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GSW WATER HEATING

599 Hill Street West

Fergus, ON, Canada N1M 2X1

FOR YOUR SAFETY

• Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapours and liquids in the

vicinity of this or any other appli-

ance.

• Installation and service must be per-

formed by a qualified installer, serv-

ice agency or the gas supplier.

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.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from

a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas sup-

plier’s instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier,

call the fire department.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I) Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

II) Installation & Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

III) Vent Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6

IV) Gas Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

V) Water Pipe Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

VI) Temperature & Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

VII) Lighting & Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . .8-10

VIII) Service And Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-12

IX) Combo Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

X) Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

PLEASE RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A

SAFE LOCATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

WARNING: Improper installation,

adjustment, alteration, service, or

maintenance can cause injury or

property damage. Refer to this man-

ual. For assistance or additional

information, consult a qualified

installer, service agency, or the gas

supplier.

PART NO. 71061 REV. A (04-09)

WARNING: If the information in

these instructions is not followed

exactly, a fire or explosion may

result causing property damage, per-

sonal injury or death.

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Read these instructions thoroughly before starting

DIRECT VENT GAS FIRED WATER HEATER

GSW Water Heating is a division of GSW Water Products Inc.

Summary of content (13 pages)

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GSW WATER HEATING 599 Hill Street West Fergus, ON, Canada N1M 2X1 DIRECT VENT GAS FIRED WATER HEATER INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions thoroughly before starting TABLE OF CONTENTS I) Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 II) Installation & Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3 III) Vent Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6 IV) Gas Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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will not result in damage to the area adjacent to the water heater or to the lower floors of the structure. When such locations cannot be provided, it is recommended that a suitable drain pan be installed under the heater. Such pans should be a maximum of 38mm (1-1/2 in.) deep and have a minimum length and width of at least 50mm (2 in.) greater than the diameter of the water heater and should be piped to an adequate drain. I) INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this water heater.
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Specially For Direct Vent Water Heater: Make certain to observe the vent location limitations complying with the CSA B149 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code or ANSI Z223.1 National Fuel Gas Code and/or local codes. There is some important information shown in Figure 3. SEAL TIGHTLY COLD WATER INLET Vent Terminal must be located at least 457mm (18 in.) from any overhang or building corner or other irregularity.
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III) VENT CONNECTIONS After the location for the vent terminal has been selected as outlined in Figure 3, use the following illustrations for installation: SEALANT 178mm (7 in.) DIAMETER MINIMUM (SEE TEXT) BOTTOM OF HEATER Figure 3D - Securing Vent Termination Assembly To The Exterior Wall. Introduce the 152mm (6 in.) pipe through the clearance hole from exterior wall then secure the vent terminal to the exterior wall with 4 screw anchors appropriate for the type of wall construction.
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Offset Vent Pipe Arrangement TOP VIEW 90° MAXIMUM BEND Figure 3G Pull and connect the 80mm (3-1/8 in.) corrugated pipe to the water heater’s flue tube reducer with hi-temp red silicone and gear clamp. Make sure this connection is tight and leak proof. *The sealant between 80mm (3-1/8 in.) corrugated pipe and water heater’s flue tube reducer must be hi-temp red silicone or other material suitable for 315°C (600°F) continuous service.
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valve must be close to the heater. In addition, a drip leg must be installed ahead of the gas control valve to help trap sediment and foreign material. High Rise Vent Pipe Arrangement D A ground-joint union must be installed ahead of the gas valve to permit easy removal of the unit. All leak testing must be done with a soapy water solution. 254mm (10 in.) (REF) H NEVER USE A MATCH OR OPEN FLAME TO TEST FOR GAS LEAKS. A FIRE OR EXPLOSION COULD RESULT.
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VI) TEMPERATURE & PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE 3. must be material capable of withstanding 99°C (210°F) without distortion, 4. must be installed so as to allow complete drainage of both temperature and pressure relief valve, 5. must terminate at an adequate drain, and 6. must not have any valve between the relief valve and the water heater. For protection against excessive pressure and/or temperatures, a temperature and pressure relief valve has been installed in the water heater.
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VII) LIGHTING & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR HEATER WITH “ROBERTSHAW R110” GAS CONTROLS WARNING: Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off, turn off the manual gas valve to the appliance. 1. STOP! Read all safety labels on the water heater before operation. 2. Set the thermostat to the lowest setting. Rotate dial on front of control counterclock- GAS CONTROL KNOB wise . IN PILOT POSITION 3. Rotate gas control knob on top of thermostat clockwise to “OFF” position.
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WARNING: TO AVOID POSSIBLE INJURY, FIRE AND EXPLOSION,READ THESE PRECAUTIONS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO LIGHT OR RELIGHT THE PILOT. CHECK THAT THE HEATER IS FILLED WITH WATER AND THE VENTING SYSTEM IS UNOBSTRUCTED. FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. B. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand.
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EXPOSURE TO WATER WARNING IMPORTANT Should the water heater be subjected to flooding, fire, or other unusual condition, turn off gas at the manual gas shut-off valve and water at the inlet valve to the heater. Do not put the heater in operation until it has been thoroughly checked by a qualified gas technician. If the water heater needs to be relit; 1. Open the inner door for at least 10 minutes and force some fresh air into the combustion chamber to clear any gas from the water heater and vent system.
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VIII) MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS CATHODIC PROTECTION Depending on the model, one or two magnesium anodes are factory installed inside the tank to provide corrosion protection and to extend tank life. Permanent removal of the anode(s) for any purpose will void the warranty. Read the warranty attached to this water heater for a full explanation of the time period that parts and the heater are warranted. It is advisable to inspect the condition of the anode(s) at certain intervals.
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hot water supply to temper the water and reduce scald hazard potential. 6. If the heater is installed with a back-flow preventer on the incoming water line or in a closed system, a diaphragm-type expansion tank must be installed in the system to prevent weeping due to expansion (see Figure 2B). 7. Proper sizing of the water heater for the given space and potable heating application is essential to ensure adequate heating capacity.
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~ Certificate of Warranty ~ Warranty Code: See Rating Label Serial Number prefix for Warranty Code. Reduced warranty period applies to Newfoundland.