Series Six 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 HV640YBVIT HV650YBVIT HV640HBVIT HV650HBVIT · · · · · · Safety Instructions Installation Operation Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Parts List 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. For Your Safety AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS WATER HEATER. PRINTED IN THE U.S.A. 0906 www.maytagwaterheaters.com 1 PART NO. 185374-001 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. 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 MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED .................................................................................................................................... 6 TYPICAL INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................................................................. 7-8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................................................................. 9-22 Removing the Old Water Heater ............................................................................................................................................. 9 Facts to Consider About the Location ............................................................................................................................. 10-11 Insulation Blankets ................................................................................................................................................................. 11 Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in Unconfined Spaces ............................................................. 11 Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in Confined Spaces ............................................................ 11-12 Water Piping ...................................................................................................................................................................... 13-14 Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve ..................................................................................................................................... 14 Gas Piping ............................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Sediment Traps ...................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Filling the Water Heater ......................................................................................................................................................... 16 Blower Assembly Installation ................................................................................................................................................ 16 Vent Connections to Blower Assembly ................................................................................................................................. 17 Venting and Installation ................................................................................................................................................... 17-18 Condensation ......................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Maximum Vent Lengths .......................................................................................................................................................... 18 Venting ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 19 Vent Terminal Installation ................................................................................................................................................ 19-20 Vertical Vent Through Roof ..................................................................................................................................................... 20 Vertical Vent Restrictions ....................................................................................................................................................... 20 Vent Pipe Preparation ...................................................................................................................................................... 21-22 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................................................. 23-24 Lighting and Operating Label ............................................................................................................................................... 23 Temperature Regulation ........................................................................................................................................................ 24 FOR YOUR INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................................................ 25 Start Up Conditions ................................................................................................................................................................ 25 Operational Conditions .......................................................................................................................................................... 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ................................................................................................................................................. 26-27 Venting System Inspection .................................................................................................................................................... 26 Burner Operation and Inspection ......................................................................................................................................... 26 Burner Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................................................... 26 Housekeeping ........................................................................................................................................................................ 26 Anode Rod Inspection ............................................................................................................................................................ 27 Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation ................................................................................................................... 27 Draining ................................................................................................................................................................................... 27 Drain Valve Washer Replacement ........................................................................................................................................ 27 Service ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 27 LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS ............................................................................................................................................................ 28 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES ...................................................................................................................................... 29-30 PARTS ORDER LIST ...................................................................................................................................................................... 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 (1-800-788-8899) 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 Manufacturer's Association · UL - Underwriters Laboratories Inc. This gas-fired water heater is listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. under American National Standard/CSA Standard for Gas Water Heaters ANSI Z21.10.1 · CSA 4.1 (current edition). 2. The installation must conform with these instructions and the local code authority having jurisdiction. In the absence of local codes, installations shall comply with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/ NFPA 54 and the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. These publications are available from The National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269. 3. The water heater when installed must be grounded in accordance with the local codes, or in the absence of local codes, the National Electrical Code NFPA 70. 4. If after reading this manual you have any questions or do not understand any portion of the instructions, call the local gas utility or Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an authorized servicer. 5. Carefully plan the place where you are going to put the water heater. Correct combustion, vent action, and vent pipe installation are very important in preventing death from possible carbon monoxide poisoning and fires. Examine the location to ensure the water heater complies with the "Facts to Consider About the Location" section in this manual. 6. For California installation this water heater must be braced, anchored, or strapped to avoid falling or moving during an earthquake. See instructions for ...