C3 Technology RESIDENTIAL GAS WATER HEATERS, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...RCHASED IFYOUAREUNSUCCESSFUL PLEASEWRITETOTHECOMPANYLISTEDONTHERATINGPLATEONTHEWATERHEATER RESIDENTIAL GAS WATER HEATERS For Your Safety ANODORANTISADDEDTOTHEGASUSED BYTHISWATERHEATER C3 Technology Ga...

Page 2: ...it relates to the installation of gas fired water heaters The qualified installer must also be familiar with the design features and use of flammable vapor ignition resistant water heaters and have a...

Page 3: ...3 GENERALSAFETY...

Page 4: ...t follow the safety rules the water heater will not operate properly It could cause DEATH SERIOUSBODILYINJURYAND ORPROPERTYDAMAGE This manual contains instructions for the installation operation and m...

Page 5: ...BY LOCAL CODES FIGURE1 J Drip Leg Sediment Trap K Inner Door L Outer door M Union N Inlet Water Shut off Valve O Cold Water Inlet P Inlet Dip Tube Q Temperature Pressure Relief Valve R Rating Plate S...

Page 6: ...thers These include the elderly children the infirm or physically mentally handicapped If anyone using hot water in your home fits into one of these groups or if there is a local code or state law req...

Page 7: ...alarm or turn off the incoming water to the water heater when leakage is detected Sensors mounted in the drain pan that turn off the water supply to the entire home when water is detected in the drain...

Page 8: ...sulting in fire asphyxiation serious personal injury or death Do not apply insulation to the top of the water heater as this will interfere with safe operation of the draft hood Do not cover the outer...

Page 9: ...uipment in the enclosure see Figure 7 3 When communicating with the outdoors through horizontal ducts each opening shall have a minimum free area of 1 square inch per 2 000 Btu per hour 11 cm2 kW of t...

Page 10: ...quires water for space heating at temperatures higher than required for domestic water purposes a tempering valve must be installed Please refer to Figure 2 for suggested piping arrangement Water supp...

Page 11: ...installed directly into the fitting of the water heater designed for the relief valve Position the valve downward and provide tubing so that any discharge will exit only within 6 inches 153 mm above...

Page 12: ...replacement heater installations where using pre existing venting venting must be inspected for obstructions and if deterioration is present venting must be replaced To insure proper venting of this g...

Page 13: ...ving all gas appliances is used also turn off the gas at each appliance Leave all gas appliances shut off until the water heater installation is complete A gas line of sufficient size must be run to t...

Page 14: ...valve of the water heater can be accomplished by either of the two methods shown in Figures 12 and 13 A sediment trap shall be installed as close to the inlet of the water heater as practical at the...

Page 15: ...urner It can be located by looking through the glass view port while pressing the piezo ignitor button several times Look for a spark at the pilot location see Figure D 9 Once the pilot has been found...

Page 16: ...tizing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact Some people are more likely to be permanently injured by hot water than others These include the elderly children the infirm or physicall...

Page 17: ...ner area during heating and cooling periods and should be considered normal See Condensation in this section OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS SMELLYWATER In each water heater there is installed at least one ano...

Page 18: ...eplaced At least once a year a visual inspection should be made of the main burner and pilot burner see Figure 16 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE You should check for sooting Soot is not normal and will impair p...

Page 19: ...o completely reset and continues to release water immediately close the cold water inlet to the water heater follow the draining instructions and replace the temperature pressure relief valve with a n...

Page 20: ...and drip onto the burner or run on the floor This is common at the time of start up after installation and when incoming water is cold I Water in the water heater bottom or on the floor may be from c...

Page 21: ...optional 26 Instruction Manual 27A Nipple with Heat Trap 27B Secondary Anode with Heat Trap Not Shown Now that you have purchased this water heater should a need ever exist for repair parts or service...

Page 22: ...functions Thermocouple TCO malfunction Replace pilot assembly High ambient room temperature Contact a service agency to determine cause BURNER WILL NOT Dirty or clogged air intake screen Clean and rei...

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