Atwood Mobile Products GE16EXT, G9EXT, GE9EXT, GEH9EXT, GEH16EXT User Manual

ATWOOD WATER HEATER

	LIMITED WARRANTY		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,
	Atwood Mobile Products warrants to the original owner and subject to the		IN 46514 USA. Phone: [phone]).
	below mentioned conditions, that this product will be free of defects in	5.	Return parts (or water heater) must be shipped to Atwood “Prepaid”.
	material or workmanship for a period of two years from the original date of		Credit for shipping costs will be included with the warranty claim. The
	purchase. Atwood’s liability hereunder is limited to the replacement of the		defective parts (or water heater) become the property of Atwood Mobile
	product, repair of the product, or replacement of the product with a		Products and must be returned to the Consumer Service Department,
	reconditioned product at the discretion of the manufacturer. This warranty		Atwood Mobile Products, 6320 Kelly Willis Road, Greenbrier, TN
	is void if the product has been damaged by accident, unreasonable use,		37073 USA.
	neglect, tampering or other causes not arising from defects in material	6.	This warranty applies only if the unit is installed according to the in-
	workmanship. This warranty extends to the original owner of the product		stallation instructions provided and complies with local and state codes.
	only and is subject to the following conditions:	7.	The warranty period on replacement parts (or water heater) is the
	1. For a period of two years from the date of purchase, Atwood will		unused portion of the original warranty period or ninety (90) days,
			whichever is greater.
	replace the complete water heater if the inner tank leaks due to
		8. Damage or failure resulting from misuse (including failure to seek proper
	corrosion. This warranty includes reasonable labor charges required to
			repair service), misapplication, alterations, water damage, or freezing
	replace the complete water heater.
			are the owner’s responsibility.
	2. For two years from the date of purchase, Atwood will repair or replace
		9. Atwood does not assume responsibility for any loss of use of vehicle,
	any part defective in material or workmanship. This warranty includes
			loss of time, inconvenience, expense for gasoline, telephone, travel,
	reasonable labor charges, required to remove and replace the part.
			lodging, loss or damage to personal property or revenues. Some states
	Service calls to customer’s location are not considered part of these
			do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
	charges and are, therefore, the responsibility of the owner.
			damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
	3. This warranty does not cover the following items classified as normal
		10. Any implied warranties are limited to two (2) years. Some states do not
	maintenance:
			allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above
	a. adjustment of gas pressure
			limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal
	b. cleaning or replacement of burner orifice
			rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
	c. cleaning or adjustment of burner tube
		11. Replacement parts (components or tanks) purchased outside of the
	d. cleaning or adjustment of flue
			original water heater warranty carry a 90 day warranty. This includes
	e. cleaning or adjustment of pilot and thermocouple
			the part at no charge and reasonable labor charges to replace it.
	f. adjustment of pressure-temperature relief valve
	g. replacement of thermal cut-off device.	This Atwood heater is designed for use in recreational vehicles for the purpose
	4. In the event of a warranty claim, the owner must contact, in	of heating water as stated in the “data plate” attached to the water heater. Any
	advance, either an authorized Atwood Service Center or the	other use, unless authorized in writing by the Atwood Engineering Department,
	Atwood Service Department. Warranty claim service must be	voids this warranty.

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 garantie ne s'applique 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 main- d’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 visites 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 Centre de service Atwood agréé, soit le 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 : [phone].

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 Department, Atwood Mobile Products, 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 quatre- vingt-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 ou par le gel relèvent de la responsabilité de l’acheteur.

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 que la limite ci-dessus ne vous concerne 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 écrite du Service technique Atwood, annule la présente garantie.

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					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 possible
injury or death	injury and/or property damage

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified Service Technician, Service Center, OEM or Gas Supplier.

DIMENSIONS

					SHIPPING WT.
	ALL MODEL	WIDTH	HEIGHT	DEPTH
					6		25 lbs
	6 GALLON	16˝	12.5˝	18.5˝		GALLON
	10 GALLON	16˝	15.5˝	21.8˝	10	GALLON	32 lbs

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 ALL persons from vehicle.

•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.

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®
					Electronic XT*
					Effective Capacity**
					Engine Heat Exchanger
					Electric
					Gas

*EXT® 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.

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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 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.

•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 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 (FIG 12). Make 120 VAC electrical 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.

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 (FIG 12). Install remote switch in a convenient location. Position wall plate with letters up. Before making connections turn switch OFF.

2.Install wires see FIG 10 & 11.

HEAT EXCHANGE MODELS - FIG 5

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 (FIG 2) hot water outlet female and cold water inlet female and 3/8˝ flared LP gas line to the water heater (FIG 9).

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.

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 (FIG 1 & 2)

CAPACITY	CUT OUT DIMENSION		DEPTH
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˝

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 (FIG 3-B) to 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.

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.]). DO NOT set inlet pressure higher
		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.
		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. The water heater is equipped with a mixing
		(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)
		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. This water heater is equipped with a
		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.

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 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.

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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