Atwood Mobile Products GE16EXT, G9EXT, GE9EXT, GEH9EXT, GEH16EXT User Manual
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ATWOOD WATER HEATER
LIMITED WARRANTY
Atwood Mobile Products warrants to the original owner and subject to the
below mentioned conditions, that this product will be free of defects in
material or workmanship for a period of two years from the original date of
purchase. Atwood’s liability hereunder is limited to the replacement of the
product, repair of the product, or replacement of the product with a
reconditioned product at the discretion of the manufacturer. This warranty
is void if the product has been damaged by accident, unreasonable use,
neglect, tampering or other causes not arising from defects in material
workmanship. This warranty extends to the original owner of the product
only and is subject to the following conditions:
1. For a period of two year
replace the complete water heater if the inner tank leaks due to
corrosion. This warranty includes reasonable labor charges required to
replace the complete water heater.
2. For two years from the date of purchase, Atwood will repair or replace
any part defective in material or workmanship. This warranty includes
reasonable labor charges, required to remove and replace the part.
Service calls to customer’s location are not considered part of these
charges and are, therefore, the responsibility of the owner.
3. This warranty does not cover the following items classified as normal
maintenance:
a. adjustment of gas pressure
b. cleaning or replacement of burner orifice
c. cleaning or adjustment of burner tube
d. cleaning or adjustment of flue
e.
cleaning or adjustment of pilot and thermocouple
f. adjustment of pressure-temperature relief valve
g. replacement of thermal cut-off device.
4. In the event of a warranty claim, the owner must contact, in
advance, either an authorized Atwood Service Center or the
Atwood Service Department. Warranty claim service must be
s from the date of purchase, Atwood will
performed at an authorized Atwood Service Center (a list will be
provided at no charge) or as approved by the Consumer Service
Department, Atwood Mobile Products, 1120 North Main St., Elkhart,
IN 46514 USA. Phone: (574-264-2131).
5. Return parts (or water heater) must be shipped to At
Credit for shipping costs will be included with the warranty claim. The
defective parts (or water heater) become the property of Atwood Mobile
Products and must be returned to the Consumer Service Department,
Atwood Mobile Products, 6320 Kelly Willis Road, Greenbrier, TN
37073 USA.
6. This warranty applies only if the unit is installed according to the installation instructions provided and complies with local and state codes.
7. The warranty period on replacement parts (or water heater) is the
unused portion of the original warranty period or ninety (90) days,
whichever is greater.
8. Damage or failure resulting from misuse (including failure to seek proper
repair service), misapplication, alterations, water damage, or freezing
are the owner’s responsibility.
9. Atwood does not assume responsibility for any loss of use of vehicle,
loss of time, inconvenience, expense for gasoline, telephone, travel,
lodging, loss or damage to personal property or revenues. Some states
do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
10. Any implied warranties are limited to two (2) years. Some states do not
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above
limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
11. Replacement parts (components or tanks) purchased outside of the
original water heater warranty carry a 90 day warranty. This includes
the part at no charge and reasonable labor charges to replace it.
This Atwood heater is designed for use in recreational vehicles for the purpose
of heating water as stated in the “data plate” attached to the water heater. Any
other use, unless authorized in writing by the Atwood Engineering Department,
voids this warranty.
wood “Prepaid”.
LITERATURE NUMBER
MPD 93050
L.P. GAS
WATER HEATER
6 & 10 GALLON
XT®Models: G9EXT, GE9EXT, GEH9EXT
G16EXT, GE16EXT, GEH16EXT
PATENT # 7,020,386
ENGLISH, FRANCAIS (et Canada) •Installation •Operation •Maintenance
Effective 04/09/09
This water heater design has been certified by the Canadian
Standards Association for installation in recreation vehicles. This
water heater is not for use in marine applications.
SERVICE CALLS & QUESTIONS
Location and phone numbers of qualified Service Centers can
be found at our website http:/www.atwoodmobile.com or call
574-262-2655 to have a Service Center List mailed.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS
Safety Symbols alerting you to potential personal safety hazards.
Obey all safety messages following these symbols.
WARNING CAUTION
avoid possible avoid
injury or death injury and/or property damage
possible
GARANTIE LIMITÉE POUR
CHAUFFE-EAU ATWOOD
Atwood Mobile Products garantit ce produit à l'acheteur initial, suivant les
termes stipulés ci-dessous, contre tout défaut de matériel ou de fabrication,
pendant une période de deux ans à compter de la date d'achat d’origine.
La responsabilité d'Atwood décrite ci-dessous se limite au remplacement, à
la réparation ou au remplacement du produit par un produit reconditionné, à
la discrétion du fabricant. La présente garantie est annulée si le produit est
endommagé du fait d’un accident, d’une utilisation non raisonnable, d’une
négligence, d’une modification du produit ou de toute autre cause non liée
au matériau ou à un vice de fabrication. La présente gara
qu'à l'acheteur initial et elle est soumise aux conditions suivantes :
1. Pendant une période de deux ans, à compter de la date d'achat, Atwood
remplacera tout le chauffe-eau si le réservoir interne fuit pour des raisons
de corrosion. La présente garantie couvre les frais raisonnables de maind’œuvre nécessaires au remplacement du chauffe-eau.
2. Pendant deux ans, à compter de la date d'achat, Atwood réparera ou
remplacera toute pièce trouvée défectueuse en raison du matériau ou d'un
vice de fabrication. La présente garantie couvre les frais raisonnables de
main-d’œuvre nécessaires au retrait et au remplacement de la pièce. Les
vi
sites pour l’entretien chez le client ne sont pas prises en charge et
restent donc la responsabilité du client.
3. La présente garantie ne couvre pas les articles suivants, qui sont
considérés comme faisant partie de l’entretien régulier :
a. réglage de la pression du gaz
b. nettoyage ou remplacement de l’orifice du brûleur
c. nettoyage ou réglage du tube du brûleur
d. nettoyage ou réglage du conduit
e. nettoyage ou réglage de la veilleuse et du thermocouple
f. réglage de la soupape de décharge de type pression-température
g. remplacement du dispositif de coupure thermique
4. Dans l'éventualité d'une réclamation de garantie, l’acheteur doit
contacter, à l'avance, soit un
Service à la clientèle Atwood. La réclamation de garantie doit être
exécutée dans un Centre de service Atwood agréé (une liste vous
sera fournie gratuitement) ou selon les procédures reconnues par le
Service clientèle Atwood (Consumer Service Department) Atwood
Mobile Products, 1120 North Main St., Elkhart IN 46514 États-Unis.
Téléphone : (574) 264-2131.
Centre de service Atwood agréé, soit le
ntie ne s'applique
5. Les pièces retournées (ou le chauffe-eau) doivent être expédiées à
Atwood, tout port payé. Un avoir pour les frais d'expédition sera compris
avec la réclamation de garantie. Les pièces défectueuses (ou le chauffeeau) deviennent la propriété d’Atwood Mobile Products et doivent être
retournées à Consumer Service Depar
6320 Kelly Willis Road, Greenbrier, TN 37073 États-Unis.
6. La présente garantie est valide uniquement si l'unité est installée selon les
consignes d'installation fournies, en conformité avec les codes locaux et
nationaux.
7. La période de garantie pour les pièces de remplacement (ou le chauffeeau) est la période inutilisée de la période de garantie initiale ou quatrevingt-dix (90) jours, selon ce qui est le plus long.
8. Tout dommage ou toute déficience résultant d'une mauvaise utilisation (y
compris le manquement à faire effectuer les réparations nécessaires),
d'une mauvaise mise en application, de modifications, de dommages
causés par l'eau
9. Atwood n’est aucunement responsable de l’impossibilité d’utiliser le
véhicule, de toute perte de temps, de tout dérangement et de tous frais
d'essence, de téléphone, de déplacement, de logement, de perte ou de
dommages aux biens personnels ou de perte de revenus. Certains États
ne permettent pas l’exclusion ou la limitation des dommages accessoires
ou indirects ; il est donc possible que les limitations ou exclusions cidessus ne s'appliquent pas à votre cas.
10. Toute garantie implicite est limitée à une période de deux (2) ans.
Certains États ne permettent pas de limiter la période d'une garantie
implicite, donc il est possible qu
pas. La présente garantie vous accorde des droits légaux particuliers
mais il est également possible que vous ayiez certains droits
supplémentaires, selon les États.
11. Les pièces de remplacement (composantes ou réservoirs) achetées en
dehors de la garantie initiale du chauffe-eau sont couvertes par une
garantie de 90 jours ; ceci comprend la pièce sans frais et les frais
raisonnables de main-d'œuvre découlant du remplacement.
Ce chauffe-eau Atwood est conçu pour utilisation en véhicule de plaisance et
dans le but de chauffer l'eau comme le stipule la plaque signalétique fixée au
chauffe-eau. Toute autre utilisation, à moins d’une autorisation
Service technique Atwood, annule la présente garantie.
ou par le gel relèvent de la responsabilité de l’acheteur.
tment, Atwood Mobile Products,
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Installation and service must be performed by a qualified Service
Technician, Service Center, OEM or Gas Supplier.
DIMENSIONS
ALL MODEL
6 GALLON 6˝5.81˝5.21˝61 GALLON 25 lbs
10 GALLON 01˝8.12˝5.51˝61 GALLON 32 lbs
WIDTH HEIGHT DEPTH
SHIPPING WT.
WARNING
FIRE OR EXPLOSION
• If the information in this manual is not followed
exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Evacuate
• Shut off gas supply at gas container or source.
•
DO NOT touch any electrical switch, or use any phone or
radio in vehicle.
•
DO NOT start vehicle’s engine or electric generator.
• Contact nearest gas supplier or qualified Service Technician
for repairs.
• If you cannot reach a gas supplier or qualified Service
Technician, contact the nearest fire department.
•
DO NOT turn on gas supply until gas leak(s) has been
repaired.
ALL persons from vehicle.
WATER HEATER MODEL IDENTIFICATION ............................................1
DIMENSIONS ..........................................................1
WEIGHT ................................................................1
SAFETY INFORMATION
Water Heater GENERAL INSTALLATION
Wiring
Cutout Chart
Pressure - Temperature Relief Valve
Consumer Safety Warnings ..............................................................2
How to Operate Your Water Heater ..................................................3-4
Maintenance and Care Instructions ....................................................4
Preventative Maintenance ................................................................4
Winterizing (Flushing) Instructions ....................................................5
Pressure-Temperature Relief Valve ....................................................5
Flushing to Remove Unpleasant Odor ..................................................5
FIGURES ................................................................................6-7
PART IDENTIFICATION ....................................................................8
Water Heater WARRANTY ..............................................................16
EXPLANATION OF MODEL NUMBER
G E H I6 - EXT
* EX
T®indicates Electronic Exothermal (XT) technology.
** Water heater actual capacity is 6 and10 gallon respectively. Effective capacity,
calculated gallons of 130˚F moderated water is 9 gallons and 16 gallons.
®
Electronic XT*
Effective Capacity**
Engine Heat Exchanger
Electric
Gas
16
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CRITICAL INSTALLATION WARNINGS
• Install in recreation vehicles only. RV’s are recreation vehicles
designed as temporary living quarters for recreation, camping, or
travel use having their own power or towed by another vehicle.
• All combustion air must be supplied from outside the RV, and all
products of combustion must be vented to outside the RV.
DO NOT vent water heater with venting system serving another
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appliance.
DO NOT vent water heater to an outside enclosed porch area.
•
• Protect building materials from flue gas exhaust.
• Install water heater on an exterior wall, with access door opening to
outdoors.
DO NOT modify water heater in any way.
•
DO NOT alter water heater for a positive grounding system.
•
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DO NOT HI-POT water heater unless electronic ignition system
(circuit board) has been disconnected.
DO NOT use battery charger to supply power to water heater even
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when testing.
USA AND CANADA - FOLLOW ALL APPLICABLE STATE AND LOCAL CODES -
IN THE ABSENCE OF LOCAL CODES OR REGULATIONS, REFER TO CURRENT STANDARDS OF:
• Recreation Vehicles ANSI A119.2/NFPA 501C.
• National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 and/or CAN/CGA B149 Installation Codes
• Federal Mobile Home Construction & Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, part
3280, or when this Standard is not applicable, the Standard for Manufactured
Home Installations (Manufactured Home Sites, Communities and Set-Ups),
ANSI A255.1 and/or CAN/CSA-Z240 MH Series, Mobile Homes.
• National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 and/or CSA C22.1
• Park Trailers A119.5
• CSA standard Z240 RV Series, Recreational Vehicle.
• ASSE Standard 1017 (Mixing Value).
• NSF Standard ANSI/NSF 14-2003 (All Hoses and Plastic Fittings).
GENERAL INSTALLATION
This is a common installation for water heaters. There are other
approved methods such as Flush Mount (MPD 93948) installations.
Consult with your Field Auditor, Account Manager, or the Atwood
Service Department if you have additional questions.
1. Locate water heater on floor of coach before erecting side walls.
The water heater tank must be permanently supported at the same
level as the bottom of sidewall cutout (by the floor or a raised floor)
FIG 2. Provide adequate clearance at rear of unit for service of water
connections.
2. To install water heater on carpeting, you must install appliance on a
metal or wood panel that extends at least three inches beyond the
full width and depth of appliance.
3. If the appliance is installed where connection or tank leakage will
damage adjacent area, install a drain pan (which can be drained to
out side of coach) under water heater.
WIRING
All wiring must comply with applicable electrical codes.
COMBINATION GAS/ELECTRIC MODELS are designed to operate with gas,
electricity, or a combination of both.
• Use electrical metallic tubing, flexible metal conduit, metal clad
cable, or nonmetallic-sheathed cable with grounding conductor. Wire
must have a capacity of 1400 watts or greater. The wiring method
must conform to applicable sections of article 551 of National
Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70.
1. Refer to Wiring Diagram (
connections from junction box on back of unit.
a. Connect hot lead to (1) Black.
b. Connect common lead to (2) White.
c. Connect ground wire from electrical service to (3) green ground
lead in junction box 3.
FIG 12). Make 120 VAC electrical
CAUTION
PRODUCT DAMAGE
• When using Romex®with a bare earth ground, take care to position
ground wire so it does not contact the heating element terminals.
• When a cord and plug connection to the power supply are used on
water heater, power cord must be UL listed as suitable for damp
locations, hard or extra hard usage. It must be a flexible cord such
as type S, SO, ST, STO, SJ, SJT, SJTO, HS or HSO cord as described
in National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. The length of external
cord to water heater, measured to face of attachment plug, shall be
no less than 2 feet nor more than 6 feet. Supply cord must be a
minimum of 14 AWG and attachment plug must be rated at 15 amps.
CAUTION
ELECTRICAL DAMAGE
• Label all wires before disconnecting when servicing controls.
• Verify proper operation after servicing.
ELECTRONIC IGNITION
NOTE: It is recommended unit be connected directly to a 12V DC
battery or to filtered side of an AC/DC converter. Avoid connections to
unfiltered side of an AC/DC converter whenever possible. Use a
minimum of 18 gauge wire, UL and CSA listed.
1. Refer to Wiring Diagram (
convenient location. Position wall plate with letters up. Before
making connections turn switch OFF.
2. Install wires see
HEAT EXCHANGE MODELS -
1. Push a 5/8˝ diameter coolant system hose (5-A) [with SAE 053 A
Type “E”clamp attached] onto heat exchanger tube (5-B) making a
tight connection.
2. Spread hose clamp and slide toward heat exchange unit past
annular groove (5-C) and release.
3. Continue to HOW TO OPERATE YOUR WATER HEATER and/or Electronic
Ignition OPERATION.
CONTINUE GENERAL INSTALLATION
4. Connect both 1/2˝ NPT water lines (
and cold water inlet female and 3/8˝ flared LP gas line to the water
FIG 9).
heater (
a. Allow flexibility in water and gas lines so you can pull unit
forward through wall one inch past skin.
b. Seal gas line entrance opening (FIG 9) by sliding grommet (9-B)
onto 3/8˝ tubing (9-D) before flaring tubing (9-E). Pull gas line and
grommet through opening in housing (9-A). Connect flare fitting
(9-C) and press grommet into opening. If gas line tubing is
already flared, cut grommet on one side. Place split grommet
over gas line and press it into opening.
c. Always use pipe lubricant on threads when connecting hot and
cold water couplings. A suitable plastic fitting is recommended.
FIG 12). Install remote switch in a
FIG 10 & 11.
FIG 5
FIG 2) hot water outlet female
CAUTION
PRODUCT DAMAGE
• Do not lift, pull, push or misalign the main burner tube (FIG 3-F).
5. Erect side walls and cut opening. See chart and FIG 1.
Frame with 2x2 lumber (or equivalent).
CUTOUT
CAPACITY CUT OUT DIMENSION DEPTH
6. Bend all flanges 90˚ along scored lines (FIG 3-A).
7. To prevent water leaks caulk thoroughly around opening, including
bend slots. Butyl Tape (1-1/3˝x1/8˝) may be substituted for caulking
material.
8. Push unit against caulking, secure 4-corner brackets (
coach with No. 8 - 3/4˝ round head screws (not furnished) or equivalent.
Complete the installation by inserting the same type of #8 screws in the
holes provided around the flange of the water heater housing. Check all
gaskets, they must adhere to the pan creating an air tight seal.
2
(FIG 1 & 2)
Gallon 1-A 1-B 2-C
6 12-5/8˝ 16-1/4˝ 18.5˝
10 15-3/4˝ 16-1/4˝ 21.75˝
MINIMUM CLEARANCE FROM COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION
Sides: 0˝ Top: 0˝
Back: 0˝ Bottom: 0˝
FIG 3-B) to
INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
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INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
9. Attach access door.
a. Snap hinge pin (FIG 3-C) into clip (FIG 3-D).
b. Slide cover (FIG 3-E) onto hinge pin.
c. Slide hinge pin into cover, snapping into clip at same time (FIG 3-D).
NOTE: To remove hinge pin, support access cover and apply force to
corner of hinge pin.
10. Disconnect unit and its individual shut-off valve from gas supply
line during any pressure testing of system in excess of 1/2 PSIG
(3.4 kPa, 14˝ water column [W.C.]).
than maximum indicated on rating plate of gas valve (13˝ W.C.).
Isolate unit from gas supply line by closing its individual manual
shutoff valve during any pressure testing ≤ 1/2 psig.
DO NOT set inlet pressure higher
WARNING
FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION
DO NOT use matches, candles or other sources of ignition when
•
checking for gas leaks.
11. Turn on gas and check water heater and all connections for gas
leaks with leak detecting solution.
12. Fill water heater tank, check all connections for water leaks.
MIXING VALVE - (FIG 9)
WARNING
SCALDING INJURY
• Valve is not serviceable, it must be replaced.
• Replacement by a Certified Service Technician only.
• Tampering with valve will result in scalding injury.
• Tampering with valve will void warranty.
THIS VALVE IS A SAFETY COMPONENT AND MUST NOT BE REMOVED FOR ANY REASON
OTHER THAN REPLACEMENT. REMOVAL FOR REPLACEMENT BY A CERTIFIED SERVICE
TECHNICIAN ONLY
(moderating) valve which mixes cold water with higher temperature
water to moderate outlet water to approximately 130˚F. It is also
equipped with a higher temperature thermostat, raising the storage
water temperature.
PRESSURE-TEMPERATURE RELIEF VALVE - (FIG 3-G)
. The water heater is equipped with a mixing
FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS:
DO NOT install anything less than a combination temperature-pressure
•
relief valve certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that
maintains periodic inspection of product of listed equipment or
materials, as meeting requirements for Relief Valves and Automatic
Gas Shutoff Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22.
Valve must have a maximum set pressure not to exceed 150 psi.
• Install valve into opening provided and marked for this purpose on
water heater.
• Installation must conform with local codes or in the absence of local
codes, American National Standard for Recreational Vehicles, ANSI
A119.2/NFPA 50IC.
• For an external electrical source, ground this unit in accordance with
National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA70.
Your ATWOOD WATER HEATER is now ready for operation. Continue to
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR WATER HEATER.
CONSUMER SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING
EXPLOSION OR FIRE
• DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in
the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• Should overheating occur, or gas supply fail to shut off, turn gas
OFF at the LP tank. On ELECTRONIC IGNITION MODEL turn operating
switch to OFF position and remove red wire from left hand terminal
of ECO switch or turn gas OFF at the LP tank.
• Use with LP gas only.
• Shut off gas appliances when refueling.
Turn gas OFF at the LP tank when vehicle is in motion. This disables
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all gas appliances. Gas appliances must never be operated while
vehicle is in motion. Unpredictable wind currents may be created
which could cause flame reversal in the burner tube, which could
result in fire damage. The thermal cut off fuse could also be
unnecessarily activated resulting in a complete shutdown of the
water heater requiring replacement of the thermal cut off. See
maintenance of electronic ignition water heaters for further
explanation of the thermal cut off.
• LP tanks must be filled by a qualified gas supplier only.
WARNING
SCALDING INJURY
• Valve is not serviceable, it must be replaced.
• Tampering with valve will result in scalding injury.
• Tampering with valve will void warranty.
WARNING
EXPLOSION
DO NOT place a valve, plug or reducing coupling on outlet part of
•
pressure-temperature relief valve.
THIS VALVE IS A SAFETY COMPONENT AND MUST NOT BE REMOVED FOR ANY REASON
OTHER THAN REPLACEMENT.
temperature and pressure relief valve that complies with the standard
for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices for Hot Water
Systems, ANSI Z21.22.
If you use a discharge line, do not use a reducing coupling or other
restriction smaller than outlet of relief valve. Allow complete drainage
of both valve and line.
This water heater is equipped with a
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR WATER HEATER
CAUTION
FIRE
• Do not smoke or have any flame near an open faucet.
If water heater has not been used for more than two weeks, hydrogen
gas may form in water line. Under these conditions to reduce the risk
of injury, open hot water faucet for several minutes at kitchen sink
before you use any electrical appliance connected to hot water system.
If hydrogen gas is present, you will probably hear sounds like air
escaping through the pipe as water begins to flow.
WARNING
SCALDING INJURY
• Do not tamper with orifice or mixing valve.
CAUTION
PRODUCT FAILURE
• Do not operate without water in tank.
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