Maytag HRP11250X manual

1 www.maytagwaterheaters.com PRINTED IN THE U.S.A. 1204 P ART NO. 66001861 184445-001 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 welve C3 T ech[...]

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

5 T ANK RECOVERY MINIMUM DIMENSIONS CAP ACITY TYPE R ATE GALS. VENT PIPE DIAMETER I N INCHES (mm) IN GALS O F B T U PER HOUR INCHES INCHES HEIGHT TOP OF MODEL NUMBER ( L TRS) G A S R A T E @ 90°F RISE (mm) (mm) DRAFT HOOD HRN1 1240X 4 0 (151) N A TURAL 40,000 41.0 3 " (76) or 4" (102) 20" (508) 63 1/2" (1,613) *HRN31240X 4 0 (1[...]

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 Mayt ag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an authorized installer . EXP ANSION T ANKS FOR THERMAL EXP ANSION CONDITIO[...]

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 Standard Pipe Fittings 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 Inner [...]

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 W A 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 • 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 run until a constant flow is obtained. This will let air out of the water heater and[...]

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 Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 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 EVER A[...]

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 Customer Service Center Agent. Call the Maytag Customer Service Center at 1-800-788-8899 for assistance. Inform the associate that this is a “Flammable V apor Ignition Resistant” Product. Problem Cause Solution Improperly sealed, hot or cold supply connection, Tighten threaded connections[...]

27 NOTES[...]

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29 MODEL NO’S HRN1 1240X 40 Gallon Natural Gas HRP1 1240X 40 Gallon Propane Gas (L.P .) HRN1 1250Q 50 Gallon Natural Gas HRP1 1250Q 50 Gallon Propane Gas (L.P .) HRN1 1250X 50 Gallon Natural Gas HRP1 1250X 50 Gallon Propane Gas (L.P .) * Not Shown. ** Includes Inner Door Gasket. Now that you have purchased this gas water heater , should a need ev[...]

30 Key Model Numbers No . Part Description HRN31240X HRP31240X HRN31250Q HRP31250Q HRN31250X HRP31250X 1 Air Intake Screen 66001503 66001503 66001503 66001503 66001503 66001503 2 Anode Rod 66001251 66001251 66001020 66001020 66001020 66001020 3 Burner Assembly 66001599 66001601 66001825 66001826 66001603 66001619 4 Burner Head** 66001494 66001494 6[...]

31 6600101 1 9001609 66001012 9001608 66001013 ETC2X 66001014 ETC5X 66001015 9002401 66001016 9002402 66001021 9001584 66001020 9000734 66001 105 9002769 66001 183 9000249 66001251 9001829 66001269 9002277 66001494 9003385 66001498 9003398 66001499 9003400 66001500 9003401 66001503 9003406 66001503 9003406 66001507 9003410 66001509 9003414 66001510[...]

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[...]