Eccotemp FVI12 Series, Use And Care Manual And Installation Instructions

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Page 3: ...instructions is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity...

Page 4: ...perature Controls The temperature must be set and regulated from the font control panel and not your sink See page 26 for more info MODEL FLOW U M MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE RISE IN DEGREES 80 75 70 65 60 55...

Page 5: ...aintenance service or warranty of this water heater should be directed to the seller from whom it was purchased If additional information is required refer to the section on If You Need Service Do not...

Page 6: ...portant There are many important safety messages in this manual and on your water heater Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol Recognize this symbol as an indication...

Page 7: ...d at least annually thereafter Refer to the Care and Cleaning section of this manual for more information regarding flue terminal inspection WARNING Gasoline as well as other flammable materials and l...

Page 8: ...tory The illustration to the bottom left illustrates the control panel and how to adjust the water temperature NOTICE When this water heater is supplying general purpose hot water requirements for use...

Page 9: ...ry or fire do not connect the water heater to a fuel type not in accordance with the water heater data plate propane for propane water heaters and natural gas for natural gas water heaters These water...

Page 10: ...to overheating fire flood physical damage or if the gas supply fails to shut off Read this manual entirely before installing or operating the water heater Use this water heater only for its intended p...

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Page 12: ...nd a top clearance of 12 inches must be maintained The vent pipe can be up to 32 ft in length with one elbow The vent pipe should be installed with a flame retardant wall thimble Owner must refer to v...

Page 13: ...tion suitable for Category III venting Failure to install and properly vent the water heater to the outdoors as outlines in the Venting Section of this manual can result in unsafe operation Owner must...

Page 14: ...not less than one square inch per 2 000 BTUH of the total input rating of all the appliances in the enclosure If ducts are used the minimum dimensions of rectangular air ducts shall not be less than...

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Page 16: ...required for long pipe runs and outlet fitting s water pressure drops To maintain proper performance ensure sufficient water supply pressure The Required Water Pressure Min Operating Water Pressure 2...

Page 17: ...ould be installed in the gas line close to the water heater The National Fuel Gas Code NFGC mandates a manual gas shut off valve See NFGC for complete instructions A sediment trap should be installed...

Page 18: ...for purchase at www eccotemp com For safe operation of the water heater be sure that The pressure rating of the relief valve must not exceed 150 psi the maximum working pressure of the water heater as...

Page 19: ...uns The maximum recommended unsupported span should be no more than five 5 feet Support isolation hanging bands should be used DO NOT use wire See diagram below DANGER Failure to install the vent adap...

Page 20: ...ensate formed during operation of the water heater evacuated from the water heater A per foot upward slope is acceptable when it is not possible to vent with a downward slope however a UL approved Cat...

Page 21: ...4 below 4 horizontally from or 1 above any door operable window or gravity air inlet into any building 3 above any forced air inlet within 10 Vent Clearances When Heater is Installed Indoors Illustra...

Page 22: ...tion Instructions www novaflex com information_centre zflex 032 Vent 20Residential Z Vent 20Installation 2Guide 20CURRENT pdf Z Flex Ventilation Parts https www eccotemp com installation Part Name Des...

Page 23: ...o any wall thickness from 3 1 2 to 6 thick If the wall is thicker than 6 the wall thimble may be extended using a piece of 6 diameter snaplock or welded seam galvanized pipe up to 6 long Select the la...

Page 24: ...akage breaker is recommended GFCI Keep any excess of the power supply cord on the outside of the water heater WARNING Field wiring connections and electrical grounding must comply with local codes or...

Page 25: ...ructions included with the kit must be carefully followed Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation For increased energy efficiency use pipe insulation Please install the insulation according to the i...

Page 26: ...w B SIDE INSTALLATION 1 Aim the holes in the water heater onto the expansion screws hang it up and screw the nuts tightly 2 Put the vent pipe through the holes in the wall and connect the elbow with t...

Page 27: ...ning materials rags etc clear of the heater and vent piping Water heater is properly attached to the wall B Water Supply Water supply has sufficient pressure Air purged from water heater and piping Wa...

Page 28: ...NOT touch any electric switch DO NOT use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas suppl...

Page 29: ...if the water heater has not been used for a considerable period of time the repeat of the above procedures may be required due to accumulated air inside the gas pipe Safety Precautions If there is any...

Page 30: ...ential if the temperature is set too high Households with small children disabled or elderly persons may require a 120 F or lower temperature setting to prevent contact with HOT water Output temperatu...

Page 31: ...w children to operate or otherwise handle the water heater DANGER Before manually operating the relief valve make certain no one will be exposed to the danger of the hot water released by the valve Th...

Page 32: ...ter out of the water heater 1 Close the gas shut off valve s 2 Close the water shut off valve 3 Turn the on off switch to the OFF position and disconnect breaker at least 10 seconds after step 1 4 Ope...

Page 33: ...ow these instructions while draining the water heater can cause serious damage to the water heater as well as personal injury including scalding Draining your Water Heater CONTINUED 6 Month Cleaning R...

Page 34: ...models using natural or liquid propane gas Some items may not apply Contact Eccotemp to place orders for any parts All parts orders should include The model and serial number of the water heater from...

Page 35: ...pen hot water faucet completely The main burner goes off when incoming water volume is inadequate Water piping is frozen Allow piping to thaw No electricity or water supply is cut off Check that prope...

Page 36: ...if the switch or fan is damaged or loose E7 Short Circuit of Air Pressure Switch Motor fan detects a short circuit in air pressure switch Check if the switch is damaged or loose If the error code rema...

Page 37: ...r than the heat exchanger Labor not included 2 Limited additional Ten Year replacement years 1 through 10 on the heat exchanger when the Product is used in a single family dwelling Labor not included...

Page 38: ...lute discretion will settle the warrant claim of such defect malfunction or failure to conform to this Warranty In order to make a claim under this Warranty The Owner must notify Eccotemp of the failu...

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