Maytag HX40NARS, User Manual

Page 1: ...instructions HXSONQRT5W HXSOPQRTSW If you can not reachyour gas supplier call the fire department HX50NQRT52W Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer HXSOPQRT52W serviceagency or the gas supplier HX75NQRS HX75PQRS WARNING FOR POTABLEWATER Improper installation adjustment alteration service or mainte HEATING ONLY nance can cause DEATH SERIOUSBODILYINJURY OR PROPERTY DAMA...

Page 2: ...rs The 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 relief valve must not be removed from it s designated opening or area as well as property damage If installation in such areas is your only option then plugged the installation must be accomplished in a way that The temperat...

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

Page 4: ...hould period of time a flooded water heater will create leak the flow of water will not cause damage to J 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 I Contact the Maytag Contractor Dealer from whom When such locations cannot be avoided a suitable l the ...

Page 5: ... Gas Piping 17 18 Installation Checklist 19 Instructions for Operation 20 22 Lighting 20 21 Temperature Regulation 22 Service and Maintenance 23 25 Venting System Inspection 23 Burner Inspection 23 L I_ Gas Control Valve and Burner Assembly Replacement Information 24 Burner Cleaning 24 Draining 24 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Operation 25 Drain Valve Washer Replacement 25 Housekeeping 25 Serv...

Page 6: ...res This publication is available from your local govern Examine the location to ensure the water heater complies ment or public library gas company or by writing NFPA Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 with the Locating the New Water Heater section in this manual Read the Safety Instructions section pages 2 3 and 4 of For California installation this water heater must be braced this manual first a...

Page 7: ...W HXSOPQRT52W Tank Capacity In Gallons 50 50 50 50 50 50 Type of Gas Natural Propane Natural Propane Natural Propane B T U Rate 52 500 52_500 65_000 65 000 65 000 65_000 Recovery Rate In Gals Per Hour 90 F Rise 54 54 66 66 66 66 Minimum Vent Pipe 4 4 4 4 4 4 Diameter 22 22 22 22 24 24 Height To Top of Draft Hood 62Vz 62 z 633 4 633 4 633 4 63V4 Model HX75NQRS HX75PQRS Tank Capacity In Gallons 75 7...

Page 8: ...VINGA NUMBERETC2X AND 5 GALLON PARTHUM DIAMETER26 ORLESS BERETC5X CAPACITY Tools You may or may not need all of these tools depending on your ADDITIONAL TOOLS NEEDED type of installation These tools can be purchased at your local WHEN SWEAT SOLDERING hardware store Tubing Cutters or Hacksaw Pipe Wrenches 2 14 Propane Torch Soft Solder Screwdriver Solder Flux TinSnips _ i _ EmervCIoth 6 Foot Tape o...

Page 9: ...the entire now completely disconnected and house _ ready to be removed Check to make sure the ply is OFF again to the water heater gasThenSUp I _ _ Q b If you have galvanized pipe to the water disconnect the gas supply connection r _ heater loosen the two galvanized pipes r _ with a pipe wrench at the union in each from the control valve gas _ _ fine Also disconnect the piping i remaining to tile ...

Page 10: ...n contact Some people are more likely to be permanently injured by hot water than others These include the elderly _ WARNING children the infirm or physically mentally handi capped If anyone using hot water in your home fits Toxic chemicals 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 never state law req...

Page 11: ... must be accomplished in such a _MII N _ manner that if the tank or any connections should 12 MAX HIN leak the flow of water will not cause damage to _ the structure For this reason it is not advisable to install the water heater in an attic or upper floor VENTILATION Alp MIN q _gl4 When such locations cannot be avoided a suitable OPENINGS O MIN drain pan should be installed under the water i TOPV...

Page 12: ... in LP or butane etc all of which emit flammable pp ances 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 Conl_ned 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 hou...

Page 13: ...put rating 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 inch mesh If the free area through a design ducts each opening shall have a minimum free area of ...

Page 14: ...Before changing the factory setting on the thermo VALVE this star read the Temperature Regulation section in manual _ _ _ ___ _ _ _ _ HOTOUTLET _ _1 COLD INLET This water heater shall not be connected to any heating sys TOHOUSE _ WATER LINE tems or component s used with a non potable water heating appliance If a water heater is installed in a closed water supply system such as one having a back fl...

Page 15: ...e factory furnishedvalve RELIEF VALVE For safe operation of the water heater the relief valve must not be removed from it s designated opening or plugged plug The temperature pressure relief valve must be installed directly into the fitting of the water heater designated for the relief valve Positionthe valve downward and provide tubing sothat any dischargewill exit only within 6 inches above or a...

Page 16: ...NG 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 itits 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 _lr J VENT_J J may prod...

Page 17: ...el Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 also referred to as NFPA 54 and the gas company WARNING between vent concerning pipe size Failure to have required clearances hazard piping and combustible material will resu t n a f re There must be A readily accessible manual shut off valve in the gas supply llne serving the water beater and AWARNING A drip leg sediment trap ahead of the gas control valve to Be sure vent ...

Page 18: ...of water heater installa _ j _ TRAP CAP _ 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 of installa tion shown below GAS PIPING WITH ALL BLACK IRON PIPE TO GAS CONTROL Connecting the gas piping to the gas cont...

Page 19: ...tions in the _ Instructions for Installation section GASSUPPLY DRAFT HOOD PRESSURE Is the water heater completely filled with water See RELIEF VALVE Filling instructions in the Instructions for Installation section SHUTOFF VALVE Will a water leak damage anything See the Locating the New Water Heater section Do not cap or plug Is there proper clearance between the water heater and TEE anything that...

Page 20: ...s man _ ual then leave the premises Lighting and operating instructioils are located on front o the water heater above or to one side of the gas control valve I Figure 7 A WARNING AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS WATER HEATER FOR YOUR SAFETY IF YOU SMELL GAS f Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your...

Page 21: ... with arrow ondial asshown DO Pilotshouldremain lit If it goesout repeat steps 3 NOTFORCE _ through 8 eIf knobdoesnotpopupwhenreleased stopand immediately callyourservice technician or gas supplier It the pilotwill notstay lit afterseveraltries 4 Turn gascontrol knob clockwise _ to OFF posi depress andturnthegascontrol knob clockwise to OFF andcalJ your service technician lion Knobcannot he turned...

Page 22: ...knob can be turned lower than these c_roupsor if there is a local code or state law 120 Fifdesired requiring a certain temperature water at the hot water tap then you must take special precautions In addition to using the lowest possible temperature A Is a thermostat setting ofapproxi setting that satisfies your hot water needs a means mately 130 F such as a mixing valve should be used at the hot ...

Page 23: ...mical vapors Spray can propellants cleaning sol You should check for sooting which is not normal and will vents refrigerator and air conditioner refrigerants swimming pool chemicals calcium and sodium chlo impair proper combustion ride waxes bleach and process chemicals are typi cal compounds which are potentially corrosive Obstructed or deteriorated vent systems may pre sent a serious health risk...

Page 24: ... burner needs to be fold C to D are left hand threads removed for additional cleaning call a Maytag Service Specialist at 1 800 365 0024 for an authorized servicer to For ordering these replacement parts please refer to the Repair remove and clean the burner and correct the problem that Parts List section of this manual required the burner to be cleaned __ Draining The water heater should be drain...

Page 25: ...R water line or a water meter with a check valve Call a Maytag Service Specialist at 1 8g0 365 0024 for an authorized servicer for further information Do not plug the temperature pressure relief valve Housekeeping _WARNING I When checking the temperature pressure relief Vacuum around base of water heater for dust dirt and lint on valve operation make sure that 11 no one is in I a regular basis fro...

Page 26: ...ended that any devices installed which could create Excessive condensation can cause pilot outage due to water a closed system have a by pass and or the system have an expan running down the flue tube onto the main burner and putting sion tank to relieve the pressure built by thermal expansion in out the pilot the water system Expansion tanks are available for ordering thro a Maytag Service Specia...

Page 27: ...e pilot concerning an Anode Replacement Kit 9001453 and this Chlorination Treatment 3 If the pilot is not fit follow the Lighting insmactions 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 c...

Page 28: ...vice Specialist 1 800 365 0024 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 ta...

Page 29: ...be leaking _ The primary anode rod fitting may be leaking O Small amounts of water from relief temperature pressure valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water pressure in your area O temperature pressure may leaking at The relief valve be the tank fitting O Water from a drain valve be due to the valve opened may sfightl _ _ The drain valve may be leaking at the tank _tting Combustion prod...

Page 30: ...MODEL NUMBERS HX4ONARS 40 Gallon Natural Gas HX4OPARS 40 Gallon Propane L R Gas HX4ONART 40 Gallon Natural Gas HX4OPART 40 Gallon Propane L R Gas HX4ONQRT 40 Gallon Natural Gas HX4OPQRT 40 Gallon Propane L R Gas 12 6 5 1 8 9_ h 18 _ 17 lz 10 3O ...

Page 31: ...mocouple 9000876 9000876 9002318 9002318 9002318 9002318 12 Pilot Tubing w Fittings 9002324 9002324 9002323 9002323 9002323 9002323 13 Burner Orifice Std 0230120 0230225 0230120 0230225 0230124 0230256 Drill Size 33 50 33 50 30 47 13 Burner Orifice High Altitude 0230141 0230224 0230141 0230224 0230160 0230249 Drill Size 36 51 36 51 31 48 14 Manifold 9002617 9002618 9002615 9002616 9002615 9002616 ...

Page 32: ...MODEL NUMBERS HX40NQRT2 40 Gallon Natural Gas HX40PQRT2 40 Gallon Propane LR Gas HX50NART 50 Gallon Natural Gas HX50PART 50 Gallon Propane L P Gas HXSONQRT 50 Gallon Natural Gas HXSOPQRT 50 Gallon Propane L P Gas 2 6 5 1 8 1E 18 _ 1_ 15 1_ 10 32 ...

Page 33: ... Thermocouple 9000876 9000876 9000876 9000876 9000876 9000876 12 Pilot Tubing w Fittings 9002324 9002324 9002324 9002324 9002324 9002324 13 Burner Orifice Std 0230124 0230256 0230120 0230225 0230124 0230256 Drill Size 30 47 33 50 30 47 13 Burner Orifice High Altitude 0230160 0230249 0230141 0230224 0230160 0230249 Drill Size 31 48 36 51 31 48 14 Manifold 9002617 9002618 9002617 9002618 9002617 900...

Page 34: ...List MAYTAG GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS HXSONQRT2 50 Gallon Natural Gas HX50PQRT2 50 Gallon Propane L R Gas HX50NQRT5W 50 Gallon Natural Gas HXSOPQRT5W 50 Gallon Propane L R Gas 2 6 5 1 8 9_ 18 _ 17 131 14 11 34 ...

Page 35: ...00876 12 Pilot Tubing w Fittings 9002325 9002325 9002324 9002324 13 Burner Orifice Std 0230124 0230256 0230209 0230260 Drill Size 30 47 27 43 13 Burner Orifice High Altitude 0230160 0230249 0230144 0230261 Drill Size 31 48 29 44 14 Manifold 9002619 9003106 9003042 9003109 15 Burner 9002411 9000349 9003040 9003048 16 Gas Control Valve Natural 9000249 9000248 16 Gas Control Valve Propane L R 9002123...

Page 36: ...Repair Parts List MAYTAG GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS HX50NQRT52W 50 Gallon Natural Gas HX50PQRT52W 50 Gallon Propane L R Gas HX75NQRS 75 Gallon Natural Gas HX75PQRS 75 Gallon Propane L P Gas 11 36 ...

Page 37: ...002325 9002325 9002001 9002001 13 Burner Orifice Std 0230209 0230260 0230212 0230248 Drill Size 27 43 23 45 13 Burner Orifice High Altitude 0230144 0230261 0230209 0230256 Drill Size 29 44 27 47 14 Manifold 9003043 9003110 9003044 9003051 15 Burner 9003040 9003048 9003040 9003048 16 Gas Control Valve Natural 9002454 9000248 16 Gas Control Valve Propane L P 9002123 9002122 17 Inner Door 9000281 900...

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Page 40: ... 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 workmanship is effec...