Series Ten GAS WATER HEATER USER'S GUIDE FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING NOT FOR USE IN MANUFACTURED (MOBILE) HOMES C3 Technology® Gas Water Heaters meet the new ANSI Z21.10.1 standard that deals with the accidental or unintended ignition of flammable vapors, such as those emitted by gasoline. Model Numbers HRX40YARS HRX40HARS HRX40YART HRX40HART HRX40YQRT HRX40HQRT HRX50YART HRX50HART HRX50YQRT5 HRX50HQRT5 HRX50YQRT HRX50HQRT For Your Safety AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS WATER HEATER. PRINTED IN THE U.S.A 0405 1 PART NO. 184388-002 66001907 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 Service Specialist: A Maytag Service Specialist has the 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 Specialist 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 INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................... 7 Removing the Old Water Heater .............................................................................................................................. 7 TYPICAL INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................... 8 Get to Know Your Water Heater .............................................................................................................................. 8 Mixing Valve Usage ................................................................................................................................................. 9 LOCATING THE NEW HEATER.................................................................................................................. 10 Facts to Consider About the Location ............................................................................................................... 10-11 Insulation blankets ................................................................................................................................................ 11 Combustion Air and Ventilation Appliances in Unconfined Spaces ............................................................................................................................................ 12 Combustion Air and Ventilation Appliances in Confined Spaces .......................................................................................................................................... 12-13 Water Piping .................................................................................................................................................... 13-14 T & P and Pipe Insulation ................................................................................................................................... 14 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve.................................................................................................................... 14-15 Filling the Water Heater .................................................................................................................................... 15,16 Venting ............................................................................................................................................................. 16,17 Gas Piping ....................................................................................................................................................... 17,18 Sediment Trap ....................................................................................................................................................... 18 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................ 19-20 Lighting & Operating Label .................................................................................................................................... 19 Temperature Regulation ......................................................................................................................................... 20 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................................. 21-23 Tank (Sediment) Cleaning ...................................................................................................................................... 21 Venting System Inspection .................................................................................................................................... 21 Burner Inspection .................................................................................................................................................. 21 Burner Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................ 21-22 Housekeeping ....................................................................................................................................................... 22 Anode Rod Inspection ........................................................................................................................................... 22 Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation ........................................................................................................ 22 Draining ............................................................................................................................................................ 22-23 Drain Valve Washer Replacement .......................................................................................................................... 23 Service .................................................................................................................................................................. 23 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................ 23-26 Start Up Conditions ............................................................................................................................................... 23 Draft Hood Operation .................................................................................................................................... 23 Condensation........................................................................................................................................... 23-24 Smoke / Odor ............................................................................................................................................... 24 Thermal Expansion ....................................................................................................................................... 24 Strange Sounds ............................................................................................................................................ 24 Operational Conditions ..................................................................................................................................... 24-25 Smelly Odor ................................................................................................................................................. 24 "AIR" In Hot Water Faucets .......................................................................................................................... 24 High Temperature Shut Off System ............................................................................................................... 25 Leakage Checkpoints ............................................................................................................................................ 25 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .................................................................................................................... 26 REPAIR PARTS LIST .............................................................................................................................. 27-29 NOTES .................................................................................................................................................... 30-31 WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................................ 32 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Thank You for purchasing a Maytag water heater. Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service. It is strongly suggested that this new water heater be professionally installed, contact a Maytag Service Specialist at 1-800-365-0024 for recommended installers. Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual: · · · · · CSA - Canadian Standards Association ANSI - American National Standards Institute NFPA - National Fire Protection Association ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers GAMA - Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association local codes, installations shall comply with the following: In the United States: The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54. This publication is available from the Canadian Standards Association, 8501 East Pleasant Valley Rd., Cleveland Ohio 44131, or The National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269. · If after reading this manual you have any questions or do not understand any portion of the instructions, call a Maytag Service Specialist at 1-800-365-0024 for an authorized servicer. · Carefully plan the place where you are going to put the water heater. Correct combustion, vent action, and v ...