American Water Heater 6510238 Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien

6510238January 2005Supercedes 6510220Direct VentGas Water HeaterInstallationInstructions andUse & Care GuideTo obtain technical, warranty, or serv

109. Position and fasten the inner wall plate to the inside wallusing an appropriate fastener for the specific wall construction. Apply silicone seal

11THROUGH THE ROOF VENTING*1. Center the heater directly under the roof opening.This vent system must be installed vertically only.2. All the pipes ne

Water System PipingPiping InstallationPiping, fittings, and valves should be installed accordingto the installation drawing (Figure 12). If the indoor

Please note the following:DO NOT install this water heater with iron piping. Thesystem should be installed only with piping that issuitable for potabl

For protection against excessive pressures andtemperatures, a temperature and pressure relief valvemust be installed in the opening marked T & P

15Solar InstallationIf this water heater is used as a solar storage heater oras a backup for the solar system, the water supplytemperatures to the wat

Water Heater Location· Centrally located with the water piping system. Located as close to the gas piping and vent pipesystem as possible.· Located in

17OPERATING YOUR WATER HEATERLighting InstructionsRead and understand these directions thoroughly beforeattempting to light or re-light the pilot. Mak

L.P.G. (Bottled Propane) ModelsLiquefied Petroleum Gas is over 50% heavier than air and in the occurrence of a leak in the system, the gas will settle

Burner FlamesInspect the burnerflames through theviewport and comparethem to the drawings inFigure 16. A properlyoperating burnershould produce a soft

2You can be killed or seriously injured if you don'timmediately follow instructions.You can be killed or seriously injured if you don'tfollo

A thermocouple is used to determine if a pilot flame ispresent and will shut off the gas supply to the main burnerand the pilot burner if the flame is

Explosion HazardIf the temperature and pressure relief valveis dripping or leaking, have a licensedplumber correct the problem.Do not plug valve.Do no

Replacement PartsReplacement parts may be ordered through your plumberor the local distributor. Parts will be shipped at prevailingprices and billed a

Replacing the ThermocoupleImportant: Use only a factory authorized thermocouplefor replacement.1. Remove the manifold assembly as directed previously.

5. Replace the (6) screws which secure the manifold assembly door to the combustion chamber. Tighten securely. There should be no space between the ga

25TROUBLESHOOTING CHART1. Light pilot2. Turn temp. dial to desired temperature3. Check with gas utility company4. Notify utility-install trap in gas l

26TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTBURNER FLAME FLOATS ANDLIFTS OFF PORTS1. High gas pressure2. Orifice too large3. Flue clogged4. Cold drafts1. Check with gas u

27 *128741091121252653271517192219201661231131814322332REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATIONLEGENDSpecial anode rod (see page 20)Temperature and Pressure Relief V

28IMPORTANT:The replacement main burner, orifice, manifold, pilot burner, and the thermostat must be ordered for the proper gastype.© 2005 American Wa

3Consumer InformationThis water heater is design-certified by CSA Internationalas a Category I, direct vented water heater which takesits combustion a

4This water heater design has been tested by CSAInternational and complies with ANSI Z21.10.1, Section2.35 Flammable Vapors Resistance. Therefore this

Important: The water heater should be located in anarea where leakage of the tank or connections will notresult in damage to the area adjacent to the

6The Vent terminal is HOT when the water heater is inoperation. Do not touch the vent terminal or place any objectwhere contact with the vent termina

7Manual gasshutoff valveGround jointunion3 In. Min.Check withlocal utilityfor min. heightDrip legFigure 6: Gas PipingGas PressureImportant: The gas s

8Nominal Iron Pipe Length of Pipe, FeetSize, in.1/23/411-1/41-1/213227852010501600921903

9Important: Air for combustion and ventilation must notcome from a corrosive atmosphere. Any failure due tocorrosive elements in the atmosphere is ex