* FOR USE IN RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, OR MANUFACTURED HOME APPLICATIONS.
WARNING
If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage, personal injury, or death.
- 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
• Do not try 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. Follow the
gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
- Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.
Thank you for purchasing this Noritz Tankless Gas Water Heater.
Before using, please:
CERTIFIED
R
Low NOx
Approved by
SCAQMD
Accepted For Use
City of New York
Department of Buildings
MEA 19-03-E
Read this manual completely for operation instructions.
Completely fill out the warranty registration card (included separately) and
mail the detachable portion to Noritz America Corporation.
Keep this manual (and the remainder of the warranty registration card) where it
can be found whenever necessary.
Installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes,
the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
When applicable, installation must conform with the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 or the Canadian Standard CAN/
CSA-Z240 MH Mobile Homes, Series M86. (NR111-OD, NR111-DV only)
Noritz America reserves the right to discontinue, or change at any time, the
designs and/or specifications of its products without notice.
NORITZ America Corporation
SBA8373
Rev. 09/09
Important Safety Information-1
To prevent damage to property and injury to the user, the icons shown below will be used to warn of
varying levels of danger.
Every indication is critical to the safe operation of the water heater and must be understood and observed.
Potential dangers from accidents during installation and use are divided into the following four
categories. Closely observe these warnings; they are critical to your safety.
Icons warning of risk level
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
Other icons
Electric
Shock.
Prohibited
Vapors from flammable liquids will explode and catch fire causing death or severe burns.
Do not use or store flammable products such as gasoline, solvents or
Prohibited
adhesives in the same room or area near the water heater.
Keep flammable products:
1. Far away from the water
heater.
2. In approved containers.
3. Tightly closed.
4. Out of children’s reach.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
High
Temperature.
No flame.
Be sure
to do.
Don’t
touch.
Ground.
Don’t
disassemble
the equipment.
Don’t touch
with a wet
hand.
DANGER
Vapors:
1. Cannot be seen.
2. Vapors are heavier than air.
3. Go a long way on the floor.
4. Can be carried from other rooms
to the main burner by air currents.
2
Prohibited
Hot Water Heater temperatures over 125 °F can cause severe burns instantly or
death from scalding.
Children, disabled and elderly are at the highest risk of being scalded.
Feel water temperature before bathing or showering.
Temperature limiting valves are available, ask professional person.
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Prohibited
[NR111-SV only]
Do not use the water heater if
the exhaust pipe is displaced,
has holes, is
clogged or is
corroded.
Prohibited
[NR111-DV only]
Do not use the water heater if
the intake/exhaust pipe is displaced,
has holes, is clogged
or is corroded.
Prohibited
No flame.
[NR111-OD only]
Do Not Install Indoors.
This will cause carbon
monoxide poisoning and a
potential fire hazard.
Indoor
WARNING
A. This water heater does not have a
pilot. It is equipped with an
ignition device that automatically
lights the burner. Do not try to
light the burner by hand.
B.
BEFORE OPERATING smell all
around the water heater area for
evidence of leaking gas. Be sure
to smell next to the floor because
some gas is heavier than air and
will settle on the floor.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS.
• Do not try 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. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions.
•
If you cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the fire department.
C. Use only your hand to turn the
gas valve knob. Never use tools.
If the knob will not turn by hand,
don’t try to repair it. Call a
qualified service technician.
Force or attempted repair may
result in a fire or explosion.
D. Do not use this water heater if
any part has been under water.
lmmediately call a qualified
service technician to inspect the
water heater and to replace any
damaged parts.
Prohibited
Be sure
to do.
Be sure
to do.
Prohibited
High
Temperature.
Prohibited
Do not allow anyone to change the
water temperature while hot water is
being used.
To prevent scalding, do not change the water temperature to a higher setting.
When a gas leak is noticed:
1. Stop use immediately
2. Close the gas valve
3. [When installing indoors]
Open windows and doors
If you detect abnormal combustion
or abnormal odors, or during an
earthquake, tornado or fire:
1. Turn off the hot water supply
2.
Turn off the power to the water heater
3.
Turn off gas and water supply valve.
4. Call the nearest Noritz agent
Explosion Hazard ;
If the temperature and pressure relief
valve is dripping or leaking, have a
qualified service technician replace it.
Do not plug or remove the valve.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
fire or explosion, and personal injury or death.
Check the temperature
of the running hot water
before entering the
shower.
Check the temperature
before stepping into
the bath tub.
Do not use combustible chemicals
such as oil, gasoline, benzene etc.
in the near the heater or the exhaust
vent terminal.
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Important Safety Information-2
(Continued)
WARNING
4
Prohibited
Be sure
to do.
Prohibited
Prohibited
Prohibited
Do not place the exhaust vent terminal
in an indoor environment by means of
adding walls and ceiling (Do not enclose using corrugated sheets, etc.)
Exhaust vent
terminal
Flue terminal
Unit
Carbon monoxide poisoning or fire may
occur as a result.
Prohibited
Flue
terminal
Leave the proper clearance between the
water heater and nearby objects (trees,
timber, boxes with flammable materials etc.).
[When installing outdoors (NR111-SV, NR111-OD)]
Min. 36"
Upper:
Left side:
Min. 6"
Front:
Sug. 24"
[When installing indoors (NR111-SV only)]
Upper: Min. 12"
Left side:
Min. 6"
Front:
Sug. 24"
[When installing indoors (NR111-DV only)]
*
Upper: Min. 12"
Left side:
Min. 6"
Front:
Sug. 24"
Indicates suggested clearances for maintenance.
*
*
Right side:
Min. 6"
Sug. 3" from
vent pipe*
Right side:
Min. 6"
Sug. 3" from
vent pipe*
Right side:
Min. 6"
Prohibited
Prohibited
Be sure
to do.
[NR111-DV only]
Do not place outdoors
Rain may enter the unit or the burner
fire may be blown by the wind, causing malfunction or fire as a result.
Outdoor
[NR111-SV only]
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard.
Be sure
to do.
Be sure
to do.
Do not install this water heater in a mobile
home, recreation vehicle or on a boat.
[NR111-OD, NR111-DV only]
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard.
Do not install this water heater in a
Prohibited
recreation vehicle or on a boat.
Do not place combustibles such as
laundry, newspapers, oils etc. near
the heater or the exhaust vent
terminal.
Exhaust vent terminal
(indoor installation)
Unit
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Do not place or use a spray can
near the water heater or the exhaust
vent terminal.
Be sure the gas/power
supplied matches the
gas on the rating plate.
Ex. For Natural Gas NR111-SV
NR111-SV
250,000 BTU
11,000 BTU
252
954
0.803.20
150
15
3
Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
[When installing indoors
(NR111-SV only)]
Check the air supply
vent for dust or
obstructions.
air supply
vent
If this unit will be installed in a beauty salon
or other location where hair spray or aerosols
will be used, locate the unit in a seperate area
that is supplied with fresh air from outdoors.
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Prohibited
Do not use hair spray or spray
detergent in the vicinity of the
heater.
Contact Noritz before using with
a solar pre-heater.
Be sure
to do.
Prohibited
Don’t touch
with a wet
hand.
Be sure
to do.
Don’t
disassemble
the equipment.
Ground.
Do not allow small children to play
unsupervised in the bathroom.
Do not allow small children to
bathe unsupervised.
Do not touch the power
cord with wet hands.
Electric
Shock.
Consult the nearest Noritz agent if
the water heater location needs to
be changed.
Contact a qualified service
technician for any necessary
repairs, service or maintenance.
CAUTION
Be sure to electrically ground the
unit.
California Proposition 65 lists chemical
substances known to the state to cause cancer,
birth defects, death, serious illness or other
reproductive harm. This product may contain such
substances, be their origin from fuel combustion
(gas, oil) or components of the product itself.
The gas conversion kit shall be installed by a
qualified service agency in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions and all applicable codes
and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.
The information in the instructions must be followed
to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent
property damage, personal injury, or death.
The qualified service agency is responsible for the
proper installation of this kit. The installation is not
proper and complete until the operation of the
converted appliance is checked as specified in the
manufacturer’s instructions supplied with the kit.
Do not turn off the water heater
while someone is bathing.
Prohibited
Be sure
to do.
Prohibited
Prohibited
Be sure
to do.
Keep power cord free of dust.
Do not use the water heater for
other than hot water supply, shower
and bath.
Do not use a broken or modified
power cord. Do not bind, bend or
stretch power cords.
Do not scratch, modify, or subject
them to impact or force.
To prevent burns or scalding, turn
off the power button and wait until
the equipment cools before performing maintenance.
Prohibited
Prohibited
Don’t
touch.
(NR111-SV)
Do not cover the water heater and
the exhaust vent terminal, store
trash or debris near it, or in any way
block the flow of fresh air to the unit.
Do not install in locations where
excessive dust or debris will be
in the air.
Do not touch the exhaust vent pipe
and exhaust vent terminal during
or immediately after operation of
the water heater.
(NR111-DV)(NR111-OD)
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Important Safety Information-3
CAUTION
Do not drink water that has been inside the
unit for an extended period of time. Do not
drink the first use of hot water from the
unit in the morning.
Clean the filter on the water inlet as
frequently as required by the quality of
your local water.
Keep the area around the unit clean.
If boxes, weeds, cobwebs, cockroaches etc. are in
the vicinity of the unit, damage or fire can result.
Do not install the equipment where the
exhaust will blow on walls or windows.
If the water supply is in excess of 12 grains
per gallon (200 mg/L) of hardness, acidic
or otherwise impure, treat the water with
approved methods in order to ensure full
warranty coverage.
Problems resulting from scale formation
are not covered by the warranty.
Check ignition during use and extinction
after use.
This unit is only approved for installation
up to 4500 ft. above sea level.
For installations at higher elevations, contact Noritz
America for Instructions.
Do not disassemble the remote controller.
Do not use benzene, oil or fat detergents
to clean the remote controller.
This may cause deformation.
Do not get the remote controller wet.
Although it is water resistant, too much water can
cause damage.
Do not splash water on the remote
controller. Do not expose the remote
controller to steam.
Do not locate the remote controller near stoves or
ovens, this may cause damage or failure.
Preventing damage from freezing (
Damage can occur from frozen water within the
device and pipes even in warm environments.
Be sure to read below for appropriate measures.
Repairs for damage caused by freezing are not
covered by the warranty.
Take necessary measures to prevent
freezing of water and leakage of gas when
leaving the unit unused for long periods of
time. (
If it is snowing, check the air inlet, exhaust
gas vent and exhaust vent terminal for
blockage.
Do not use parts other than those specified
for this equipment.
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