GE GN75DNSRSA01, GN94DNSRSA01, GP94DNSRSA01 Installation Guide

Installation

IndoorDirectVentTanklessWater Heater

Instructions

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Models GN75DNSRSA, GN94DNSRSA, GP94DNSRSA

FOR INDOOR APPLICATIONS ONLY

WARNING: Read entire manual. Failure to follow oil guides and rules could cause personal

injury or property damage.

• Check with your state and/or local public works department for plumbing codes. You must follow their guides as gou install the Water Heater.

NOTE: Failure to comply with these installation instructions will void the product warranty, and the

installer will be responsible for ang service, repair or damages caused therebg.

BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

• INPORTANT - Savetheseinstructions

forlocalinspector'suse

•IM PO RTANT -Observeoligoverning

codes and ordinances

• Note to Installer- Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumen

• Note to Consumer - Keep these instructions for future reference.

• Proper installation is the responsibilitg of the instollen

• Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Worrontg.

_IL Recognize this symbol as on indication

of Important Safety Information!

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:,ftheinformationinthese

instructions is not followed exactlg, a fire or explosion may result, causing property damage, personal injury

or death.

A FOR YOUR SAFETY!

- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids ar other combustible materials in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. To do so meg result in an explosion or fire.

- WHAT TO DO IFYOUSMELLGAS

• Do not try to light ang appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch;

do not use any phone in your building.

• Immedietelg call your gas supplier from a

neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier,

call the fire department.

• Do not return to your home until authorized

by the gas supplier or fire department.

- Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause propertg damage, personal injury or death. Refer to

this manual. Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

• This water heater must be vented outdoors using approved ducting materials.

• Service information and wiring diagram are located behind front panel.

• Service must be performed by a qualified service agencg.

• This appliance must be properly grounded and installed as described in these instructions.

Installation Instructions

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (cont.)

WARNING: Donotusesubstitute

materiels. Use onlg ports certified with the appliance.

• This appliance must be installed, inspected and leak tested by a state- or city-qualified licensed

contracton It is the responsibility of the person having the water heater installed to ensure the

installing contractor has proper licenses and permits for installing water heaters in your

location. GEhighly recommends that installers attend a product knowledge class to ensure

customer satisfaction and warranty coverage. Failure to comply with state and local codes

pertaining to water heater installations may void the warranty.

• This appliance is not to be installed outdoors.

• The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the Notional

Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code,

CSA B149.1.

• Theappliance and its appliance main gas valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping

system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psi (3.5kPa)(13.84 inW.C.).

• Theappliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual

manual shut-off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test

pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psi (B.5kPa) (13.84 inW.C.).

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (cont.)

• The flow of combustion and ventilation air shall not be obstructed.

• This appliance is not suitable for use in an application such as a pool or spa heater that uses chemically treated waten (This appliance is suitable for filling large or whirlpool bath tubs with potable water.)

• If a water heater is installed in a closed-water supply system, such as one having a backflow

preventer in the cold water supply line, means shall be provided to control thermal expansion. Contact the water supplier or local plumbing inspector on how to control this situation.

• Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off, turn off the manual gas control valve to the appliance.

• Keep the air intake (at the flue terminal external to the home) location free of chemicals, such as

chlorine or bleach, that produce fumes. These fumes can damage components and reduce the life of your appliance.

CAUTION:doNOToperate thewater

heater if any part of the appliance has been under waten

CAUTION: BURN HAZARD. Hot exhaust

and vent may cause serious burns. Keep back from water heater unit. Keep small children and animals away from unit.

CAUTION:Hot Water outlet pipes leaving

unit can be hot to touch. Insulation must be used for hot water pipes below 36" due to burn risk to

children.

WARNING: This unit is not intended

or qualified for use in manufactured homes, mobile homes or recreational vehicles.

• Carefully follow the venting instructions beginning on page 19 and in the Maintenance

section in the Owner's Manual for adequate combustion and ventilation air.

• The appliance should be located in an area where water leakage of the unit or connections will not result in damage to the area adjacent to

the appliance or to lower floors of the structure. When such locations cannot be avoided, it

is recommended that a suitable drain pan, adequately drained, be installed under the

appliance. The pan must not restrict combustion airflow.

Installation Instructions

PARTS PROVIDED

Locate the parts packed with the Water Heater.

GasValve3/4" FNPTBallValve

WoodScrews

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

• Pipe Wrenches (2)

• Adjustable Pliers

• Screwdrivers (2)

• Wire Cutters

• Gloves

• Safetg Glasses

MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED TO SUPPLY

• Soap Solution

• Pipe Compound

• Approved Venting

• 5/8" ID PVC Flexible Tubing

• 2 Conductor 22 AWG Wire for Remote Control

• Single Gang Electrical Box

• Wire Nuts

• Concrete Wall Anchors (Optional)

Your instelletion components mog vorg.

• Pipe Fittings Required:

- Unions

- Ball Valves

- Drain Valves

- Pressure Relief Valve

OTHER TOOLS THAT HIGHT BE REQUIRED

• Hammer Drill with Concrete Bits

• Saw

• Threading Hachine with Heads and Oiler

• Core Drill with Diamond Head

• Torch Set

• Copper Tubing Cutter

• Steel Pipe Cutter

OTHERMATERIALSTHAT MIGHT BENEEDED

• Heat Tape

• Pipe Insulation

• Electrical Wire and Conduit per Local Code

• Air Inlet Screen

• Optional Pipe Cover AGTPCI

• Optional Remote Controller AGTRC1

DIMENSIONS

Installation Instructions

GN751GN94/GP94DNSRSA

DIM. DESCRIPTION IN. (MM)

A Width 14 (355.6) B Depth 95/s (244.5)*

C Height - Unit 22;/s (582) D Height - with brackets 25_/2(647.7)

E Hot Water Outlet - from wall 3% (91)* F Hot Water Outlet - from center 4%6 (110)

G Cold Water Inlet - from wall 21Y16(70)*

H Cold Water Inlet - from center l_/s (27)

I Gas Connection - from wall 5Ys (99)*

J Gas Connection - from center 5_/2(89)

From base to gas connection 1% (40)

K From base to cold connection 2 (50)

From base to hot connection 1% (41)

*This is the minimum dimension from the wall The wa]l bracket is adjustable to a]low on oddifiona1157 inches (40 mm)

PLANNING FOR VENTING

INTAKE/EXHAUST GUIDELINES

Installation Instructions

Refer to the specific instructions on gour vent

product for odditionol installation requirements.

• This water heater is a direct vent water heater and therefore is certified and listed with the vent sgstem.

You must use vent components that are certified and listed with the water heater model. See

approved venting list on page 20.

• Do not combine vent components from different manufacturers.

• The vent sgstem must vent directlg to the outside of the building and use outside

air for combustion.

• Everg vent connection must be accessible for inspection, cleaning and replacement.

• Avoid dips or sags in horizontal vent runs bg installing supports per the vent manufacturer's

instructions.

• Support horizontal vent runs everg four feet and all vertical vent runs everg six feet or in

accordance with local codes.

Venting should be as direct as possible with a minimum number of pipe fittings.

Vent diameter must not be reduced. Do not connect the venting sgstem with

an existing vent or chimneg. Do not connect vent with the vent pipe of ang other

water heater or appliance. Vent connections must be firmlg pressed together

so that the gaskets form an air-tight seal. The vent piece connected to the water heater must

be secured with one self-tapping screw. Refer to the vent pipe manufacturer's instructions

for component assemblg instructions. It is recommended to install an optional inlet screen

to minimize blockage and maintenance from debris. See page 20.

Installation Instructions

FLUE TERMINAL CLEARANCES

U.S.INSTALLATIONS

CLEARANCESPER

REF

B C

Clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck or snowline Clearance to window or door that mag be opened

Clearance to permanentlg closed window Vertical clearance to ventilated soffit, located above the terminal within

a horizontal distance of 2 feet (61 cm) from the center line of the terminal

E F

Clearance to unventilated soffit Clearance to outside corner

Clearance to inside corner Clearance to each side of center line extended above meter/regulator

assemblg Clearance to service regulator vent outlet

Clearance to nonmechanical air supplg inlet to building or the combustion air inlet to ang other appliance

Clearance to a mechanical air supplg inlet

L Clearance above paved sidewalk or paved drivewag located on public propertg 1

M Clearance under veranda, porch, deck or balcong z *

•For clearances not specified inANSIZ223 1/NFPA54,clearances are in accordance with local installation codes and the _ea Clearance to opposite wall is24 inches (60 cm}

1Avent shall not terminate direcUgabove a sidewalk or paved driveway that is located between two single familg dwellings and serves both dwellings 2 Permitted onlg if veranda, porch, deck or baicong isfuilg open on a minimum of two sides beneath the floor

DESCRIPTION

ANSI Z21.10.3

36 inches (91 crn)

12 inches (30 cm)

3 feet (91 cm} above

if within 10 feet

(3 m} horizontallg

_irernentsof the gas supplier

FLUE TERMINAL CLEARANCES (ANSI Z21.10.3 • CSA 4.3)

Installation Instructions

ADDITIONAL CLEARANCES - VENT TERMINAL These clearances are applicable to both concentric terminations and nonconcentric vent exhaust terminations.

Localcodes supersede these clearances.

• Avoid termination locations near a druer vent.

• Avoid termination locations near commercial cooking exhaust.

60" (1.52 m) vertically

between terminals

(0.91 m) to ventilated

or unventilated soffit or eave vent; or to a deck or porch

(1.52 m) between

terminals at

different levels

(0.30 m) between terminals at

same level

.-3

,.j ",.I (0.61 m) to wall or parapet

. I

(0.30 m) between terminals at same level

Installation Instructions

FLUE INSTALLATION - CONDENSATE DRAIN HORIZONTAL TERMINATION WITH VERTICAL TERMINATION (condensate collector

A CONDENSATE DRAIN required in all installations)

Condensate

Trap

3 in (75 ram) minimum

(75 mm)

minimum

3 in (75 mm)

_ minimum

PLANNING FOR PLUMBING

(shown with optional pipe cover)

Installation Instructions

OptionalPipeCover (AGTPCM)shownshaded. Pipecovernotrequired, Howeve[,consideration

shouldbe takenin thedesignof the rough

plumbingto allow installation of unit

andpipecover.

6½

18" rain.

Floor

The center of the pipes can be placed anywhere within the shaded area. The center of the pipes is recommended to be protruding only within 6" of the mounting wall. Other specific installations man be different.

Be sure that the minimum elevation of the bottom of the unit is 16" to meet the 36" recommended clearance for the exhaust.

CAUTION: BURN HAZARD. Hot exhaust and

vent mag cause serious burns. Keep back from water heater unit. Keep small children and animals away

from unit.

Suggestedareafor Waterand Gaslinesto

comethroughthewall so the optionalpipe

covercanbe installed, if desired

NaterandGas

frombebw

CAUTION:Hot Water outlet pipes leaving unit

can be hot to touch. Insulation must be used for hot water pipes below 36" due to burn risk to children.

NOTE: It is recommended to install the bottom of the unit at least 18" off the ground to minimize

blockage and maintenance from debris and provide room for the optional Pipe Cover Accessory Hodel

Number AGTPCH. NOTE: Do not install electrical outlet directly

below unit. Electrical outlet must be installed less than 6 feet from unit.

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