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GAS

Thank you for buying this energy efficient water heater from
A.O. Smith Water Products Company.  We appreciate your
confidence in our products.

You should thoroughly read this manual before installation
and/or operation of this water heater.  Please pay particular
attention to the important safety and operating instructions as
well as the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS.

  

CAUTION

TEXT PRINTED OR OUTLINED IN RED CONTAINS
INFORMATION RELATIVE TO YOUR SAFETY. PLEASE
READ  THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING  AND
USING THIS APPLIANCE.

KEEP THIS MANUAL IN THE POCKET ON HEATER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

WHENEVER MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENT OR SERVICE IS REQUIRED.

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       GAS WATER HEATER

         OWNER'S MANUAL

A DIVISION OF A.O. SMITH CORPORATION

www.aosmithwaterheaters.com

GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER

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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

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INSTALLATION

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OPERATION

6 -8

MAINTENANCE AND
TROUBLESHOOTING

 8 -10

WARRANTY

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PART NO. 184769-000

Summary of Contents for 184769-000

Page 1: ...CAUTION TEXT PRINTED OR OUTLINED IN RED CONTAINS INFORMATION RELATIVE TO YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING THIS APPLIANCE KEEPTHISMANUALINTHEPOCKETONHEATERFORFUTUREREFEREN...

Page 2: ...gure 1 Standards hardware items may be purchased locally A VENTPIPE B DRAFT HOOD C ANODE D HOT WATER OUTLET E OUTLET F INSULATION G GAS SUPPLY H MANUAL GAS SHUT OFF VALVE J GROUND JOINT UNION K DIRT L...

Page 3: ...combustion air flow to the burner Do not cover the instruction manual Keep it on the side of the water heater or nearby for future reference Do obtain new warning and instruction labels from A O Smit...

Page 4: ...R DIRECTLY ON A CARPETED FLOOR A FIRE HAZARD MAY RESULT Instead the water heater must be placed on a metal or wood panel extending beyond the full width and depth by at least 3 inches 76 2mm in any di...

Page 5: ...o any existing heating system or component s previously used with a non potable water heating appliance 4 When the system requires water for space heating at temperatures higher than required for dome...

Page 6: ...connector and pipe size may be needed Consult vent tables in the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z 223 1 WARNING NEVER OPERATE THE HEATER UNLESS IT IS VENTED TO THE OUTDOORSAND HASAD...

Page 7: ...his label If you don t smell gas go to next step 6 Remove or open inner door located below gas control unit 7 Find pilot follow metal tube from gas control The pilot is located in front of the burner...

Page 8: ...E ACCESS IF A SUITABLE AREA IS NOT AVAILABLE A COVER SHOULD BE INSTALLED OVER THE THERMOSTAT TO PREVENT TAMPERING Suitable covers are available through A O Smith Water Products Company 5621 W 115th St...

Page 9: ...and exposed to freezing temperatures it must be drained Water if left in the tank and allowed to freeze will damage the heater Turn off the gas and cold water inlet valve to the heater Open a nearby h...

Page 10: ...e High sulfate or mineral content in water supply Drain and flush heater thoroughly then refill Bacteria in water supply Chlorinate or aerate water supply Dirty pilot burner Clean pilot assembly Therm...

Page 11: ...y accident to the water heater or any part thereof including freezing fire floods or lightning any misuse abuse or alteration of it any operation of it in a modified form or any attempt to repair tank...

Page 12: ...12 5621 W 115TH STREET ALSIP IL 60803 Phone 800 433 2545 Fax 800 433 2515 www aosmithwaterheaters com e mail parts hotwater com REPLACEMENTPARTS...

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