User manual MAYTAG HRN11240X

[. . . ] Series Twelve GAS WATER HEATER USER'S GUIDE FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING NOT FOR USE IN MANUFACTURED (MOBILE) HOMES C3 Technology® Gas Water Heaters meet the new ANSI Z21. 10. 1 standard that deals with the accidental or unintended ignition of flammable vapors, such as those emitted by gasoline. Model Numbers HRN11240X HRP11240X HRN11250Q HRP11250Q HRN11250X HRP11250X For Your Safety AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS WATER HEATER. PRINTED IN THE U. S. A. 0905 www. maytagwaterheaters. com 1 PART NO. 184445-002 SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important 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. [. . . ] This would cause spillage of the flue gases and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Vent dampers must bear evidence of certification as complying with the current edition of the American National Standard ANSI Z21. 68 (ANSI Z21. 66 & 67, respectively, cover electrically and mechanically actuated vent dampers). Before installation of any vent damper, consult your Maytag Customer Service Center at 1-800-788-8899 or the local gas supplier for further information. For replacement heater installations where using pre-existing venting, venting must be inspected for obstructions and if deterioration is present venting must be replaced. FIGURE 18. The vent pipe from the water heater must be no less than the diameter of the draft hood outlet on the water heater and must slope upward at least 1/4 inch per linear foot (21 mm per meter), see Figure 19. To insure proper venting of this gas-fired water heater, the correct vent pipe diameter must be utilized. Any additions or deletions of other gas appliances on a common vent with this water heater may adversely affect the operation of the water heater. Consult your Maytag Service Center at 1-800-788-8899 or gas supplier if any such changes are planned. For proper venting in certain installations, a larger diameter vent pipe may be necessary. Consult your Maytag Customer Service Center or gas supplier to aid you in determining the 16 FIGURE 19. All vent gases must be completely vented to the outdoors of the structure (dwelling). Install only the draft hood provided with the new water heater and no other draft hood. Vent pipes must be secured at each joint with sheet metal screws. 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. To insure a tight fit of the vent pipe in a brick chimney, seal around the vent pipe with mortar mix cement. plate is for the purpose of input adjustment. If the gas control valve is subjected to pressures exceeding 1/2 pound per square inch (3. 5kPa), the damage to the gas control valve could result in a fire or explosion from leaking gas. If the main gas line Shut-off serving all gas appliances is used, also turn "OFF" the gas at each appliance. Leave all gas appliances shut "OFF" until the water heater installation is complete. A gas line of sufficient size must be run to the water heater. Consult the current edition of National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223. 1/NFPA 54 and your gas supplier concerning pipe size. There must be: · A readily accessible manual shut off valve in the gas supply line serving the water heater, and · A drip leg (sediment trap) ahead of the gas control valve to help prevent dirt and foreign materials from entering the gas control valve. · A flexible gas connector or a ground joint union between the shut off valve and control valve to permit servicing of the unit. Be sure to check all the gas piping for leaks before lighting the water heater. Use a soapy water solution, not a match or open flame. [. . . ] BURNER WILL NOT STAY LIT Dirty or clogged air intake screen. Thermocouple tip is not in contact with pilot flame. High temperature limit switch activated. Sediment or calcium in bottom of heater tank. [. . . ]