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 Model Number HRX75XQRSCGA HRX75CQRSCGA For Your Safety AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS WATER HEATER. PRINTED 0107 www.maytagwaterheaters.com 1 197667-001 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 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 Natural Gas and Propane Installation 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 which 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 PREPARATIONS FOR INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................ 7 Removing the Old Water Heater ............................................................................................................................. 7 TYPICAL INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................................... 8,9 Get to Know Your Water Heater .............................................................................................................................. 8 Mixing Valve Usage ................................................................................................................................................ 9 LOCATING AND INSTALLING THE NEW HEATER ...............................................................................10-18 Facts to Consider About the Location .............................................................................................................. 10,11 Insulation Blankets ........................................................................................................................................... 11,12 Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in Unconfined Spaces ............................................................................................................................. 12 Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in Confined Spaces ............................................................................................................................ 12,13 Water Piping .................................................................................................................................................... 13,14 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve ................................................................................................................. 14,15 Filling the Water Heater ................................................................................................................................... 15,16 Venting ............................................................................................................................................................. 16,17 Gas Piping ....................................................................................................................................................... 17,18 Sediment Trap ...................................................................................................................................................... 18 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................... 19-21 Lighting & Operating Label .............................................................................................................................. 19,20 Temperature Regulation ....................................................................................................................................... 21 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................. 22-24 Tank (Sediment) Cleaning .................................................................................................................................... 22 Vent System Inspection ........................................................................................................................................ 22 Burner Inspection .................................................................................................................................................. 22 Burner Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................... 22,23 Housekeeping ....................................................................................................................................................... 23 Anode Rod Inspection .......................................................................................................................................... 23 Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation ...................................................................................................... 23 Draining ........................................................................................................................................................... 23,24 Drain Valve Washer Replacement ........................................................................................................................ 24 Service.................................................................................................................................................................. 24 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................ 24-26 Start Up Conditions .......................................................................................................................................... 24,25 Draft Hood Operation ................................................................................................................................... 24 Condensation .......................................................................................................................................... 24,25 Smoke / Odor ............................................................................................................................................... 25 Thermal Expansion ...................................................................................................................................... 25 Strange Sounds ........................................................................................................................................... 25 Operational Conditions .................................................................................................................................... 25,26 Smelly Water ............................................................................................................................................... 25 "AIR" In Hot Water Faucets .......................................................................................................................... 25 High Temperature Shut Off System ........................................................................................................ 25,26 Leakage Checkpoints ........................................................................................................................................... 26 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................................................................................................................... 27 REPAIR PARTS LIST .................................................................................................................................. 28 NOTES .................................................................................................................................................................. 29-31 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 Maytag Customer Service (1800-788-8899) for recommended installers. Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual: · · · · · · · · UL - Underwriters Laboratories Inc. EPACT - Energy Policy Act CAN - Canada CSA - Canadian Standards Association NFPA - National Fire Protection Association ANSI - American National Standards Institute ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers GAMA - Gas Appliance Manufacturer's Association This manual contains instructions for the installation, operation, and maintenance of the gas-fired water heater. It also contains warnings through out the manual that you must read and be aware of. All warnings and all instructions are essential to the proper operation of the water heater and your safety. Since we cannot put everything on the first few pages, READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OR OPERATE THE WATER HEATER. · The installation must conform with these instructions and local code authority having jurisdiction. In the absence of local codes, installations shall comply with the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code CAN/CSA - B149.1. This publication is available from the Canadian Standards Association, 5060 Spectrum Way, Suite 100, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 5N6. · If after reading this manual you have any questions or do not understand any portion of the instructions, call Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an authorized servicer. · Carefully plan t ...