Series Twelve POWER VENT GAS WATER HEATER USER'S GUIDE FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING NOT FOR USE IN MANUFACTURED (MOBILE) HOMES Model Numbers HRN11240P HRN31240P HRP11240P HRP31240P HRN11250P HRN31250P HRP11250P HRP31250P HRN11275P HRN31275P HRP11275P HRP31275P For Your Safety AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS WATER HEATER. PRINTED IN THE U.S.A. 0505 www.maytagwaterheaters.com 1 PART NO. 66001897 184683-001 SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use and servicing of this water heater. Many safety-related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you and others of a potential injury hazard. Read and obey all safety messages and instructions throughout this manual. It is very important that the meaning of each safety message is understood by you and others who install, use or service this water heater. This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. DANGER WARNING CAUTION CAUTION DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or injury. WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or injury. CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in property damage. All safety messages will generally tell you about the type of hazard, what can happen if you do not follow the safety message and how to avoid the risk of injury. IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS · Maytag Customer Service Center: The Maytag Customer Service Center has the ability equivalent to a licensed tradesman in the fields of plumbing, air supply, venting and gas supply, including a thorough understanding of the requirements of the National Fuel Gas Code as it relates to the installation of gas fired water heaters. The Service Center also has a thorough understanding of this instruction manual, and is able to perform repairs strictly in accordance with the service guidelines provided by the manufacturer. · Gas Supplier: The natural gas or propane utility or service who supplies gas for utilization by the gas burning appliances within this application. The gas supplier typically has responsibility for the inspection and code approval of gas piping up to and including the natural gas meter or propane storage tank of a building. Many gas suppliers also offer service and inspection of appliances within the building. 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ....................................................................................................................................... 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................................................................................................... 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................................................................................................................................................... 5 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................................................... 5 ACCESSORIES AND TOOLS NEEDED ............................................................................................................................................ 6 Accessories ................................................................................................................................................................................ 6 Tools ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 6 Additional Tools Needed When Sweat Soldering ...................................................................................................................... 6 INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................................................. 7 Removing the Old Water Heater ................................................................................................................................................. 7 TYPICAL INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................................................ 8,9 Get to Know Your Water Heater .................................................................................................................................................. 8 LOCATING THE NEW HEATER ....................................................................................................................................................... 10 Facts to Consider About the Location .................................................................................................................................. 10,11 Combustion Air and Ventilation ........................................................................................................................................... 11-13 Insulation Jackets ..................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Combustion Air and Ventilation Appliances in Unconfined Spaces ............................................................................................................................................................... 13 Combustion Air and Ventilation Appliances in Confined Spaces ............................................................................................................................................................. 13,14 Water Piping ......................................................................................................................................................................... 14,15 T & P Valve and Pipe Insulation ........................................................................................................................................ 15,16 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve ..................................................................................................................................... 16,17 Filling the Water Heater ............................................................................................................................................................ 17 Wiring ................................................................................................................................................................................... 17,18 Wiring Diagram ......................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Venting ..................................................................................................................................................................................19-25 Gas Piping ................................................................................................................................................................................ 26 Sediment Trap .......................................................................................................................................................................... 27 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................................................................................28-31 Operating .................................................................................................................................................................................. 29 Temperature Regulation ...................................................................................................................................................... 29-31 Lighting & Operating Label ....................................................................................................................................................... 30 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................................................................32-34 Tank (Sediment) Cleaning ........................................................................................................................................................ 32 Venting System Inspection ....................................................................................................................................................... 32 Burner Inspection ..................................................................................................................................................................... 32 Burner Cleaning ........................................................................................................................................................................ 32 L.P. Gas Control Valve & Burner Assembly Replacement Information .................................................................................... 33 Housekeeping .......................................................................................................................................................................... 33 Anode Rod Inspection .............................................................................................................................................................. 33 Draining ............................................................................................................................................................................... 33,34 Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation ........................................................................................................................ 34 Drain Valve Washer Replacement ........................................................................................................................................... 34 Service ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 34 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................................................................35-40 Start Up Conditions ................................................................................................................................................................... 35 Condensation ................................................................................................................................................................. 35 Smoke / Odor .................................................................................................................................................................. 35 Thermal Expansion ......................................................................................................................................................... 35 Strange Sounds .............................................................................................................................................................. 35 Operational Conditions ....................................................................................................................................................... 35,36 Smelly Water .............................................................................................................................................................. 35,36 "AIR" In Hot Water Faucets ............................................................................................................................................. 36 High Temperature Shut Off System ................................................................................................................................ 36 Venting Manual Reset Switch ......................................................................................................................................... 36 Not Enough or No Hot Water .......................................................................................... ...