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Some addition adjustment maybe required later to maintain 

a steady gas supply pressure.

5.  When  installing  multiple  water  heaters  in  the  same  gas 

supply  system  it  is  recommended  that  individual  positive 

lock-up gas pressure regulators be installed at each unit.

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 or the Canadian electrical Code, CSA C22.1.

water temperature Control and mixing ValVes

Water temperature over 125°F (52°C)

can cause severe burns instantly

resulting in severe injury or death.
Children, the elderly and the

physically or mentally disabled are at

highest risk for scald injury.
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.

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).
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  5  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.
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 10) or at the hot water 

taps to further reduce system water temperature.
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 5.

water temperature 

°f (°C)

time for 1st degree Burn 

(less Severe burns)

time for permanent Burns 

2nd & 3rd degree 

(Most Severe burns)

110 (43)

(normal shower temp.)

116 (47)

(pain threshold)

116 (47)

35 minutes

45 minutes

122 (50)

1 minute

5 minutes

131 (55)

5 seconds

25 seconds

140 (60)

2 seconds

5 seconds

149 (65)

1 second

2 seconds

154 (68)

instantaneous

1 second

(U.S. Government Memorandum, C.P.S.C., Peter l. Armstrong, Sept. 15, 1978)

gas supply systems

low pressure building gas supply systems are defined as those 

systems that cannot under any circumstances exceed 14” W.C. 

(3.49  kPa)  (1/2  PSI  Gauge).  These  systems  do  not  require 

pressure regulation. Measurements should be taken to insure 

that gas pressures are stable and fall within the requirements 

stated  on  the  water  heater  rating  plate.  readings  should  be 

taken with all gas burning equipment off (static pressure) and 

with all gas burning equipment running at maximum rate (dynamic 

pressure). The gas supply pressure must be stable within 1.5” 

W.C. (0.37 kPa) from static to dynamic pressure to provide good 

performance. Pressure drops that exceed 1.5” W.C. (0.37 kPa) 

may cause rough starting, noisy combustion or nuisance outages. 

Increases  or  spikes  in  static  pressure  during  off  cycles  may 

cause failure to ignite or in severe cases damage to appliance 

gas valves. If your low pressure system does NOT meet these 

requirements, the installer is responsible for the corrections.
High Pressure building supply systems use pressures that exceed 

14” W.C. (3.49 kPa) (1/2 PSI Gauge). These systems must use 

field supplied regulators to lower the gas pressure to less than 

14” W.C. (3.49 kPa) (1/2 PSI Gauge). Appliances require gas 

regulators that are properly sized for the water heater input and 

deliver the rating plate specified pressures. Gas supply systems 

where pressure exceeds 5 PSI (34.5 kPa) often require multiple 

regulators  to  achieve  desired  pressures.  Systems  in  excess 

of 5 PSI building pressure should be designed by gas delivery 

professionals for best performance. Water heaters connected to 

gas supply systems that exceed 14” W.C. (3.49 kPa) (1/2 PSI 

Gauge) at any time must be equipped with a gas supply regulator.

gas pressure reQuirements

All models require a minimum gas supply pressure of 3.5” W.C. 

(0.87 kPa) The minimum supply pressure is measured while gas 

is  flowing  (dynamic  pressure).  The  supply  pressure  (dynamic) 

should never fall below 3.5” W.C. (0.87 kPa) The supply pressure 

should be measured with all gas fired appliances connected to 

the common main firing at full capacity. If the supply pressure 

drops more than 1.5” W.C. (0.37 kPa) as gas begins to flow to 

the water heater then the supply gas system including the gas 

line  and/or  the  gas  regulator  may  be  restricted  or  undersized. 

See  Supply  Gas  regulator  section  and  Gas  Piping  section  of 

this manual. 
The gas valve on all models has a maximum gas supply pressure 

limit of 14" W.C. (3.48 kPa). The maximum supply pressure is 

measured while gas is not flowing (static pressure).

supply gas regulator

The  maximum  allowable  gas  supply  pressure  for  this  water 

heater is 14 inches W.C. (3.48 kPa). Install a positive lock-up gas 

pressure regulator in the gas supply line if inlet gas pressure can 

exceed 14 inches W.C. (3.48 kPa) at any time. regulators must 

be sized/used according to manufacturer's specifications.
If a positive lock-up regulator is required follow these instructions:

1.  Positive lock-up gas pressure regulators must be rated at or 

above the input btu/hr rating of the water heater they supply.

2.  Supply gas regulators shall have inlet and outlet connections 

not less than the minimum supply gas line size for the water 

heater they supply. See Table 8. on page 23.

3.  Positive  lock-up  gas  pressure  regulator(s)  should  be 

installed no closer than 3 feet (1 meter) and no farther than 8 

feet (2.4 meters) of equivalent length from the water heater’s 

inlet gas connection.

4.  After installing the positive lock-up gas pressure regulator(s) 

an initial nominal supply pressure setting of 7.0” W.C. (1.74 

kPa)  while  the  water  heater  is  operating  is  recommended 

and  will  generally  provide  good  water  heater  operation. 

installation reQuirements

Summary of Contents for SBL81120NE

Page 1: ...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 Immed...

Page 2: ...ion 32 Start Up Conditions 32 Operational Conditions 32 Troubleshooting 33 Water Piping Diagrams 34 Notes 50 Limited Warranty 51 Table Of Contents Safe Installation Use and Service 3 APPROVALS 3 Gener...

Page 3: ...of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn of potential exposure to such substances Warning This product contains a chemical known to the St...

Page 4: ...ion Contact a qualified installer or service agency for installation and service Excessive gas pressure to gas valve can cause serious injury or death Do not use water heater with any gas other than t...

Page 5: ...ter 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...

Page 6: ...his manual first and then the entire manual carefully If you don t follow the safety rules the water heater will not operate properly It could cause DEATH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND OR PROPERTY DAMAGE...

Page 7: ...water heater cannot be restarted unless the water temperature is reduced to approximately 120 F 49 C The high limit reset button on the front of the control then needs to be depressed Continued manual...

Page 8: ...61 67 70 72 78 SBL81120NE 120 81 82 GPH 331 298 239 221 199 170 166 149 133 119 110 108 99 95 92 85 35 307 LPH 1254 1129 903 836 752 645 627 564 502 451 418 410 376 358 347 322 SBL81154NE 154 81 82 GP...

Page 9: ...eiling must be a continuous run no joints and retain 6 15 2 cm clearance unless an approved reducing thimble is used A service clearance of at least 24 61 cm should be maintained from serviceable part...

Page 10: ...n labels from the manufacturer for placement on the blanket directly over the existing labels DO inspect the insulation blanket frequently to make certain it does not sag thereby obstructing combustio...

Page 11: ...MP WIRING DIAGRAM STORAGE TANK OR BUILDING RECIRCULATION FIELD SUPPLIED TEMPERATURE CONTROL INSTALLED IN THE STORAGE TANK OR CIRCULATING LOOP RETURN LINE CIRC PUMP MOTOR L1 HOT L2 NEUTRAL 120 VAC POWE...

Page 12: ...tic pressure and with all gas burning equipment running at maximum rate dynamic pressure The gas supply pressure must be stable within 1 5 W C 0 37 kPa from static to dynamic pressure to provide good...

Page 13: ...ge 20 and Water Piping Diagrams on page 34 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Explosion Hazard Temperature Pressure Relief Valve must comply with ANSI Z21 22 CSA 4 4 and ASME code Properly sized temper...

Page 14: ...not intended for the constant relief of thermal expansion A properly sized thermal expansion tank must be installed on all closed systems to control thermal expansion see Closed Water Systems and Ther...

Page 15: ...tand instruction manual For safe operation an adequate supply of fresh uncontaminated air for combustion and ventilation must be provided An insufficient supply of air can cause recirculation of combu...

Page 16: ...Figure 15 Alternatively a single permanent opening commencing within 12 inches 300 mm of the top of the enclosure shall be provided See Figure 14 The water heater shall have clearances of at least 1 i...

Page 17: ...aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in the enclosure Each opening shall not be less than 100 square inches 645 cm2 Outdoor Air Through Two Vertical Ducts The illustrations shown in thi...

Page 18: ...nector size 6 inches 6 8 10 15 20 30 50 100 Input Btu hr Rise Vent Connector Diameter Inches 154 000 1 ft 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 154 000 2 ft 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 154 000 3 ft 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 Number of 154 Heater...

Page 19: ...15 20 30 50 100 Input Btu hr Rise Vent Connector Diameter Inches 250 000 1 ft 8 8 7 7 7 6 6 6 250 000 2 ft 7 7 7 7 6 6 6 6 250 000 3 ft 7 7 7 7 6 6 6 6 Number of 250 Heaters Combined Input in Thousand...

Page 20: ...installation of the water piping begins 1 Water Temperature Control and Mixing Valves on page 12 2 Dishwashing Machines on page 13 3 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve on page 13 4 Closed Systems and T...

Page 21: ...ing heat to this fitting Do not allow pipe dope to contact the plastic tube during installation Tube Inlet Installation Figure 19 TEMPERATURE SETTING SHOULD NOT EXCEED SAFE USE TEMPERATURE AT FIXTURES...

Page 22: ...n to properly wire the hot and neutral connections IF ANY OF THE ORIGINAL WIRE AS SUPPLIED MUST BE REPLACED USE ONLY 18 AWG 105 C 600V UL AWM STYLE 1015 WIRE EXCEPT GAS VALVE CABLE WHICH MUST USE 2 CO...

Page 23: ...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 sediment trap must be incorporated in the piping see Figure 21 Th...

Page 24: ...s away from faucets after extended periods of non use 1 Close the Main Gas Shutoff Valve see Figure 21 on page 23 2 Purge all air from the supply gas line up to the water heater s Main Gas Shutoff Val...

Page 25: ...gas regulator as necessary Adjust the supply gas regulator s per the regulator manufacturer s instructions to achieve the required static and dynamic supply gas pressure Multiple Water Heater Installa...

Page 26: ...the desired setting 9 If the appliance will not operate follow the instructions TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE and call your technician or gas supplier Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas If you th...

Page 27: ...to determine if Burner is lit Does Burner light Ignition Control changes Blower from low speed to high speed after 5 seconds Ignition Control monitors flame signal Thermostat is satisfied Blower off B...

Page 28: ...y thermal expansion in a closed system See Closed Water Systems and Thermal Expansion on page 13 The Temperature Pressure Relief Valve is not intended for the constant relief of thermal expansion Temp...

Page 29: ...hismanual 11 Turn on the electrical supply to place the water heater back in operation 12 Turn on the gas supply to the water heater at the Main Gas Shutoff Valve 13 Allow the water heater to complete...

Page 30: ...ut opening and scrape out any loose deposits of scale or sediment This is an economical way to avoid unnecessary usage of the deliming solution Repeat the opening and closing of the cold water inlet v...

Page 31: ...t fitting into the drain valve opening of heater after applying Teflon tape or paste to threads Tighten firmly by hand and use wrench or adjustable pliers to check for secure connection Do not over ti...

Page 32: ...be restarted unless the water temperature is reduced to approximately 120 F 49 C The high limit reset button on the front of the thermostat then needs to be depressed See Figure 2 for the location of...

Page 33: ...blockage and or flue gas exhaust blockage Water temperature too hot Thermostat set too high Set thermostat to a lower setting Rumbling Sediment accumulation on bottom of tank Drain a quantity of water...

Page 34: ...should be set 5 degrees F higher than the Tank Temperature Control MULTI FLUE 1 UNIT WITH VERTICAL STORAGE TANK LEGEND TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE CIRCULATING PUMP TANK TE...

Page 35: ...ostat should be set 5 degrees F higher than the Tank Temperature Control MULTI FLUE 1 UNIT WITH HORIZONTAL STORAGE TANK LEGEND TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE CIRCULATING PUMP...

Page 36: ...and the storage tank s MULTI FLUE 1 UNIT WITH MIXING VALVE TWO TEMPERATURE LEGEND TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE CIRCULATING PUMP TANK TEMPERATURE CONTROL DRAIN FULL PORT BAL...

Page 37: ...mp between the water heater s and the storage tank s MULTI FLUE 2 UNITS LEGEND TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE CIRCULATING PUMP TANK TEMPERATURE CONTROL DRAIN FULL PORT BALL VA...

Page 38: ...tat should be set 5 degrees F higher than the Tank Temperature Control MULTI FLUE 2 UNITS WITH VERTICAL STORAGE TANK LEGEND TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE CIRCULATING PUMP TAN...

Page 39: ...tat should be set 5 degrees F higher than the Tank Temperature Control MULTI FLUE 2 UNITS WITH VERTICAL STORAGE TANK LEGEND TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE CIRCULATING PUMP TAN...

Page 40: ...t should be set 5 degrees F higher than the Tank Temperature Control MULTI FLUE 2 UNITS WITH HORIZONTAL STORAGE TANK LEGEND TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE CIRCULATING PUMP TAN...

Page 41: ...EMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE CIRCULATING PUMP TANK TEMPERATURE CONTROL DRAIN FULL PORT BALL VALVE TEMPERATURE GAGE WATER FLOW SWITCH CHECK VALVE WARNING THIS DRAWING SHOWS SU...

Page 42: ...VALVE CIRCULATING PUMP TANK TEMPERATURE CONTROL DRAIN FULL PORT BALL VALVE TEMPERATURE GAGE WATER FLOW SWITCH CHECK VALVE WARNING THIS DRAWING SHOWS SUGGESTED PIPING CONFIGURATION AND OTHER DEVICES C...

Page 43: ...LEGEND TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE CIRCULATING PUMP TANK TEMPERATURE CONTROL DRAIN FULL PORT BALL VALVE TEMPERATURE GAGE WATER FLOW SWITCH CHECK VALVE WARNING THIS DRAWING...

Page 44: ...an the Tank Temperature Control MULTI FLUE 3 UNITS WITH VERTICAL STORAGE TANK LEGEND TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE CIRCULATING PUMP TANK TEMPERATURE CONTROL DRAIN FULL PORT B...

Page 45: ...than the Tank Temperature Control MULTI FLUE 3 UNITS WITH HORIZONTAL STORAGE TANK LEGEND TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE CIRCULATING PUMP TANK TEMPERATURE CONTROL DRAIN FULL PO...

Page 46: ...RE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE CIRCULATING PUMP TANK TEMPERATURE CONTROL DRAIN FULL PORT BALL VALVE TEMPERATURE GAGE WATER FLOW SWITCH CHECK VALVE WARNING THIS DRAWING SHOWS SUGGESTED...

Page 47: ...perature Control MULTI FLUE 4 UNITS WITH VERTICAL STORAGE TANK LEGEND TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE CIRCULATING PUMP TANK TEMPERATURE CONTROL DRAIN FULL PORT BALL VALVE TEMPE...

Page 48: ...emperature Control MULTI FLUE 4 UNITS WITH HORIZONTAL STORAGE TANK LEGEND TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE CIRCULATING PUMP TANK TEMPERATURE CONTROL DRAIN FULL PORT BALL VALVE T...

Page 49: ...49 Model Dimension A SBL 120 154 68 SBL 180 199 250 A 76...

Page 50: ...50 Notes...

Page 51: ...is also installed at the heater s and operational at all times The relief valve installed on the heater is not an acceptable method 4 SERVICE AND REPAIR EXPENSES Under the limited warranty the warrant...

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