Maytag HJ640PBDS, HJ640NBDS, HJ650PBDS, HJ650NBDS Owner's Manual

DIRECTVENT

USER'S GUIDE

GAS WATER HEATE

For Your Safety

AN ODORANT ISADDED TO THE GAS USEDBY THIS Model Numbers

WATER HEATER HJ640NBDS

HJ640PBDS

WARNING: If the information in these instructions are not fol- I-IJ650NBDS lowed exactly, a fire or explosion may result, causing property HJ650PBDS

damage, personalinjuryordeath.

-Do not store or use gasolineor other flammable vaporsand liq-

uidsin the vicinity ofthis or any other appliance.

-WHAT TO DO IFYOU SMELLGAS

• Do nottry to light any appliance.

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

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone,

Followthe gas supplier'sinstructions.

• If you can not reachyourgas supplier,callthe fire department.

-Installation and servicemustbe performedby a qualified installer, serviceagencyorthe gassupplier. FOR POTABLE WATER

•,WARNING HEATING ONLY

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or mainte- NOT SUITABLEFOR nance can cause DEATH, SERIOUSBODILYINJURY,OR PROPERTY SPACE HEATING

DAMAGE. Refer to this manual for assistanceor consultthe local

gas utility for further information. NOT FOR USE IN

MANUFACTURED

Flammable vapors may be drawn by air currents from areas of the structure to this app lance. Caution:

COVER AND THEN THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFOREINSTALLING Before First Use of

READ THE GENERAL SAFETY SECTION BEGINNING ON INSIDE I Operating Instructions

OR OPERATING THIS WATER HEATER. This Product.

Save this Manual for Future Reference.

AWARNING other (MOBILE) HOMES

Read and Follow All

•,WARNING I Safety Rules and

Safety Instructions

&WARNING _,WARNING

The water heater must be properly vented out- HYDROGEN GAS: Hydrogen gas can be produced in

doors. Never operate the water heater unless it is a hot water system that has not been used for a vented to the outdoors and has adequate air sup- long period of time (generally two weeks or more). ply to avoid risks of improper operation, explosion Hydrogen gas is extremely flammable and explosive.

or asphyx ation. To prevent the possibility of injury under these con-

_WARNING before any electrical appliances which are connected

Minimum clearances between the water heater and washer or washing machine). If hydrogen gas is pre- combustible and noncombustible construction are: 0 sent, there will probably be an unusual sound simi- inches from sides, 0 inches from back, 4 inches from lar to air escaping through the pipe as the hot water

front of jacket to closet door and 3 inches from top faucet isopened. There must be no smoking or open of jacket to combustible and noncombustible ceiling, flame near the faucet at the time it is open.

Minimum vent clearance: 0 inches. NOTE: provide 24 inches front clearance for servicing. (See Figure 1)

Page 9.

_,WARNING

Flood damage to a water heater may not be readily manner that if the tank or any connections should:

I visible or immediately detectible. However, over a structure. For this reason, it is not advisable to install

period of time a flooded water heater will create the water heater in an attic or upper floor. When dangerous conditions which can cause DEATH, SERI- such locations cannot be avoided, a suitable drain

OUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Contact the Maytag dealer from whom the appli- a drain pan must have a minimum length and width I

ance was purchased or call Maytag Customer Service of at least 2 inches greater than the water heater at 1-800-788-8899 for an authorized servicer to dimensions and must be piped to an adequate drain.

replace a flooded water heater. Do not attempt to Drain pan depth must allow for access to the outer repair the unitJ It must be replaced! doors for lighting the pilot and servicing the burner.

A WARNING connection with this water heater.

INSULATING JACKETS: When installing an external

water heater insulation jacket on a gas water

heater:

a. DO NOT cover the temperature-pressure relief

valve.

b. DO NOT put insulation over any part of the top of

the gas water heater.

c. DO NOT put insulation over the gas control valve

or gas control valve/burner cover, or any access areas to the burner.

d. DO NOT let insulation around the gas water

heater to get within 8 inches of the floor to allow accessto the burner assembly.

e° DO NOT cover or remove operating instructions,

and safety related warning labels and materials affixed to the water heater,

Failure to heed this will result in the possibility of a fire or explosion.

ditions, we recommend the hot water faucet be opened for several minutes at the kitchen sink

to the hot water system are used (such as a dish-

A, CAUTION

WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of the water heater must be accomplished in such a

leak, the flow of water will not cause damage to the

pan should be installed under the water heater. Such

Under no circumstances is the manufacturer or Maytag to be held liable for any water damage in'

Table of Contents

Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................................ 2-4

Table of Contents .......................................................................................................................................5

Customer Information .......................................................................................................................6

Product Specifications ........................................................................................................................6

Accessories and Tools Needed ...............................................................................................7

Accessories ............................................................................................................................................................................ 7

Tools ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Instructions for Installation ..............................................................................................._-_

Removing the Old Water Heater .......................................................................................................................................... 8

Typical Installation ................................................................................................................................................................ 9

Locating the New Water Heater ......................................................................................................................................... 10

Combustion Air and Ventilation ................................................................................................................................... 11, 12

Venting Clearances ..................................................................................................................................................... 11, 12

Optional Wire Grill .......................................................................................................................................................... 12

Flue Extensions ............................................................................................................................................................. 12, 13

Vertical (Extension Kit) Height .................................................................................................................................. 12, 13

Horizontal (Extension Kit) ............................................................................................................................................... 13

All Installations ................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Standard Vent Kit Installation ....................................................................................................................................... 14-I7

Optional Vertical Kit Installation .................................................................................................................................. 17-21

Optional Horizontal Kit Installation ............................................................................................................................. 21-25

O_tlonal Vertical and Horizontal Kit Installation ......................................................................................................... 25-29

water Piping ....................................................................................................................................................................... 30

Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve ..................................................................................................................................... 31

Fillip. the Water Heater ..................................................................................................................................................... 32

Gas Piping .................................................................................................................................................................... 32, 33

Installation Checklist .......................................................................................................................................................... 34

Instructions for Operation ...................................................................................................a5-3_

Lighting ........................................................................................................................................................................ 35, 36

Temperature Regulation ...................................................................................................................................................... 37

Service and Maintenance ....................................................................................................... 38-40

Venting System Inspection .................................................................................................................................................. 38

Burner Inspection ............................................................................................................................................................... 38

Burner Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................. 38

LR Gas Control Valve and Burner Assembly Replacement information .......................................................................... 39

Draining .............................................................................................................................................................................. 39

Anode tcod Inspection ........................................................................................................................................................ 39

Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation .................................................................................................................... 40

Drain Valve Washer Replacement ...................................................................................................................................... 40

Housekeeping ..................................................................................................................................................................... 40

Service ................................................................................................................................................................................. 40

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................... 41-44

Start Up Cor_ditioas ............................................................................................................................................................ 41

Condensation .................................................................................................................................................................... 41

Smoke/Odor ..................................................................................................................................................................... 41

Thermal Expansion ........................................................................................................................................................... 41

Strange Sounds ................................................................................................................................................................. 41

Operational Conditions ................................................................................................................................................ 42, 43

_meUcvWater ..................................................................................................................................................................... 42

'_lir m Hot Water Faucets ............................................................................................................................................... 42

High Temperature Shut Off System ................................................................................................................................. 42

Not Enoch or No Hot Water ......................................................................................................................................... 42

Water Is xoo Hot .............................................................................................................................................................. 43

Leakage Checkpoints .......................................................................................................................................................... 44

Repair Parts List ...................................................................................................................................46-_0

Warranty ...................................................................................................................................................................52

Customer Information

Thank Youfor purchasing aMaytag water heater, cannot put everything on the first few pages, READ THE

Properly installed and maintained, it should give youyears of ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO trouble free service. It is strongly suggested that this new water INSTALL OR OPERATE THE WATER HEATER. heater be professionally installed, contact Maytag Customer The installation must conform with the instructions inthis Service (1-800-788-8899) for recommended installers, manual; gas company rules; and Local Codes, or in the absence

ofLoca/Codes, with the current edition of the National Fuel

Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual Gas code, ANSI Z223.1, also referred to as NFPA 54. This

CSA - Canadian Standards Association publication is available from your localgovernment or public

ANSI - American National Standards Institute library or gas company or by writing NFPA, Batterymarch

NFPA - National Fire Protection Association Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

• After reading this manual you have any questions or do not

&WARNING understand any portion of the instructions, call Maytag

This gas-fired water heater is design certified by Customer Serviceat 1-800-788-8899 for an authorized ser- CSA INTERNATIONAL under American National vicer.

Standard/CSA Standard for Gas Water Heaters ANS Z21.10.1 • CSA 4.1 (current edition). The installation • Carefully plan the place where you are going to put the water must conform with this manual, Local Codes and heater. Correct combustion, vent action, and vent pipe installa-

with the current edition of the National Fuel Gas tion are very important in preventing death from possible car-

Code, ANSI Z223.1,

This publication isavailable from your local govern- bon monoxide poisoning and fires.

ment or public library, gas company, or by writing' Examine the location to ensure the water heater complies with NFPA, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269. I the "Locating the New Water Heater" section in tbJs manual.

• For California installation this water heater must be braced,

• Read the "SafetyInstructions" section, pages 2, 3 and 4 of this anchored, or strapped to avoid tailing or moving during an

manual first and then the entire manual carefully.If you don't earthquake. See instructions for correct installation procedures. followthe safetyrules, the water heater will not operate proper- Instructions maybe obtained from your local dealer, whole-

13_It could cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY saler,public utilities or California Office of the State Architect, AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. 400 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.

• This manual contains instructions for the installation, opera- • Massachusetts Code requires this water heater to be installed in

tion, and maintenance of the gas-fired water heater. It alsocon- accordancewith Massachusetts 248-CMR 2.00: State tains warnings that you must read and be aware of through out Plumbing Code and 248-CMR 5.00.

the rnanual. All wamlngs and allinstructions are essential to the • Complies with SCAQ_MDrule #1121 and districts having proper operation of the water heater and your safety. Since we equivalent NOx requirements.

Product Specifications

•Model HJ640NBDS HJ640PBDS HJ650NBDS HJ650PBDS

Tank Capacity Suffix"W" - Heat Traps

In Gallons 40 40 50 50 * Suff,x "D" - High Altitude

Type of

Gas Natural Propane Natural Propane

B.T.U.

Rate 40,000 40,000 48,000 44,000

Recovery Rate

In Gals Per Hour 41 41 49 45

@ 90°F Rise

Vent Inlet

(Outlet) Size 6" (3") 6" (3") 6" (3") 6" (3")

Diameter 21" 21" 21" 21"

Height To

Top of 483/4" 48'/," 61" 61"

Water Heater

• High altitude models have a B.T.U./Recovery Rate 10% less than shown.

AVAILABLE OPTIONS:

Accessories and Tools Needed

Accessories

To simplify the installation Maytag has available the installa- tion parts shown below. You may or may not need alI of these

accessoriesdependingonyourtypeof installation.Call

Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an authorized installer.

DRAINPANSAVAILABLEIN 22" DIAMETER (PARTNUMBER66001011)FORWATER HEATERSHAVINGA DIAMETER20° ORLESS,

24" DIAMETER(PARTNUMBER66001105) FOR

EXPANSIONTANKSFORTHERMALEXPANSION WATERHEATERSHAVINGA DIAMETER22"

CONDITIONSAVAILABLEIN2 GALLON(PART OR LESSAND 28" DIAMETER(PARTNUMBER

NUMBER66001013) AND 5 GALLON(PART 66001012) FORWATERHEATERSHAVINGA NUMBER66001014) CAPACITY DIAMETER26_'ORLESS

Tools

You may or may not need all of these tools, depending on your ADDITIONAL TOOLS NEEDED type of installation. These tools can be purchased at your local WHEN SWEAT SOLDERING

hardware store. * Tubing Cutters or Hacksaw

• Pipe Wrenches (2) 14" • Soft Solder

• Tin Snips • Wire Brushes

• 6 Foot Tape of Folding Rule

• Garden Hose GARDENHOSE

• Drill

• Pipe dope or Teflon Tape

• Screwdriver _ _ • Solder Flux

• Propane Torch

• Emery Cloth

HACKSAW

P,PE6 FOOTTAPE WRENCH

ROLLOFTEFLONTAPE 3/4" WIREBRUSH

(USEONLYON WATER

CONNECTIONS)

SLOT-HEADSCREWDRIVER

PHILLIPSSCREWDRIVER ROLLOF LEADFREE

_ _ PROPANETORCH

TIN SNIPS _;_

1/2" WIREBRUSH

SOFTSOLDER

PIPEDOPE(SQUEEZETUBE) ROLLOF EMERY

(USEFORWATERAND CLOTH SOLDERFLUX TUBINGCU'I'I'ER GAS CONNECTIONS)

Instructions for Installation

Removing the Old Water Heater

@ Turn "OFF" the gas supply to the water heater. @ Disconnect the vent pipe from the draft hood, if provid-

iI WARNING installations the vent pipe(s) can be lifted off after any

If the maingasline shutoffservingall gas appliancesisused, alsoshut"OFF"the gasat eachappliance.Leaveall gasappli- the draft hood, if provided. The new water heater has a

ancesshut"OFF"untilthewaterheater nsta aton iscomplete, vent kit which mustbe usedfor proper operation.

@ @ be cut with a hacksaw approximately

Turn the hose from the drain valve. Close heater. Some installations

house.thewater be turned offto the entire _ now completely disconnected and

the water to the water

require

that

Q1) ready to be removed.

ed, where they connect to the water heater. In most

screw or other attached devices are removed. Dispose of

a. If you have copper piping to the water

heater, the two copper water pipes can

four inches away from where they con-

nect to the water heater. This will avoid cutting off the pipes too short.

necessary. Disconnect the temperature- pressure relief valve drain line. When

the water heater is drained, disconnect

Additional cuts can be made later if

{J_ the drain valve. The water heater is

Check again sure gas sup- ply is "OFF" to the water heater. Then la_ I_ ll_l @ b. If you have galvanized pipe to the water

from the gas control valve, with a pipe wrench at the union in each

Attach a pieces should be saved since they may valve and put the other end in a floor be needed when reconnecting the new

disconnect the gas supply connection _ heater, loosen the two galvanized pipes

drain or outdoors. Open the water water heater. Disconnect the tempera- heater drain valve. Open a nearby hot ture-pressure relief valve drain line.

water faucet which will relieve pressure When the water heater is drained, dis- in the water heater and speed draining, connect the hose from the drain valve.

to make the

hose to the water heater drain

line. Also disconnect the piping

remaining to the water heater. These

Close the drain valve. The water heater

r;LW'° bmPrleCte°lvYead?c°nnecredand

WARNING & CAUTION

Thewaterpassingout of the drainvalvemaybeextremelyhot. Mineralbuildupor sedimentmay haveaccumulatedin the old I Toavoidbeingscalded,makesureall connectionsaretight and waterheater.Thiscausesthewater heaterto bemuchheavier

thatthewaterflowisdirectedawayfromanyperson, thannormalandthsresidue,f spi edout,coudcausestanng.

Instructions for Installation (cont'd)

Typical Installation

CHECK ALL CONNECTIONS FOR LEAKS. CONSULT THE LOCAL UTILITY COMPANY TO EXAMINE INSTALLATION FOR PRO- PRIETY AND SAFETY.

i VACUUM RELIEFREQUIREDBYSOMECODES ' (REFERTO LOCALCODES)

VENTTO

OUTDOORS

WATERINLET

TEMPERED-- _'_

WATEROUTLET \\

\\ \\

MtXtNGVALVE"

\\_ GAS \\ SUPPLY _\ RELIEFVALVE

\\ -DISCHARGEPIPE \\ (Do not cap or plug)

\\ \\

DRAIN PAN TOSUITABLEDRAIN

This appliance has been design certified as complying with American National Standard/CSA Standard for water heaters and is con- sideredsoitable for:

Water (Potable) Heating: A]J models are "considered suitable for water (potable) heating."

HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are This water heater shall not be connected

temperature which will satisfy clothes washing, non-potable water heating appliance.

intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a ing systems or component(s) previously used w th a

dish washing, end other sanitizing needs can scald

AWARNING A WARNING to any heat-

and permanently injure you upon contact. Some

people are more likely to be permanently injured by

!hot water than others. These include the elderly, _, WARNING

children, the infirm, or physically/mentally handi-

capped. If anyone using hot water in your home fits iToxic chemicals such as used for treatment of boilers

into one of these groups or if there is a local code or or non-potable water heating appliances shall never I

state law requiring a certain temperature water at be introduced into a potable water space heating| the hot water tap, then you must take special pre- system.

icautions. In addition to using the lowest possible temperature setting that satisfies your hot water

needs, a means such as a mixing valve, should be used at the hot water taps used by these people or NOTE: To protect against untimely corrosion of hot and at the water heater. Mixing valves are available at cold water fittings, it is strongly recommended that di-elec-

plumbing supply or hardware stores. Follow manu- tric unions or couplings be installed on this water heater

facturers instructions for installation of the valves,

Before changing the factory setting on the thermo- when connected to copper pipe.

,stat, read the "Temperature Regulation" section in

this manual.

Instructions for Installation (cont'd)

Locating the New Water Heater • The location selection must provide adequateclearancesfor

You should carefully choose an indoor location for the new water servicing and proper operation of the water heater. heater, because the placement is a very important consideration

for the safety of the occupants in the building and for the most [ &WARNING economical use of the appliance. Thiswater heateris not foruse [ Propellants of ae_and volatile com-

inmanu_ctured(mobile)homesoroutdoorinstallation. |pounds, (cleaners, chlorine based chemicals, refrig-

/erants, etc.) in addition to being highly flammable

in many cases, will also change to corrosive

Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the water hydrochloric acid when exposed to the combustion

heater in a new location, the following critical points must be products of the water heater. The results can be observed. [hazardous, and a so cause product fa ure.

The location selected should be indoors as dose as practical to the outside wall to which the water heater vent is going to be AWARNING

installed through, and as centralized with the water piping sys- This water heater must not be installed directly on tern as possible. The water heater, as all water heaters, wiU even- carpeting. Carpeting must be protected by a metal

tually leak. Do not install without adequate drainage provisions or wood panel beneath the appliance extending where water flow will cause damage, beyond the full width and depth of the appliance by

ACAUTION heed this warning may result in a fire hazard.

WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of the water heater must be accomplished in such a manner that if the tank or any connections should

leak, the flow of water will not cause damage to the AWARNING

structure. For this reason, it is not advisable to install Minimum clearances between the water heater and the water heater in an attic or upper floor. When combustible and noncombustible construction are: 0

such locations cannot be avoided, a suitable drain inches from sides, 0 inches from back, 4 inches from pan should be installed under the water heater. Such front of jacket to closet door and 3 inches from top I

a drain pan must have a minimum length and width of jacket to combustible and noncombustible ceiling. I of at least 2 inches greater than the water heater Minimum vent clearance: 0 inches. NOTE: provide 24

dimensions and must be piped to an adequate drain, inches front clearance for servicing. (See Fgure 1).

Drain pan depth must allow for access to the outer doors for lighting the pilot and servicing the burner.

Under no circumstances is the manufacturer or Ventto

Maytag to be held liable for any water damage in ou__ connection with this water heater. 0-m_:._;,l_-

at least 3 inches (76.2mm) in any direction, or if the appliance is installed in an alcove or closet, the

entire floor must be covered by the panel. Failure to

0" rain. >

INSTALLATIONS IN AREAS WHERE FLAMMABLE LIQ- 0" UIDS (VAPORS)ARE LIKELYTO BEPRESENTOR STORED (GARAGES, STORAGE, AND UTILITY AREAS, ETC):

Flammable liquids (such as gasoline, solvents, propane outdoors

(LP) or butane, etc.), all of which emit flammable vapors, may be improperly stored or used in such _- --

areas. The gas water heater pilot light or main burner can ignite suchvapors, The resulting flashback and fire

can cause death or serious burns to anyone in the --°m_n" area, as well as property damage. _

If installation in such areas is your only option, then the installation must be accomplished in a way that

the pilot flame and main burner flame are elevated ....._.........

from the floor at least 18 inches.While this may reduce ........

the chances of flammable vapors from a floor spill I I

being ignited, gasoline and other flammable sub- I Figure 1 ] stances should never be stored or used in the same

room or area containing a gas water heater or other open flame or spark producing appliance.

NOTE: Flammable vapors may be drawn by air currents

[,from other areas of the structure to the app lance.

AWARNING _i_j"_

Instructions for Installation (cont'd)

Combustion Air and Ventilation

When determining the installation location for a direct vent

water heater, snow accumulation and drifting should be con-

sidered in areas where applicable.

VENTINGCLEARANCES 18"mJn.

• 18" minimumin alldirections from any obstruction that may

interfere.

I Figure2 ]

• 18" minimum from the ground and 12" from ceiling overhangs. Figure2.

• The direct vent terminal shall terminate at least 3 feetabove any

gravityair inlet into the building.

* 12" minimum belowany door,window or gravity air inletinto the

building. _ IF LESS ,,

any overhang

• 18"minimumfromothergravityornaturalapplianceoutletvents -._1_ _'_'_ "i -N120

* 9" minimum horizontally from or aboveany door, windowor CTVE'V_N__'_ 9"__

• 36" minimum from anyoutlet ventswhen directly belowor 45°to TERMI

either side ofcenter line. Figure 5, page 12. IR

• 36" minlmum in alldirectionsfrom anyother forced air appfiance

when dimcdy ab°ve °r 135°t° either side °fcenter line"Figum4"page DIRE__ /_ _FtRC[DTA

outlet vent. Figure 5, 12. [ Figure 3 ]

• The location selectionmust provideclearancesforservicing and proper operation of the water heater. Figure 6, page 12.

• Vent termination must not be within 4 feet of any items such as

gas meters, gasvalvesorother gas regulating equipment. _vented appliance.

a_ WARNING /- 18"min.-_ ' I --- \ ---

such as gas meters, gas valves or other gas regulating

equipment.

i INCREASED TO 24" " \ _ _ --

THEN THE DIMENSION IS _ _..z_'_'\

/ Any gravity or natural

I _-- t3_° 13s°--

Failureto have required clearancesbetween vent piping I

and combustible material will result in a fire hazard. I I Figure 4 I

I I

Instructions for Installation (cont'd)

Combustion Air and Ventilation Flue Extensions (cont'd) There arethree optional extension kits available. Any combi-

nation of the three kits can be chosen; however, only one kit

(See Figures 8 & 9.)

/36" min.ifwithid"

e thisiarea \ Unless otherwise specified at the time of ordering, a standard

can be used vertically and/or horizontally.

36" min. within a360° ra Any other gravity or natural

if vent isaforced air appli- appliance outlet vent

ante outlet vent. POSSIBLE EXTENSION COMBINATIONS

d__ extension kit (66001422) is individually packaged and

shipped within the water heater carton.

[Figure,]

-- _ / TAL

Must maintain _ I'''" "_ TWO VERTICAL J J KITS

adequate service _ '_ and maintenance _ _ i KITS NOT OK accessibility._ _.¢ _o) \ _ NOT OK

i_!_N i%_

i_ • _ available for vent

IFigure"I ------- RT, L

.--,on _U_°

Optional Wire Grill KITOK _ i i

accidentally, or is accessible to small children, installation of a protective vent cover is recommended. Some local codes may LKITAND

When the water heater vent cap is low enough to be touched _A_'T--"_C A

require a vent cap cover.Figure 7 shows the optional wire vent [ I ONEHORIZONTAL

cap protector available from the water heater manufacturer. I I K/r OK

A wire mesh chain link fence (as shown in Figure 7) may be

HORIZONTAL I----I

I Figure8 I I I'--I

used instead of the factory cover. Care should be taken to I

maintain adequate ventilation around the vent cap. If a chain _kWARNING link fence is installed, it must not be used as a storage area for Horizontal Vent Kit be used.

items that may block proper ventilation.

NOttobeused It is simple to determine which kit is needed for vertical height.

/ asastoragearea _ Take the total height (to the top of the flue) required and com-

J4_ _-I- pating that to "F dim." in the chart #1, it can be determined

] WARN, G may

At no time can more than one Vertical and/or one

VERTICAL (EXTENSION KIT) HEIGHT

Failure to have required clearances between vent piping and combustible material will result in a fire

hazard.

Obstructions and deteriorated vent systems present serious health risk or asphyxiation.

Instructions for Installation (cont'd)

I HORIZONTAL (EXTENSION KIT)

A 66001423

r 66001424 simply plug the dimensions "D" and "G" into the equation [ 6600142S ,_v-,[r_ _7_ below. The answer "E" should then be located in chart #2.

_ " " The Equation D + G =E

e!ste!teithe_r )U __ "D"thatshould be used horizontally to obtain the desiredlength.=Thewallthickness

The size range in which "E" dimension falls indicates the kit

"G" --The distance wanted between the edge of the water

heater and the inside edge of the wall

"E" = The distance the extension kit must be able to extend

Iigure'I ::°°0',::; ,

NOTE: Only one vent kit can be used horizontally and/or

CHART #2

DIMENSION

40-50 Gal.

VENT KITS MIN MAX 66001422-Std. 3½ 10

66001423 10 15Y2

66001424 15½ 26½

66001425 26½ 48

*GAL. in 1000's

CAP. NAT A B C

CHART #1 *Seemodels and rating plate attached to the water heater for

in1000'SNAT. _MIN' [ MIN ' ' &WARNING I

_ BTU's _ specific model number and other detailed informafion

40/40 77 I 88 I 88 I 110 I escape of dan_ierous flue gases which could cause

48144 893h]100%11003h1122V4[ deadly asphyxiation.

, _ .. 40 40/40 483h 413/,, 21

50 48144 61 54 21

IMAXI IMAX I Be sure vent pipe is properly connected to prevent I

*BTU'S

*Seemodel and rating plate attached to the water heater for ] specific model number and other detailed information. A WARNING

Obstructionsand deteriorated vent systemsmay present serioushealth risk or asphyxiation.

Instructions for Installation (cont'd)

All Installations Standard Vent Kit

Fureaseofassemblytheinstalladonofthevariouskit Installation #1

combinations has been broken into individual sections, The two steps below are common to all installations. Standard Vent Kit 66001422

Once these have been performed, you need only to refer

Installation Using Vent Kits:

o.eeoo.te ,oyou

1.Standard Vent Kit 66001422 ........................... Page 14

2. Optional Vertical Vent Kit _

with Standard Vent Kit .................................. Page 17

3. Optional Horizontal Vent Kit ........................ Page 21

4.Optional Hotizontal

and Vertical Vent Kits .................................... Page 25 *Eachpartisstampedwitha partnumber

CUTTING THE OPENING THROUGH THE OUTSIDE The opening through the wall should be cut at this time. If it WALL hasn't been, refer back to that section.

After thoroughly reading the "Locating the New Water Heater" section of this manual and you have chosen a suit- 1. Lock the elbow to the straight 3" flue pipe. Set this assem-

able water heater installation site, use the chart below to bly in place on the end of the water heater's flue collar.

determine dimensions for the opening in the wall.

Cut a C/4" diameter hole completely through the outside

wall.

2. Mark the flue collar at the slots in the elbow. Using a #22 drill hit, drill holes into the flue collar at the two slots and

WATER HEATER ATTITUDE secure the elbow to the flue collar using the screws provided.

There is a certain amount of variance with regard to the direc- NOTE: Make sure elbow is properly aligned to opening tion the water heater faces, in the outside wall.

Standing in front of the water heater (gas control facing you),

set the 3" diameter elbow (slotted end) on the flue. This will

assembly to the opening in the wafl and more importantly any possibility of interference of venting and water piping.

give you a better understanding of the relation of the vent __//)I_ "_"_ The direction of the water heater can now be made. Also con- _ _ _ _ -#

maintenance accessibility are retained. sider the gas control valve to insure installation, lighting, and 0" --__"I_S

Instructions for Installation (cont'd)

3. Using the tube of sealant supplied, run an ample amount 6. The standard vent kit includes a6° diameter extension around the oval flare of the jacket, pipe which is used when "E" dimension is over 6V2".

4. First remo e the 3 honzontaI extension from the elbow. X

Starting with the long end (with four securing holes), _] --_ _ ,__

place the 6" diameter vent elbow over the 3" diameter ,, elbow. Bend the round end "oval_to fit the flared oval end

of the jacket top.

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7 If_E " dimension is less than 6VI' move to next step.

extension pipe (crimped end) to the 6" diameter vent elbow and secure using two sheet metal screws. Using the

tube of sealant supplied, run an ample amount around the

joint to insure a good seal.

_)_ If"E" dim ensionis over6_/I', assemble the 6" diameter

5. Making sure the 6" diameter elbow is centered around the __ __ 3" diameter flue, secure the 6" diameter vent pipe using

four sheet metal screws at the connection of the jacket top.

(_)-?__ _-'" 8. eSll_do;ihevent collar (to be installed later)over the 6" vent

Instructions for Installation (cont'd)

Standard Vent Kit (cont'd)

9. Place the water heater at the opening in the wall, at the 12. We have supplied 4 wood screws to temporarily attach the predetermined clearance, collar to the exterior wall of the building. However, other

types of screws may have to be substituted depending on

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\\ 13. Insert the 3" diameter flue extension pipe into the vent \\ collar assembly (flared & notched end first) and lock (turn

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clockwise to lock studs to slots) the flue extension pipe to

\\ _ _ the flue elbow.

10. Move outdoors with all the remaining vent parts. Using _ ..... _ ....

the tube of seal.ant supplied, run an ample amount on the :: ....

inside surface of the collar assembly that will contact the exterior wall and also fill the bead on the end of the 6"

diameter vent collar.

ter extension pipe and O-ring.

NOTE: To facilitate ease of assembly of the vent cap to

the 3" pipe, a soap solution can be applied to the O-ring gasket.

__ 14. Connect the vent cap by sliding its end over the 3" diame-

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Instructions for Installation (cont'd)

15. The vent cap has 4 holes around the outer edge. Remove the 4 screws used to temporarily attach the collar to the

exterior wall. Then secure the vent cap assembly with the vent collar assembly to the exterior wall using the same 4

screws.

NOTE: Screws are suppfied; however, substitution may be necessary depending on the exterior wall material.

A CAUTION

Toprevent unlocking the previouslyinstalled 3" diameter

extension, the vent cap assembly must be rotated in a cockwise mot on when the vent cap s nsta ed.

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Any Optional Vent Kit

16. Go back indoors to attach inside collar to the inside wall. Place the collar against the wall. Secure to wall by using 4 _ _

long sheet metal screws.

NOTE: Screws are supplied; however, substitution may be necessary depending on the interior wall material.

The opening through the wall should be cut at this time. If it hasn't been, refer back to that section.

telescoping flue sections are set and locked together using the two screws supplied as shown below.

1. First it must be determined how far the vertical (3" dia.)

17. Using the tube of sealant supplied, run an ample amount II I

of sealant around the edge of the vent pipe where it is ____ inserted through the inside collar to seal air drafts from

wall.

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