Bosch Appliances Water Heater 125B LPS User Manual

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUTOMATIC  
INSTANTANEOUS TYPE WATER HEATERS FOR USE WITH NATURAL AND  
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS  
MODEL 125B LPS and 125B NGS (Thermostatically Modulated)  
Suitable for heating potable water only  
Not approved for space heating purposes  
Intended for domestic hot water with preheated inlet water as with solar hot water.  
WARNING  
If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a  
fire or explosion may result causing property damage,  
personal injury or death.  
FOR YOUR SAFETY  
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable,  
combustible or corrosive vapors and liquids in the vicinity  
of this or any other appliance.  
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS  
- Do not try to light any appliance.  
- Do not touch any electrical 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.  
- If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire  
department.  
- Installation and service must be performed by a  
qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Specifications.................................................................Page 2  
Rules for safe operation...............................................Page 4  
Locating the Heater ......................................................Page 4  
Combustion Air Requirements ....................................Page 5  
Mounting the Heater .....................................................Page 6  
Venting the Heater ........................................................ Page 7  
Gas Connections ....................................................... Page 10  
Water Connections .................................................... Page 11  
WARNING: Improper installation,  
adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause  
injury or property damage. Refer to this manual. For  
assistance or additional information consult a qualified  
installer, service agency or the gas supplier. Upon  
completion of the installation, these instructions should  
be handed to the user of the appliance for future  
reference.  
Safety before lighting the pilot ................................ Page 12  
Lighting instructions ................................................... Page 12  
Information on water temperature ........................... Page 13  
In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts this product  
must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter.  
FEATURING: Automatic Variable Power Modulating Gas Maintenance & Service............................................. Page 13  
Valve with Thermostatic Control  
Trouble Shooting......................................................... Page 14  
Warning: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a Diagram of AquaStar .................................................. Page 17  
fire or explosion may result causing property damage, Components and Parts List ...................................... Page 19  
personal injury or loss of life.  
Warranty ....................................................................... Page 21  
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FRONT VIEW  
SIDE VIEW  
MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES FROM COMBUSTIBLE AND NON  
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS FOR ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATIONS  
MODEL 125BS  
TOP (A)  
12 "  
4 "  
FRONT (B)  
BACK  
0 "  
SIDES  
4 "  
FLOOR (C)  
VENT DIAMETER  
12 "  
5 "  
AQUASTAR MODEL 125BS  
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GENERAL RULES TO FOLLOW  
FOR SAFE OPERATION  
PROPER LOCATION FOR INSTALLING YOUR  
HEATER  
1. You should follow these instructions when you install your Carefully select the location of your new heater. For your  
heater. In the United States: The installation must conform safety and for proper heater operation, you must provide an  
with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, the abundant supply of combustion air and a proper venting  
National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.  
installation.  
In Canada: The Installation should conform with CGA The heater may still operate even when improperly vented.  
B149.(1,2) INSTALLATION CODES and/or local installation It will, however, be less efficient and could eventually damage  
codes.  
the heater. It could even result in human sickness or death  
due to oxygen deprivation and carbon monoxide poisoning.  
2. Carefully plan where you install the heater. Correct Follow the guidelines below:  
combustion air supply and flue pipe installation are very  
important. If not installed correctly, fatal accidents can be 1. Place your heater as close to a vent or chimney as  
caused by lack of air, carbon monoxide poisoning or fire.  
possible.  
3. The place where you install the heater must have enough 2. National building codes require that you do not install  
ventilation. The National Fire Codes do not allow gas fired this appliance in bathrooms, bedrooms, unvented closet or  
water heater installation in bathrooms, bedrooms or any any occupied rooms normally kept closed.  
occupied rooms normally kept closed. See the section below  
on locating the heater.  
3. Simultaneous operation of other appliances such as  
exhaust fans, ventilation systems, clothes dryers, fireplaces  
4. You must vent your heater. See section on VENTING, or wood stoves could create a vacuum effect in your home  
Page 6.  
which could cause dangerous combustion by-products to  
spill back into your home rather than venting to the outside  
5. The appliance must be disconnected from the gas supply through the flue. Confirm that your Aquastar is venting  
piping system during any pressure testing at pressures in properly when all these other appliances are running. See  
excess of 1/2 Psig (3.5 kPa).  
section on venting.  
The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping  
system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation  
any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test air to the appliance. If installed near a clothes dryer it is  
pressures equal to or more than 1/2 Psig (3.5Kpa). The very important that the dryer be properly vented. Failure to  
appliance and its gas connection must be leak tested before properly vent a dryer could result in a gradual accumulation  
placing the appliance in operation.  
of lint on the water heater fin coils and burners, leading to a  
dangerous condition of vent blockage and poor unsafe  
6. Keep water heater area clear and free from combustibles combustion.  
and flammable liquids. Do not locate the heater over any  
material which might burn.  
4. Your hot water lines should be kept short to save energy.  
It is always best to have hot water lines insulated.  
7. Correct gas pressure is critical for the optimum  
operation of this heater (see specifications on page 2). Gas  
WARNING: The water in this water heater is cold  
piping must be sized to provide the required pressure at the and always remains cold except for the times that hot water  
maximum output of the heater, while all the other gas is being used. DO NOT INSTALL IN AN AREA WHERE IT  
appliances are in operation. Check with your local gas COULD FREEZE.  
supplier, and see the section on connecting the gas supply. This heater is neither designed for not approved for  
outside installation. Drain the heater entirely if freezing  
8. Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut temperatures are anticipated in the area where heater is  
off, turn off the gas supply at the manual gas shut off valve installed by disconnecting both the inlet and outletelbow  
on the gas line.  
connections at the rear of heater. Additionally remove the  
drain plug under the water valve. See Fig 0.  
9. Do not use this appliance if any part has been underwater.  
Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect  
the appliance and to replace any part of the control system  
and any gas control which has been underwater.  
This product is not approved for manufactured homes  
(mobile home), recreational vehicles (RV) or boats.  
Reference ANSI Z21.10.3.  
This product is neither designed or approved for outside  
installations.  
Fig. 0 - Water heater drain plug  
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WARNING: Flammable materials, gasoline,  
pressurized containers, or any other items or articles  
that are potentially fire hazards must NOT be placed on  
or adjacent to the heater. The appliance area must be  
kept free of all combustible materials, gasoline and other  
flammable vapors and liquids.  
COMBUSTION AIR REQUIREMENTS  
The AquaStar water heater holds cold water in its copper  
heat exchanger and brass water valve when not in use.  
Because of this, any cold air that comes in through the  
unit’s vent pipe is capable of freezing these components.  
This Installation Manual specifies the minimum vertical vent  
pipe and the amount of combustion air required for this unit.  
When all requirements are followed, the unit will operate  
properly and safely. However, there may still be a risk of  
freezing due to negative draft if all the combustion appliances  
in the area are not being supplied with a sufficient amount  
of make-up air. A wood stove or furnace can rob the make-  
up air in the AquaStar’s vent pipe, leaving the cold infiltrating  
air capable of freezing the cold water in the AquaStar heat  
exchanger. More make up air is the solution. Follow the  
instructions on venting and checking adequacy of make up  
air. A HVAC specialist should be used to design solutions  
for providing more make-up air if necessary.  
Air Vents  
(10 ¾ X 10 ¾ in. each)  
125BS  
Air Vents  
(5 ½ X 5 ½ in. each)  
125BS  
Observe the following instructions concerning combustion  
air.  
Appliances located in unconfined spaces:  
a) An unconfined space is one whose volume is greater  
than 50 cubic feet per 1000 Btu per hour of the combined  
rating of all appliances installed in the space. That would  
be 5850 cubic feet for the AquaStar 125B “S” alone.  
b) In unconfined spaces in buildings of conventional frame,  
masonry, or metal construction, infiltration is normally  
adequate to provide air for combustion, ventilation, and  
dilution of flue gasses.  
Louvers, grills and screens have a blocking effect. If the  
effective free area is not known, increase the sizes of your  
openings by 75% if your louvers are wood and by 30% if  
your louvers are metal. Refer to the National Fuel Gas Code  
for complete information. In buildings of tight construction  
all air should be taken from outside.  
Appliances located in confined spaces:  
The confined space must be provided with two permanent  
openings, one commencing within 12 inches of the top and  
one commencing within 12 inches of the bottom of the  
enclosure. Each opening must have a minimum free area of  
one square inch per:  
- 1000 Btu/hr if all air is taken from inside the building.  
- 2000 Btu/hr if all air is taken from the outside by horizontal  
ducts.  
- 4000 Btu/hr if all air is taken from the outside by direct  
openings or vertical ducts.  
Or the confined space must be provided with one permanent  
opening or duct that is within 12 inches of the ceiling of the  
enclosure. This opening must have a minimum free area of  
one square inch per:  
CLEARANCES  
The Aquastar 125 B “S” is design certified for installation  
on a combustible wall and for installation in an alcove or  
closet with the minimum clearances to combustible and non  
-combustible construction listed below  
A. Top 12 inches (306 mm)  
B. Front 4 inches (102 mm)  
C. Back 0 inches  
D. Sides 4 inches (102mm)  
E. Bottom 12 inches (306 mm)  
Clearance from vent is dependent upon the clearance rating  
of the venting material used. For example, type B-a vent is  
approved for 1 inch clearance.  
- 3000 Btu/hr if all air is taken from the outside by a direct  
opening or vertical duct.  
Note: Typically, the minimum clearance to combustible  
materials should not be less than 6” for single wall flue  
pipe. Note that this clearance can be reduced if combustible  
materials are protected as per table VI of the National Fuel  
Gas Code or if Type B gas vent is used.  
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The incandescent particle tray (shipped loose in the carton  
with the water heater) must be attached at the bottom of  
the water heater front cover at the time of installation. Use  
the screws provided. See figure 2  
MOUNTING INSTALLATION  
The Aquastar 125 B “S” is design certified for mounting on  
a wall.  
Secure the two L shaped hooks provided with the heater to  
a wall surface. Place them 13 ¼ inches apart as shown in  
Fig 1. Do not install this appliance on a carpeted wall or  
over floor covering which is combustible, such as carpet.  
The heater must be mounted on a wall using appropriate  
anchoring materials. If wall is a stud wall sheathed with  
plasterboard, it is recommended that support board(s),  
either 1x4’s or 1/2" (minimum) plywood first be attached  
across a pair of studs and then the heater should be  
attached to the support boards. See Fig 1.  
SCREWS  
INCANDESCENT PARTICLE TRAY  
Expansion and contraction of piping due to changing water  
temperature in the pipes imparts movement to the heater  
which, if mounted directly to a brittle, friable board, such as  
plasterboard, can cause failure of mounting.  
Fig. 2 - Incandescent Particle Tray Illustration  
In earthquake-prone zones, CEC recommends that installers  
use a large washer and lag screw through the existing holes  
used to hang the heater to affix the upper third of the heater  
to the mounting board. To affix the lower third of the heater,  
CEC recommends that two new holes be drilled in the  
heater’s frame, each one 16 inches below the top two holes,  
and that washers and lag screws be used to secure the  
lower portion of the heater to a spacing board.  
Before installing the unit, be certain you have the correct  
heater for your type of Gas – Propane or Natural Gas.  
Identification labels are found on the shipping box, and on  
the rating plate which is located on the right side panel of  
the cover. Also, each burner orifice is stamped with a number  
(79 for LPG and 120 for Natural Gas).  
WALL STUDS  
13 ¼”  
SUPPORT BOARD  
1” X 4”  
SPACE BOARD  
Fig. 1 - Mounting the Heater  
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VENTING  
Vent pipe connection. WARNING: Do not reduce the vent pipe size. See Fig. 3 for high altitude installations  
The heater must be vented to the outside following all local ordinances and specifications for installing a gas appliance  
vent or chimney. The heater must be located as close as practicable to a vertically rising chimney or vent that has a listed  
vent cap at its termination point. The venting system must be designed and constructed so as to develop a positive flow  
adequate to remove flue gasses to the outdoors.  
Consult the National Fuel Gas Code if the vent will have elbows or share venting with another natural draft appliance.  
The heater should never be common vented with a mechanically vented appliance. Single wall vent pipe is not  
recommended, if used consult the National Fuel Gas Code.  
Horizontally venting to a sidewall vent terminator or a vertically constructed vent stack along an outside wall of a building  
is not permissible. A Powervent (Model AQ-1), with a proof-of-draft safety interlock device, is required and is available in  
order to sidewall vent. Contact your dealer. In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: Powervented applications must  
utilize proof-of-draft safety interlock device.  
VERTICAL GAS VENT: A 5 inch diameter gas vent constructed of double wall Type B gas vent is recommended. 6 inch is  
required in elevations greater than 2000 feet, see Fig. 3. Any gas vent section that is greater than 45 degrees from the  
vertical is considered horizontal. Horizontal sections must slope upwards at least ¼ inch for every foot of its horizontal  
length and be properly supported. Keep the horizontal section short and avoid too many elbows. The minimum vertical gas  
vent height allowed is 6 feet; horizontal vent connectors and elbows are not to be considered in the total gas vent height.  
All gas vent sections must be secured to each other with sheet metal screws and be properly supported.  
The gas vent constructed of double wall Type B gas vent must terminate above the roof surface with a listed vent cap at  
a height that’s in accordance with Figure A or B and their table, provided they are at least 8 feet (2.4 m) from a vertical wall  
or similar obstruction. All other gas vents that are not able to terminate within the minimum specified height allowed must  
terminate not less than 2 feet (0.6 m) above the highest point where it’s passed through the roof and at least 2 feet (0.6  
m) higher than any vertical wall or similar obstruction within 10 feet (3.1 m).  
LOWEST DISCHARGE OPENING  
LISTED VENT CAP  
LISTED VENT CAP  
H (minimum) height  
from roof to lowest  
discharge opening  
X
12  
ROOF PITCH  
IS X/12  
LISTED GAS VENT  
GAS VENT TERMINATIONS FOR LISTED VENT CAPS  
Roof pitch  
Flat to 6/12  
H (minimum) feet  
meters  
0.30  
0.38  
0.46  
0.61  
0.76  
0.99  
1.22  
1.52  
1.83  
2.13  
2.27  
2.44  
1.0  
1.25  
1.5  
2.0  
2.5  
3.25  
4.0  
5.0  
6.0  
7.0  
7.5  
8.0  
6/12 to 7/12  
Over 7/12 to 8/12  
Over 8/12 to 9/12  
Over 9/12 to 10/12  
Over 10/12 to 11/12  
Over 11/12 to 12/12  
Over 12/12 to 14/12  
Over 14/12 to 16/12  
Over 16/12 to 18/12  
Over 18/12 to 20/12  
Over 20/12 to 21/12  
Figure A  
Figure B  
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MASONRY CHIMNEY: Masonry chimneys shall be built and installed in accordance with NFPS 211 or local codes. A  
minimum 5” diameter gas vent pipe (metal double wall Type B), or an approved clay flue liner or a listed chimney lining  
system must be used when venting into a naturally drafting, internal masonry chimney. 6 inch is required in elevations  
greater than 2000 feet, see Fig. 3. Local codes may require the use of both gas vent and an approved lining system when  
venting into a masonry chimney. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires the use of a listed liner. Lining systems  
include approved clay flue lining, a listed chimney lining system or other approved material that will resist corrosion,  
erosion, softening, or cracking from exhaust flue gases at temperatures up to 1800 degrees F. The lining system must be  
listed for use with naturally drafting, draft hood equipped gas appliances. Follow local codes and refer to NFGC 54 and  
NFPA 58.  
When connecting the water heater to a masonry chimney the following connector guidelines must be followed for  
safe and proper operation: An approved gas vent connector must be attached to the top of the water heater and rise  
vertically at least 12” before entering into an approved gas vent connector elbow. Any gas vent section that is greater than  
45 degrees from the vertical is considered horizontal. If a horizontal vent connector is to be used to connect the vertical  
gas vent connector on the top of the water heater to the masonry chimney, that approved horizontal gas vent connector  
must be kept as short as possible and must be sloped upwards at least ¼” per foot of its length. This connector must be  
supported throughout its horizontal length. This horizontal gas vent connection may be no greater than 75% of the total  
vertical gas flue vent within the chimney. Also, an approved thimble or collar must be used when penetrating a masonry  
chimney.  
A) Existing INTERIOR Masonry Chimney  
The metal gas vent pipe should be permanently mounted inside the masonry chimney. Double wall Type B gas vent is  
recommended. The masonry chimney may have to be tile or metal lined before the insertion of the gas vent pipe; check  
local codes for clarification. The lining material must be listed for use only with naturally drafting, draft hood equipped gas  
appliances. Follow manufactures instructions for installation of listed lining material. You may not vent any other fuel  
burning appliances into any free space remaining in the chimney. The minimum vertical gas vent length within the masonry  
chimney should be no less than 5 ft (1.5 m); the vent terminator should extend at least 3 feet (0.9 m) above where the  
chimney meets the roofline and at least 2 feet (0.6 m) higher than any vertical wall or similar obstruction within 10 feet (3.1  
m). The top of the gas vent should have an approved vent terminator. See Figure C.  
B) Tile Lined INTERIOR Masonry Chimney  
The masonry chimney must have an approved liner, ceramic tile, clay or metal. The masonry chimney must be able to  
accommodate the spent fuel gasses; consult a HVAC engineer for chimney capacity. A common venting like-fuel appliance  
into this lined masonry chimney is permissible. The chimney’s diameter must be large enough to adequately draft the spent  
fuel gasses. See NFPA 54 for guidelines. A HVAC engineer will be required to spec a chimney system. The minimum  
vertical chimney length should be no less than 5 ft (1.5 m); the termination point should extend at least 3 feet (0.9 m)  
above where the chimney meets the roofline and at least 2 feet (0.6 m) higher than any vertical wall or similar obstruction  
within 10 feet (3.1 m). See Figure C.  
C) EXTERIOR masonry Chimney  
Refer to the National Fuel Gas Code and consult a local HVAC professional.  
MASONRY CHIMNEYS  
LISTED VENT CAP  
GAS  
VENT  
VENT CONNECTOR  
ESTABLISH A ONE  
FOOT RISE BEFORE  
ANY ELBOWS  
Figure C  
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To check the draft:  
Close all doors and windows to the outside.  
Turn on all appliances that force air out of the building.  
These include all exhaust/ventilation fans, furnaces, clothes  
dryers, wood burning stoves, etc.  
Open all doors between the AquaStar and these other  
appliances.  
Run the unit for at least 10 minutes. Then hold an ordinary  
mirror at the side above the front shell. Any flue gases  
backdrafting will cause the mirror to fog. This is a serious  
health hazard and must be corrected. Poor venting can result  
in soot building up inside the heater, overheating of the heater  
and freezing of the heat exchanger in a freezing environment.  
The mirror will remain clear with a properly functioning draft.  
WARNING  
Note: The burners of an instantaneous “on demand” water  
heater such as the AquaStar are only on at the time that  
hot water is actually being used, the vent pipe is therefore  
cold except for the short durations when hot water is being  
used, it is therefore very important that the venting and air  
supply be adequate to provide a good positive draft as soon  
as the burners turn on. See venting guide on back page.  
The AquaStar 125B”S” instantaneous water heaters have  
built-in draft diverters and are designed for indoor installation  
only. The draft diverter outlet must be connected to an  
unobstructed vent of the same size, or larger.  
In Canada, CAN/CGA-B149 Installation Code for detailed  
requirements  
In U.S.A., ANSI Z223.1 - NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas  
Code for detailed requirements.  
The vent connection for the Aquastar 125BS is 5 inches.  
However, for installations at high altitude (over 2000 feet  
above sea level) a six inch vent is required. A 5” by 6” vent  
adaptor must be affixed to the flue collar of the Aquastar  
with at least two screws. See Fig. 3.  
5” X 6” ADAPTOR  
USED ON HIGH ALTITUDE  
Fig. 3 – Vent Adaptor for High Altitude Installations  
WARNING: Failure TO INCREASE THE VENT  
SIZE TO SIX INCHES AND/or assure that the manifold  
pressure is set to proper value listed for applications at high  
altitudes will cause unsafe venting, asphyxiation, and will  
void CSA Certification.  
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GAS CONNECTIONS and Gas Regulator  
NOTE: The Aquastar 125 B”S” is supplied with a gas pressure regulator that must be installed on the heater before  
attaching the gas supply line. See figure 5. Failure to install the gas regulator as shown in figure 5 will be a violation  
of CSA certification of the unit. The regulator supplied with the heater is preset for the gas shown on the rating  
plate to the correct pressure. It is an appliance level regulator designed for (low inlet) pressure (less than 1/2 Psig  
or 15” W.C.) DO NOT connect to an unregulated or high pressure propane line or to a high pressure commercial  
natural gas line.  
GAS LINE SIZING  
FOR NATURAL GAS  
Maximum Capacity of pipe in Cubic Feet of Gas per Hour  
for Gas Pressure of 0.5 Psig or less and a Pressure drop of  
0.3 in Water Column.  
(Based on a 0.60 Specific Gravity Gas) Btu numbers given  
in thousands.  
Follow boxed numbers for piping just one Aquastar 125BS  
(example: 3/4” B.I. Natural Gas pipe for 30 ft. will handle  
152,000 btu’s). For multiple appliances combine the total  
btu input load and then refer to applicable chart below.  
Nominal  
Iron  
Length of Black Iron Pipe, Feet  
Pipe  
Internal  
Size, Diameter  
inches inches  
10  
20  
30  
40  
50  
60  
70  
80  
90  
100  
125  
150  
175  
200  
1/4  
3/8  
1/2  
0.364  
0.493  
0.622  
32  
72  
22  
49  
92  
18  
40  
73  
15  
34  
63  
14  
30  
56  
12  
27  
50  
11  
25  
46  
11  
23  
43  
10  
22  
40  
9
8
8
7
6
21  
38  
18  
34  
17  
31  
15  
28  
14  
26  
132  
3/4  
1
0.824  
1.049  
278  
520  
190  
350  
152  
285  
130  
245  
115 105  
215 195  
96  
90  
84  
79  
72  
64  
59  
55  
180  
170  
160  
150  
130  
120  
110  
100  
1 1/4  
1 1/2  
2
1.380  
1.610  
2.067  
2.469  
3.068  
4.026  
1050  
1600  
3050  
4800  
8500  
730  
590  
890  
500  
760  
440 400  
670 610  
370  
560  
350  
530  
320  
490  
930  
305  
460  
870  
275  
410  
780  
250  
380  
710  
225  
350  
650  
210  
320  
610  
1100  
2100 1650 1450  
3300 2700 2300  
5900 4700 4100  
1270 1150 1050 990  
2 1/2  
3
2000 1850 1700 1600 1500 1400 1250  
3600 3250 3000 2800 2600 2500 2200  
1130 1050 980  
2000 1850 1700  
4
17,500 12,000 9,700 8,300 7,400 6,80 6,200 5,800 5,400 5,100 4,500 4,100 3,800 3500  
Fig. 4  
FOR LP GAS  
Nominal  
Maximum Capacity of Pipe in Thousands of  
BTU per Hour of Undiluted Petroleum Gases  
(at 11 inches Water Column Inlet Pressure)  
(Based on a Pressure Drop of 0.5 Inch Wa-  
ter Column).  
Iron Pipe  
Size,  
Black Iron Pipe  
Length of Pipe, Feet  
Inches  
10 20 30  
40 50 60 70 80 90 100 125 150  
1/2  
275 189 152 129 114 103 96 89 83  
78  
69  
63  
3/4  
1
567 693 315 267 237 217 196 185 173 162 146 132  
107 732 590 504 448 409 378 346 322 307 275 252  
1 1/4 220 149 121 103 913 834 771 724 677 630 567 511  
1 1/2 330 229 185 155 141 127 118 108 102 976 866 787  
2
622 433 346 299 264 239 220 204 192 1811 1606 1496  
Copper  
Outside  
Diameter,  
Inch  
Length of Tubing, Feet  
Maximum Capacity of Semi-Rigid  
10 20  
39 26  
92 62  
30  
21  
50  
40  
19  
41  
50  
_
60 70 80 90 100  
Tubing in Thousands of BTU per Hour of  
Undiluted Liquified Petroleum Gases (at 11  
inches Water Column Inlet Pressure)  
3/8  
1/2  
_
_
_
_
_
37  
79  
35 31 29 27 26  
72 67 62 59 55  
121 112 104 95 90  
187 164 155 146 138  
5/8 199 131 107 90  
(Based on a Pressure Drop of 0.5 Inch Water  
Column)  
3/4 329 216 181 145 131  
7/8 501 346 277 233 198  
* Source National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54, ANSI Z223.1 - No  
Additional Allowance is necessary for an ordinary number of fittings  
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GAS INLET PIPE  
PRESSURE TAP  
The water heater must be isolated from the gas supply piping  
system by closing the manual shutoff valve during any  
pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test  
pressures equal to or more than 0.5 psig.  
The water heater, including the pressure regulator provided  
with it, must not be operated at gas supply pressures in  
excess of 0.5 psig. If overpressure has occurred, such as  
through improper testing of the gas lines or malfunction of  
the supply system, the gas valve and regulator must be  
checked for safe operation. Make sure that the regulator  
vent is protected against blockage.  
PLASTIC VENT CAP  
PRESSURE REGULA-  
TOR  
(with directional arrow on  
reverse side pointing  
upward)  
When your connections are made, check for gas leaks at  
all joints (not just the ones you made). Apply some soapy  
water to all gas fittings and gas valve. Soap bubbles are a  
sign of a leak.  
NOTE: Do not apply soap solution to pilot filter screen or  
pilot orifice area. If you have a leak, shut off the gas. After  
verifying that required gaskets are in place, tighten  
appropriate fittings to stop leak. Turn the gas on and check  
again with a soapy solution. Never test for gas leaks using  
a match or flame.  
Fig. 5 - Installation of Gas Pressure Regulator  
The pressure regulator provided with the heater is adjusted  
to deliver the proper gas pressure (as indicated on the rating  
plate and in the manual for altitude up to 2000 feet (660  
meters) above sea level. On appliances being installed above  
2000 ft (660 meters) elevation, the inlet gas pressure should  
be set at installation to the value shown below.  
NOTE: The gas pressures specified below refer to  
pressures taken at the test pressure tap on the gas inlet  
pipe just above the regulator (See Fig 5). These readings  
should be taken while the heater is operating at full input  
— i.e. maximum water flow with the temperature dial  
selector turned all the way clockwise.  
WATER CONNECTIONS  
Install the heater centrally in the building if possible and  
make hot water piping runs as short as possible When facing  
the heater, the cold water inlet will be on the right and the  
hot water outlet on the left..  
MAXIMUM INLET GAS FLOW PRESSURE SETTING  
Although water piping throughout the building may be other  
than copper, copper or galvanized piping should be used  
when connecting to the heaters ½” male NPT flex connectors  
(follow local codes if more stringent). Plastics or other PEX  
type plumbing line materials are not suitable for connecting  
directly to the water heater. Keep water inlet pipe to no less  
than ½” (19.05mm) diameter to allow the full flow capacity.  
If the cold and hot connections to the heater are reversed,  
the heater will not function.  
The Aquastar 125BS is provided with two flexible type  
connectors that must be connected to the fittings of the  
water valve as shown in Fig. 6. The union end of the flexible  
connectors should be attached to the rear inlet ports of the  
water valve with the supplied washer gaskets. No pipe dope  
or thread tape is to be used at these joints.  
Altitude  
Natural Gas  
inches W.C:  
5.7"  
Liquid Propane  
inches W.C:  
10.5"  
0' - 2.000 ft  
2.000 ft - 4.500 ft  
4.6"  
8.4"  
Above 4.500 ft consult your local gas supplier.  
GAS LINE SIZING  
-It is strongly recommended that the Natural Gas pipe  
be Black Iron pipe the entire distance from the outside  
meter to the inlet of the Aquastar regulator. 1/2” Black  
Iron pipe up to 10 feet, 3/4” Black Iron pipe up to 40 feet  
and 1” Black Iron pipe up to 150 feet distances. Flex line  
tubing is NOT recommended, but if used then oversize  
it.  
-It is strongly recommended that the LP Gas pipe be  
semi-rigid copper or Black Iron pipe from the outside  
regulator to the inlet of the Aquastar regulator. For semi-  
rigid copper piping: 5/8” up to 20 feet and 3/4” up to 60  
feet distances. For Black Iron piping: 1/2” up to 45 feet  
and 3/4” up to 160 feet distances. Flex line tubing is NOT  
recommended, but if used then oversize it.  
Be certain there are no loose particles or dirt in the piping.  
Blow out or flush the lines before connecting to the water  
heater. Full port valves should be installed on both the cold  
water supply and hot water outlet lines to facilitate servicing  
the heater (see Fig. 7). For installation on a private well  
system with the use of a pressure tank, the lowest pressure  
range setting recommended is 30-50 psi (2.07-3.45 bar).  
THESE FIGURES ARE FOR AQUASTAR SUPPLYONLY, ALL  
OTHER APPLIANCES IN THE BUILDING WILL NEED TO  
BE INCLUDED IN THE PIPE SIZING.  
INLET  
WASHER  
WATER FILTER  
WATER VALVE  
National Fuel Gas Code requires that a sediment trap (drip  
leg) be installed on gas appliances not so equipped. The  
drip leg must be accessible and not subject to freezing  
conditions. Install in accordance with the recommendations  
of the serving gas supplier.  
FLEX  
CONNEC-  
TORS  
WARNING: The heater must be disconnected from the gas  
supply piping system during any pressure testing of that  
system at test pressures in excess of 0.5 psig.  
WASHER  
OUTLET  
Fig. 6 - Water valve and water connectors, top view  
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Connecting the pressure relief valve (PRV)  
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS  
- Do not try to light any appliance.  
A listed pressure relief valve supplied with the heater must - Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any phone  
be installed at the time of installation. No valve is to be in your building  
placed between the PRV and the heater. No reducing - Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s  
coupling or other restriction may be installed in the discharge phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.  
line. The discharge line must be installed such that it allows - If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire  
complete drainage of both the PRV and the line. The location department.  
of the PRV must be readily accessible for servicing or C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control  
replacement, and be mounted as close to the water heater buttons. Never use tools. If a button will not push in, check  
as possible. See Fig 7. To install the PRV, a suitable fitting to make sure the buttons are being pushed in the proper  
connected to an extension on a “T” fitting can be sweated sequence. Follow these instructions exactly. If control  
to the hot water line.  
button(s) are jammed, close the gas supply and call a  
qualified service technician. Attempted forceful repair may  
result in a fire or explosion.  
D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under  
water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to  
inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control  
system and any gas control which has been under water.  
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS (as seen on front cover  
of heater)  
1. STOP! Read the safety information above on this plate.  
2. The gas valve must be turned off by depressing the gas  
valve off button (  
).  
3. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you smell  
gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety information above  
on this plate. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step.  
4. The pilot burner is located behind the peephole in the  
front center of the jacket directly below this instruction  
plate.  
PIPE PRV TO  
APPROPRIATE  
DISCHARGE  
COLD  
HOT  
5. Depress PILOT button (  
) and light pilot by pushing  
PILOT INGITER button ( ). This  
repeated.  
may have to be  
Fig. 7 - Pressure Relief Valve  
6. Observe the pilot flame through the peephole. The pilot  
button ( ) should be held down at least 15 seconds with  
pilot burning. When the pilot button is released the pilot  
should continue to burn.  
- If the gas valve button does not pop up when released,  
stop and immediately call your service technician or gas  
supplier.  
OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS  
Before proceeding with the operation of the heater make  
sure that the system is filled with water.  
- If pilot does not stay lit, repeat steps 1 through 6.  
- If pilot will not stay lit after several tries, depress the OFF  
button ( ), and call your service technician or gas supplier.  
Open the cold water inlet supply to the heater fully.  
Open a hot water faucet to permit the water to fill the heater  
and the piping and to eliminate the air trapped in the system  
Close the hot water faucet after the water flows freely and  
all the air has escaped from the system. The water heater  
is now ready to operate.  
7. When lit, depress the ON button (  
). The heater will  
now fire when water is drawn at a rate greater than the  
threshold flow rate.  
NOTE: If main burner should fail to ignite, make sure pilot  
is burning. If not, repeat lighting steps 1 through 6.  
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING  
THE PILOT  
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE  
Warning: If you do not follow these instructions  
exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property  
damage, personal injury or loss of life  
Depress the OFF button ( ) and close the gas supply to  
the heater.  
A. This appliance has a piezo-igniter for lighting the pilot  
burner. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions  
exactly.  
B. BEFORE LIGHTING 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.  
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INFORMATION ABOUT WATER TEMPERATURE  
The AquaStar 125B LPS and 125B NGS water heaters  
have a gas control that modulates burner output in response  
to water flow. Its purpose is to ensure that the hot water  
temperature will remain steady, although the water flow  
demand might vary (down to 1/2 gal/minute). The AquaStar  
125 B”S” will produce a temperature rise of approximately  
90°F at flow rates between 0.5 and 1.8 gallons per minute  
unless the water has been preheated. If the incoming water  
is already hot, the burners will modulate accordingly so the  
outlet temperature will not exceed 140°F.  
Correct gap between pilot  
burner tip and piezo electrode  
tip  
Piezo Electrode  
Air screen filter  
Cold water will have to be mixed in at the faucet to produce  
comfortable temperatures. Mixing in cold water will produce  
higher flow rates and will reduce risk of scalding. Note: 105°  
is the maximum recommended temperature for a hot bath.  
Handwashing should not be done in water hotter than 112°  
- and cooler for older adults, young children or persons with  
sensory loss. Remember that scalding can occur in 20  
seconds with 135° water.  
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE  
(see maintenance table on back of manual)  
Thermocouple  
Approximately once a year, the AquaStar should be checked  
and cleaned. To remove the front cover, first remove the  
incandescent particle tray, then unscrew the central screw  
located at the bottom of the front cover. Pull main cover out  
toward you and lift up and out. THE FOLLOWING  
OPERATIONS SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY A  
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON:  
Piezo  
Electrode  
Fig. 8 - Characteristic Pilot Flame  
To clean the pilot burner and/ or the pilot orifice : Turn  
off the gas at the unit. Remove the cover of the heater. To  
do so, remove incandescent particle tray and unscrew the  
central screw located at the bottom of the front cover. Pull  
main cover out toward you and lift up and out. Pull the air  
screen off, wash it and blow any lint off (See Fig 9). The  
pilot orifices should also be cleaned or replaced. Do not  
enlarge the orifice. Do not use any wire or sharp object to  
clean orifices. Natural gas orifices are large enough that  
you can usually clean them by blowing through them. LP  
Vent System: Should be checked annually. Clean and repair  
as needed.  
Water Valve (Part # 8707002393): The water valve on  
this heater should be serviced periodically. Lubricate  
component #27 on page 14 with a small amount of silicon,  
faucet or lithium grease every two years to keep its o rings  
fresh and pushrod sliding smoothly. Every 3-5 years replace orifices, on the other hand, are too small to clean and should  
components #27 and #29 on page 14. The frequency will be replaced. See #3 in Trouble Shooting Section. To access  
depend on the mineral content of the water and conditions the pilot orifice, remove 2 screws holding pilot assembly in  
of use or whenever signs of corrosion appear at the gas and place. Then loosen compression fittings to expose pilot  
water valve joint. Periodically check that the water inlet filter  
(#34 on page 14) is clean as well.  
orifice.  
Pilot Flame: The pilot flame should burn with a clean sharp  
blue flame and should resemble the diagram in Fig 8. If the  
flame is yellow, or if the pilot knob has to remain depressed  
for a long time in order to keep the pilot lighted, the pilot  
burner and or the pilot burner orifice may need to be cleaned  
(NG), the orifice may need to be replaced(LP), and or the  
air screen may need cleaning. The pilot flame should envelop  
approximately 10 mm (3/8") of the tip of the thermocouple.  
If it is too small, the pilot burner must be cleaned. To obtain  
a spark, the position of the Piezo igniter electrode should be  
AIR SCREEN  
approximately 3 mm (1/8") from the pilot burner tip.  
PILOT ORIFICE  
Fig. 9 - Pilot burner with air screen/ pilot orifice  
Main Burner Flames: The main burner flames should be  
blue, with a more intense blue cone in the center core. Yellow  
flames could be a sign of wrong size gas orifices or dirty  
burners, or a blockage on the heat exchangers fins.  
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If some burners have yellow flames while others have good 4. Air in the Gas Line  
flames, it is likely that dust, lint or spider webs have partially Note: Normally this is a problem only at the time of initial  
clogged the burner venturis. Contact a gas service person installation, after the pipes have been worked on, or after a  
to clean the remove and clean the burners.  
propane tank has been allowed to empty, or after the heater  
has been shut down for a long time.  
Mineral Scale Build-up: The AquaStars heater, when Bleed all the air trapped in the gas line. Because of the very  
operated at lower temperatures settings, do not accumulate small pilot orifice (especially on LP gas models), bleeding  
mineral build-up. If however, the water has a high mineral out all the air could take several minutes. Depress the pilot  
content, periodic descaling may be necessary. The heating button (  
) and depress this button until all the air has  
coils should be flushed with a descaling solution. Consult escaped, and the gas has arrived. During this process, press  
your service person.  
repeatedely on the piezo ignition button until the pilot flame  
has ignited.  
TROUBLE SHOOTING (see maintenance table)  
Introduction  
PILOT LIGHTS BUT FLAME GOES OUT WHEN BUTTON  
IS RELEASED  
The AquaStar 125 B “S” burners are activated by a water  
flow valve. Numerous water related problems can cause  
this water valve to malfunction such as: Insufficient water  
flow volume to activate the burners at its minimum flow  
requirement; Dirt in the water flow valve causing it to  
malfunction; Sediment build-up in faucet aerators, or shower  
heads; Uneven pressures between cold and hot. (with single  
1. Pilot push button was not pushed in far enough or  
was not held in long enough  
Depress the pilot button. Hold it pushed in for at least 15  
seconds to give time for the pilot flame to properly heat the  
tip of the thermocouple.  
lever faucets) Plumbing cross overs. These water flow related 2. Pilot flame improperly aimed or is too weak so it is  
problems can cause the heater to deliver less than its full  
output, or to fail to ignite or to shut down completely.  
not properly heating the tip of the thermocouple.  
The Pilot flame should be a sharp blue flame and aimed at  
the tip of the thermocouple so that it envelops 10 mm (3/8  
“) of the thermocouple tip. Pilot flame has to be properly  
aimed at the thermocouple. See Fig 8.  
Problems are stated in upper case, bold face. Most common  
causes for the problems follow in order of likelihood. The  
suggested solutions require that the cover be taken off. To  
do this, remove incandescent particle tray and unscrew the  
central screw located at the bottom of the front cover. Pull  
main cover out toward you and lift up and out.  
3. Poor thermocouple connection at the electromagnet  
Note: Electromagnet is part #8707201094 located on the  
right side of the gas valve behind the piezo pushbutton  
assembly. Check the tightness of the thermocouple  
connection nut at the electromagnet: The Electro-magnet  
connection is a large aluminum 17mm hex head nut. The  
thermocouple end is a 5 mm brass nut which screws into  
the 17 mm nut. Tighten the thermocouple nut snugly but not  
PILOT LIGHT WILL NOT LIGHT  
1. No gas to the AquaStar  
A. Gas cock on gas line may not be open.  
B. Gas valve button has not been pushed in on “PILOT” too tight.  
position ( ).  
4. Poor circuit connections at the ECO. (Energy Cut-  
Off overheat protection)  
C. Gas regulator may be shut or damaged.  
Oxidation or looseness of the ECO terminal connections  
can result in millivolt current loss through the thermocouple  
safety circuit. Clean terminals with very fine sand paper or  
an eraser and reconnect ECO leads.  
2. In-line AquaStar gas regulator jammed (usually on  
LP gas)  
Replace or unlock the regulator. Note: The regulator  
furnished with the heater is designed for low gas pressure.  
Excessive pressure will lock it up (propane only). Locking  
usually happens if the gas pressure between the gas tank  
(propane) and the water heater’s gas regulator has not been  
reduced. See page 2 for recommended correct gas pressure.  
To unlock a regulator, consult your gas supplier.  
5. Faulty ECO (part #8707206017)  
If cleaning the terminals attached to the ECO did not fix the  
problem, connect a jumper wire between the two wires and  
try to relight the pilot. If the pilot flame now remains on,  
replace the ECO. If the flame still goes out when the button  
is released, the ECO is not defective. Go to next step.  
3. Pilot orifice clogged and/or air screen dirty, or pilot  
gas filter is dirty.  
Clogging of the pilot burner can be caused by dust and any  
suspended matter contained in the ambient air.  
Although the filters can lengthen the cleaning intervals, they  
can never completely prevent such clogging. In consequence  
the gas jet issuing from the pilot orifice is reduced and or  
the air mixture is reduced. The pilot flame is weak and thus  
can no longer heat the thermocouple sufficiently. For cleaning  
purposes, the air filter screen is pulled off, washed and blown  
out. The pilot orifice has likewise to be cleaned or exchanged.  
Consult a gas service person to clean the pilot.  
6. Faulty thermocouple (part #8747202083) or  
electromagnet) Unless these 2 parts are at least 8 to  
10 years old, it is very unlikely that they are faulty.  
Before testing, reconfirm that #2 is absolutely correct,  
and that all connections are clean and tight.  
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To test the thermocouple, disconnect the thermocouple lead Any sign of moisture or corrosion at the joint of the water  
to the ECO. Insert a multi-meter probe into the thermocouple valve and the gas valve is a sign that the water valve assembly  
lead and attach or hold the other lead to the metal gas components need to be replaced immediately.  
valve (DC common). Light the pilot flame and hold button,  
meter reading should be 24 mVDC or more. If the reading is Note: Water valve for model 125B”S” is part # 8707002393  
24 mVDC or more the thermocouple is good. To test the for both LP and NG models. (Contact service person to  
electromagnet, re-connect the thermocouple lead to the clean water valve or replace if corrosion is present).  
ECO, light pilot and hold button while taking a reading  
between the ECO leads and the metal gas valve (DC PILOT LIGHT GOES OUT DURING OR IMMEDIATELY  
common). The reading should drop to 19 mVDC or less. If it AFTER HOT WATER HAS BEEN USED  
does not, replace the electromagnet.  
1. Gas pressure too low  
BURNERS DO NOTIGNITE WHEN HOT WATERIS TURNED Very low gas pressure may be caused by low delivered gas  
ON  
pressure, a jammed gas regulator or undersized gas lines. If  
the gas lines are undersized, there may still be the specified  
static gas line pressure. However when the water valve  
opens,and gas enters the burners, the pressure could drop  
sharply, causing the pilot flame to go out.  
Have a gas technician confirm the gas pressure both static  
and at maximum Btu output. Specifications for your heater  
are on page 2.  
1. Pilot is not on.  
Light the pilot. See lighting instructions.  
2. Gas valve button not positioned on Burner Position  
Be sure once the pilot flame is on, that after a 15 to 20  
second wait, the main burner button (  
way in.  
) is pushed all the  
2. Pilot may be dirty or weak  
See Page 13 for instructions on pilot maintenance.  
3. Cold incoming water connection made to wrong side  
of heater  
Make sure cold water inlet connection is on the right side of  
heater when you are facing the heater.  
3. Burners are not shutting down immediately when hot  
water is turned off  
Note: If burners don’t shut down immediately when the hot  
water is turned off, the heater will overheat and the ECO  
will shut-off the gas. Rebuild the water valve assembly using  
the repair kit from CEC (part #8 703 406 204).  
4.  
Water flow rate at hot water tap is too low.  
Note: The AquaStar models 125B”S” require 0.5 gallon per  
minute flow to activate the burners. This is a flow which  
would fill a quart jar in 30 seconds.  
5. Cold water inlet filter on heater is dirty.  
WATER IS TOO HOT  
Remove filter and clean. This screen filter is located at the  
inlet side of the brass water valve (fig. 11, #34). Check and 1. Water flow rate is too low.  
clean faucet aerators too.  
Increase the flow rate.  
6. Crossover in household plumbing  
2. Not enough cold water mixing at faucet  
The AquaStar burner activates when there is sufficient water  
pressure drop in the AquaStar water valve assembly — ie.  
when a hot water faucet is opened. If there is a crossover in  
the plumbing, the necessary pressure drop in the AquaStar  
will be insufficient, or totally eliminated. A plumbing crossover  
can be caused by a bad washer at a single lever faucet or  
incorrect plumbing or a mixing valve in the line, etc. which  
permits hot and cold water to mix in the plumbing. The  
crossover will create a back pressure in the system preventing  
the pressure drop in the Aquastar — i.e. cold water is entering  
the water heater from both sides and the burners will not  
come on. To confirm there is no crossover in the plumbing,  
shut off the cold water supply to the AquaStar. Open your  
hot water taps. There should not be any water flowing. If  
there is water flowing, there is a crossover in the plumbing.  
This is a plumbing problem, not an Aquastar problem. Please  
contact your plumber.  
Contact your plumber to adjust mixing valves on faucets.  
3. The heater’s fixed degree rise is too high for user  
The calibration nut for the thermostat assembly at the gas  
valve can be adjusted upward to lower the temperature rise.  
A seal of paint coats two adjusting nuts there, the thin up-  
per one is a lock nut while the lower one is the adjuster.  
Loosen the lock nut one first. Tighten the adjuster nut in-  
crementally upward and check water temperature, stop when  
satisfactory. Then tighten down the lock nut.  
Caution:  
Never back the adjuster nut downward to the last thread  
unless the thermostat is being replaced. This is a gas  
seal.  
WATER IS NOTHOT ENOUGH  
1. Water flow rate is too high.  
Decrease the flow rate.  
7. Water valve parts may be dirty or components  
damaged.  
2. Btu input is too low due to insufficient gas pressure  
It is extremely important for a tankless instantaneous  
water heater to have the right size gas line to obtain  
the correct gas pressure  
Water valve and component parts must be totally free of  
dirt. First check that the venturi is free of dirt particles. In  
hard water areas, mineral deposits can eventually (3 to 5  
years in hard water areas) corrode the water valve parts to  
a point where they will need replacing.  
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See specifications on page 2. Unlike storage tank water 3. Cold water is mixing with the hot water between the  
heaters, the burners of a tankless water heater must be very AquaStar and the outlet  
powerful to heat water instantaneously since they do this See #6 under “MAIN BURNERS DO NOT IGNITE WHEN  
only at the time hot water is actually being used. It is therefore HOT WATER TURNED ON”.  
imperative that the gas pressure requirement be met exactly.  
Insufficient gas pressure will directly affect the water 4 . Insufficient gas pressure  
temperature at the time of usage. See page 2 for correct Note required gas pressures (page 2) and consult gas service  
gas pressure settings.  
person.  
3. Thermostat calibration is incorrect or thermostat is  
defective.  
Contact your service person or call CEC.  
4. Btu input is too low due to insufficient gas supply  
Make sure your main gas line is fully opened. If using LP  
gas, be sure that the size of the propane tank is adequate to  
supply the required gas pressure.  
5. Cold water is mixing with the hot water between the  
AquaStar and the outlet  
Compare water temperature at outlet of the AquaStar (hold  
the AquaStar’s outlet pipe with your hand) and at the tap. If  
these two are very different, check for mixing valve or  
plumbing crossover (see “MAIN BURNERS WILL NOT  
IGNITE...” paragraph #6).  
6. Parts in water valve are dirty or damaged, which will  
prevent the gas valve from being fully opened.  
Water valve maintenance needs to be performed, see #7  
under BURNERS DO NOT IGNITE WHEN HOT WATER  
IS TURNED ON.  
HOT WATER TEMPERATURE FLUCTUATES / UNIT  
DEACTIVATED  
1. Unbalanced pressure in waterlines  
The added restriction caused by the Aquastar in the hot  
water system can result in uneven pressures between the  
cold and the hot. In such cases when mixing cold water at  
the tap, the lower hot water pressure may be overpowered  
by a much higher cold water pressure, which may cause the  
Aquastar burners to shut down (deactivate). Make sure faucet  
aerators or shower heads are free of minerals.  
Do not add any flow restrictor to the shower head.  
Typically this deactivation symptom is a result of the hot  
water being too hot to use comfortably. Warm inlet water  
generally causes this. Lowering the control knob setting  
and/or reducing the inlet gas supply to the heater should  
correct this deactivation symptom.  
2. Inlet water pressure is erratic due to inadequate supply  
water pressure or saturated pressure tank on well  
system  
For installation on a private well system with the use of a  
pressure tank, the lowest pressure range setting  
recommended is 30-50 psi (2.07-3.45 bar). Confirm that  
the pressure tank is not water logged.  
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Fig. 10 - Diagram of AquaStar 125 BS  
1
3
2
5
4
6
7
8
9
10  
6. Gas valve  
1. Heat exchanger  
7.  
Piezo igniter  
2. Pilot assembly  
3. Burner manifold gas  
pressure test nipple  
4. Main gas burner  
5. Pilot gas tubing  
8. Location of pressure tap  
screw  
9. Water valve  
10. Gas inlet gas pressure  
test nipple  
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AQ 125 BS  
Fig. 11 - INTERIOR COMPONENTS DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST  
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Fig. 11  
INTERIOR COMPONENTS DIAGRAM  
AND PARTS LIST 125BS  
1
2
Cover  
Cap cover  
8 705 421 033  
8 703 304 011  
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
Water connection gasket  
Draft divertor  
Heat exchanger  
8 710 103 043  
8 705 505 354  
8 705 406 189  
8 700 705 431  
8 700 705 294  
8 710 103 045  
8 707 206 017  
8 708 120 296 LP  
8 708 120 298 NG  
8 718 105 051  
8 700 507 055  
8 708 107 002  
8 708 200 005 NG  
8 748 200 173 LP  
8 710 707 166  
8 747 202 083  
8 710 103 060  
8 707 011 467 LP  
8 707 011 469 NG  
8 700 705 464  
8 747 201 094  
8 700 103 144  
8 700 507 051  
8 747 202 078  
8 707 206 039  
8 700 205 101  
8 700 205 041  
8 707 002 393  
8 703 406 204  
8 700 503 050  
8 708 503 062  
8 703 404 092  
8 700 205 050  
8 708 205 235  
8 708 500 230  
8 700 507 059  
8 700 703 114  
8 703 401 051  
Hot water pipe  
Cold water pipe  
Heat exchanger washer  
Overheat sensor (ECO)  
Main burner assembly  
Main burner assembly  
Pilot burner assembly  
Pilot filter screen  
Piezo electrode  
Pilot orifice  
Pilot orifice  
Pilot Tube  
Thermocouple  
Burner assembly washer  
Gas valve  
Gas valve  
Gas supply pipe  
Electromagnet  
Electromagnet washer  
Gas filter  
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11a  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
Thermocable  
Thermostat  
O ring Thermostat  
O ring Thermostat  
Water valve assembly  
Pushrod  
Water valve diaphragm  
Slow ignition valve  
Water valve setting screw  
O ring setting screw  
Water valve venturi  
Water valve piston assembly  
Water inlet filter  
Water elbow fitting  
Water valve set screw  
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Fig. 12 - Flow chart of Aquastar 125 BS  
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LIMITED WARRANTY  
Aquastar  
General  
Service labor costs  
Aquastar water heaters are warranted by the Manufacturer This warranty does not cover any labor costs associated  
(BOSCH) through Controlled Energy Corp. Controlled with service, removal or re-installation of part(s). All such  
Energy Corp. (CEC) will furnish a replacement heat costs must be borne by the Purchaser. Additionally, this  
exchanger and will furnish a replacement of any other part warranty does not cover any labor costs associated with  
which fails in normal use and service within the applicable service, removal or re-installation of the original water heater  
periods specified below, in accordance with the terms of or a replaced water heater.  
this warranty. The CEC replacement will be warranted for  
the unexpired portion of the original warranty. This warranty How to Make a Claim  
will be valid only for water heaters in possession of the original Any claim for warranty parts should be made to your local  
purchaser as recorded on the warranty card.  
dealer, distributor or to CEC. If CEC, please contact the  
Technical Support Department:  
The heat exchanger  
If the heat exchanger fails within twelve (12) years after the  
original installation and operation CEC will furnish a  
replacement heat exchanger. However, if the water heater  
is installed in other than a single family dwelling this heat  
exchanger warranty is limited to two (2) years from date of  
original installation and operation.  
Controlled Energy Corp.  
340 Mad River Park  
Waitsfield, VT 05673  
Phone: 800-642-3111  
In most cases, the dealer or distributor will be able to promptly  
honor your claim and subsequently notify CEC. However,  
all replacements are made subject to validation by CEC of  
Exceptions  
This warranty will not apply:  
1. to defects or malfunctions resulting from failure to properly in-warranty coverage. The damaged or defective item must  
install, operate or maintain the unit in accordance with be made available in exchange for the replacement.  
the printed instructions provided;  
2. to damage or abuse, accident, neglect or freezing and Miscellaneous  
other acts of nature;  
3. to damage resulting from operation with either the flame of CEC. It is expressly understood that the replacement  
sensor rod or overheat sensor removed; warranty of CEC shall be in lieu of any and all other  
No one is authorized to make any other warranties on behalf  
4. to failure of the heat exchanger resulting from the warranties, express or implied, including warranties of  
operation of the water heater in a corrosive atmosphere merchantability or fitness for a particular use or purpose,  
or at water temperatures exceeding the maximum rating, and further that CEC shall not be liable for any loss or  
or if the water heater is not supplied with potable water; damage directly or indirectly arising from the use of the hot  
5. to defects or damage cause by any attachment water heater, or for any consequential damages arising from  
or modification, including any energy-saving device.  
such use (including damages from water leakage). CEC’s  
sole liability with respect to any defect shall be for the  
replacement of the defective part(s). Some states do not  
All other parts  
If any other part fails within two (2) years after original allow such limitations and exclusions, so the above may not  
installation and operation, CEC will furnish a replacement apply to you.  
part free of charge.  
This warranty gives specific legal rights. You may also have  
other rights which vary from state to state.  
Shipping costs  
In addition to supplying the replacement part(s), CEC will  
provide ground service delivery for these parts. Expedited or  
upgraded shipping will be charged to the customer.  
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MAINTENANCE TABLE see page 13  
EVERY YEAR  
EVERY 2 YEARS EVERY 3-5 YEARS  
LUBRICATE WATER VALVE  
REBUILD WATER VALVE  
INSPECT WATER FILTER SCREEN  
INSPECT PILOT ASSEMBLY  
INSPECT VENT ASSEMBLY  
INSPECT MAIN BURNER  
VULCANOTermodomésticos S.A.  
Estrada de Cacia  
3801 - 856 Aveiro - PORTUGAL  
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