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GSW PART NO.70999 REV.G (03-12) manual

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  • Page 1

    FOR Y OUR SAFETY • Do not stor e or use g asoline or other f lammab le va pour s and liquids in the vicinity of this or an y other a ppliance. • Installa tion and ser vice m ust be perf or med b y a qualif ied installer , ser vice a g enc y or the g as supplier . WHA T T O DO IF Y OU SMELL GAS? • Do not tr y to light an y a ppliance. • Do n[...]

  • Page 2

    1” 1” ALCOVE INST ALLA TION LOCA TION Generally , the location selected should be as close to the wall as practical and as centralized with the piping system as possible. Heater should be located in an area not subject to freezing temperatures. – 1 – These instructions have been written as a guide for the proper inst allation and operation [...]

  • Page 3

    – 2 – 1. COLD W A TER INLET 2. HOT W A TER OUTLET 3. GAS SUPPL Y MANUAL SHUT -OFF V AL VE 4. SEDIMENT TRAP 5. UNION - GROUND JOINT TYPE 6. FLOOR DRAIN 7. TEMPERA TURE & PRESSURE RELIEF V AL VE 8. GAS CONTROL 9. W A TER SUPPL Y T O METER 10. W A TER SUPPL Y T O HOME 1 1. W A TER METER WITH BACKFLOW PREVENTER 12. OVERFLOW 13. PRESSURE RELIEF [...]

  • Page 4

    – 3 – Figure 3 - V ent Location Limit ations For a second or more direct vent unit, the dist ance between vent terminals must have a minimum of 1 foot. INSPECT SHIPMENT –– There may be hidden damage caused by transit. Check to be cert ain all p art s of the venting system, as shown in Figures 3A through 3M, are present. Inspect the upper an[...]

  • Page 5

    SLOPE Figure 3 J Check the vent pipe’ s level or slope again, and adjust if required. – 4 – Figure 3 F Bend the 3 1/8” and 6” corrugated pipe all together toward the water heater ’ s flue connection. Figure 3 G Pull and connect the 3 1/8” corrugated pipe to the water heater ’ s flue tube reducer with hi-temp red silicone and gear cl[...]

  • Page 6

    – 5 – Inlet gas pressure to the appliance must not exceed the gas pressures marked on the rating plate; 7” W .C. for natural gas, 14” W .C. for L.P . gas. The minimum supply pressure for the purpose of input adjustment is 1” above manifold pressure. The appliance and it s individual shutof f valve must be disconnected from the gas supply [...]

  • Page 7

    – 6 – W ARNING Do not attempt to operate this water heater with the cold water inlet valve closed. Manually operate the T emperature and Pressure Relief valve at least once a year . S t anding clear of the outlet (discharge water may be hot), lif t and release the lever handle on the T emperature and Pressure Relief valve to make the valve oper[...]

  • Page 8

    VI) LIGHTING AFTER INST ALLA TION W ARNING: T O A VOID POSSIBLE INJURY , FIRE AND EXPLOSION,READ THESE PRECAUTIONS BEFORE A TTEMPTING T O LIGHT OR RE- LIGHT THE PILOT . CHECK THA T THE HEA TER IS FILLED WITH W A TER AND THE VENTING SYSTEM IS UNOBSTRUCTED. FOR Y OUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING W ARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactl[...]

  • Page 9

    – 8 – LIGHTING INSTR UCTIONS FOR HEA TER WITH “R OBER TSHA W 220R” GAS CONTR OLS W ARNING: Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut of f, turn of f the manual gas valve to the appliance. 1. ST OP! Read all safety labels on the water heater before operation. 2. Set the thermost at to the lowest setting. Rot ate dial on front o[...]

  • Page 10

    – 9 – W ARNING If the water heater needs to be relit; 1. Open the inner door for at least 10 minutes and force some fresh air into the combustion chamber to clear any gas from the water heater and vent system. 2 Check the vent terminal for blockage. 3. Follow the lighting instruction again. W A TER TEMPERA TURE REGULA TION The thermost at is ad[...]

  • Page 11

    – 10 – MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS - GENERAL HOUSEKEEPING As a precaution against fire, and to maint ain an adequate flow of combustion air to the heater: • keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible material, gasoline, and other flammable vapours and liquids, • keep the terminal openings unobstructed • do not pile cartons, p ap[...]

  • Page 12

    – 1 1 – CONTROL If the heater or the controls have been subjected to flooding, shut of f the gas at the manual shut-of f valve to the heater and call your gas comp any . The heater operates under a fully automatic control. Once the desired water temperature has been selected, the gas control will maint ain that temperature within close limit s.[...]

  • Page 13

    See Rating Label Serial Number prefix for W arranty Code. Reduced warranty period applies to Newfoundland. W arranty Code: P R S T U V W Y S tandard W arranty Y ears: 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 Reduced W arranty Y ears: 2 3 3 5 5 5 5 7 ~ Certificate of W arranty ~ For its GSW and John W ood water heaters and storage boosters ("Unit"), GSW W ater H[...]