
8. Locate the water heater where an adequate supply of fresh air  
for combustion and ventilation can be obtained. See Combustion  
Air and Ventilation on page 11.  
9. Locate the water heater where the vent and intake air piping,  
when installed, will remain within the maximum equivalent  
lengths allowed. See Venting on page 20.  
10.Do not locate the water heater where noise (such as  
the Combustion Blower) during normal operation will be  
objectionable in adjacent areas.  
11. Do not locate the water heater where the subsequent installation  
of the vent (exhaust) or intake air terminations would be  
objectionable due to noise at the termination(s). This includes  
locations close to or across from windows and doors. See  
venting starting on page 20.  
INSTALLATIONS IN AREAS WHERE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS  
(VAPORS) ARE LIKELY TO BE PRESENT OR STORED  
(GARAGES, STORAGE AND UTILITY AREAS, ETC.): Flammable  
liquids (such as gasoline, solvents, propane (LP or butane, etc.) and  
other substances (such as adhesives, etc.) emit flammable vapors  
which can be ignited by a gas water heater’s hot surface igniter or  
main burner. The resulting flashback and fire can cause death or  
serious burns to anyone in the area.  
This water heater must not be installed directly on carpeting.  
Carpeting must be protected by metal or wood panel beneath the  
appliance extending beyond the full width and depth of the appliance  
by at least 3” (7.6 cm) in any direction, or if the appliance is installed  
Also, the water heater must be located and/or protected so it is not  
subject to physical damage by a moving vehicle.  
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in an alcove or closet, the entire floor must be covered by the panel.  
Failure to heed this warning may result in a fire hazard.  
Do not apply insulation to the top of the water heater, as this will  
interfere with safe operation of the blower assembly.  
Do not cover the outer door, thermostat or temperature & pressure  
relief valve.  
Do not cover the instruction manual. Keep it on the side of the  
water heater or nearby for future reference.  
Do obtain new warning and instruction labels from the manufacturer  
for placement on the blanket directly over the existing labels.  
coMbustIon aIr and ventIlatIon  
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 “Facts to Consider  
About Location” 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 damage.  
Minimum clearances between the water heater and combustible  
construction are 0 inch at the sides and rear, 5.5” (14.0 cm) from  
the front and 18” (45.7 cm) from the top. (Standard clearance.) If  
clearances stated on the heater differ from standard clearances, install  
water heater according to clearances stated on the heater.  
Adequate clearance 30” (76 cm) for servicing this appliance should be  
considered before installation, such as changing the anodes, control  
system components and gas valve.  
A minimum clearance of 5.5” (14.0 cm) must be allowed for access to  
replaceable and/or serviceable parts such as the thermostats, drain  
valve, condensate drain, relief valve, clean out opening, and the vent  
connection (exhaust elbow).  
When installing the heater, consideration must be given to proper  
location. Locationselectedshouldbeasclosetothewallaspracticable  
and as centralized with the water piping system as possible.  
fIGure 2.  
InsulatIon blanKets  
Insulation blankets are available to the general public for external use on  
gaswaterheatersbutarenotnecessarywiththeseproducts.Thepurpose  
of an insulation blanket is to reduce the standby heat loss encountered  
with storage tank heaters. Your water heater meets or exceeds the  
Energy PolicyAct standards with respect to insulation and standby loss  
requirements, making an insulation blanket unnecessary.  
fIGure 3.  
If this water heater will be used in beauty shops, barber shops,  
cleaning establishments, or self-service laundries with dry cleaning  
equipment, it is imperative that the water heater (s) be installed  
direct vent so that all air for combustion and ventilation is taken  
from outdoors.  
Should you choose to apply an insulation blanket to this heater, you  
should follow these instructions (For identification of components  
mentioned below, see Figure 1). Failure to follow these instructions  
can restrict the air flow required for proper combustion, potentially  
resulting in fire, asphyxiation, serious personal injury or death.  
Propellants of aerosol sprays and volatile compounds, (cleaners,  
chlorine based chemicals, refrigerants, etc.) in addition to being  
highly flammable in many cases, will also react to form corrosive  
hydrochloric acid when exposed to the combustion products of  
the water heater. The results can be hazardous, and also cause  
product failure.  
unconfIned space  
An Unconfined Space is one whose volume IS NOT LESS THAN  
50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu/hr (4.8 cubic meters per kW) of the  
total input rating of all appliances installed in the space. Rooms  
communicating directly with the space, in which the appliances are  
installed, through openings not furnished with doors, are considered  
a part of the unconfined space.  
Makeup air requirements for the operation of exhaust fans, kitchen  
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ventilation systems, clothes dryers and fireplaces shall also be  
considered in determining the adequacy of a space to provide  
combustion, ventilation and dilution air.  
outdoor aIr throuGh two openInGs  
unusuallY tIGht constructIon  
In unconfined spaces in buildings, infiltration may be adequate to  
provide air for combustion, ventilation and dilution of flue gases.  
However, in buildings of unusually tight construction (for example,  
weather stripping, heavily insulated, caulked, vapor barrier, etc.)  
additional air must be provided using the methods described in the  
Confined Space section that follows.  
confIned space  
A Confined Space is one whose volume IS LESS THAN 50 cubic  
feet per 1,000 Btu/hr (4.8 cm per kW) of the total input rating of all  
appliances installed in the space.  
Openings must be installed to provide fresh air for combustion,  
ventilation and dilution in confined spaces. The required size for  
the openings is dependent on the method used to provide fresh  
air to the confined space AND the total Btu/hr input rating of all  
appliances installed in the space.  
fIGure 4.  
The confined space shall be provided with two permanent  
openings, one commencing within 12 inches (300 mm) of the top  
and one commencing within 12 inches (300 mm) of the bottom of  
the enclosure. The openings shall communicate directly with the  
outdoors. See Figure 4.  
dIrect vent applIances  
Appliances installed in a Direct Vent configuration that derive all  
air for combustion from the outdoor atmosphere through sealed  
intake air piping are not factored in the total appliance input Btu/hr  
calculations used to determine the size of openings providing fresh  
air into confined spaces.  
Each opening shall have a minimum free area of 1 square inch per  
4,000 Btu/hr (550 mm2 per kW) of the aggregate input rating of all  
appliances installed in the enclosure. Each opening shall not be  
less than 100 square inches (645 cm2).  
eXhaust fans  
Where exhaust fans are installed, additional air shall be provided  
to replace the exhausted air. When an exhaust fan is installed in  
the same space with a water heater, sufficient openings to provide  
fresh air must be provided that accommodate the requirements  
for all appliances in the room and the exhaust fan. Undersized  
openings will cause air to be drawn into the room through the water  
heater’s vent system causing poor combustion. Sooting, serious  
damage to the water heater and the risk of fire or explosion may  
result. It can also create a risk of asphyxiation.  
outdoor aIr throuGh one openInG  
louvers and GrIlles  
The free areas of the fresh air openings in the instructions that  
follow do not take in to account the presence of louvers, grilles or  
screens in the openings.  
The required size of openings for combustion, ventilation and  
dilution air shall be based on the “net free area” of each opening.  
Where the free area through a design of louver or grille or screen is  
known, it shall be used in calculating the size of opening required to  
provide the free area specified. Where the louver and grille design  
and free area are not known, it shall be assumed that wood louvers  
will have 25% free area and metal louvers and grilles will have 75%  
free area. Non motorized louvers and grilles shall be fixed in the  
open position.  
fIGure 5.  
Alternatively a single permanent opening, commencing within 12  
inches (300 mm) of the top of the enclosure, shall be provided.  
See Figure 5. The water heater shall have clearances of at  
least 1 inch (25 mm) from the sides and back and 6 inches (l50  
mm) from the front of the appliance. The opening shall directly  
communicate with the outdoors or shall communicate through a  
vertical or horizontal duct to the outdoors or spaces that freely  
communicate with the outdoors and shall have a minimum free  
area of the following:  
fresh aIr openInGs for confIned spaces  
The following instructions shall be used to calculate the size, number  
and placement of openings providing fresh air for combustion,  
ventilation and dilution in confined spaces. The illustrations shown  
in this section of the manual are a reference for the openings that  
provide fresh air into confined spaces only. do not refer to these  
illustrationsforthepurposeofventinstallation.SeeventingInstallation  
on page 20 for complete venting installation instructions.  
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1. 1 square inch per 3000 Btu/hr (700 mm2 per kW) of the total  
input rating of all appliances located in the enclosure, and  
aIr froM other Indoor spaces  
2. Not less than the sum of the areas of all vent connectors in the space.  
outdoor aIr throuGh two horIZontal ducts  
fIGure 7.  
fIGure 6.  
The confined space shall be provided with two permanent  
openings, one commencing within 12 inches (300 mm) of the top  
and one commencing within 12 inches (300 mm) of the bottom of  
the enclosure. See Figure 7.  
The confined space shall be provided with two permanent horizontal  
ducts, one commencing within 12 inches (300 mm) of the top and  
one commencing within 12 inches (300 mm) of the bottom of the  
enclosure. The horizontal ducts shall communicate directly with the  
outdoors. See Figure 6.  
Each opening shall communicate directly with an additional room(s)  
of sufficient volume so that the combined volume of all spaces  
meets the criteria for an Unconfined Space.  
Each duct opening shall have a minimum free area of 1 square inch  
per 2,000 Btu/hr (1100 mm2 per kW) of the aggregate input rating of  
all appliances installed in the enclosure.  
Each opening shall have a minimum free area of 1 square inch per  
1,000 Btu/hr (1100 mm2 per kW) of the aggregate input rating of all  
appliances installed in the enclosure. Each opening shall not be  
less than 100 square inches (645 cm2).  
When ducts are used, they shall be of the same cross sectional area  
as the free area of the openings to which they connect. The minimum  
dimension of rectangular air ducts shall be not less than 3 inches.  
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InstallInG the new water heater  
cheMIcal vapor corrosIon  
CORROSION OF THE FLUEWAYS AND vENT SYSTEM MAY  
OCCUR IF AIR FOR COMBUSTION CONTAINS CERTAIN  
CHEMICAL vAPORS. SUCH CORROSION MAY RESULT IN  
FAILURE AND RISk OF ASPHYXIATION.  
Spray can propellants, cleaning solvents, refrigerator and air  
conditioning refrigerants, swimming pool chemicals, calcium  
and sodium chloride (water softener salt), waxes, and process  
chemicals are typical compounds which are potentially  
corrosive.  
This water heater shall not be connected to any heating systems or  
component(s) used with a non-potable water heating appliance.  
All piping components connected to this unit for space heating  
applications shall be suitable for use with potable water.  
Do not store products of this sort near the heater. Also, air which is  
brought in contact with the heater should not contain any of these  
chemicals. If necessary, uncontaminated air should be obtained  
from remote or outside sources. The limited warranty is voided  
when failure of water heater is due to a corrosive atmosphere. (See  
limited warranty for complete terms and conditions).  
Toxic chemicals, such as those used for boiler treatment shall not  
be introduced into this system.  
When the system requires water for space heating at temperatures  
higher than required for domestic water purposes, a tempering  
valve must be installed. Please refer to Figure 8 for suggested  
piping arrangement.  
water pIpInG  
power supplY  
The water heaters covered in this manual require a 120 VAC,  
1Ø (single phase), 60Hz, 15 amp power supply and must also  
be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the  
absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/  
NFPA 70.  
power fluctuatIons and electrIcal noIse  
The water heater’s control system requires a source of stable  
clean electricity for proper operation. Connecting the water heater  
to a branch circuit that is subject to fluctuations in voltage level or  
electrical line noise such as EMI (electro magnetic interference)  
or RFI (radio frequency interference) may cause erratic control  
system operation and malfunction.  
Ahigh quality power supply filter/suppressor such as the Kleen Line  
model SELF/T-10 Series SC-L or equivalent must be installed if the  
above conditions exist. Call the technical support phone number  
listed on the back cover of this manual for more information.  
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD:  
Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated  
to a temperature which will satisfy space heating, clothes  
washing, dish washing, cleaning and other sanitizing needs can  
scald and permanently injure you upon contact. Some people  
are more likely to be permanently injured by hot water than  
others. These include the elderly, children, the physically or  
developmentally disabled. If anyone using hot water fits into one  
of these groups or if there is a local code or state law requiring  
a certain temperature water at the hot water tap, then you must  
take special precautions. In addition to using the lowest possible  
temperature setting that satisfies your hot water needs, a means  
such as a *mixing valve, should be used at the hot water taps  
used by these people or at the water heater, see Figure 6. Valves  
for reducing point of use temperature by mixing cold and hot  
water are also available:  
note: Malfunctions caused by the power supply and the costs  
to install power supply filters are not covered under the limited  
warranty.  
dedIcated power wIrInG and breaKers  
Dedicated power supply wires, ground wiring and dedicated  
circuit breakers often prevent electrical line noise and should be  
considered when installing the water heater.  
polarItY sensItIve  
The control system on the water heaters covered in this manual is  
polarity sensitive; electronic flame sensing requires correct polarity.  
The control system is programmed to monitor the incoming power  
supply. If the Hot and Neutral wires in the 120 VAC power supply  
are reversed, the control system will declare a Fault condition and  
lock out, heating operation will be disabled until the power supply is  
correctly wired. The control system will display the “AC Reversed”  
Fault message on the LCD.  
Consult  
a
Qualified Installer or Service Agency. Follow  
manufacturer’s instructions for installation of the valves.  
Before changing the factory setting on the thermostat, read the  
Temperature Regulation” section in this manual.  
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in improperly sanitized dishes. Where pressures are high, a water  
pressure reducing or flow regulating control valve should be used in  
the line to the dishwashing machine and should be adjusted to deliver  
water pressure between these limits.  
MIXInG valves  
Water temperature over 125°F (52°C)  
can cause severe burns instantly  
resulting in severe injury or death.  
HOT WATER  
OUTLET  
Children, the elderly and the  
physically or mentally disabled are at  
highest risk for scald injury.  
12” TO 15”  
(30-38 cm)  
TEMPERED WATER  
OUTLET  
Feel water before bathing or  
showering.  
CHECK  
VALVE  
COLD  
WATER  
INLET  
Temperature limiting devices such as  
mixing valves must be installed  
when required by codes and to  
ensure safe temperatures at fixtures.  
MIXING  
VALVE  
CHECK  
VALVE  
TO TANK  
INLET  
fIGure 8.  
Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy clothes washing, dish  
washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and cause permanent  
injury upon contact. Short repeated heating cycles caused by small  
hot water uses can cause temperatures at the point of use to exceed  
the water heater’s temperature setting by up to 20°F (11°C).  
space heatInG and potable water sYsteM  
Your water heater is equipped with inlet/outlet connections for use in  
space heating applications (see Figure 9). If this water heater is to be  
used to supply both space heating and potable (drinking) water, the  
instructions listed below must be followed:  
Some people are more likely to be permanently injured by hot water  
than others. These include the elderly, children, the infirm and the  
physically/mentally disabled. Table 1 shows the approximate time-  
to-burn relationship for normal adult skin. If anyone using hot water  
provided by the water heater being installed fits into one of these  
groups or if there is a local code or state law requiring a certain  
water temperature at the point of use, then special precautions must  
be taken.  
Be sure to follow the manual(s) shipped with the air handler or other  
type heating system.  
This water heater is not to be used as a replacement for an existing  
boiler installation.  
In addition to using the lowest possible temperature setting that  
satisfies the demand of the application a Mixing Valve should be  
installed at the water heater (see Figure 8) or at the hot water taps  
to further reduce system water temperature.  
Do not use with piping that has been treated with chromates, boiler  
seal or other chemicals and do not add any chemicals to the water  
heater piping  
If the space heating system requires water temperatures in excess  
of 120°F, a tempering valve (provided) must be installed per the  
manufacturer’s instructions in the potable hot water supply to limit  
the risk of scald injury.  
Mixing valves are available at plumbing supply stores. Consult  
a Qualified Installer or Service Agency. Follow mixing valve  
manufacturer’s instructions for installation of the valves.  
table 1  
Pumps, valves, piping and fi ttings must be compatible with potable  
water.  
Time to Produce 2nd & 3rd  
Water Temperature  
Degree Burns on Adult Skin  
A properly installed flow control valve is required to prevent  
thermosiphoning. Thermosiphoning is the result of a continuous  
flow of water through the air handler circuit during the off cycle.  
Weeping (blow off) of the temperature and pressure relief valve (T  
& P) or higher than normal water temperatures are the fi rst signs  
of thermosiphoning.  
160°F (71°C)  
150°F (66°C)  
140°F (60°C)  
130°F (54°C)  
120°F (49°C)  
About 1/2 second  
About 1-1/2 seconds  
Less than 5 seconds  
About 30 seconds  
More than 5 minutes  
The hot water line from the water heater should be vertical past any  
tempering valve or supply line to the heating system to remove air  
bubbles from the system.  
dIshwashInG MachInes  
All dishwashing machines meeting the National Sanitation  
Foundation requirements are designed to operate with water flow  
pressures between 15 and 25 pounds per square inch (103 kPa  
and 173 kPa). Flow pressures above 25 pounds per square inch  
(173 kPa), or below 15 pounds per square inch (103 kPa), will result  
Do not connect the water heater to any system or components  
previously used with non-potable water heating appliances when  
used to supply potable water.  
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fIGure 9.  
closed water sYsteMs  
fIGure 10.  
Water supply systems may, because of code requirements or such  
conditions as high line pressure, among others, have installed  
devices such as pressure reducing valves, check valves, and back  
flow preventers. Devices such as these cause the water system to  
be a closed system.  
note: to protect against untimely corrosion of hot and cold  
water fittings, it is strongly recommended that di-electric unions  
or couplings be installed on this water heater when connected  
to copper pipe, see figure 10 also.  
Figures 9 and 10 show the typical attachment of the water piping to  
the water heater. The water heater is equipped with 3/4 inch NPT  
water connections.  
therMal eXpansIon  
As water is heated, it expands (thermal expansion). In a closed  
system the volume of water will grow when it is heated. As the  
volume of water grows there will be a corresponding increase in  
water pressure due to thermal expansion. Thermal expansion can  
cause premature tank failure (leakage). This type of failure is not  
covered under the limited warranty. Thermal expansion can also  
cause intermittent temperature-pressure relief valve operation:  
water discharged from the valve due to excessive pressure build  
up. This condition is not covered under the limited warranty. The  
temperature-pressure relief valve is not intended for the constant  
relief of thermal expansion.  
note: If using copper tubing, solder tubing to an adapter before  
attaching the adapter to the water heater connections. do not  
solder the water lines directly to the water heater connections.  
It will harm the dip tube and damage the tank.  
t & p valve and pipe Insulation (if supplied)  
Remove insulation for T & P valve and pipe connections from  
carton.  
A properly sized thermal expansion tank should be installed  
on all closed systems to control the harmful effects of thermal  
expansion.  
fIGure 11.  
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No valve or other obstruction is to be placed between the  
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve and the tank. Do not connect  
discharge piping directly to the drain unless a 6” (15.2 cm) air gap is  
provided. To prevent bodily injury, hazard to life, or property damage,  
the relief valve must be allowed to discharge water in adequate  
quantities should circumstances demand. If the discharge pipe is  
not connected to a drain or other suitable means, the water flow  
may cause property damage.  
Fit pipe insulation over the incoming cold water line and the hot  
water line. Make sure that the insulation is against the top cover of  
the heater.Fit T & P valve insulation over valve. Make sure that the  
insulation does not interfere with the lever of the T & P valve.  
Secure all insulation using tape.  
teMperature-pressure relIef valve  
CAUTION  
Water Damage Hazard  
Explosion Hazard  
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve discharge  
pipe must terminate at adequate drain.  
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve  
must comply with ANSI Z21.22-  
CSA 4.4 and ASME code.  
t&p valve dIscharGe pIpe requIreMents:  
Properly sized temperature-  
pressure relief valve must be  
installed in opening provided.  
Shall not be smaller in size than the outlet pipe size of the valve,  
or have any reducing couplings or other restrictions.  
Shall not be plugged or blocked.  
Can result in overheating and  
excessive tank pressure.  
Shall not be exposed to freezing temperatures.  
Shall be of material listed for hot water distribution.  
Shall be installed so as to allow complete drainage of both the  
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve and the discharge pipe.  
Must terminate a maximum of six inches above a floor drain or  
external to the building. In cold climates, it is recommended that  
the discharge pipe be terminated at an adequate drain inside  
the building.  
Can cause serious injury or death.  
This water heater is provided with a properly rated/sized and  
certified combination Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve (T&P  
valve) by the manufacturer. The valve is certified by a nationally  
recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspection  
of production of listed equipment of materials as meeting the  
requirements for Relief Valves for Hot Water Supply Systems,  
ANSI Z21.22 • CSA 4.4, and the code requirements of ASME.  
Shall not have any valve or other obstruction between the relief  
valve and the drain.  
Burn hazard.  
If replaced, the new T&P valve must meet the requirements  
of local codes, but not less than a combination Temperature-  
Pressure Relief Valve rated/sized and certified as indicated in  
the above paragraph. The new valve must be marked with a  
maximum set pressure not to exceed the marked hydrostatic  
working pressure of the water heater (150 psi = 1,035 kPa) and  
a discharge capacity not less than the water heater Btu/hr or kW  
input rate as shown on the water heater’s model rating plate.  
Hot water discharge.  
Keep clear of Temperature-  
Pressure Relief Valve  
discharge outlet.  
The Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve must be manually  
operated at least twice a year. Caution should be taken to  
ensure that (1) no one is in front of or around the outlet of the  
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve discharge line, and (2)  
the water manually discharged will not cause any bodily injury  
or property damage because the water may be extremely hot.  
If after manually operating the valve, it fails to completely reset  
and continues to release water, immediately close the cold water  
inlet to the water heater, follow the draining instructions in this  
manual, and replace the Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve with  
a properly rated/sized new one.  
note: In addition to the factory installed Temperature-Pressure  
Relief Valve on the water heater, each remote storage tank  
that may be installed and piped to a water heating appliance  
must also have its own properly sized, rated and approved  
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve installed. Call the toll free  
technical support phone number listed on the back cover of  
this manual for technical assistance in sizing a Temperature-  
Pressure Relief Valve for remote storage tanks.  
For safe operation of the water heater, the Temperature-  
Pressure Relief Valve must not be removed from its designated  
opening nor plugged. The Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve  
must be installed directly into the fitting of the water heater  
designed for the relief valve. Install discharge piping so that any  
discharge will exit the pipe within 6 inches (15.2 cm) above an  
adequate floor drain, or external to the building. In cold climates  
it is recommended that it be terminated at an adequate drain  
inside the building. Be certain that no contact is made with any  
live electrical part. The discharge opening must not be blocked  
or reduced in size under any circumstances. Excessive length,  
over 30 feet (9.14 m), or use of more than four elbows can cause  
restriction and reduce the discharge capacity of the valve.  
note: The purpose of a Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve is to  
prevent excessive temperatures and pressures in the storage tank.  
The T&P valve is not intended for the constant relief of thermal  
expansion.Aproperly sized thermal expansion tank must be installed  
on all closed systems to control thermal expansion, see Closed  
Water Systems and Thermal Expansion on pages 15 and 16.  
If you do not understand these instructions or have any questions  
regarding the Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve call the toll  
free number listed on the back cover of this manual for technical  
assistance.  
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Consideration must be given to avoid freezing of the condensate  
lines which could result in excessive build up of condensate inside  
the water heater. Waterproof heat tape may be required to prevent  
freezing of the condensate lines. Please ensure that the outlet of the  
condensate drain does not create a slippery condition which could  
lead to personal injury.  
Gas pIpInG  
Make sure gas supplied is same type listed on model rating plate.  
The inlet gas pressure must not exceed 14 inch water column (3.5  
kPa) for natural and propane gas (L.P.). The minimum inlet gas  
pressure shown on rating plate is that which will permit firing at  
rated input.  
Allgaspipingmustcomplywithlocalcodesandordinancesorwiththe  
National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1/ NFPA-54). Copper or brass  
tubing and fittings (except tin lined copper tubing) shall not be  
used.  
CONDENSATION WARNING: THIS WATER HEATER IS A  
CONDENSING UNIT AND REQUIRES A DRAIN TO BE LOCATED  
IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO ALLOW CONDENSATE TO DRAIN  
SAFELY. THE CONDENSATE DRAINS FROM UNIT AT THE  
EXHAUST ELBOW LOCATED AT BOTTOM OF UNIT. NOTE:  
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE CONDENSATE HOSE NOT BE  
ELEvATED ABOvE THE EXHAUST ELBOW, SEE FIGURE 12.  
CONDENSATE BUILD-UP WILL BLOCk THE EXHAUST OUTLET,  
WHICH WILL CAUSE IMPROPER OPERATION.  
If the gas control valve is subjected to pressures exceeding 1/2 psi  
(3.5 kPa), the damage to the gas control valve could result in a fire  
or explosion from leaking gas.  
If the main gas line Shut-off serving all gas appliances is used, also  
turn “off” the gas at each appliance. Leave all gas appliances shut  
“off” until the water heater installation is complete.  
A gas line of sufficient size must be run to the water heater.  
Consult the current edition of National Fuel Gas Code  
(ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54) and your gas supplier concerning pipe  
size.  
There must be:  
• A readily accessible manual shut off valve in the gas supply line  
serving the water heater, and  
fIGure 12  
• A drip leg (sediment trap) ahead of the gas control valve to help  
prevent dirt and foreign materials from entering the gas control  
valve.  
the condensate drain line must be routed to a suitable drain. If  
no floor drain is available or the drain is above the level of the  
condensate line, install a condensate pump that is resistant  
to the acidic condensate. these pumps are available from  
local distributors. If the pump is not resistant to acidic water,  
a condensate neutralizer must be used ahead of the pump.  
when installing the drain line, note the following:  
• A flexible gas connector or a ground joint union between the shut  
off valve and control valve to permit servicing of the unit.  
Be sure to check all the gas piping for leaks before lighting the  
water heater. Use a soapy water solution, not a match or open  
flame. Rinse off soapy solution and wipe dry.  
• Plastic pipe or tubing must be used to connect the condensate  
drain to a suitable drain or condensate pump. Do not use copper  
tubing, iron, or steel pipe for the condensate drain line.  
• Condensate drain lines should be installed in conditioned  
areas only. Drain lines installed in areas that are subject to  
freezing temperatures should be wrapped with a nationally  
recognized/listed heat tape and/or approved insulation for  
freeze protection. Install per manufacturer’s instructions.  
• Do not common drain with the temperature and pressure relief  
valve or the condensate line from an air conditioner evaporator  
coil.  
condensate pIpInG  
This water heater is a condensing unit and requires a drain to be  
located in close proximity to allow the condensate to drain safely.  
The condensate drains from the unit at the exhaust tee located at  
the bottom of the unit (see figure 12). Condensate from this water  
heater is mildly acidic. Please note that some local codes require  
that condensate is treated by using a pH neutralizing filter prior to  
disposal.  
• Slope the condensate drain toward the inside floor drain or  
condensate pump.  
Caution must be used to ensure that the drain is free and clear of  
debris and will not allow backflow through the condensate hose.  
• The condensate drain line and connection to the drain piping  
must comply with all local codes.  
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hIGh altItude InstallatIons  
sedIMent traps  
A sediment trap shall be installed as close to the gas inlet of the  
water heater as practical at the time of water heater installation.  
The sediment trap shall be either a tee fitting with a capped nipple  
in the bottom outlet or other device recognized as an effective  
sediment trap.  
This high efficiency water heater is certified for use without  
modification for an altitude of 10,000 feet (3,079 meters). Consult  
the factory for installation at altitudes over 10,100 feet (3,079m).  
Contaminants in the gas lines may cause improper operation of  
the gas control valve that may result in fire or explosion. Before  
attaching the gas line be sure that all gas pipe is clean on the  
inside. To trap any dirt or foreign material in the gas supply line, a  
drip leg (sometimes called a sediment trap) must be incorporated  
in the piping. The drip leg must be readily accessible. Install in  
accordance with the “Gas Piping” section. Refer to the current  
edition of the National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54).  
Some gas utility companies derate their gas for altitude, making  
it unnecessary to install high altitude orifices. Call the local gas or  
utility company to verify BTU content.  
Due to the input ration reduction at high altitudes, the output rating  
of the appliance is also reduced and should be compensated for in  
the sizing of the equipment for applications.  
fIllInG the water heater  
Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water.  
To prevent damage to the tank, the tank must be filled with water.  
Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning “ON” gas  
to the water heater.  
Use pipe joint compound or teflon tape marked as being resistant  
to the action of petroleum [Propane (L.P.)] gases.  
To fill the water heater with water:  
1. Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to the  
right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower front of the  
water heater.  
The appliance and its gas connection must be leak tested before  
placing the appliance in operation.  
The appliance and its individual Shut-off valve shall be disconnected  
from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of  
that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 pound per square  
inch (3.5 kPa). It shall be isolated from the gas supply piping system  
by closing its individual manual Shut-off valve during any pressure  
testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to  
or less than 1/2 pound per square inch (3.5 kPa).  
2. Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater.  
note: the cold water supply valve must be left open when  
the water heater is in use.  
3. To insure complete filling of the tank, allow air to exit by opening  
the nearest hot water faucet. Allow water to run until a constant  
flow is obtained. This will let air out of the water heater and the  
piping.  
IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE THE GAS LINE IS PIPED IN WITH  
HARD PIPE. AvOID FLEX LINE CONSTRUCTION FOR GAS DUE  
TO POSSIBLE GAS FLOW PROBLEMS.  
4. Check all water piping and connections for leaks. Repair as  
needed.  
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planned location of the vent terminal.  
ventInG  
1. Layout total vent system to use a minimum of vent pipe and elbows.  
2. This water heater is capable of venting flue gases equivalent to  
45’ (13.7 m) of 2” pipe, 128’ (39 m) of 3” pipe as listed in Table 2.  
table 2  
number of  
90° elbows  
2” Maximum  
pipe - ft. (m)  
40 (12.19)  
35 (10.66)  
30 (9.14)  
25 (7.62)  
20 (6.09)  
15 (4.57)  
3” Maximum  
pipe - ft. (m)  
120 (36.57)  
115 (35.05)  
110 (33.52)  
105 (32)  
1
2
3
4
5
6
100 (30.48)  
95 (28.95)  
The minimum vent length for each of the pipe size is one 90° plus  
2’ (61 cm) of straight pipe and the appropriate termination.  
note: The equivalent feet (m) of pipe listed above are exclusive  
of the termination. That is, the termination, with an installed  
screen, is assumed to be in the system and the remainder of  
the system must not exceed the lengths discussed above.  
3. The exhaust elbow assembly is designed to accept only straight  
sections of 2” pipe. To start, a minimum 2” (5.1cm) maximum  
6” long of 2” pipe must be inserted and glued to the exhaust  
elbow assembly if utilizing 3” vent pipe. Use the same method  
with the blower inlet if a direct vent configuration is utilized.  
Never operate the water heater unless it is vented to the outdoors.  
The instructions in this section of the manual must be followed  
to avoid choked combustion or recirculation of flue gases. Such  
conditions cause sooting of the combustion chamber, burners and  
flue tubes and creates a risk of asphyxiation.  
If using 2” inch vent pipe:  
A minimum of 2” (5.1cm) diameter vent pipe must be attached  
to the exhaust elbow assembly. The total system cannot exceed  
the lengths discussed above, where each elbow is equal to 5  
equivalent feet (1.5m) of straight pipe.  
vent pIpe terMInatIon  
If using 3” inch vent pipe:  
The first step is to determine where the vent pipe will terminate. See  
Figures 15, 16, and 17. The vent may terminate through a sidewall  
as shown in Figures 15 and 16 or through the roof as shown in  
Figures 17 and 18.  
Two inches (5.1cm) of 2” pipe must be attached to the exhaust  
elbow assembly before adding a reducer to acquire the desired  
pipe diameter. An appropriately sized 45 degree elbow (supplied  
locally-a schedule 40 DWV) vent terminal must be obtained with  
an equivalent screen (supplied in vent kit). The total system cannot  
exceed the equivalent pipe lengths discussed above where each  
elbow is equal to 5 feet (1.5m) of straight pipe (3” vent pipe).  
The vent system must terminate so that proper clearances are  
maintained as cited in local codes or the current edition of the  
National Fuel Gas Code, (ANSI Z223.1). See Figures 13 and 14.  
note: This unit can be vented with PVC pipe materials  
(DWV ASTM-D2665 or CSA B181.2; Schedule 40, 80, 120  
ASTM-D1785 or CSA B137.3; or SDR Series ASTM-D2241 or  
CSA B137.3), CPVC pipe materials (CPVC41 ASTM-D2846  
or CSA B137.6; Schedule 40, 80 ASTM-F441 or CSA B137.6;  
or SDR Series ASTM-F442), ABS pipe materials (Schedule  
40 DWV ASTM-D2661 or CSA B181.1. The fittings, other than  
the TERMINATION should be equivalent to PVC-DWV fittings  
meeting ASTM D-2665 (Use CPVC fittings, ASTM F-438 for  
CPVC pipe and ABS fittings, ASTM D-2661/3311 for ABS pipe).  
If CPVC or ABS pipe and fittings are used, then proper cement  
must be used for all joints, including joining the pipe to Termination  
(PVC Material). If local codes do not allow the use of the PVC  
termination when a material other than PVC is used for venting,  
then an equivalent fitting of that material may be substituted if  
the screen in the PVC terminal is removed and inserted into the  
new fitting.  
Instructions on proper installation through a sidewall are provided  
in Figures 15A, 15B, 15C, and 16.  
Plan the vent system layout so that proper clearances are maintained  
from plumbing and wiring.  
Vent pipes serving power vented appliances are classified by  
building codes as “vent connectors”. Required clearances from  
combustible materials must be provided in accordance with  
information in this manual under FACTS TO CONSIDER ABOUT  
LOCATION and INSTALLING THE WATER HEATER, and with the  
National Fuel Gas Code and local codes.  
plannInG the vent sYsteM  
Plan the route of the vent system from the exhaust elbow to the  
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PVC Materials should use ASTM D-2564 Grade Cement; CPVC  
Materials should use ASTM F-493 Grade Cement and ABS  
Materials should use ASTM D-2235 Grade Cement.  
If you are installing your system so that it vents through roof,  
please refer to section titled INSTALLATION OF VERTICAL VENT  
SYSTEM.  
If the water heater is being installed as a replacement for an  
existing power vented heater in pre-existing venting, a thorough  
inspection of existing venting system must be performed prior  
to any installation work. Verify that correct material as detailed  
above has been used, and that the minimum or maximum vent  
lengths and terminal location as detailed in this manual have been  
met. Carefully inspect the entire venting system for any signs of  
cracks or fractures, particularly at joints between elbows and  
other fittings and straight runs of vent pipe. Check system for signs  
of sagging or other stresses in joints as a result of misalignment  
of any components in the system. If any of these conditions are  
found, they must be corrected in accordance with the venting  
instructions in this manual before completing installation and  
putting the water heater into service.  
vent terMInal InstallatIon, sIdewall  
1. Install the vent terminal by using the cover plate as a template  
to mark the hole for the vent pipe to pass through the wall.  
BEWARE OF CONCEALED WIRING AND PIPING INSIDE THE  
WALL.  
2. If the Vent Terminal is being installed on the outside of a finished  
wall, it may be easier to mark both the inside and outside wall.  
Align the holes by drilling a hole through the center of the  
template from the inside through to the outside. The template  
can now be positioned on the outside wall using the drilled hole  
as a centering point for the template.  
3. A) MASONRY SIDE WALLS  
note: For water heaters in locations with high ambient  
temperatures (above 100°F) it is recommended that CPVC or  
ABS pipe and fittings be used.  
Chisel an opening approximately one half inch (1.3 cm) larger  
than the marked circle.  
B) WOODEN SIDE WALLS  
4. All vent (exhaust) pipes must be pitched a minimum of a  
1/4” per foot back to the water heater to allow drainage of  
condensation.  
Drill a pilot hole approximately one quarter inch (0.64 cm) outside  
of the marked circle. This pilot hole is used as a starting point  
for a saws-all or sabre saw blade. Cut around the marked circle  
staying approximately one quarter inch (0.64 cm) outside of the  
line. (This will allow the vent to easily slide through the opening.  
The resulting gap will be covered up by the Vent Terminal cover  
plate.) Repeat this step on inside wall if necessary.  
InstallatIon of vent sYsteM  
Before beginning installation of piping system thoroughly read the  
section of this manual VENT PIPE PREPARATION.  
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InstallatIon requIreMents - coMMonwealth of Massachusetts  
observes carbon monoxide detectors and signage installed in  
accordance with the provisions of 248 CMR 5.08(2)(a) 1 through 4.  
coMMonwealth of Massachusetts  
For all side wall terminated, horizontally vented power vent, direct  
vent, and power direct vent gas fueled water heaters installed in  
every dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part for  
residential purposes, including those owned or operated by the  
Commonwealth and where the side wall exhaust vent termination  
is less than seven (7) feet above finished grade in the area of the  
venting, including but not limited to decks and porches, the following  
requirements shall be satisfied:  
eXeMptIons  
The following equipment is exempt from 248 CMR 5.08(2)(a)1  
through 4:  
1. The equipment listed in Chapter 10 entitled “Equipment Not  
Required To Be Vented” in the most current edition of NFPA 54  
as adopted by the Board; and  
InstallatIon of carbon MonoXIde detectors  
2. Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled  
equipment installed in a room or structure separate from the  
dwelling, building, or structure used in whole or in part for  
residential purposes.  
At the time of installation of the side wall horizontal vented gas  
fueled equipment, the installing plumber or gasfitter shall observe  
that a hard wired carbon monoxide detector with an alarm and  
battery back-up is installed on the floor level where the gas  
equipment is to be installed. In addition, the installing plumber or  
gasfitter shall observe that a battery operated or hard wired carbon  
monoxide detector with an alarm is installed on each additional  
level of the dwelling, building or structure served by the sidewall  
horizontal vented gas fueled equipment. It shall be the responsibility  
of the property owner to secure the services of qualified licensed  
professionals for the installation of hard wired carbon monoxide  
detectors.  
Manufacturer requIreMents - Gas  
equIpMent ventInG sYsteM provIded  
When the manufacturer of Product Approved side wall horizontally  
vented gas equipment provides a venting system design or venting  
system components with the equipment, the instructions provided  
by the manufacturer for installation of the equipment and the  
venting system shall include:  
In the event that the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled  
equipment is installed in a crawl space or an attic, the hard wired  
carbon monoxide detector with alarm and battery back-up may be  
installed on the next adjacent floor level.  
1. Detailed instructions for the installation of the venting system  
design or the venting system components; and  
2. A complete parts list for the venting system design or venting  
system.  
In the event that the requirements of this subdivision can not be  
met at the time of completion of installation, the owner shall have  
a period of thirty (30) days to comply with the above requirements  
provided that during said thirty (30) day period, a battery operated  
carbon monoxide detector with an alarm shall be installed.  
Manufacturer requIreMents - Gas  
equIpMent ventInG sYsteM not provIded  
WhenthemanufacturerofaProductApprovedsidewallhorizontally  
vented gas fueled equipment does not provide the parts for  
venting the flue gases, but identifies “special venting systems,” the  
following requirements shall be satisfied by the manufacturer:  
approved carbon MonoXIde detectors  
Each carbon monoxide detector as required in accordance with  
the above provisions shall comply with NFPA 720 and be ANSI/UL  
2034 listed and CSA certified.  
1. The referenced “special venting system” instructions shall  
be included with the appliance or equipment installation  
instructions; and  
sIGnaGe  
2. The “special venting systems” shall be Product Approved by the  
Board, and the instructions for that system shall include a parts  
list and detailed installation instructions.  
A metal or plastic identification plate shall be permanently mounted  
to the exterior of the building at a minimum height of eight (8) feet  
above grade directly in line with the exhaust vent terminal for the  
horizontally vented gas fueled heating appliance or equipment.  
The sign shall read, in print size no less than one-half (1/2) inch  
in size, “Gas vent dIrectlY below. Keep clear of all  
obstructIons.”Inspection The state or local gas inspector of  
the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment shall not  
approve the installation unless, upon inspection, the inspector  
A copy of all installation instructions for all Product Approved  
side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment, all venting  
instructions, all parts lists for venting instructions, and/or all  
venting design instructions shall remain with the appliance or  
equipment at the completion of the installation.  
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terMInatIon clearances sIdewall power vent  
POWER VENT  
(using room air for combustion)  
EXTERIOR CLEARANCES FOR SIDEWALL VENT TERMINATION  
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Vent terminal clearances for “Power Vent” installations. Power Vent configurations use room air for combustion.  
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us InstallatIons  
us InstallatIons  
Clearance to each side 3 feet (91 cm) within a  
of center line extended height 15 feet (4.5 m)  
Clearance above grade,  
veranda, porch, deck or 12 inches (30 cm)  
balcony  
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above meter/regulator  
assembly  
above the meter/regulator  
assembly*  
4 feet (1.2 m) below  
Clearance to window  
or to side of opening;  
or door that may be  
1 foot (30 cm) above  
opened  
Clearance to service  
regulator vent outlet  
3 feet (91 cm)*  
b
opening  
Clearance to a non  
mechanical air supply  
inlet into building or  
combustion air inlet to  
any other appliance  
4 feet (1.2 m) below or to  
side of opening; 1 foot  
(30 cm) above opening.  
Clearance to  
permanently closed  
window  
12 inches (30 cm)*  
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Vertical clearance to  
ventilated soffit located  
above the terminal  
within a horizontal  
distance of 2 feet (61  
cm) from the center line  
of the terminal  
3 feet (91 cm) above if  
within  
10 feet (3 m) horizontally  
Clearance to a  
mechanical air supply  
inlet  
12 inches (30 cm)*  
12 inches (30 cm)*  
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Clearance above paved  
sidewalk or paved  
driveway located on  
public property  
Clearance to  
unventilated soffit  
7 feet (2.13 m)  
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Clearance under  
veranda, porch, deck, or 12 inches (30 cm) ‡  
balcony  
Clearance to outside  
corner  
2 feet (60 cm)*  
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Clearance to inside  
corner  
18 inches (45 cm)*  
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1 In accordance with the current ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code.  
† A vent shall not terminate directly above a sidewalk or paved driveway that is located between two single family dwellings and serves both dwellings.  
‡ Permitted only if veranda, porch, deck, or balcony is fully open on a minimum of two sides beneath the floor.  
* Clearance in accordance with local installation codes and the requirements of the gas supplier and the manufacturer’s installation instructions.  
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terMInatIon clearances sIdewall dIrect vent  
DIRECT VENT  
(using outdoor air for combustion)  
EXTERIOR CLEARANCES FOR SIDEWALL VENT TERMINATION  
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AIR SUPPLY INLET  
AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED  
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Vent terminal clearances for “Direct Vent” installations. Direct Vent configurations use outdoor air for combustion.  
1
1
us InstallatIons  
us InstallatIons  
Clearance to each side  
of center line extended  
above meter/regulator  
assembly  
Clearance above grade,  
veranda, porch, deck or 12 inches (30 cm)  
balcony  
3 feet (91 cm) within a height  
15 feet (4.5 m) above the  
meter/regulator assembly*  
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6 inches (15 cm)  
for appliances up to  
10,000 Btu/hr (3 kW),  
9 inches (23 cm) for  
Clearance to window or  
door that may be opened 10,000 Btu/hr (3 kW)  
and 50,000 Btu/hr (15  
appliances between  
Clearance to service  
regulator vent outlet  
3 feet (91 cm)*  
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kW), 12 inches (30 cm)  
for appliances above  
50,000 Btu/hr (15 kW)  
6 inches (15 cm) for  
appliances up to 10,000  
Btu/hr (3 kW), 9 inches (23  
cm) for appliances between  
10,000 Btu/hr (3 kW) and  
50,000 Btu/hr (15 kW), 12  
inches (30 cm) for appliances  
above 50,000 Btu/hr (15 kW)  
Clearance to a non  
mechanical air supply  
inlet into building or  
combustion air inlet to  
any other appliance  
Clearance to  
permanently closed  
window  
6 inches (15 cm)*  
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Vertical clearance to  
ventilated soffit located  
above the terminal within  
a horizontal distance of  
2 feet (61 cm) from the  
center line of the terminal  
Clearance to a  
mechanical air supply  
inlet  
3 feet (91 cm) above if within  
10 feet (3 m) horizontally  
12 inches (30 cm)*  
12 inches (30 cm)*  
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Clearance above  
Clearance to unventilated  
soffit  
paved sidewalk or  
paved driveway located  
on public property  
7 feet (2.13 m)†*  
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Clearance under  
veranda, porch, deck,  
or balcony  
Clearance to outside  
corner  
2 feet (60 cm)*  
12 inches (30 cm) ‡*  
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Clearance to inside  
corner  
18 inches (45 cm)*  
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1 In accordance with the current ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code.  
† A vent shall not terminate directly above a sidewalk or paved driveway that is located between two single family dwellings and serves both dwellings.  
‡ Permitted only if veranda, porch, deck, or balcony is fully open on a minimum of two sides beneath the floor.  
* Clearance in accordance with local installation codes and the requirements of the gas supplier and the manufacturer’s installation instructions.  
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sequence of InstallatIons, fIGure 15a  
InstallatIon sequence  
Cut a length of PVC pipe about 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) longer than the  
wall thickness at the opening. Glue the vent terminal to this section of  
pipe. Slidethewallplateoverthepipetostopagainsttheventterminal.  
Place a bead of caulking (not supplied) around the gap between the  
pipe and cover plate. Apply enough to fill some of the gap between  
the pipe and wall. Place some of the caulking on the back of the plate  
to hold it against the wall after installation. If the vent pipe is installed  
up to the wall, with a coupling on the end against the wall opening, the  
pipe with the vent terminal can be prepared for gluing before inserting  
through the wall. Slide the pipe through the wall and insert into the  
couplingontheothersideofthewall, makingsurethattheventterminal  
ends up pointed in the correct position, see Figure 15A.  
vent terMInals supplIed wIth heater Must be used.  
NOTE: BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION OF ANY  
VENT PIPE READ THE VENT PIPE MANUFACTURER’S  
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.  
1. After the points of termination have been determined,  
use the cover plates as templates to mark the holes for  
the vent pipes to be inserted through the wall. BEWARE OF  
CONCEALED WIRING AND PIPING INSIDE OF WALL. If the  
vent terminals are being installed on the outside of a finished  
wall, it may be easier to mark both the inside and outside  
wall. Align the holesby drilling a hole through the center of the  
template from the inside through to the outside. The template  
can now be positioned on the outside wall using the drilled holes  
as a centering point for the template.  
A.) MASONRY SIDE WALLS Chisel an opening approximately  
1/2” (1.3 cm) larger than the marked circle.  
B.) WOODEN SIDE WALLS Drill a pilot hole approximately  
one quarter inch outside of the marked circle. This  
pilot hole is used as a starting point for a saws-all or  
sabre saw blade. Cut around the marked circle staying  
approximately one quarter inch outside of the line.  
(This will allow the vent pipe to easily slide through  
the opening. The resulting gap will be covered by the  
vent terminal cover plates.) Repeat this step on the  
inside wall if necessary.  
vent terMInatIon - fIGure 15a  
dIrect vent terMInal InstallatIon  
The air intake provided on the unit contains a mesh screen to prevent  
large particles from entering the unit.  
2. Cut a length of 3” PVC pipe about 3.5” (8.9 cm) longer than the  
wall thickness at the opening.  
3. Glue the intake vent terminal to the section of the pipe.  
4. Slide the wall plate over pipe to stop against intake vent terminal.  
5. Place a bead of caulking (not supplied) around the gap between  
the pipe and the wall. Place some of the caulking on the  
back of the plate to hold it against the wall after installation.  
6. If the vent pipe is installed up to the wall, with a coupling on the  
end against the wall opening, the pipe with the vent terminal can  
be prepared for gluing before inserting through the wall. Slide the  
pipe through the wall and insert into coupling on the other side of  
the wall, making sure that the vent terminal ends up pointed in the  
correct position (Figure 15C and 16).  
fIGure 15b  
WHEN THE UNIT IS TO BE SETUP AS A DIRECT vENT, THE  
MESH SCREEN MUST BE REMOvED. THE INLET vENT PIPE  
MAY THEN BE GLUED TO THE AIR INTAKE (See Figure 15B)  
PROvIDED ON THE UNIT.  
THIS UNIT CONSISTS OF TWO vENT TERMINALS - AN INTAkE  
vENTTERMINALANDAN EXHAUST vENTTERMINAL. THE INTAkE  
VENT TERMINAL IS A 2” 90° PVC ELBOW(-) WITH A MESH WIRE  
SCREEN AND THE EXHAUST VENT TERMINAL IS A 2” 22.5° PVC  
COUPLING WITH A MESH WIRE SCREEN.  
NOTE: TO PREVENT EXHAUSTING PRODUCTS FROM  
CIRCULATING TO THE AIR INTAkE IN WINDY/COLD AREAS,  
THE MAXIMUM PRACTICAL DISTANCE BETWEEN THESE TWO  
TERMINALS IS RECOMMENDED.  
fIGure 15c  
fIGure 16  
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vertIcal vent terMInal InstallatIon  
when terMInatInG throuGh a roof, the followInG  
specIfIcatIons pertaInInG to terMInal locatIon  
Must be followed.  
1. Proper support must be provided for all pipe protruding through  
the roof.  
2. The vertical roof terminations should be sealed with a plumbing  
roof boot or equivalent flashing.  
3. The intake vent termination and the exhaust vent termination  
must penetrate the same side of roof.  
fIGure 18.  
4. The center line of the intake vent termination and the center  
line of the exhaust vent termination must be no closer than 24”  
(61cm).  
IF LESS THAN  
10 FEET (3 m)  
The specifications are displayed in Figures 17 and 18.  
NOTE: Exhaust vent terminal is installed using the same procedure.  
flat roof InstallatIon  
NOTE:  
INTAKE VENT  
TERMINATION  
SHOWN HERE  
24 INCHES (60 cm)  
MINIMUM HEIGHT ABOVE  
On flat roof installations the intake air and the vent terminations must  
be a minimum of 24 inches (60 cm) above any parapet, vertical wall  
or structure within 10 feet (3 m) horizontally. See figure 19.  
INTAKE AIR AND/OR VENT  
TERMINATION(S) MUST BE A  
MINIMUM OF 24 INCES (60 cm)  
ABOVE ANY PARAPET, VERTICAL  
WALL OR STRUCTURE WITHIN  
10 FEET (3 m) HORIZONTALLY.  
VERTICAL TERMINATION(S) FLAT ROOF CLEARANCE  
INTAKE AIR AND/OR VENT (EXHAUST)  
fIGure 19.  
fIGure 17.  
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concentrIc vent InstallatIon  
1. Determine best location for termination kit.  
This appliance is certified for concentric venting with concentric vent note: roof termination is preferred since it is less  
kit #9003910105 and #9006328005. Follow instructions below for susceptible to damage, has reduced chances to intake  
proper installations.  
contaminants, and less visible vent vapors.  
2. Cut 1 hole (5 in. diameter)  
KIt coMponents  
Each kit is comprised of the following:  
3. Partially assemble concentric vent termination kit.  
Item  
Rain Cap  
SDR-26 pipe  
SDR-26 pipe  
Y Concentric Fitting  
Installation Instructions  
Description  
3 in.  
4 in. dia.  
2½ in. dia.  
3 in.  
Qty.  
1
1
1
1
a) Cement Y concentric fitting to larger diameter kit  
pipe, see Figure 20.  
b) Cement rain cap to smaller diameter kit pipe, see Figure 22.  
194504  
1
Field supplied pipe and fittings are required to complete the  
installation.  
This concentric vent termination kit may be used with 3 inch diameter  
pipe systems.  
safetY consIderatIons  
fIGure 22.  
Installing and servicing water heating equipment can be hazardous  
due to gas and electrical components. Installation and service of  
the concentric vent termination requires ability equivalent to that  
of a qualified installer or service agent, see page 7. All precautions  
in the literature, on tags, and labels attached to the unit must be  
observed.  
note: Instead of cementing the smaller pipe to the rain cap,  
a field-supplied stainless steel screw may be used to secure  
the 2 components together when field disassembly is desired  
for cleaning, see figure 22.  
when using alternate screw method, drill clearance hole in  
rain cap and pilot hole in vent pipe for screw size being used.  
failure to drill adequate holes may cause cracking of pvc  
components, allowing combustion products to be recirculated.  
failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury  
or death.  
Follow all safety codes. Wear safety glasses and work gloves.  
do not operate the heater with rain cap removed or  
recirculation of combustion products may occur. water may  
also collect inside larger combustion-air pipe and flow to  
the burner enclosure. failure to follow this warning could  
result in product damage or improper operation, personal  
injury or death.  
fIGure 20.  
4. Install Y concentric fitting and pipe assembly through  
structure’s hole and field supplied roof boot/flashing.  
fIGure 21.  
*
dimension 21 1/8 in. may be lengthened to 60 in. maximum.  
dimension 21 1/8 in. may also be shortened by cutting the  
pipes, provided in the kit, to 12 in. minimum.  
** dimension 39 will change accordingly as dimension  
21 1/8 in. is lengthened or shortened.  
Do not use field-supplied couplings to extend pipes. Airflow  
restriction will occur and the heater pressure switch may cause  
intermittent operation.  
fIGure 23.  
InstallatIon procedure 1 roof terMInatIon, see  
note: do not allow insulation or other materials to accumulate  
figure 23.  
inside pipe assembly when installing through hole.  
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5. Secure assembly to roof structure as shown in Figure 23  
using field supplied metal strapping or equivalent support  
material.  
note: ensure termination height is above the roof surface  
or anticipated snow level as shown in figure 23.  
6. Install rain cap and small diameter pipe assembly in  
roof penetration assembly, Ensure small diameter  
pipe is cemented and bottomed in Y concentric fitting.  
7. Cement water heater combustion air intake and vent pipes to  
concentric vent termination assembly. See Figure 23 for  
proper pipe attachment.  
fIGure 24.  
8. Operate heater through 1 heat cycle to ensure combustion  
air and vent pipes are properly connected to concentric vent  
termination connections.  
1. Determine best location for termination kit.  
NOTE: Consideration for the following should be used when  
determining an appropriate location for the termination kit:  
flat roof InstallatIon  
Termination kit positioned where the vent vapors will not damage  
plants/shrubs or air conditioning equipment.  
Termination kit positioned so it will not be affected by wind eddy  
that may allow recirculation of combustion products, or airborne  
leaves, or light snow.  
Termination kit positioned where it will not get damaged or be  
subjected to foreign objects, such as stones, balls, etc.  
Termination kit positioned where the vent vapors will not be  
objectionable.  
When installing a concentric termination vertically through a flat  
roof, the termination’s vent cap must be a minimum of 10 feet (3  
m) away from any parapet, vertical wall or structure as shown  
in Figure 23A.  
If this required 10 foot (3 m) distance to a parapet, vertical wall  
or structure cannot be maintained, standard terminations must  
be used. See Vertical Termination Installation.  
note: see the venting information (starting on page 20) in  
this manual for additional vent location requirements.  
2. Cut 1 hole (5 in. diameter)  
3. Partially assemble concentric vent termination kit.  
a) Cement the Y concentric fitting to larger diameter  
kit pipe, see Figure 19.  
b) Cement the rain cap to the smaller diameter kit  
pipe, see Figure 22.  
CONCENTRIC TERMINATION(S)  
MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 10 FEET  
(3 m) AWAY FROM ANY PARAPET,  
VERTICAL WALL OR  
note: Instead of cementing the smaller pipe to the rain cap, a  
field-supplied stainless steel screw may be used to secure the  
2 components together when field disassembly is desired for  
cleaning, see figure 22.  
STRUCTURE.  
when using alternate screw assembly method, drill clearance  
hole in rain cap and pilot hole in vent pipe for screw being  
used. failure to drill adequate holes may cause cracking of pvc  
components, allowing combustion products to be recirculated.  
failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury  
or death.  
do not operate the heater with rain cap removed or  
recirculation of combustion products may occur. water may  
also collect inside larger combustion-air pipe and flow to the  
burner enclosure. failure to follow this warning could result  
in product damage or improper operation, personal injury  
or death.  
CONCENTRIC TERMINATION  
FLAT ROOF CLEARANCE  
4. Install Y concentric fitting and pipe assembly through  
structure’s hole.  
fIGure 23a.  
note: do not allow insulation or other materials to accumulate  
inside pipe assembly when installing through hole.  
procedure 2 sIde wall terMInatIon, see fIGure 24.  
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5. Install rain cap and small diameter pipe assembly in Y concentric  
fitting and large pipe assembly. Ensure small diameter pipe is  
bottomed and cemented in Y concentric fitting.  
MultI-concentrIc vent terMInatIons  
When two or more appliances are direct vented with concentric  
vent terminations near each other, each appliance must be  
individually vented. NEVER common vent this appliance. When  
two or more appliances are direct vented using concentric vent  
terminations, the appliances may be vented as shown in Figure  
26 and 27.  
6. Secure assembly to structure as shown in Figure 24 using field-  
supplied metal strapping or equivalent support material.  
note: ensure termination location clearance dimensions are  
as shown in the diagrams found in figure 24 and 25. when  
extending the length of the 4” pipe, the added length beyond  
21-1/8” must be deducted from the maximum equivalent feet  
of vent pipe.  
note: If assembly needs to be extended to allow side wall  
thickness requirement, the 2 pipes supplied in the kit may be  
replaced by using same diameter, field-supplied SDR-26 PVC  
(d2241) pipe. do not extend 21 1/8” dimension more than 60 in.  
(see figure 20.)  
Do not use field-supplied couplings to extend pipes. Airflow  
restriction will occur and the heater pressure switch may cause  
intermittent operation.  
7. Cement heater combustion-air and vent pipes to concentric vent  
termination assembly. See Figure 25 for proper pipe attachment.  
8. Operate heater through 1 heat cycle to ensure combustion-air and  
vent pipes are properly connected to concentric vent termination  
connections.  
fIGure 26.  
Concentric Vent Terminations  
for Horizontal Direct Venting.  
fIGure 27.  
Concentric Vent Terminations for Vertical  
Direct Venting through a roof.  
fIGure 25.  
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dIrect vent dIaGraM  
12” MINIMUM CLEARANCE  
ABOVE HIGHEST ANTICIPATED  
SNOW LEVEL  
12” MINIMUM CLEARANCE ABOVE HIGHEST  
ANTICIPATED SNOW LEVEL  
fIGure 28.  
fIGure 29.  
24” MINIMUM SEPARATION. EXHAUST  
MUST BE AT SAME LEVEL OR ABOVE  
INTAKE TERMINAL.  
fIGure 30.  
fIGure 31.  
When direct venting through the wall, as shown in Figure 32, the  
exhaust should terminate a minimum of 24” from the air intake. The  
exhaust may be rotated up to 45 degrees left or right as long as the  
24” distance is maintained.  
The air intake screen can be removed for space heating at cold climate  
installation to prevent potential air intake freeze up. If air intake screen  
is removed during winter to prevent freezing it is recommended to re-  
install the screen during non-space heating seasons.  
If necessary to achieve the 12” minimum clearance above the highest  
anticipated snow level or grade for the air intake install a snorkel,  
similar to the exhaust, in the up position. Maintain the 24” distance  
between the intake and exhaust terminations.  
Optional cold climate sidewall direct vent kits are available: 318221-  
000 for 2” vent systems and 318222-000 for 3” vent systems.  
fIGure 32.  
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prIMer  
vent pIpe preparatIon  
It is recommended that Tetrahydrofuran (THF) be used to prepare the  
surfaces of pipe and fittings for solvent welding. Do not use water,  
rags, gasoline or any other substitutes for cleaning PVC or CPVC  
surfaces. A chemical cleaner such as MEK may be used.  
1. InItIal preparatIon.  
A.) Make sure the solvent cement you are planning to use is  
designed for the specific application you are attempting.  
B.) Know the physical and chemical characteristics and  
limitations of the PVC and CPVC piping materials that you  
are about to use.  
prIMer and ceMent  
Tetrahydrofuran (THF) primer should be used to prepare the surfaces  
of pipe and fittings for solvent welding. If CPVC or ABS pipe and  
fittings are used, then the proper cement must be used for all joints,  
including joining the pipe to the factory provided terminations (PVC  
material). PVC Materials should use ASTM D-2564 Grade Cement;  
CPVC Materials should use ASTM F-493 Grade Cement and ABS  
Materials should use ASTM D-2235 Grade Cement.  
C.) Know the reputation of your manufacturer and their products.  
D.) Know your own qualifications or those of your contractor.  
The solvent welding technique of joining PVC and CPVC pipe  
is a specialized skill just as any other pipe fitting technique.  
E.) Closely supervise the installation and inspect the finished  
job before start-up.  
F.) Contact the manufacturer, supplier, or competent consulting  
agency if you have any questions about the application or  
installation of PVC and CPVC pipe.  
G.) Take the time and effort to do a professional job. Shortcuts will only  
cause you problems and delays in start-up. By far, the majority of  
failures in PVC and CPVC systems are the result of shortcuts and/or  
improper joining techniques.  
applIcators  
2. selectIon of MaterIals.  
Select a suitable pure bristle type paint brush. Use a proper width brush  
or roller to apply the primer and cement (see chart below). Speedy  
application of cement is important due to its fast drying characteristics.  
IMPORTANT NOTE: A dauber type applicator should only be used  
on pipe sizes 2” and below. For larger diameter pipe, a brush or roller  
must be used.  
Cutting Device - Saw or Pipe Cutter.  
Deburring Tool, Knife, File, or Beveling Machine (2” and above).  
Brush - Pure Bristle.  
Rag - Cotton (Not Synthetic).  
recoMMended brush* sIZe for prIMer  
Primer and Cleaner.  
and ceMent applIcatIons  
Nominal Pipe (IPS)  
Size Brush Width  
1.5” (3.8cm)  
Solvent Cement - PVC for PVC Components and CPVC for  
CPVC Components.  
2
3
1.5”-2.5” (3.8cm - 6.4cm)  
Containers - Metal or Glass to hold Primer and Cement. Select the  
type of PVC or CPVC materials to be used on the basis of their  
application with respect to chemical resistance, pressure rating,  
temperature characteristics, etc.  
*use onlY natural brIstle  
3. MaKInG the joInt.  
Insertion Tool - Helpful for larger diameter pipe and fittings 6 inches  
(15.2cm) and above.  
A.) Cutting Pipe must be squarely cut to allow for the proper  
interfacing of the pipe end and the fitting socket bottom. This  
can be accomplished with a miter box saw or wheel type cutter  
Wheel type cutters are not generally recommended for larger  
diameters since they tend to flare the corner of the pipe end. If  
this type of cutter is used, the flare on the end must be  
completely removed.  
NOTE: Power saws should be specifically designed to cut plastic pipe.  
step a  
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b. deburring  
Use a knife, plastic pipe deburring tool, or file to remove burrs from  
the end of small diameter pipe. Be sure to remove all burrs from  
around the inside as well as the outside of the pipe. A slight chamfer  
(bevel) of about 10°-15° should be added to the end to permit easier  
insertion of the pipe into the end of the fitting. Failure to chamfer the  
edge of the pipe may remove cement from the fitting socket, causing  
the joint to leak.  
step b  
C. Test dry fit of the joint  
step e  
Tapered fitting sockets are designed so that an interfaced fit should  
occur when the pipe is inserted about 1/3 to 2/3 of the way into the  
socket.Occasionally,whenpipettingdimensionsareatthetolerance  
extremes, it will be possible to fully insert dry pipe to the bottom of  
the fitting socket. When this happens, a sufficient quantity of cement  
must be applied to the joint to fill the gap between the pipe and fitting.  
The gap must be filled to obtain a strong, leak-free joint.  
f. joint assembly  
Working quickly, insert the pipe into the fitting socket bottom and  
give the pipe or fitting a 1/4 turn to evenly distribute the cement.  
Do not continue to rotate the pipe after it has hit the bottom of the  
fitting socket. A good joint will have sufficient cement to make a  
bead all the way around the outside of the fitting hub. The fitting  
will have a tendency to slide back while the cement is still wet  
so hold the joint together for about 15 seconds.  
d. Inspection, cleaning, priming  
Visually inspect the inside of the pipe and fitting sockets and  
remove all dirt, grease or moisture with a clean dry rag. If wiping  
fails to clean the surfaces, a chemical cleaner must be used.  
Check for possible damage such as splits or cracks and replace  
if necessary.  
depth-of-entry  
Marking the depth of entry is a way to check if the pipe has  
reached the bottom of the fitting socket in Step F. Measure  
the fitting depth and mark this distance on the pipe O.D. You  
may want to add several inches to the distance and make a  
second mark as the primer and cement will most likely destroy  
your first one.  
step f  
G. cleanup and joint movement  
Remove all excess cement from around the pipe and fitting with a  
dry cotton rag. This must be done while the cement is still soft.  
The joint should not be disturbed immediately after the cementing  
procedure, and sufficient time should be allowed for proper curing  
of the joint. Exact drying time is difficult to predict because it  
depends on variables such as temperature, humidity and cement  
integrity. For more specific information, you should contact your  
solvent cement manufacturer.  
Apply primer to the surface of the pipe and fitting socket with  
a natural bristle brush. This process softens and prepares the  
PVC or CPVC for the solvent cementing step. Move quickly and  
without hesitation to the cementing procedure while the surfaces  
are still wet with primer.  
e. application of solvent cement  
• Apply the solvent cement evenly and quickly around the  
outside of the pipe at a width a little greater than the depth  
of the fitting socket.  
• Apply a light coat of cement evenly around the inside of the  
fitting socket. Avoid puddling.  
• Apply a second coat of cement to the pipe end.  
step G  
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pressure to change the electrical contacts from normally closed to  
open. When this switch prevents the unit from igniting, most likely the  
exhaust is blocked by some means. Check to see if the condensate  
is allowed to flow freely from the exhaust elbow and for obstructions  
in the exhaust venting and exhaust vent terminal. Also verify that  
the vent length does not exceed the maximum allowed as shown in  
the Vent Section of this manual.  
controls and swItches  
This model is provided with three pressure switches. These switches  
are essential to the safe and proper operation of the unit.All switches  
are wired in series. The controller is set up to shut the unit down  
whenever there is a failure of any of the switches. It is important to  
understand the purpose of each switch.  
blocKed IntaKe swItch  
(SEE FIGURE 33)  
The Blocked Intake Switch is set up to shut the unit off when  
a build-up of negative pressure in the intake air pipe occurs.  
This switch is a negative pressure switch that requires an  
increase in negative pressure to change the electrical contacts  
from normally closed to open. The switch is connected to the  
pressure tap on the PVC pipe connected to the inlet of the  
blower. When this switch prevents the unit from igniting, most  
likely the intake is blocked. Verify that the screen on the intake  
air connection (conventional vent), the intake air pipe and  
termination (direct vent installations) are free of obstructions  
that may prevent air from entering the unit. Insure the screen  
on intake air connection has been removed on direct vent  
installations, see Figure 15. Also verify the intake air pipe length  
does not exceed the maximum allowed as shown in the Vent  
Section of this manual.  
fIGure 33.  
blower prover swItch  
(SEE FIGURE 33)  
on/off swItch  
The ON/OFF Switch is a single-pole, single-throw rocker switch. This  
switch provides 120V from the line source to the heater.  
The Blower Prover Switch is provided on the heater to verify that  
the fan is operating. It is a positive pressure switch whose electrical  
contacts are normally open. When the fan increases the pressure  
in the burner, the pressure switch will allow the electrical contacts  
to close. The pressure switch is connected to the burner tap by a  
piece of tygon tubing. This tubing must be connected in order for  
the switch to change the electrical contacts. The controller requires  
that the electrical contacts on this air flow switch be open before it  
will allow the blower to come on.  
cautIon  
the water heater Is polarItY sensItIve. before  
applYInG electrIcItY to thIs heater be certaIn that  
supplY neutral wIre to Ground checK IndIcates  
Zero voltaGe.  
blocKed eXhaust swItch  
(SEE FIGURE 33)  
hot surface IGnIter  
The Hot Surface Igniter is a device that ignites the main burner by  
high temperature (>1800°F or >982°C). When 120VAC is applied to  
the igniter, sufficient heat is generated to ignite the main burner.  
The Blocked Exhaust Switch is set up to shut the unit off when a  
build-up of positive pressure in the exhaust vent pipe occurs. This  
switch is a positive pressure switch that requires an increase in  
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cautIon  
LABEL ALL WIRES PRIOR TO DISCONNECTION WHEN SERvICING CONTROLS. WIRING ERRORS CAN CAUSE IMPROPER AND  
DANGEROUS OPERATION. vERIFY PROPER OPERATION AFTER SERvICING.  
THIS WATER HEATER  
IS POLARITY SENSITvE.  
BEFORE APPLYING  
ELECTRICITY TO THIS  
HEATER BE CERTAIN  
THAT SUPPLY NEUTRAL  
WIRE TO GROUND  
CHECk INDICATES ZERO  
vOLTAGE.  
power vent wIrInG scheMatIc - fIGure 34.  
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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 operatInG: entIre sYsteM Must be fIlled wIth water and aIr purGed froM all lInes.  
A. This appliance does not have a pilot. It is equipped with  
an ignition device which automatically lights the burner.  
do not try to light the burner by hand.  
B. before operatInG smell all around the appliance  
area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because  
some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.  
what to do If You sMell Gas:  
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire  
department.  
C. Use only your hand to push in the gas control buttons.  
Never use tools. If the control buttons will not push in, don’t  
trytorepairthem,callaqualifiedservicetechnician.Force  
or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion.  
D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under  
water. Immediately contact a qualified installer or service  
agencytoreplaceaoodedwaterheater. Donotattempt  
to repair the unit! It must be replaced!  
Do not try to light any appliance.  
Do not touch any electric switch;  
Do not use any phone in your building.  
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s  
phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.  
operatInG InstructIons  
5. This appliance is equipped with a device which  
automatically lights the burner.  
do not trY to lIGht the burner bY hand.  
UP  
Operating Set Point  
Status: Heating  
120 F  
Help  
6. Wait five (5) minutes to  
gas. If you smell gas,  
clear out any  
STOP! Follow “B”  
OFF  
GAS  
in the safety information above on this label.  
If you don’t smell gas.  
O
N
DN  
Menu  
7. Turn on all electrical power to the appliance.  
8. Set the ON/OFF switch on the control box to the  
“ON” position.  
9. Set the thermostat to the desired setting.  
cautIon: hotter water increases the risk  
of scald injury. consult the instruction  
manual before changing temperature.  
on/off swItch  
1.  
STOP! Read the safety information above,  
on this label.  
10.If the appliance will not operate, follow the  
instructions “TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE”  
and call your technician or gas supplier.  
2. Set the ON/OFF switch on the control panel to  
the “ON” position.  
3. Set the thermostat to the lowest setting.  
warnInG: turn off all electrIc  
4. Set the ON/OFF switch on the control box to the  
power before servIcInG  
“OFF” position.  
to turn off Gas to applIance  
1. Set the thermostat to the lowest setting.  
2. Set the ON/OFF switch on the control panel to the  
“OFF” position.  
3. Turn off all electrical power to the appliance if service  
is to be performed.  
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teMperature reGulatIon  
It is recommended that lower water temperatures be used to avoid  
for the lowest temperature which satisfies your hot water needs.  
This will also provide the most energy efficient operation of the  
water heater and minimize scale formation.  
the risk of scalding. It is further recommended, in all cases, that the  
water temperatures be set for the lowest temperature which satisfies  
your hot water needs. This will also provide the most energy efficient  
operation of the water heater.  
Valves for reducing the point-of-use temperature by mixing cold  
and hot water are available, see Figure 8. Also available are  
inexpensive devices that attach to faucets to limit hot water  
temperatures. Contact a licensed plumber or the local plumbing  
authority.  
The table below shows the approximate time-to-burn relationship for  
normal adult skin. Short repeated heating cycles caused by small  
hot water uses can cause temperatures at the point of use to exceed  
the thermostat setting by up to 20°F/11°C. If you experience this  
type of use, you should consider using lower temperature settings  
to reduce scald hazards.  
Time to Produce  
Water Temperature  
2nd & 3rd Degree  
Burns on Adult Skin  
About 1/2 Second  
160° (71°C)  
150° (65°C)  
140° (60°C)  
130° (54°C)  
120° (49°C)  
HOT WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce  
hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy space  
heating, clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs  
can scald and permanently injure you upon contact. Some people  
are more likely to be permanently injured by hot water than others.  
These include the elderly, children, the infirm, or physically/mentally  
handicapped. If anyone using hot water from this heater fits into  
one of these groups or if there is a local code or state law requiring  
a certain temperature water at the hot water tap, then you must  
take special precautions. In addition to using the lowest possible  
temperature setting that satisfies your hot water needs, a means  
such as a mixing valve, should be used at the hot water taps used  
by these people or at the water heater. Mixing valves are available  
at plumbing supply or hardware stores, see Figure 8. Follow  
manufacturer’s instructions for installation of the valves. Before  
changing the factory setting on the thermostat, read the “Temperature  
Regulation” section in this manual.  
About 1 1/2 Seconds  
Less than 5 Seconds  
More than 30 Seconds  
More than 5 Minutes  
hI lIMIt swItch (eco)  
This water heater is equipped with an ECO (energy cut off) non  
adjustable high temperature limit switch. The ECO is a normally  
closed switch that opens (activates) on a rise in temperature. The  
ECO is located inside the Temperature Probe (two red wires).  
The ECO switch contacts will open when the water temperature  
reaches approximately 202°F (94°C) and close at approximately  
140°F (49°C).  
If the ECO activates (contacts open) due to abnormally high  
water temperatures in the storage tank the control system will  
immediately de-energize the 24 VAC Gas Valve and end the  
current heating cycle. The control system will “lock out” disabling  
further heating operation. The control system will display the  
“Energy Cut Out (ECO)” Fault message on the LCD screen. It is  
important that a Qualified Service Agent be contacted to determine  
the reason for the ECO activation before resetting the ECO. Once  
the reason has been determined and corrected the ECO can be  
reset as follows:  
Never allow small children to use a hot water tap, or to draw their own  
bath water. Never leave a child or handicapped person unattended  
in a bathtub or shower.  
SETTING THE WATER HEATER TEMPERATURE AT 120°F/49°C  
WILL REDUCE THE RISK OF SCALDS. Some states require  
settings at specific lower temperatures.  
The water temperature is controlled using the Temperature  
Control on the Display at the front of the unit (See Figure 1).  
This control utilizes a temperature probe to determine the tank  
temperature. The temperature probe is located behind the  
heater’s front display.  
Should the ECO activate, the water temperature must drop below  
140°F (49°C) before the control system can be reset. Once the  
water temperature has cooled below this point the power supply  
to the water heater must be turned off and on again to reset the  
control system.  
The temperature may be adjusted from 90°F/32°C to 160°F/71.1°C.  
The temperature was preset to 120°F/49°C before the heater was  
shipped from the factory. It is recommended that lower water  
temperature be used to avoid the risk of scalding. It is further  
recommended, in all cases, that the water temperature be set  
Contact your dealer or servicer if continued high limit switch  
operation occurs.  
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control sYsteM operatIon  
user Input buttons  
overvIew  
The up and down buttons are used to navigate menus and  
adjust user settings.  
The water heaters covered in this manual are equipped with an  
electronic control system that regulates water temperature inside  
the storage tank. Heating cycles and ignition are managed by the  
control system. The ECO (energy cut out), Flame Sensor, pressure  
switches and Temperature Probe is monitored by the control  
system. The Combustion Blower, Igniter and the 24 Volt Gas Valve  
are all energized by the control system.  
The operational buttons are used to enter/exit menus, select  
menu items, activate adjustment modes and confirm or cancel  
new user settings. The operational buttons are multifunctional,  
their current function is defined by the text that appears directly  
above each button on the LCD screen.  
The main components of the control system are a UIM (user  
interface module) and a CCB (central control board). The UIM  
is located on the top front side of the water heater. The CCB is  
mounted on top of the water heater inside a protective enclosure.  
the desKtop screen  
During normal operation the control system will display the  
"Desktop" screen on the LCD which is the default screen. The  
control system will return to the Desktop screen when there are  
no active Fault or Alert conditions or when there has been no user  
input for several minutes.  
coMMercIal and resIdentIal Models  
The water heaters covered by this manual are produced for  
commercial and residential use. The control system is programmed  
differently for commercial and residential models. There are two  
differences in control system operation between the residential and  
commercial products:  
Manufacturer and water heater model information is displayed  
in Title Bar at the top of the Desktop screen. Menu titles are  
displayed in the Title Bar when navigating the control system  
menus.  
Commercial models will display Tank Temperature on the  
Desktop screen, residential models will not.  
Commercial models can regulate tank temperature up to a  
maximum of 180°F (82°C), residential maximum is 160°F  
(71°C).  
The first temperature shown on the Desktop screen, Tank  
Temperature, is the temperature of the water inside the water  
heater's storage tank - commercial models only.  
The Operating Set Point is also shown on the Desktop screen.  
The Operating Set Point is the temperature at which the control  
system will maintain the water inside the storage tank.  
Beneath the Operating Set Point is the "Status" line. The Status  
line shows the current operational state of the control system in  
real time. See Table 4 for a description of the various operating  
states.  
control sYsteM navIGatIon  
All operational information and user settings are displayed and  
accessed from the UIM. The UIM houses the control system's LCD  
(liquid crystal display) and five snap acting (momentary) user input  
buttons; an up, down and three multifunction operational buttons  
below the LCD, see Figure 35.  
The Desktop screen also displays animated "Status Icons" to  
convey operational information, see Table 3 for a complete list  
and description of the Status Icons.  
UIM (user interface module)  
Desktop Screen Shown  
LCD Screen  
Information  
Display  
Title Bar  
MANUFACTURER / MODEL INFORMATION  
Operating Set Point  
120°F  
UP  
DN  
Status: Heating  
Status Icons  
OFF  
GAS  
O
N
Up & Down buttons:  
navigate menus,  
adjust user settings  
MENU  
HELP  
3 Operational buttons:  
enter/exit menus,  
select menu items,  
activate adjustment modes,  
confirm/cancel changes.  
Operational buttons are multifunctional. Their current function is defined by  
the text that appears directly above each button on the LCD screen.  
fIGure 35.  
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status Icons  
The Status Icons are displayed on the Desktop screen and convey operational and diagnostic information. The icons are described in the  
table below.  
table 3.  
Icon  
description  
Water temperature in the tank has fallen. Shaded area of the animated thermometer icon will rise and fall in response to  
water temperature in the storage tank as sensed from the Temperature Probe.  
Water temperature in the tank has reached the Operating Set Point. The control system enters the Standby mode.  
The control is unable to initiate a heating cycle. This will happen whenever a Fault condition is detected by the control  
system.  
The Combustion Blower is being energized.  
The Blower Prover pressure switch contacts have closed. The check mark icon is visual confirmation of contact closure.  
The Igniter is being energized.  
The Igniter has been energized and the control system has sensed the required minimum igniter current. The check mark  
icon is visual confirmation of minimum igniter current.  
The 24 Volt Gas Valve is being energized.  
OFF  
GAS  
O
N
The control system has sensed flame at the Main Burner from the Flame Sensor.  
The control system has declared a Fault condition and must be inspected/serviced by a Qualified Service Agent. Fault  
message details can be viewed in the Current Fault menu. Heating operation is disabled (control system lock out) until  
the condition that caused the Fault is corrected. Power to the water heater must be cycled off and on to reset the control  
system.  
note: Cycling power will not reset the control system if the condition that caused the Fault has not been corrected.  
The control system has declared an Alert condition and must be inspected/serviced by a Qualified Service Agent. The water  
heater will continue to operate during an Alert condition.  
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operatInG states  
The current operational state of the water heater is displayed on the Desktop screen as the "Status." The common operational states are  
described in the table below.  
table 4.  
state  
description  
Standby  
The water heater is not in an active heating cycle. IE: the Tank Temperature is at or above the Operating Set Point.  
The control system is conducting a diagnostic check at the beginning of a heating cycle.  
Input Verification  
Short Cycle Delay The control system is waiting for a pre-defined time period to expire before initiating a heating cycle. This prevents "short-  
cycling" which can greatly accelerate wear on components such as the Igniter and Combustion Blower.  
note: If the control system is in this operational state increase the Differential setting in the Temperatures menu to lengthen  
heating cycles.  
Pre-Purge  
The Combustion Blower is energized to flush residual flue gases from the combustion chamber prior to ignition.  
The Igniter is energized and is currently warming up to ensure proper ignition.  
Igniter Warm Up  
Ignition Activation  
The 24 Volt Gas Valve is energized and opens to allow fuel gas to flow to the Main Burner.  
Ignition Verification The control system is monitoring the Flame Sensor for the required minimum flame sensing current.  
Inter-Purge  
Heating  
The Combustion Blower is energized to flush residual fuel gas from the combustion chamber after a failed ignition attempt.  
Ignition was successful, flame sensing current has been established. The water in the storage tank is being heated.  
Post-Purge  
The Combustion Blower is energized to flush residual flue gases from the combustion chamber at the end of a heating  
cycle.  
Fault  
The control system has detected a Fault condition. Heating operation is disabled (control system lock out) until the Fault  
condition is corrected. Power to the water heater must be cycled off and on to reset the control system.  
note: Cycling power will not reset the control system if the condition that caused the Fault has not been corrected.  
control sYsteM Menus  
From the Desktop screen pressing the Operational button directly below "Menu" on the LCD will display the "Main Menu" this is where all  
control system menus are located. The table below describes the control system menus.  
table 5.  
Menu  
description  
Temperatures  
Heater Status  
Most commonly accessed menu. Contains the Operating Set Point and Differential user settings.  
This menus displays the current state of all pressure switches and the ECO (open/closed). The on/off status of the  
Combustion Blower, 24 Volt Gas Valve, Igniter, Flame Sensor and other monitored water heater components are  
displayed in this menu.  
Display Settings  
Temperature units (°F or °C), the LCD appearance (brightness/contrast) and backlight delay user adjustable settings  
are located in this menu.  
Heater Information  
Elapsed time of operation, total heating cycle time, heating cycle count, heating on time along with UIM and CCB  
software revisions can be viewed in this menu.  
Current Fault  
Fault History  
Displays any current Alert or Fault messages.  
This control system menu retains a list of the last nine (9) Fault and Alert messages with a time stamp. The newest  
event will replace the oldest. Fault history memory is cleared after 30 days.  
Fault Occurrence  
This control system menu retains a running total of how many times each Fault condition has occurred since the water  
heater was first installed. Fault occurrences numbers are saved in the CCB memory indefinitely.  
note: if the CCB is replaced during service the fault occurrence historical information for the water heater is lost.  
Restore Factory Defaults This control system feature allows the user to restore control system user settings to their factory default settings.  
Display Settings preferences ARE NOT changed when factory defaults are restored.  
Help Screens  
Text based operational and user information explaining how to change user settings, navigate the control system menus  
and icon descriptions.  
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user settInGs & control sYsteM Menus  
teMperatures  
operatInG set poInt and dIfferentIal adjustMent  
The Operating Set Point is adjustable from 90°F (42°C) to 180°F (82°C) for commercial and 160°F (71°C) on residential models. The factory  
setting is 120°F (49°C). The Differential is adjustable from 2° to 20°. The factory setting is 8°. These user settings are accessed from the  
Temperatures menu. These instructions explain how to adjust these settings and navigate the control system.  
When the water temperature sensed by the control system from the Temperature Probe reaches the Operating Set Point the control system  
will end the heating cycle. A heating cycle will be activated again when the sensed water temperature drops below the Operating Set Point  
minus the Differential setting.  
note: Set the Operating Set Point to the lowest setting which produces an acceptable hot water supply for most efficient use. Lower  
Differential settings may cause excessive heating cycles (short-cycling) which can cause premature failure of components such as the  
Igniter. Set the Differential at the highest setting which produces an acceptable hot water supply to prevent short cycling.  
descrIptIon/actIon  
dIsplaY  
From the Desktop screen, press the Operational Button under  
MENU. The "Main Menu" screen will be displayed.  
MANUFACTURER / MODEL INFORMATION  
Tank Temperature  
120°F  
120°F  
Operating Set Point  
Status: Standby  
MENU  
HELP  
The Main Menu is where all control system menus are listed,  
see Table 5 for a complete list and description of control  
system menus. Use the Up and Down Buttons to view all  
control system menus from the Main Menu.  
Main Menu  
Temperatures  
Heater Status  
Display Settings  
Heater Information  
Current Fault  
With Temperatures menu selected (highlighted in black) in  
the Main Menu screen, press the Operational Button under  
“SELECT” to enter the Temperatures menu.  
If the Temperatures menu is not selected use the Up and Down  
Buttons to select this menu item.  
SELECT  
BACK  
HELP  
With the Operating Set Point selected in the Temperatures  
menu, press the Operational Button underneath “CHANGE” to  
activate the adjustment mode for this menu item.  
Temperatures  
Operating Set Point  
Differential  
Tank Temperature  
Tank Probe Offset  
120°F  
8°F  
120°F  
0°F  
If Operating Set Point is not selected use the Up and Down  
Buttons to select this menu item.  
note: Higher Temperature settings increase wear and  
operating costs. Set the Operating Set Point to the lowest  
setting which produces an acceptable hot water supply. This  
will always provide the most energy efficient operation and  
longer life.  
CHANGE  
BACK  
HELP  
With the adjustment mode for the Operating Set Point activated  
the selection bar will change from a black fill to a black outline.  
Temperatures  
Operating Set Point  
140°F  
8°F  
120°F  
0°F  
Use the Up and Down Buttons to change the current setting.  
Differential  
Tank Temperature  
Tank Probe Offset  
Press the Operational Button under "UPDATE" to save the  
new setting. Press the Operational Button under "CANCEL" to  
discard changes and return to the previously saved setting.  
note: Use this same procedure to change the Differential  
setting and other adjustable user settings in the control system  
menus.  
UPDATE  
CANCEL  
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descrIptIon/actIon  
dIsplaY  
tank temperature - non adjustable - control system sensed  
temperature from the Temperature Probe.  
Temperatures  
tank probe offset - adjustable user setting, range -5° to +5°  
(factory setting 0°).  
Operating Set Point  
140°F  
8°F  
120°F  
0°F  
Differential  
The Tank Probe Offset is used to calibrate control system  
temperature sensing. This can improve the precision of  
temperature control in the storage tank and at points of use.  
This feature can also be used to compensate for building  
recirculation loops (hot water returning to the storage tank) that  
may cause the heating cycles to terminate prematurely.  
Tank Temperature  
Tank Probe Offset  
Example:Ifthecurrentsensedtemperaturefromthetemperature  
probe is 120°F (49°C) and the Offset setting for the probe is  
adjusted to a value other than 0°, the control system would  
calibrate or “offset” the sensed temperature from the probe.  
Heating cycles would be activated and deactivated based on  
the calibrated (offset) temperature.  
CHANGE  
BACK  
HELP  
note:TheTankProbeOffsetshouldonlybeusedifthehotwater  
supply temperature varies greatly from the Operating Set Point  
setting. These settings are adjusted in the same way described  
for the Operating Set Point and Differential Adjustment.  
heater status  
descrIptIon/actIon  
dIsplaY  
Select Heater Status from the Main Menu and press the Operational  
Button under "SELECT" to enter this menu. This menu contains non  
adjustable operational information. Use the Up & Down Buttons to  
navigate the menu.  
Top of Menu  
Heater Status  
Status  
Standby  
Closed  
Closed  
Closed  
Open  
No  
ECO Contact  
status - displays the current Operating State, see Table 4 for a  
description of the various operational states.  
Blocked Inlet PS  
Blocked Outlet PS  
Blower Prover PS  
Blower Low On  
Blower High On  
eco contact, blocked Inlet ps, blocked outlet ps, blower  
prover ps - displays the current state of the switch contacts;  
open or closed.  
blower low on, blower high on - displays whether the  
blower is running at high speed during Pre/Post purge and  
the Heating operational states or the blower is running at low  
speed during the Igniter Warm Up operational state; yes =  
blower is running at the designated speed, no = blower is not  
running at the designated speed.  
No  
BACK  
HELP  
Bottom of Menu  
Igniter on, Gas valve on - displays whether or not the control  
system is currently energizing these water heater components;  
yes = energized, no = de-energized.  
Heater Status  
Blower High On  
Igniter On  
Igniter Current  
Gas Valve On  
Flame Detected  
External Input Enable  
Ignition Trials  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
3
Igniter current - displays whether or not the control system  
has detected the required minimum current.  
flame detected - displays whether or not the control system  
has detected Main Burner flame during ignition from the Flame  
Sensor.  
External Input enable - displays whether or not the S1  
dipswitches have been configured to activate the Enable/  
Disable circuit; yes = the Enable/Disable circuit has been  
activated, no = the Enable/Disable circuit has not been  
activated. The factory setting is "no" or deactivated.  
BACK  
HELP  
Ignition trials - displays whether or not the S1 dipswitches  
have been configured to allow 1 or 3 trials for ignition before  
declaring an "Ignition Failure" Fault condition. The factory  
setting is for 3 trials.  
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dIsplaY settInGs  
descrIptIon/actIon  
dIsplaY  
Select Display Settings from the Main Menu and press the  
Operational Button under "SELECT" to enter this menu. This menu  
contains adjustable display options for viewing information on the  
LCD screen. Use the Up & Down Buttons to navigate the menu.  
Display Settings  
Temperature Units  
Backlight Delay  
Contrast  
°F  
30s  
60%  
temperature units - Adjustable user setting that changes  
temperature units display to Celsius °C or Fahrenheit °F.  
backlight delay - Adjustable user setting that determines how  
long the LCD backlight remains illuminated after a key has  
been pressed. Available settings are; Always Off, 10, 30 or 60  
seconds and Always On.  
contrast - Adjustable user setting to adjust the LCD screen  
contrast between text and background.  
CHANGE  
BACK  
HELP  
note: These settings are adjusted in the same way described  
for the Operating Set Point and Differential Adjustment.  
heater InforMatIon  
descrIptIon/actIon  
dIsplaY  
Select Heater Information from the Main Menu and press the  
Operational Button under "SELECT" to enter this menu. This menu  
contains non adjustable operational information.  
Heater Information  
Elapsed Time  
elapsed time - Total accumulated time the control system  
(water heater) has been energized.  
10 day 0 hrs 0 mins  
Burner On Time  
burner on time - Total accumulated time the control system  
has been in the heating operating state; burner run time.  
5 hrs 22 mins  
00000035  
X.XX  
Cycle Count  
CCB Version  
UIM Version  
cycle count - Total accumulated count of heating cycles.  
ccb version - Software version for central control board.  
uIM version - Software version for user interface module.  
X.XX  
CHANGE  
BACK  
HELP  
note: Historical data is stored in the CCB's memory. If this CCB  
is replaced during servicing the historical data on the CCB being  
replaced will be lost. The data stored in the new circuit board will  
no longer reflect the entire history of the water heater.  
The Elapsed Time, Burner On Time and Cycle Count indicate  
age, usage and wear.  
If the Cycle Count per day is high (divide cycle count by days  
to determine cycles per day) or the cycle duration is short  
(determine burner on time total minutes, divide burner on time  
total minutes by cycle count) consider rasing the Differential  
setting to avoid short cycling and excessive component wear,  
see Operating Set Point and Differential Adjustment.  
This historical data can also be used to assist facilities managers  
in forecasting planned replacement of equipment to help avoid  
lengthy and costly hot water supply interruptions.  
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current fault  
descrIptIon/actIon  
dIsplaY  
Select Current Fault from the Main Menu and press the Operational  
Button under "SELECT" to enter this menu. This menu contains non  
adjustable operational information. Use the Up & Down Buttons to  
navigate the menu.  
Blocked Exhaust  
Fault occurred 2 mins ago  
The exhaust is blocked or  
restricted. Ensure  
condensate hose is draining.  
This menu contains the current Fault or Alert error message. The  
time the Fault or Alert message occurred appears directly below.  
A brief description of what causes the particular Fault or Alert  
condition appears below that. Pressing the Operational Button  
under "ADVANCED" will give more detailed service information and  
a list of possible causes for the Fault or Alert condition.  
Call a service professional:  
Your Company Name Here  
(press [DOWN] for more....)  
If there is no Fault or Alert condition active this menu will not contain  
any information, "(none)" will be shown next to Current Fault in the  
Main menu.  
CHANGE  
BACK  
ADVANCED  
fault hIstorY  
descrIptIon/actIon  
dIsplaY  
Select Fault History from the Main Menu and press the Operational  
Button under "SELECT" to enter this menu. This menu contains non  
adjustable operational information. Use the Up & Down Buttons to  
navigate the menu.  
Fault History  
1:  
2:  
3:  
4:  
Blocked Air Intake (A7)  
51 mins ago  
This menu contains a list of the last nine (9) Fault andAlert messages  
with a time stamp. The newest event will replace the oldest.  
Blocked Exhaust (A8)  
54 mins ago  
Press the Operational Button under "VIEW" to view details for each  
Fault or Alert message stored.  
Low Gas Pressure (A6)  
57 mins ago  
note: fault history memory is cleared after 30 days.  
Blower Prover Failure (AC)  
VIEW  
BACK  
HELP  
fault occurrence  
descrIptIon/actIon  
dIsplaY  
Select Fault Occurrence from the Main Menu and press the  
Operational Button under "SELECT" to enter this menu. This menu  
contains non adjustable operational information. Use the Up & Down  
Buttons to navigate the menu.  
Fault Occurrence  
Ignition Failure  
ECO  
Blocked Intake Air  
Blocked Exhaust  
Thermostat Input 4  
Blower Prover  
Flame Detect Error  
10  
0
This menu contains a running total of how many times each Fault  
condition has occurred since the water heater was first installed.  
0
0
note: Historical data is stored in the CCB's memory. If this CCB  
is replaced during servicing the historical data on the CCB being  
replaced will be lost. The data stored in the new circuit board will no  
longer reflect the entire history of the water heater.  
0
3
0
BACK  
HELP  
restore factorY defaults  
descrIptIon/actIon  
dIsplaY  
Select Restore Factory Defaults from the Main Menu and press the  
Operational Button under "SELECT" to enter this menu.  
Restore Factory Defaults  
To restore the adjustable user settings to their factory default  
settings press the Operational Button underneath “YES.” The  
display will show text confirming the factory default settings have  
been restored.  
Are you sure you want to  
restore the system to factory  
defaults?  
Press the Operational Button underneath “BACK” to exit the Restore  
Factory Defaults menu.  
YES  
NO  
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servIce contact InforMatIon  
The control system has a discrete menu that Installing contractors and/or service agents can access to enter contact information for their  
customers. This contact information will be displayed with all Fault and Alert messages.  
descrIptIon/actIon  
dIsplaY  
From the Desktop Screen press and hold down the middle  
(unmarked) Operational Button for 30 seconds and then release it.  
Service Contact Information  
Show Contact Information  
No  
This will launch a discrete menu where personalized contact  
information can be entered.  
Change Contact Name  
Change Contact Phone  
Current Contact Info:  
Using the UP and DOWN buttons select (highlighted in black) the  
"Show Contact Information" menu item.  
Press the Operational Button under "CHANGE" to activate the  
adjustment mode for this parameter.  
(000) 000-0000  
Access Code  
CHANGE  
BACK  
HELP  
With the adjustment mode for "Show Contact Information"  
activated the selection bar will change from a black fill to a black  
outline.  
Service Contact Information  
Show Contact Information  
Change Contact Name  
Change Contact Phone  
Current Contact Info:  
Yes  
Use the Up and Down Buttons to change the setting from "No" to  
"Yes" and press the Operational Button underneath "UPDATE" to  
save the new setting.  
(000) 000-0000  
Access Code  
note: The Access Code at the bottom of the Service Contact  
Information screen is for manufacturing purposes only. There are  
no user settings or information accessed through this menu item.  
UPDATE  
CANCEL  
Using the UP and DOWN buttons select (highlighted in black) the  
"Change Contact Name" menu item.  
Service Contact Information  
Show Contact Information  
Change Contact Name  
Change Contact Phone  
Current Contact Info:  
Yes  
Press the Operational Button under "SELECT" to open the Change  
Contact Name menu.  
(000) 000-0000  
Access Code  
SELECT  
BACK  
HELP  
Follow the on screen instructions to enter your name or the name  
of your company. There is a maximum of 20 character spaces for  
this purpose.  
Enter the service contact below:  
-
-
Use the > and < keys to move between  
characters. Use the UP and DOWN keys to  
change the character.  
When finished press the Operational Button "UPDATE" to save the  
new Contact Name. The control system will return to the discrete  
menu.  
NAME: _  
-
-
<
>
UPDATE  
Using the UP and DOWN buttons select (highlighted in black) the  
"Change Contact Phone" menu item and press the Operational  
Button under "SELECT".  
Service Contact Information  
Show Contact Information  
Change Contact Name  
Change Contact Phone  
Current Contact Info:  
YOUR COMPANY NAME HERE  
(123) 456-7890  
Yes  
Follow the on screen instructions to enter a new Contact Phone  
number and press the Operational Button under "UPDATE" to save  
the new phone number.  
When the new Contact Name and Contact Phone number have  
both been updated, press the Operational Button under "BACK" to  
return to the Desktop screen.  
Access Code  
BACK  
HELP  
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common complaint associated with the anode rod is one of a “rotten  
egg smell” in the hot water. The smell is a result of four factors which  
must all be present for the odor to develop:  
start up condItIons  
sMoKe/odor  
It is not uncommon to experience a small amount of smoke and odor  
during the initial start-up. This is due to burning off of oil from metal  
parts, and will disappear in a short while.  
a. A concentration of sulfate in the supply water.  
b. Little or no dissolved oxygen in the water.  
therMal eXpansIon  
c. A sulfate reducing bacteria which has accumulated within the  
water heater (this harmless bacteria is nontoxic to humans).  
d. An excess of active hydrogen in the tank. This is caused by the  
corrosion protective action of the anode.  
Smelly water may be eliminated or reduced in some water heater  
models by replacing the anode(s) with one of less active material, and  
then chlorinating the water heater tank and all water lines. Contact  
the local water heater supplier or a qualified service agency for  
further information concerning an Anode Replacement Kit and this  
chlorination treatment.  
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 pass, and no other  
measures are taken, the devices cause the water system  
to be closed. As water is heated, it expands (thermal expansion)  
and closed systems do not allow for the expansion of  
heated water.  
Ifthesmellywaterpersistsaftertheanodereplacementandchlorination  
treatment, we can only suggest that chlorination or aeration of the  
water supply be considered to eliminate the water problem.  
do not remove the anode leaving the tank unprotected. by doing  
so, all warranty on the water heater tank is voided.  
aIr” In hot water faucets  
The water within the water tank expands as it is heated  
and increases the pressure of the water system. If the  
relieving point of the water heater’s temperature-pressure  
relief valve is reached, the valve will release excess pressure. The  
temperature-pressure relief valve is not intended for the constant  
relief of thermal expansion. This is an unacceptable condition and  
must be corrected. It is recommended that any devices  
installed which could create a closed system have a  
by-pass and/or the system have an expansion tank  
or device to relieve the pressure built by thermal  
expansion in the water system. Expansion tanks are  
available for ordering through  
a
local plumbing  
HYDROGEN GAS: Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water  
system that has not been used for a long period of time (generally  
two weeks or more). Hydrogen gas is extremely flammable and  
explosive. To prevent the possibility of injury under these conditions,  
we recommend the hot water faucet, located farthest away, be  
opened for several minutes before any electrical appliances  
which are connected to the hot water system are used (such as a  
dishwasher or washing machine). If hydrogen gas is present, there  
will probably be an unusual sound similar to air escaping through the  
pipe as the hot water faucet is opened. There must be no smoking  
or open flame near the faucet at the time it is open.  
contractor. Contact the local water heater supplier  
or qualified service agency for assistance in controlling these  
situations.  
operatIonal condItIons  
sMellY water  
In each water heater there is installed at least one anode rod (see  
Figure 1) for corrosion protection of the tank. Certain water conditions  
will cause a reaction between this rod and the water. The most  
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rate of anode rod depletion. Once the anode rod is depleted, the  
tank will start to corrode, eventually developing a leak.  
ventInG sYsteM InspectIon  
Certain water conditions will cause a reaction between the anode  
rod and the water. The most common complaint associated with  
the anode rod is a “rotten egg smell” produced from the presence of  
hydrogen sulfide gas dissolved in the water. IMPORTANT: Do not  
remove this rod permanently as it will void any warranties. A special  
anode rod may be available if water odor or discoloration occurs.  
NOTE: This rod may reduce but not eliminate water odor problems.  
The water supply system may require special filtration equipment  
from a water conditioning company to successfully eliminate all  
water odor problems.  
Artificially softened water is exceedingly corrosive because the  
process substitutes sodium ions for magnesium and calcium ions.  
The use of a water softener may decrease the life of the water  
heater tank.  
The anode rod should be removed from the water heater tank every  
3 years for inspection. NOTE: artificially softened water requires  
the anode rod to be inspected annually.  
At least once a year a visual inspection should be made of the venting  
system. You should look for:  
The following are typical (but not all) signs of a depleted anode rod:  
1. Obstructions which could cause improper venting.The combustion  
and ventilation air flow must not be obstructed.  
The majority of the rods diameter is less than 3/8”.  
Significant sections of the support wire (approx. 1/3 or more of  
the anode rod’s length) are visible.  
2. Damage or deterioration which could cause improper venting or  
leakage of combustion products.  
If the anode rod show signs of either or both it should be replaced.  
NOTE: Whether re-installing or replacing the anode rod, check for  
any leaks and immediately correct if found.  
Be sure the vent piping is properly connected to prevent escape of  
dangerous flue gasses which could cause deadly asphyxiation.  
Obstructions and deteriorated vent systems may present serious  
health risk or asphyxiation.  
In replacing the anode:  
1. Turn off gas and electric supply to the water heater.  
2. Shut off the water supply and open a nearby  
hot water faucet to depressurize the water tank.  
3. Drainapproximately5gallonsofwaterfromtank.(RefertoDraining  
and Flushing” for proper procedures). Close drain valve.  
4. Remove old anode rod.  
Chemical vapor corrosion of the flue and vent system may occur  
if air for combustion contains certain chemical vapors. Spray can  
propellants, cleaning solvents, refrigerator and air conditioner  
refrigerants, swimming pool chemicals, calcium and sodium chloride,  
waxes, bleach and process chemicals are typical compounds which  
are potentially corrosive.  
5. Use Teflon® tape or approved pipe sealant on threads and  
install new anode rod.  
If after inspection of the vent system you found sooting or  
deterioration, something is wrong. Call the local gas utility to correct  
the problem and clean or replace the flue and venting before  
resuming operation of the water heater.  
6. Turn on water supply and open a nearby hot water faucet to  
purge air from water system.  
Check for any leaks and immediately correct any if found.  
7. Restart the water heater as directed in this manual. See the  
Repair Parts Illustration for anode rod location.  
anode rod InspectIon  
teMperature-pressure  
relIef valve operatIon  
Each water heater contains at least one anode rod, which will slowly  
deplete (due to electrolysis) prolonging the life of the water heater  
by protecting the glass-lined tank from corrosion. Adverse water  
quality, hotter water temperatures, high hot water usage, hydronic  
heating devices, and water softening methods can increase the  
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5. Close the cold water inlet valve to the water heater.  
6. Connect a hose to the water heater drain valve and terminate it  
to an adequate drain.  
7. Open the water heater drain valve and allow all the water to  
drain from the storage tank.  
8. Close the water heater drain valve when all water in the storage  
tank has drained.  
fIGure 36.  
9. Close the hot water faucet opened in Step 4.  
When checking the temperature-pressure relief valve operation,  
make sure that (1) no one is in front of or around the outlet of the  
temperature-pressure relief valve discharge line, and (2) that the  
water discharge will not cause any property damage, as the water  
may be extremely hot, see Figure 36.  
10.If the water heater is going to be shut down for an extended  
period, the drain valve should be left open.  
to flush the water heater storaGe tanK:  
11. Turn off the electrical supply to the water heater.  
12.Ensure the cold water inlet valve is open.  
If after manually operating the valve, it fails to completely reset and  
continues to release water, immediately close the cold water inlet  
to the water heater, follow the draining instructions, and replace the  
temperature-pressure relief valve with a new one.  
13.Open a nearby hot water faucet and let the water run until the  
water is no longer hot. Then close the hot water faucet.  
If the temperature-pressure relief valve on the appliance weeps or  
discharges periodically, this may be due to thermal expansion. You  
may have a check valve installed in the water line or a water meter  
with a check valve. Consult your local water supplier or a qualified  
service agency for further information. Do not plug the temperature-  
pressure relief valve.  
14.Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate it to an  
adequate drain.  
15.Ensure the drain hose is secured before and during the entire  
flushing procedure. Flushing is performed with system water  
pressure applied to the water heater.  
16.Open the water heater drain valve to flush the storage tank.  
draInInG and flushInG  
17.Flush the water heater storage tank to remove sediment and  
allow the water to flow until it runs clean.  
It is recommended that the water heater storage tank be drained and  
flushed every 6 months to reduce sediment buildup.The water heater  
should be drained if being shut down during freezing temperatures.  
See Figure 1, Features And Components in this manual for the  
location of the water heater components described below.  
18.Close the water heater drain valve when flushing is completed.  
19.Remove the drain hose.  
20.Fill the water heater - see Filling The Water Heater in this  
manual.  
Burn harzard.  
21.Turn on the electrical supply to place the water heater back in  
operation.  
Hot water discharge.  
22.Allow the water heater to complete several heating cycles to  
ensure it is operating properly.  
Keep hands clear of drain  
valve discharge.  
servIce  
If a condition persists or you are uncertain about the operation of  
the water heater contact a qualified service agency.  
to draIn the water heater storaGe tanK:  
Use this guide to check a “Leaking” water heater. Many suspected  
“Leakers” are not leaking tanks. Often the source of the water can  
be found and corrected.  
1. Turn off the electrical supply to the water heater.  
2. Turn off the gas supply at the Main Gas Shutoff valve if  
the water heater is going to be shut down for an extended  
period.  
If you are not thoroughly familiar with gas codes, your water heater,  
and safety practices, contact your gas supplier or qualified installer  
to check the water heater.  
3. Ensure the cold water inlet valve is open.  
Read this manual first. Then before checking the water heater  
make sure the gas supply has been turned “OFF”, and never turn  
the gas “ON” before the tank is completely full of water.  
4. Open a nearby hot water faucet and let the water run until the  
water is no longer hot.  
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MaIntenance  
If the Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve on the water heater  
weeps or discharges periodically, this may be due to thermal  
teMperature-pressure relIef valve test  
expansion.  
Burn hazard.  
note: Excessive water pressure is the most common  
cause of Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve leakage.  
Excessive water system pressure is most often caused by  
“thermal expansion” in a “closed system.” See Closed Water  
Systems and Thermal Expansion on pages 15 and 16. The  
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve is not intended for the  
constant relief of thermal expansion.  
Hot water discharge.  
Keep clear of Temperature-  
Pressure Relief Valve  
discharge outlet.  
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve leakage due to pressure  
build up in a closed system that does not have a thermal  
expansion tank installed is not covered under the limited  
warranty. Thermal expansion tanks must be installed on all  
closed water systems.  
It is recommended that the Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve  
should be checked to ensure that it is in operating condition every  
6 months.  
WhencheckingtheTemperature-PressureReliefValveoperation, make  
sure that (1) no one is in front of or around the outlet of the Temperature-  
Pressure Relief Valve discharge line, and (2) that the water discharge  
will not cause any property damage, as the water may be extremely  
hot. Use care when operating valve as the valve may be hot.  
do not pluG the teMperature-pressure relIef  
valve openInG. thIs can cause propertY daMaGe,  
serIous InjurY or death.  
Tocheckthereliefvalve,lifttheleverattheendofthevalveseveraltimes,  
see Figure 37. The valve should seat properly and operate freely.  
If after manually operating the valve, it fails to completely reset  
and continues to release water, immediately close the cold water  
inlet to the water heater and drain the water heater, see Draining  
And Flushing on page 47. Replace the Temperature-Pressure  
Relief Valve with a properly rated/sized new one, see Temperature-  
Pressure Relief Valve on page 17 for instructions on replacement.  
Explosion Hazard  
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve  
must comply with ANSI Z21.22-  
CSA 4.4 and ASME code.  
Properly sized temperature-  
pressure relief valve must be  
installed in opening provided.  
TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE  
RELIEF VALVE  
Can result in overheating and  
excessive tank pressure.  
DISCHARGE PIPE  
Can cause serious injury or death.  
fIGure 37.  
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Never use this water heater unless it is completely filled with water.  
To prevent damage to the tank, the tank must be filled with water.  
Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning “ON” gas  
to the water heater.  
A *Condensation may be seen on pipes in humid weather or pipe  
connections may be leaking.  
B. *The anode rod fitting may be leaking.  
C. Small amounts of water from temperature-pressure relief valve  
may be due to thermal expansion or high water pressure in your  
area.  
D. *The temperature-pressure relief valve may be leaking at the  
tank fitting.  
E. Water from a drain valve may be due to the valve being slightly  
opened.  
F. *The drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting.  
G. Leakage from recirculation plug or pipe connection.  
H. Leakage from the plug under the cleanout cover.  
I. Leakage from the temperature probe connection.  
J. Condensate from the exhaust connection.  
fIGure 38.  
Leakage from other appliances, water lines, or ground seepage  
should also be checked.  
*
To check where threaded portion enters tank, insert cotton  
swab between jacket opening and fitting. If cotton is wet, follow  
“Draining” instructions in the “Periodic Maintenance” section and  
then remove fitting. Put pipe dope or teflon tape on the threads  
and replace. Then follow “Filling the Water Heater” instructions  
in the “Installing the New Water Heater” section.  
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troubleshootInG  
Flow Chart.  
InstallatIon checKlIst  
1. When the control system is first powered, during boot up, it  
will display water heater model information during initialization.  
After a few moments the control system LCD which is part of  
the UIM (user interface module) will display the default screen  
known as the "Desktop" screen.  
The list below represents some of the most critical installation  
requirements that, when overlooked, often result in operational  
problems, down time and needless parts replacement. This is not  
a complete list. Before performing any troubleshooting procedures  
use the list below to check for installation errors. Costs to correct  
installation errors are not covered under the limited warranty.  
Ensure all installation requirements and instructions in this manual  
have been maintained and followed.  
2. Ifthecontrolsystemdeterminesthattheactualwatertemperature  
inside the tank is below the programmed Operating Set Point  
minus the Differential setting, a heating cycle is activated.  
water heater locatIon  
3. The control system then performs selected diagnostic system  
checks. This includes confirming the blocked exhaust, blocked  
intake and ECO (energy cut out) switch contacts are closed.  
The Blower Prover Switch contacts are confirmed open.  
1. Ensure proper clearances to combustibles are maintained and  
there is sufficient room to service the water heater.  
2. Ensure the area is free of corrosive elements and flammable  
materials.  
4. If all diagnostic checks are successfully passed, the control  
system energizes the Combustion Blower for pre-purge.  
ventInG  
5. The control system must confirm the Blower Prover Switch  
contacts close after the Combustion Blower is energized.  
3. Ensure the intake air and/or vent (exhaust) piping is the correct  
size for the installed length.  
6. If the Blower Prover Switch contacts are confirmed closed the  
control system energizes the Hot Surface Igniter for the igniter  
warm-up period.  
4. Ensure the maximum equivalent feet of pipe has not been  
exceeded for the intake air and/or vent pipe.  
5. Ensure the maximum number of elbows has not been exceeded  
in the intake air and/or vent pipe.  
7. The control system monitors the igniter current and must sense  
a minimum of 0.6 AC amps during the igniter warm up period  
(10 seconds).  
6. Ensure all exterior clearances for the intake air, vent and  
concentric terminations are maintained. These clearances and  
those cited by local and national codes must be maintained.  
8. If igniter amperage is confirmed at or above the required  
minimum the control system energizes the 24 V Gas Valve  
allowing gas to flow to the Main Burner.  
7. If venting “direct vent”, ensure the screen located in air intake at  
the water heater was removed.  
9. The control system de-energizes the Hot Surface Igniter.  
Gas supplY and pIpInG  
10.The control system monitors the flame sensor to confirm a flame  
is present at the Main Burner. If a flame is not verified during the  
ignition trial period the control system will try for ignition up to  
two more times. If flame can not be verified after three trials for  
ignition, the control system will lock out and display the “Ignition  
Failure” Fault message.  
8. Ensure the supply gas line to each water heater meets the  
minimum supply gas line size requirements.  
condensate draIn  
9. Ensure the condensate drain is properly connected to the  
exhaust elbow on the water heater with a water trap to prevent  
vent gases from escaping into the installed space and draining  
freely to a suitable floor drain.  
11.If a flame is verified, the control system will enter the heating  
mode where it will continue heating the water until the Operating  
Set Point is reached. At this point, the control system will de-  
energize the 24 V Gas Valve and enter the post-purge cycle  
(approximately 30 seconds).  
electrIcal connectIons  
10.Ensure the power supply connections to the water heater are  
polarity correct.  
12.The Combustion Blower will run for the duration of the post-  
purge cycle to purge the water heater of all combustion gases.  
When the post-purge cycle is complete, the blower is de-  
energized and will coast to a stop.  
11. Ensure the water heater is properly grounded. Flame sensing  
requires an adequate earth ground. If the water heater is not  
properly grounded it will cause Ignition Failure.Sequence Of  
Operation.  
13.Thecontrolsystemnowentersthestandbymodewhilecontinuing  
to monitor the internal storage tank water temperature and the  
state of other system devices. If the tank temperature drops  
below the Operating Set Point minus the Differential setting,  
the control will automatically return to Step 2 and repeat the  
operating cycle.  
InstallatIon checKlIst  
Read the Sequence of Operation below before attempting to  
correct any operational problems. See the Sequence Of Operation  
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sequence of operatIon flow chart  
If tank temperature drops below Operating Set Point minus  
Differential setting a heating cycle is activated  
Control System performs diagnostic checks  
Normal State of all pressure switches and ECO are checked  
Blower Prover pressure switch verified open  
Control System Locks Out  
Displays Fault Msg  
NO  
All other pressure switches and ECO are verified closed  
Combustion Blower is energized  
Pre-Purge cycle  
Control System Locks Out  
“Blower Prover Open”  
Fault Msg is displayed  
Blower Prover switch contacts confirmed  
NO  
closed by control system  
Igniter is energized for warm up period  
Control System Locks Out  
“Low Igniter Current”  
Fault Msg is displayed  
Does Control System sense minimum  
Igniter amps?  
NO  
24 V Gas Valve is energized  
gas flows to Main Burner  
0.6 minimum AC amps  
Is flame sensed at the Main Burner?  
(control system monitors the flame sensor)  
YES  
NO  
Water is heated to  
set point  
24 V Gas Valve  
de-energized  
Approximately  
30 second  
Inter-Purge cycle  
24 V Gas Valve  
de-energized  
Approximately  
30 second  
Post-Purge cycle  
Retries up to  
two more times  
Control System  
Locks Out  
“Ignition Failure”  
Fault Msg is  
displayed  
Water heater goes  
into standby mode  
fIGure 39.  
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If the Main Burner ignites momentarily but does not sustain ignition  
allow the water heater to try to ignite up to two more times until  
control system locks out and the Ignition Failure Fault message  
is displayed on the control system's LCD. If the water heater is  
experiencing rough starts - see Rough Starting, Rough Operation  
on this page. For momentary ignition problems without rough  
starting check the following:  
operatIonal probleMs  
Read and understand this instruction  
manual and the safety messages  
herein before installing, operating or  
servicing this water heater.  
Incorrect manifold (offset) gas pressure.  
Undersized supply gas line (low volume of supply gas).  
Low Gas Pressure  
See the list of possible causes and things to check and repair  
for the Ignition Failure Fault message.  
Clogged/blocked intake air screen(s).  
Clogged/blocked Main Burner.  
Failure to follow these instructions and  
safety messages could result in death  
or serious injury.  
This manual must remain with the  
water heater.  
not enouGh or no hot water  
This section of the manual is intended to be an aid in correcting  
common operational problems, it is not all inclusive. The installer  
may be able to observe and correct certain problems which might  
arise when the water heater is first put into operation or when it is  
re-fired after a prolonged shutdown. However, only qualified service  
agents should perform any service procedures on the water heater.  
No power to the water heater, check breaker, fuses and the  
water heater on/off switch.  
Hot water supply valve(s) to fixtures closed.  
Operating Set Point is set too low, Differential setting is set too  
high.  
Temperature Probe Offset setting are causing the heating cycles  
to terminate prematurely.  
note: Call the technical support phone number listed on the back  
cover of this manual for further technical assistance or to locate a  
qualified service agent in your area.  
The heating capacity of the water heater has been exceeded,  
the water heater is unable to meet demand.  
Colder incoming water temperature lengthening the time  
required to heat water to desired temperature.  
Hot water piping leaks, open faucets, water heater drain valve  
leaking or open.  
rouGh startInG, rouGh operatIon  
Sediment or lime scale accumulation may be affecting water  
heater operation.  
Fire and Explosion Hazard  
Do not use water heater with any gas  
other than the gas shown on the rating  
plate.  
Excessive gas pressure to gas valve can  
cause serious injury or death.  
water Is too hot  
Operating Set Point is set too high.  
Temperature Probe Offset settings improperly set.  
noIsY operatIon  
Turn off gas lines during installation.  
Contact a qualified installer or service  
agency for installation and service.  
Normal operating noise of electrical components; Combustion  
Blower, transformer hum, relay contact closure.  
replaceMent parts  
Undersized supply gas line (low volume of supply gas).  
Low Gas Pressure.  
Excessive supply gas pressure.  
Excessive manifold (offset) gas pressure.  
Incorrect Fuel Type  
Vent (exhaust) gas recirculation at the vent and intake air pipe  
terminations on Direct Vent installations.  
Excessive equivalent lengths of intake air and/or vent (exhaust)  
piping installed.  
Replacement parts may be ordered from the manufacturer,  
authorized service agencies or distributors. When ordering parts  
be sure to have the complete water heater Model Number, Serial  
Number and Series Number available. This information can be  
found on the rating plate affixed to the water heater.  
Refer to the parts list for more information or call the parts  
department or technical support phone number listed on the back  
cover of this manual for further assistance.  
Clogged/blocked intake air screen(s).  
Clogged/blocked the Main Burner.  
fault and alert condItIons  
MoMentarY IGnItIon  
fault condItIons  
CAUTION  
When the control system declares a Fault condition it will display a  
Fault message on the control system's LCD with an exclamation "!"  
mark. The control system will lock out and disable heating operation  
until the condition is corrected. The water heater must be serviced  
by a qualified service agent before operation can be restored.  
Burn Hazard  
The combustion chamber and burner sleeve  
and housing become very hot during operation.  
Do not reach into the burner housing or  
combustion chamber if the water heater  
is still hot.  
alert condItIons  
Allow the water heater to cool and always use  
gloves when handling the main burner.  
When the control system declares an Alert condition it will display  
an Alert message on the control system's LCD with a question "?"  
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mark. The water heater will continue to operate during an Alert  
condition but the water heater must be serviced by a qualified  
service agent as soon as possible.  
note: If you are not qualified and licensed or certified as required  
by the authority having jurisdiction to perform a given task do not  
attempt to perform any of the diagnostic or service procedures  
described in the following section.  
resettInG control sYsteM locK outs  
If you do not understand the instructions in the following section do  
not attempt to perform any procedures.  
To reset the control system from a lock out condition; turn the power  
supply off for approximately 20 seconds and then back on. Keep in  
mind; if the condition that caused the Fault has not been corrected,  
the control system will continue to lock out.  
Call the technical support phone number listed on the back cover of  
this manual for further technical assistance or to locate a qualified  
service agent in your area.  
dIaGnostIc checKs  
Electrical Shock Hazard  
Turn off power to the water heater  
before performing any service.  
Jumping out control circuits or components can  
result in property damage, personal injury or death.  
Label all wires prior to disconnecting  
when performing service. Wiring errors  
can cause improper and dangerous  
operation.  
Service should only be performed by a qualified service  
agent using proper test equipment.  
Altering the water heater controls and/or wiring in any way  
Verify proper operation after servicing.  
could result in permanent damage to the controls or water  
heater and is not covered under the limited warranty.  
Failure to follow these instructions can  
result in personal injury or death.  
Altering the water heater controls and/or wiring in any way  
could result in altering the ignition sequence allowing gas to  
flow to the main burner before the hot surface igniter is at  
ignition temperature causing delayed ignition which can  
cause a fire or explosion.  
The following section, Fault And Alert Messages lists some of the  
messages the control system will display on the LCD when there  
are operational problems. This is not a complete list. Along with  
each of the Fault and Alert messages described there will be a list  
of possible causes and things to check and repair.  
Any bypass or alteration of the water  
heater controls and/or wiring will result  
in voiding the appliance warranty.  
Only qualified service agents, as defined in Qualifications using  
appropriate test equipment, should perform any service procedures  
on the water heater.  
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fault and alert MessaGes  
Call the technical support phone number listed on the back cover for further technical assistance or to locate a qualified service agent in  
your area.  
possIble causes - checK/repaIr  
dIsplaYed fault/alert MessaGe  
• The water heater’s control system is polarity sensitive and will lock  
out and disable heating operation if the polarity of the power supply  
is reversed. The control system will display the “AC Reversed”  
Fault message on the LCD in this condition.  
AC Reversed  
Fault occurred 2 mins ago  
Power supply to water heater  
has reversed polarity.  
note: Electronic flame sensing requires correct power supply  
polarity AND a proper earth ground to the water heater and the  
Main Burner. The control system does not verify earth ground  
but this should be checked first if ignition failure occurs. See the  
Ignition Failure Fault message information below.  
Call a service professional:  
Your Company Name Here  
(press [DOWN] for more....)  
CHANGE  
BACK  
ADVANCED  
• The control system has failed to ignite the Main Burner.  
Ignition Failure  
• Water heater is not properly grounded, loose or open ground wire  
to the Main Burner.  
Fault occurred 2 mins ago  
The water heater has failed to  
ignite the burner.  
• Dirty/corroded flame sensor, clean flame sensor with fine steel  
wool (replace if damaged).  
• Loose or open wiring to the flame sensor.  
Call a service professional:  
Your Company Name Here  
(press [DOWN] for more....)  
• Loose or open wiring to the 24 V Gas Valve.  
• Supply gas turned off, low gas volume.  
• Intake air and/or vent piping is restricted or improperly installed.  
• Low or no manifold gas pressure to the Main Burner.  
CHANGE  
BACK  
ADVANCED  
• The control system has detected low current (AC amps) from the  
Hot Surface Igniter. The control system monitors igniter current  
and will declare this Fault condition if the current is not at or above  
the programmed minimum requirement.  
Low Igniter Current  
Fault occurred 2 mins ago  
Igniter current is low.  
• Loose or open wiring to the Hot Surface Igniter.  
• Damaged, worn or open circuit Hot Surface Igniter.  
Call a service professional:  
Your Company Name Here  
(press [DOWN] for more....)  
note: Hot surface igniters are wearing parts. Wear is directly  
related to heating cycle count. Heating cycle count can be viewed  
in the Heater Information menu. Increasing the Differential setting  
reduces heating cycle count.  
CHANGE  
BACK  
ADVANCED  
• The control system has detected the Blocked Exhaust Switch  
contacts are open.  
Blocked Exhaust  
Fault occurred 2 mins ago  
• The condensate drain is blocked filling the exhaust elbow with  
water - clear the condensate drain.  
The exhaust is blocked or  
restricted. Ensure  
condensate hose is draining.  
• Loose or open wiring to the Blocked Exhaust Switch.  
• Restricted/blocked vent piping - condensate trapped in low point.  
Call a service professional:  
Your Company Name Here  
(press [DOWN] for more....)  
• Excessive equivalent pipe length, exceeded the maximum number  
of 90° elbows or wrong pipe size used in the vent piping system.  
• Excessive wind outdoors pressurizing the vent system piping.  
• Excessive negative air pressure in the installed space.  
CHANGE  
BACK  
ADVANCED  
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Call the technical support phone number listed on the back cover for further technical assistance or to locate a qualified service agent in  
your area.  
possIble causes - checK/repaIr  
dIsplaYed fault/alert MessaGe  
• The control system has detected the Blower Prover Switch  
contacts are closed when they should be open at the beginning of  
a heating cycle.  
Blower Prover Failure  
Fault occurred 2 mins ago  
The blower prover switch is  
closed out of sequence.  
• Pinched/shorted Blower Prover Switch wiring.  
• Jumper wire connected to the Blower Prover Switch - remove  
jumper wire. Jumper wires must never be used, read all Warnings.  
Call a service professional:  
Your Company Name Here  
(press [DOWN] for more....)  
• Excessive wind outdoors pressurizing the vent system piping.  
• Excessive negative air pressure in the installed space.  
CHANGE  
BACK  
ADVANCED  
• The control system has detected the Blower Prover Switch  
contacts are remaining open after the control system has  
energized the Combustion Blower.  
Blower Prover Open  
Fault occurred 2 mins ago  
The blower prover switch remains  
open after the blower has been  
energized.  
• Loose or open wiring to the Blower Prover Switch.  
• Blower Prover Switch air sensing tube disconnected, kinked, filed  
with condensate, damaged or leaking - repair or replace tube.  
Call a service professional:  
Your Company Name Here  
(press [DOWN] for more....)  
• Combustion Blower is not running when energized.  
• Loose or open wiring to Combustion Blower.  
CHANGE  
BACK  
ADVANCED  
• The control system has detected the Blocked Intake Air Switch  
contacts are open.  
Blocked Air Intake  
Fault occurred 2 mins ago  
• Loose or open wiring to the Blocked Intake Air Switch.  
The combustion air intake is  
restricted.  
• Excessive equivalent pipe length, exceeded the maximum number  
of 90° elbows or wrong pipe size used in the intake air piping  
system.  
Call a service professional:  
Your Company Name Here  
(press [DOWN] for more....)  
• Excessive negative air pressure in the installed space.  
CHANGE  
BACK  
ADVANCED  
• The control system has detected the ECO (energy cut out) Switch  
contacts are open.  
Energy Cut Out (ECO)  
Fault occurred 2 mins ago  
• The ECO switch is a normally closed switch that opens on a  
temperature rise to prevent excessive water temperature in the  
storage tank. The ECO switch is inside the Temperature Probe  
(two red wires).  
Tank temperature is excessive.  
The water heater has been  
disabled.  
• Loose or open wiring to the ECO switch in the Temperature Probe  
- two red wires.  
Call a service professional:  
Your Company Name Here  
(press [DOWN] for more....)  
CHANGE  
BACK  
ADVANCED  
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limited warranty  
State Water Heaters, the warrantor, extends the following LIMITED WARRANTY to the owner of this water heater.  
1. THE TANk  
If the glass-lined tank in this water heater shall prove upon examination by the warrantor to have leaked due to natural corrosion from potable water  
therein, during the first THREE years after initial installation, the warrantor will supply a replacement tank less burner and controls or a complete new  
State water heater of equivalent size and current model at the warrantor’s option. Some government agencies are requiring energy efficient standards  
for water heaters. In the event regulations prohibit sale of a model of equivalent size and construction, State will provide a model which complies with  
the regulations of your area, in which case the consumer will be charged the difference in price between the like replacement and the energy efficient  
model required. The warranty on the replacement water heater will be limited to the unexpired term of the original warranty.  
2. ALL OTHER PARTS  
If within ONE year after initial installation of this water heater, any part or portion shall prove upon examination by the warrantor to be defective in  
material or workmanship, the warrantor will repair or replace such part or portion at its option.  
3. CONDITIONS AND EXCEPTIONS  
This warranty shall apply only when the water heater is installed in accordance with local plumbing and building codes, ordinances and regulations,  
the printed instructions provided with it and good industry practices. In addition, a temperature and pressure relief valve, certified by CSA and  
approved by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, must have been installed.  
a. This warranty shall apply only when the water heater is:  
(1) owned by the original purchaser;  
(2) used at temperatures not exceeding the maximum setting of its thermostat;  
(3) used at water pressure not exceeding the working pressure shown on the heater;  
(4) used when operated free of the damaging effects of uncontrolled water hammer;  
(5) used when filled with potable water, free to circulate at all times;  
(6) used in a non-corrosive and non-contaminated atmosphere;  
(7) used with factory approved anode(s) installed;  
(8) in its original installation location;  
(9) in the United States, its territories or possessions, and Canada;  
(10) sized in accordance with proper sizing techniques for commercial water heaters;  
(11) bearing a rating plate which has not been altered, defaced or removed except as required by the warrantor;  
(12) fired at the factory rated input using the fuel stated on the rating plate;  
(13) maintained in accordance with the instructions printed in the manual included with the water heater.  
b. Any accident to the water heater, any misuse, abuse (including freezing) or alteration of it, any operation of it in a modified form, or any attempt  
to repair tank leaks will void this warranty.  
c. This warranty is void if a device acting as a backflow prevention device (check valves etc.) is installed in the cold water supply the heater is  
connected to, unless an effective method of controlling thermal expansion is also installed at the heater(s) and operational at all times.  
The temperature and pressure relief valve installed on the heater is not an acceptable method.  
4. SERvICE AND REPAIR EXPENSES  
Under the limited warranty the warrantor will provide only a replacement water heater or part thereof. The owner is responsible for all other costs.  
Such costs may include but are not limited to:  
a. Labor charges for service removal, repair or reinstallation of the water heater or any component part;  
b. Shipping, delivery, handling, and administrative charges for forwarding the new heater or replacement part from the nearest distributor and returning  
the claimed defective heater or part to such distributor.  
c. All cost necessary or incidental for any material and/or permits required for installation of the replacement.  
5. LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES  
Implied warranties, including the warranty of merchantability imposed on the sale of this heater under state law are limited to one (1) year duration  
for the heater or any of its parts. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply  
to you.  
6. CLAIM PROCEDURE  
Any claim under the warranty should be initiated with the dealer who sold the water heater, or with any other dealer handling the warrantor’s  
products. If this is not practicable, the owner should contact:  
U.S. Customers  
State Water Heaters  
500 Tennessee Waltz Parkway  
Ashland City, TN 37015  
Telephone: 1-(800)-365-0024  
a. The warrantor will only honor replacement with identical or similar water heater or parts thereof which are manufactured or distributed by the  
warrantor.  
b. Dealer replacements are made subject to in-warranty validation by warrantor.  
7. DISCLAIMERS  
NOOTHEREXPRESSWARRANTYHASBEENORWILLBEMADEINBEHALFOFTHEWARRANTORWITHRESPECTTOTHEMERCHANTABILITY  
OF THE HEATER OR THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION, REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE WATER HEATER. THE WARRANTOR SHALL  
NOTBE RESPONSIBLE FOR WATER DAMAGE, LOSS OF USE OFTHE UNIT, INCONvENIENCE, LOSS OR DAMAGETO PERSONALPROPERTY  
OR OTHER CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE. THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE BY vIRTUE OF THIS WARRANTY OR OTHERWISE FOR  
DAMAGE TO ANY PERSONS OR PROPERTY, WHETHER DIRECT OR INDIRECT, AND WHETHER ARISING IN CONTRACT OR TORT.  
a. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of the incidental or consequential damage, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.  
b. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.  
Fill in the following for your own reference. keep it. Registration is not a condition of warranty. The model and serial number are found on the heater’s rating  
plate.  
Date Installed____________________ Model No. ______________________________________Serial No. ______________________________  
Dealer’s Name___________________________________________________________ Phone No. ____________________________________  
Dealer’s Address _____________________________________________ City and State _______________________ Zip Code _______________  
fIll In warrantY and Keep for future reference.  
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Phone: 800-527-1953 Fax: 800-433-2515  
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