Ao-smith 186589-004 User Manual

Instruction ManualPRINTED IN CANADA 0608 PART NO. 186589-004 REV. BKEEP THIS MANUAL IN THE POCKET ON HEATER FOR FUTURE REFERENCEWHENEVER MAINTENANCE

10HOT WATER OUTLETCOLD WATER INTLETDRAIN VALVEDISCHARGE PIPE(DO NOT CAPOR PLUG)DRAIN PAN3/4” SWEAT FITTINGUNIONSHUTOFF VALVEFLOOR DRAIN3/4” SWEAT FITT

11distance below the structural fl oor. Be certain that no contact is made with any live electrical part. The discharge opening must not be blocked o

12minimum inlet gas pressure shown on the rating plate is that which will permit fi ring at rated input.All gas piping must comply with local codes and

13SEDIMENT TRAPSA drip leg (sediment trap) shall be installed as close to the inlet of the water heater as practical at the time of water heater insta

14COMBUSTION AIR AND VENTILATIONWhen determining the installation location for a direct vent water heater, snow accumulation and drifting should be co

15DV TERMINATION SAFETY COVERA Safey cover (see Figure 13) is available to prevent accidental contact with the vent terminal. Contact your Customer Se

16STANDARD VENT ARRANGEMENT2.6 in.(67mm)3.6 in.(91mm)2.1 in.(54.5mm)WALL17 in. (432mm) MIN.,*80 in. (2.03m) MAX.FIGURE 17* If the horizontal distance

17FIGURE 23Apply hi-temp red silicone (included) around the collar on air manifold box. Pull corrugated vent tube all the way on to collar and secure

181. STOP! Read the safety information above on this label.2. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.3. This appliance has a pilot that is lit by a spar

19TEMPERATURE REGULATIONTEMPERATURE REGULATIONHOT WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature that

2SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICEYour safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use and servicing of this water he

20EXTERNAL DAMAGEDo not operate the water heater until it has been fully checked out by a qualifi ed technician, if the water heater:• Has been expose

21lines. Contact the local water heater supplier or service agency for further information concerning an Anode Replacement Kit and this chlorination t

22FOR YOUR SAFETY AND SATISFACTORY OPERATION, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THIS HEATER BE CHECKED ONCE A YEAR BY A COMPETENT SERVICE PERSON.USERS OF THIS AP

23TEMPERATURE & PRESSURE RELIEF VALVEAt least once a year, the temperature and pressure relief valve,Figure 1, must be checked to ensure that it i

24Before removing the anode: 1) the tank water should be cool, 2) the cold water shut off valve must be closed, and 3) water pres-sure must be relieve

25LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTSSERVICEIf a condition persists or you are uncertain about the operation of the water heater contact a service agency.Use this gui

26TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINESPROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIONBURNER WILL NOT IGNITE1. Pilot not lit2. Thermostat set too low3. No gas4. Dirt in t

27PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIONSLOW HOT WATER RECOV-ERY1. Insuffi cient secondary air2. Flue clogged3. Low gas pressure4. Improper calibration5

28NOTES

29RESIDENTIAL GAS WARRANTYTHIS WARRANTY IS APPLICABLE TO THE ORIGINAL OWNER ONLY in accordance with the warranty terms and conditions specifi ed below.

3GENERAL SAFETY

30SERVICE AND LABOR RESPONSIBILITYUNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, THE WARRANTOR WILL PROVIDE ONLY A REPLACEMENT WATER HEATER OR PART THEREOF. THE OWNER I

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4SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2GENERAL SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3TAB

5GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT PARTSReplacement parts may be ordered through authorized servicers or distributors. When ordering parts, p

6FIGURE 2MIXING VALVE USAGEThis appliance has been design certifi ed as complying with American National Standard/CSA Standard for water heaters and is

7FACTS TO CONSIDER ABOUT THE LOCATIONCarefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater, because the placement is a very important considera

8INSULATION BLANKETSInsulation blankets available to the general public for external use on gas water heaters are not necessary with this product. Th

9REQUIRED ABILITYINSTALLATION OR SERVICE OF THIS WATER HEATER REQUIRES ABILITY EQUIVALENT TO THAT OF A LICENSED TRADESMAN IN THE FIELD INVOLVED. PLUM