Maytag HN41240X, User Manual

Page 1: ...ow the gassupplier sinstructions HP41275Q If you can not reachyour gassupplier call the fire department HP51275Q Installation and servicemustbe performed by a qualified installer serviceagencyor the gassupplier FOR POTABLE WATER HEATINGONLY AWARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or mainte NOT SUITABLEFOR nance can cause DEATH SERIOUSBODILYINJURY OR PROPERTY SPACEHEATING DAMAG...

Page 2: ...e resulting flashback and fire heater in place of the factory furnished valve can cause death or serious burns to anyone in the For safe operation of the water heater the rehef valve area as well as property damage must not be removed from it s designated opening or If installation in such areas is your only option then plugged the installation must be accomplished in a way that The temperature pr...

Page 3: ...re installation of any vent setting that satisfies your hot water needs a means damper consult your local gas utility for further such as a mixing valve should be used at the hot information water taps used by these people or at the water heater Mixing valves are available at plumbing sup ply or hardware stores Follow manufacturers instruc tions for installation of the valves Before changing the f...

Page 4: ... the tank or any connections should period of time a flooded water heater will create leak the flow of water will not cause damage to dangerous conditions which can cause DEATH SERI the structure For this reason it is not advisable to OUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE install the water heater in an attic or upper floor Contact the Maytag dealer from whom the appli When such locations cannot be ...

Page 5: ...e Water Heater 15 Venting 15 16 Gas Piping 16 17 Installation Checklist 18 Instru cfion s fo r _pe Temperature Regulation 21 Service and Maintenance 2 z4 Venting System Inspection 22 Burner Inspection 22 kP Gas Control Valve and Burner Assembly Replacement Information 23 Burner Cleaning 23 Draining 23 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Operation 23 Drain Valve Washer Replacement 24 Housekeeping 24 ...

Page 6: ... ANSI Z223 1 carbon monoxide poisoning and fires This publication is available from your local government Examine the location to ensure the water heater complies with or public library gas company or by writing NFPA BatterymarchPark Quincy MA 02269 the Locating the New Water Heater section in this manual For California installation this water heater must be braced anchored or strapped to avoid fa...

Page 7: ...ILABLE IN 28 DIAMETER PARTNUMBER66001012 FORWATER HEATERS HAVINGA DIAMETER26 ORLESS Tools You mayor maynot need all of these tools depending on your ADDITIONALTOOLSNEEDED type of installation These tools can be purchased atyour local WHEN SWEATSOLDERING hardware store Tubing Cutters or Hacksaw Propane Torch Pipe Wrenches 2 14 Soft Solder Screwdriver Solder Flux Tin Snips _ i _ EmervCIoth 6 Foot Ta...

Page 8: ...s the water he turned off to the entire I now completely disconnected and house ready to be removed Check again to make sure the gas sup ply is OFF to the water heater Then I _ _ b If you have galvanized pipe to the water disconnect the gas supply connection __ heater loosen the two galvanized pipes from the gas control valve with a pipe wrench at the union in each I line Also disconnect the pipin...

Page 9: ...njure you upon contact Some l people are more likely to be permanently injured by hot water than others These include the elderly A WARNING children the infirm or physically mentally handi _ capped If anyone using hot water in your home fits Toxicchemicals such as used for treatment of boilers into one of these groups or if there is a local code or or non potable water heating appliances shall nev...

Page 10: ...ation of the water heater must be accomplished in such a manner that if the tank or any connections should 2 HAX _ I L_ I MIN leak the flow of water will not cause damage to _ the structure For this reason it is not advisable to 1_ install the water heater in an attic or upper floor VENTILATION When such locations cannot be avoided a suitable AiR OPENINGS O drain pan should be installed under the ...

Page 11: ...LP or butane etc all of which emit flammable I ppllances vapors may be improperly stored or used in such Confined areas The gas water heater pilot light or main burner paces can ignite such vapors The resulting flashback and fire Confined Space is a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic can cause death or serious burns to anyone in the area as well as property damage feet per 1 000 Btu per hour...

Page 12: ...ting of all equip 5 Louvers and Grilles In calculating free area consideration ment in the enclosure See Figure 3 shall be given to the blocking effect of louvers grilles or screens protecting openings Screens used shall not be 2 When communicating with the outdoors through vertical smaller than 1 4inch mesh If the free area through a design ducts each opening shall have a minimum free area of 1 o...

Page 13: ...tat read the Temperature Regulation section in this manual HOTOUTLET COLD INLET This water heater shall not be connected to any heating sys TOHOUSE _ _ _ _g__ WATER LINE terns or component s used with a non potable water heating appliance PIPE _ at PIPE INSULATION INSULATION If a water heater is installed in a closed water supply system such as one having a back flow preventer check valve water 3 ...

Page 14: ...safe operation of the water heater the relief valve RELIEF VALVE must not be removed from it s designated opening or plugged DISCHARGE PIPE The temperature pressure relief valve must be installed Donotcapor plug directly into the fitting of the water heater designatedfor the relief valve Positionthe valve downward and provide tubing so that any dischargewill exit only within 6 inches above or at a...

Page 15: ...he vent pipe AWARNING in position drill a small hole through both the vent pipe VENT DAMPERS Any vent damper whether it is and draft hood Secure them together with a sheet metal operated thermally or otherwise must be removed screw if its use inhibits proper drafting of the water heater Thermally Operated Vent Dampers Gas fired water heaters having thermal efficiency in excess of 80 DRAFT HOOD _ V...

Page 16: ...ational Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 also referred to as NFPA 54 and the gas company concerning pipe size AWARNING I Failure to have required clearances between vent piping and combustible material will result in a fire There must be hazard A readily accessible manual shut off valve in the gas supply line serving the water heater and _ WARNING A drip leg sediment trap ahead of the gas control valve t...

Page 17: ...er as practical at the time of water heater instaUa tion 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 Ira tee fitting is used it shall be installed in conformance with one of the methods ofinstaUa GAS PIPING WITH ALL BLACK IRON PIPE TO tion shown below GAS CONTROL Connecting the gas piping to the ...

Page 18: ...h water See _ Fzz I TEMPERATURE i _ z _ _ PRESSURE Filling instructions in the Instructions for Installation i t RELIEF VALVE i t_zG 1 I E _ section SHUTOFF VALVE Will a water leak damage anything See the Locating the _ DISCHARGEPIPE New Water Heater section Do not cap or plug Is there proper clearance between the water heater and TEE anything that might catch fire See the Locating the New DRIPLEG...

Page 19: ...e cover page of this man _ ual then leave the premises Lighting and operating instructions are located on front of _i the water heater above the gas control valve E AWARNING Figure 7 I AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS WATER HEATER FORYOUR SAFETY IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance phoneD nOtintOUChyour anYbuilding electrical switch do not use any _ Immediately call your g...

Page 20: ...sshown DO Pilotshould remain lit If it goesout repeat steps 3 NOTFORCE through 8 If knobdoesnotpopupwhen released stopand immediately callyourservice technician or gas supplier If the pilotwill notstay lit afterseveraltries depress andturnthegascontrol knobclockwise 4 Turn gascontrol knob clockwise _ to OFF posi tion Knob cannotbeturned from PILOT to OFF _ j to OFF andcallyourservice technician un...

Page 21: ...ome fits into one of A Is a thermostat setting of approximately these c_roupsor if there is a local code or state law 130 F reqmrmg a certain temperature water at the hot water tap then you must take special precautions In B Is a thermostat setting of approximately addition to using the lowest possible temperature setting that satisfies your hot water needs a means 140 F such as a mixing valve sho...

Page 22: ... not normal and will chemical vapors Spray can propellants cleaning sol vents refrigerator and air conditioner refrigerants impair proper combustion swimming pool chemicals calcium and sodium chlo ride waxes bleach and process chemicals are typi ca compounds wh ch are potent a y corros ve Obstructed or deteriorated vent systems may pres ent a serious health risk or asphyxiation NATURAL GAS BURNER ...

Page 23: ...er If the burner needs to be fold C to D are left hand threads removed for additional cleaning call Maytag Customer Service at 1 800 788 8899 for an authorized servicer to remove and For ordering these replacement parts please refer to the Repair clean the burner and correct the problem that required the Parts List section of this manual burner to be cleaned Draining The water heater should be dra...

Page 24: ...in the _ _ WASHER water line or a water meter with a check valve Call Maytag Customer Service at 1 800 788 8899 for an authorized servicer for further information Do not plug the temperature pressure relief valve _f Housekeeping AWARNING When checking the temperature pressure relief Vacuum around base of water heater for dust dirt and lint on valve operation make sure that 1 no one is in a regular...

Page 25: ...mended that any devices installed which cotdd create Excessive condensation can cause pilot outage due to water a closed system have a by pass and or the system have an running down the flue tube onto the main burner and putting expansion tank to refieve the pressure built by thermal expan out the pilot sion in the water system Expansion tanks are available for ordering through Maytag Customer Ser...

Page 26: ... pilot cerning an Anode Replacement Kit 66001068 and this Chlorination Treatment 3 If the pilot is not lit foUowthe Lighting instructions in this manual or located above the gas control valve on the water If the smelly water persists after the anode replacement and heater to relight the pilot If the water was extremely hot and chlorination treatment we can only suggest that continuous is now cold ...

Page 27: ...tomer Service 1 800 788 8899 for an authorized servicer AWARNING Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater the water temperature in certain situations may be hotter than the thermostat setting Short frequent draws of hot water especially with very cold incoming water can shock the thermo stat into brief operation resulting in hotter and hot ter layers of water closer to the top of the tank...

Page 28: ...ay be leaking O The primary anode rod fitting may be leaking O Smafi amounts of water from relief temperature pressure valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water pressure in your area O The temperature pressure relief valve may be leaking at the tank fitting O Water from a drain valve be due to the valve opened may slightly O The drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting Combustion p...

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Page 30: ...S MODEL NUMBERS HN41240X 40 Gallon Natural Gas HN51240X 40 Gallon Natural Gas HP41240X 40 Gallon Propane L R Gas HP51240X 40 Gallon Propane L R Gas HN41250X 50 Gallon Natural Gas HN51250X S0 Gallon Natural Gas 18 d 5 1 _ 13 4_ 3 ql O 15 12 11 log 3O ...

Page 31: ...1 Manifold 66001026 66001026 66001042 66001042 66001037 66001037 12 Burner 66001027 66001027 66001027 66001027 66001027 66001027 13 Outer Door 66001028 66001028 66001028 66001028 66001028 66001028 14 Inner Door 66001029 66001029 66001029 66001029 66001029 66001029 15 Gas Control Valve Natural 66001003 66001003 66001003 66001003 15 Gas Control Valve Propane L P 66001004 66001004 16 Dip Tube 6600103...

Page 32: ...NUMBERS HP41250X 50 Gallon Propane L R Gas HP51250X 50 Gallon Propane L P Gas HN41250Q 50 Gallon Natural Gas HN51250Q 50 Gallon Natural Gas HP41250Q 50 Gallon Propane L R Gas HP51250Q 50 Gallon Propane L R Gas 18 i_ 119 L II l 5 _ 16 t_ 13 4_3 O 12 11 log 32 ...

Page 33: ...0 32 47 49 11 Manifold 66001044 66001044 66001037 66001037 66001044 66001044 12 Burner 66001027 66001027 66001027 66001027 66001027 66001027 13 Outer Door 66001028 66001028 66001028 66001028 66001028 66001028 14 Inner Door 66001029 66001029 66001029 66001029 66001029 66001029 15 Gas Control Valve Natural 66001003 66001003 15 Gas Control Valve Propane L P 66001004 66001004 66001004 66001004 16 Dip ...

Page 34: ...AS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS HN41275Q 75 Gallon Natural Gas HN51275Q 75 Gallon Natural Gas HP41275Q 75 Gallon Propane LP Gas HP51275Q 75 Gallon Propane L R Gas 16 _ i 17 I I h il I I i I T II I I I ii 2 17 _i 14 t_ 4_3 O o 11 T 2 34 ...

Page 35: ...66001144 Burner 66001145 66001145 66001145 66001145 11 Outer Door 66001028 66001028 66001028 66001028 12 InnerDoor 66001146 66001146 66001146 66001146 13 Gas Control Valve Natural 66001104 66001104 13 Gas Control Valve Propane L P 66001004 66001004 14 Dip Tube 66001030 66001030 66001030 66001030 15 FlueBaffle 66001147 66001147 66001147 66001147 16 Draft Hood 66001051 66001051 66001051 66001051 17 ...

Page 36: ...urs in the Tank a new water heater of the closest capacity and quality then available will be replaced free of charge for the water heater with the owner paying all other costs including labor mileage and transportation If the water heater is subjected to commercial institutional industrial or non residential use the above warranty cov erage for tanks that are proved to be defective in material or...