Maytag HRX40HART manuale d’uso

1 PRINTED IN THE U.S.A 0405 P AR T NO. 184388-002 66001907 FOR POT ABLE W A TER HEA TING ONL Y NOT SUIT ABLE FOR SP ACE HEA TING NOT FOR USE IN MANUF ACTURED (MOBILE) HOMES Model Numbers For Y our Safety AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS W A TER HEA TER. GAS W A TER HEA TER USER’S GUIDE Series T e n C3 T echnology ® Gas Water Heaters m[...]

2 SAFE INST ALLA TION, USE AND SERVICE Y our safety and the safety of others is extremely import ant in the installation, use and servicing of this water heater . Many safety-related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you and others of a potential injury hazard. Read and obey all safety [...]

3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS[...]

4 T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFE INS T ALLA TION, USE AND SERVICE ............................................................................................. .... 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................................. ................. 3 T ABLE OF CONTENTS ......................[...]

5 Thank Y ou for purchasing a Mayt ag water heater . Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service. It is strongly suggested that this new water heater be professionally installed, contact a Maytag Service Specialist at 1-800-365-0024 for recommended installers. Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual: ?[...]

6 ACCESSORIES AND TOOLS NEEDED Accessories T o simplify the installation Maytag has available the installation p art s shown below . Y ou may or may not need all of these accessories depending on your type of installation. Call a Maytag Service Specialist at 1-800-365-0024 for an authorized inst aller . EXP ANSION T ANKS FOR THERMAL EXP ANSION COND[...]

7 INSTRUCTIONS FOR INST ALLA TION 1. Turn “OFF” the gas supply to the water heater . If the main gas line Shut-off valve serving all gas appliances is used, also shut “OFF” the gas at each appliance. Leave all gas appliances shut “OFF” until the water heater installation is completed, see Figures 1 and 2. 2. Turn “OFF” the water sup[...]

8 TYPICAL INST ALLA TION GET T O KNOW YOUR W A TER HEA TER - GAS MODELS A V ent Pipe B Draft Hood C Anode D Hot Water Outlet E Outlet F Flexible Water Connections G Gas Supply H Manual Gas Shut-off V alve I Ground Joint Union * INST ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES. * DRIP LEG AS REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES. FIGURE 7. J Drip Leg (Sediment T rap) K In[...]

9 FIGURE 8. MIXING V A L VE USAGE This appliance has been design certified as complying with American National Standard/CSA Standard for water heaters and is considered suitable for: Water (Potable) Heating: All models are considered suitable for water (potable) heating. HOTTER WA TER CAN SCALD: W ater heaters are intended to produce hot water . W [...]

10 Fact s to Consider About the Location Carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater , because the placement is a very important consideration for the safety of the occupants in the building and for the most economical use of the appliance. This water heater is not for use in manufactured (mobile) homes or outdoor installation. Whe[...]

11 Minimum clearances between the water heater and combustible construction are 0 inch at the sides and rear , 4 inches (102 mm) at the front, and 6 inches (153 mm) from the vent pipe. Clearance from the top of the jacket is 12 inches (305 mm) on most models. Note that a lesser dimension may be allowed on some models, refer to the label attached ad[...]

12 Combustion Air and V entilation for Appliances Located in Unconfined Spaces UNCONFINED SP ACE is space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m 3 per kW) of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space. Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the appliances are installed, thro[...]

13 FIGURE 14. • Louvers and Grilles: In calculating free area, consideration shall be given to the blocking effect of louvers, grilles or screens protecting openings. Screens used shall not be smaller than 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) mesh. If the free area through a design of louver or grille is known, it should be used in calculating the size opening requ[...]

14 NOTE: T o protect against untimely corrosion of hot and cold water fittings, it is strongly recommended that di-electric unions or couplings be installed on this water heater when connected to copper pipe. NOTE: The secondary anode rod/hot outlet nipple and the cold inlet nipple are packaged separately with the water heater . The above parts mus[...]

15 If replaced, the valve must meet the requirements of local codes, but not less than a combination temperature and pressure relief valve certified as indicated in the above paragraph. The valve must be marked with a maximum set pressure not to exceed the marked hydrostatic working pressure of the water heater (150 psi = 1,035 kPa) and a discharge[...]

16 the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower front of the water heater . • Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater . NOTE: The cold water supply valve must be left open when the water heater is in use. • T o insure complete filling of the tank, allow air to exit by opening the nearest hot water faucet. Allow water to r[...]

17 There must be a minimum of 6 inches (153 mm) clearance between single wall vent pipe and any combustible material. Fill and seal any clearance between single wall vent pipe and combustible material with mortar mix, cement, or other noncombustible substance. For other than single wall, follow vent pipe manufacturer’s clearance specifications. T[...]

18 Use pipe joint compound or teflon tape marked as being resistant to the action of petroleum (Prop ane [L.P .]) gases. The appliance and its gas connection must be leak tested before placing the appliance in operation. The appliance and its individual Shut-off valve shall be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testi[...]

19 FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING W ARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly , a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. C . Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob. Never use tools. If the knob[...]

20 installation of the valves. Before changing the factory setting on the thermostat, read the T emperature Regulation section in this manual, see Figures 22 and 23. Never allow small children to use a hot water tap, or to draw their own bath water . Never leave a child or handicapped person unattended in a bathtub or shower . NOTE: A water tempera[...]

21 T ank (Sediment) Cleaning Sediment build-up on the tank bottom may create varying amount of noise, if left in the tank will cause permanent tank failure. In some water areas, sediment can be removed by draining off approximately one gallon of water each month. V ent System Inspection At least once a year a visual inspection should be made of the[...]

22 The burner needs to be removed for cleaning. Call a Maytag Service Specialist at 1-800-365-0024 for an authorized servicer to remove and clean the burner and correct the problem that required the burner to be cleaned. Housekeeping V acuum around base of water heater for dust, dirt, and lint on a regular basis. AT LEAST ONCE EVER AT LEAST ONCE EV[...]

23 • Remove the washer and put the new one in place. • Screw the handle and cap assembly back into the drain valve and retighten using a wrench. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN. • Follow instructions in the Filling The Water Heater section. • Check for leaks. • Follow the lighting instructions in the Lighting section to restart the water heater . FIG[...]

24 Excessive condensation may be noticed during the winter and early spring months when incoming water temperatures are at their lowest. Good venting is essential for a gas fired water heater to operate properly as well as to carry away products of combustion and water vapor . Smoke / Odor It is not uncommon to experience a small amount of smoke an[...]

25 High T emperature Shut-Off System This water heater is equipped with an automatic gas Shut-off system. This system works when high water temperatures are present. Turn “OFF” the entire gas supply to the water heater . The high temperature Shut-of f is built into the gas control valve. It is non-resettable. If the high temperature shut-off ac[...]

26 These guidelines should be used by a qualified Maytag Service Specialist. Call a Maytag Service Specialist at 1-800-365-0024 for assistance. Inform the associate that this is a “Flammable V apor Ignition Resist ant” Product. Problem Cause Solution Improperly sealed, hot or cold supply connection, Tighten threaded connections. relief valve, d[...]

27 Key Model Numbers No . Part Description HRX40Y ARS HRX40HARS H RX40Y ART HRX40HART HRX40YQRT HRX40HQRT 1 Air Intake Screen 9003406 9003406 9003406 9003406 9003406 9003406 2 Anode Rod 9001834 9001834 9001834 9001834 9003487 9003487 3 Burner Assembly - Std. 9003379 9003554 9003563 9003564 9003549 9003550 3 Burner Assembly - High Altitude 9003489 9[...]

28 MA YT AG GAS W A TER HEA TERS REP AIR P ARTS LIST BURNER ASSEMBL Y Key Mode l Numbers No. Part Description HRX50Y ART HRX50HART HRX50YQRT5 HRX50HQRT5 HRX50YQRT HRX50HQRT 1 Air Intake Screen 9003406 9003406 9003406 9003406 9003406 9003406 2 Anode Rod 9003487 9003487 9001829 9001829 9003465 9003465 3 Burner Assembly - St d. 9003382 9003546 9003573[...]

29 9003638 66001575 9003638 66001575 9003639 66001576 9003643 66001801 9003644 66001581 9003647 66001800 9003648 66001584 9003649 66001589 9003649 66001589 9003651 66001592 9003659 66001620 9003696 66001667 9003716 66001709 9003719 66001705 9003891 66001832 9003932 66001746 9003971 66001755 9003971 66001708 9003985 66001807 9004005 66001777 9004008[...]

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32 FULL ONE YEAR W ARRANTY For one year from the date of original retail purchase, any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge. If a leak occurs in the tank, a new water heater of the closest capacity and quality then available, will be replaced free of charge. The warranty of the replacement is the balance o[...]