Infinion C13 Installation And Operation Manual

Installation and

Operation Manual

Affix these instructions adjacent to the Infinion.

Keep these instructions for future reference. For

additional information, call 1 [phone].

WARNING

If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or

explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.

Infinion C13

NOTICE TO INSTALLER

NOTICE TO OWNER

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to
this manual. For assistance or additional information consult
a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

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

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable, combustible or
corrosive vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance. Doing so may result in an explosion or fire.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch or use any phone in your building.

• Immediately 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 building until authorized by the gas supplier or

fire department.

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Mercer Island, WA 98040
[phone]

General Safety Precautions

Read and understand this entire manual before installing or operating your Infinion water heater. Pay particular
attention to the following General Safety Precautions. Failure to follow these warnings could result in a fire or
explosion, causing property damage, bodily injury or death. If you have any problems understanding the instructions
in this manual, STOP, and get help from a qualified installer or service technician, the gas supplier or Infinion
technical support at [phone].

Gasoline, as well as other flammable materials and

WARNING

Flammable
Materials

liquids (adhesives, solvents, etc.), and the vapors
they produce, are extremely dangerous. DO NOT
handle, use or store gasoline or other flammable or
combustible materials anywhere near a water
heater. Read and follow the warning label pictured
below and other labels on the water heater, as well
as the warnings printed in this manual. Failure to do
so can result in property damage, bodily injury, or
death.

DANGER

Venting

Danger

Vapors from flammable liquids
will explode and catch fire
causing death or severe burns.
Do not use or store flammable
products near this heater.

See Operation Manual for
additional

Failure to properly vent the water heater to the outdoors
as outlined in the Venting Section of this manual (page

12) can result in unsafe operation of the water heater.
To avoid the risk of fire, explosion, or asphyxiation from
carbon monoxide, never operate this water heater
unless it is properly vented and has an adequate air
supply for proper operation. Inspect the vent system for
proper installation at initial start-up; and at least
annually thereafter. Refer to Maintenance section of
this manual for more information regarding vent system
inspections

information.

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DANGER

Liquid Propane

General Safety Precautions

LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM MODELS - Propane, or LP
gas, must be used with great caution.

• It is heavier than air and will collect first in lower
areas making it hard to detect at nose level.

• Check for LP leaks before lighting the heater.
Use a soapy solution to check all gas fittings and
connections. Bubbling at a connection indicates a
leak that must be corrected. When smelling to
detect an LP leak, be sure to sniff near the floor
too. Gas detectors are recommended in LP
applications and their installation should be in
accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations and/or local laws, rules,
regulations or customs.

• It is best to use more than one method to detect
leaks in LP applications.

WARNING

Gas Odor

IF LP GAS IS PRESENT OR SUSPECTED:

• DO NOT attempt to find the cause yourself;

• DO NOT try to light any appliance;

• DO NOT touch any electrical switch;

• DO NOT use any phone in your building.

• Leave the house immediately and make sure
your family and pets leave also.

• Leave the doors open for ventilation and contact
the gas supplier, a qualified service agency or the
fire department.

• Keep the area clear until the service call has
been made, the leak is corrected, and a qualified
agency has determined the area to be safe.

Both LP and natural gas have an odorant added to
help detection. Some people may not be able to
smell or recognize this odorant. If unsure or
unfamiliar about the smell associated with LP or
natural gas, ask the gas supplier. Other conditions,
such as "Odorant Fade", which causes the odorant
to "fade", or diminish in intensity can also hide or
camouflage a gas leak.

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WARNING

Fuel Type

WARNING

General Safety Precautions

Water heaters utilizing Liquefied Petroleum gas (LP)
are different from natural gas models. A natural gas
heater will not function safely on LP gas and vice
versa. To avoid possible equipment damage,
personal injury or fire: DO NOT connect this water
heater to a fuel type not in accordance with unit
data plate. Use propane for propane units; natural
gas for natural gas units. These units are not
certified for any other type fuel.

Do not install LP appliances below-grade (for
example, in a basement) if such installation is
prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, rules,
regulations or customs.

Location

DANGER

Water
Temperature

If installation in a garage is the only alternative,
mount the heater so that the open flame of the pilot
and main burner are no less than 18 inches above
the floor. Raising the heater will reduce but not
eliminate the possibility of vapors from any
improperly-stored or accidentally-spilled flammable
liquids.

WATER TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT - Consider
safety and energy conservation when selecting the
heater's output water temperature. Water
temperatures above 125°F. can cause severe burns
or death from scalding. Read and follow the
warnings outlined on the label pictured below.
NOTE: Households with small children, disabled, or
elderly persons may require a 120°F. or lower
output temperature to prevent contact with "HOT"
water. Test the water
temperature by
turning on a hot water
faucet, placing a
thermometer in the
hot water stream, and
reading the
thermometer.

Water temperature over 125oF
can instantly cause severe
burns or death from scalding.
Risk is highest for children and
disabled or elderly people.

See Operation Manual for help on
setting safe water temperature.

Danger

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General Safety Precautions

Water
Temperature
continued

Use the following chart as a guide to determining the
proper water temperature for your home.

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Adjust the outlet water temperature of the heater by
setting the temperature dial on front of the Infinion.
The illustration below shows the approximate water
temperature for each position of the temperature
dial.
There is a Hot Water SCALD Potential if the
temperature knob is set too high. Mixing valves for
reducing point of use water temperature by mixing
hot and cold water in branch water lines are
available. Contact a licensed plumber, the local
plumbing authority, or Akwakai for further
information.

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Note - These temperature values are approximate. Flow rate and
other factors will affect your actual results

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General Installation Guidelines

Introduction

Read and Review this entire Manual with special
emphasis on the Venting Section (Page 12) and
Operation Section (Pages 17 - 19) prior to any
installation work.

• Follow these instructions when you install your heater. In
the United States: The installation must conform with
local codes or, in the absence of local codes, the National
Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54. In Canada: The
Installation should conform with CGA B149.(1,2)
INSTALLATION CODES and /or local installation codes.

• Carefully plan where you install the heater. Correct
combustion air supply and flue pipe installation are very
important. If not installed correctly, fatal accidents can be
caused by lack of air, carbon monoxide poisoning or fire.

• Install the heater in a location with enough ventilation.
The National Fire Codes prohibit water heater installation
in bathrooms, bedrooms or any occupied rooms normally
kept closed. See the section below on locating the heater.

• You must vent your heater. See section on Vent Pipe
Connections, Page 12.

• Disconnect the heater from the gas supply piping system
during any pressure testing at pressures in excess of ½
Psig (3.5 kPa).

• Isolate the heater from the gas supply piping system by
closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any
pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test
pressures equal to or less than ½ Psig (3.5kPa). Test the
appliance and its gas connection before operating the
heater.

• Keep water heater area clear and free from combustibles
and flammable liquids. Do not locate the heater over any
material that might burn.

• Correct gas pressure is critical for the optimum operation
of this heater.

• Size gas piping to provide the required pressure at the
maximum output of the heater, while all the other gas
appliances are in operation. Check with your local gas
supplier, and see the section on connecting the gas
supply (page 13 ).

• If overheating occurs or the gas supply fails to shut off,
turn off the gas supply at the manual gas shut off valve
on the gas line.

• Do not use this appliance if any part has been
underwater. Immediately call a qualified service
technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any
part of the control system that has been underwater.

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