1 model bt- 65 place these instructions adjacent to heater and notify owner to keep for future reference. Commercial gas water heater glass-lined tank-type water heater part no. 195701-000 supersedes part no. 194975-000 • installation • operation • service • maintenance • limited warranty thank you ...
2 rough-in-dimensions foreword the design of model bt-65 complies with the latest version of ansi z21.10.1/csa 4.1 m98 as automatic storage type water heater. Installation diagrams are found in this manual. These diagrams will serve to provide the installer with a reference for the materials and met...
3 table of contents page rough-in dimensions ....................................................................... 2 foreword .......................................................................................... 2 general safety information .......................................................
4 to flow. There should be no smoking or open flame near the faucet at the time it is open. Insulation blankets insulation blankets available to the general public for external use on gas water heaters are not necessary with a.O. Smith water heater. The purpose of an insulation blanket is to reduce ...
5 u.S. Requirements ratings specified by manufacturers for most appliances apply for elevations up to 2000 feet (610 m). For elevations above 2000 feet (610 m), ratings must be reduced at the rate of 4% for each 1000 feet (305 m) above sea level. For example, if a heater is rated at 65,000 btuh (19 ...
6 2. Toxic chemicals, such as those used for boiler treatment, shall never be introduced into this system. 3. This unit may never be connected to any existing heating system or component(s) previously used with a non-potable water heating appliance. 4. When the system requires water for space heatin...
7 in addition to the appliance relief valve, each remote storage tank which may be used in conjunction with this appliance shall also be installed with a properly sized, rated and approved combination temperature (ansi) and pressure (asme) relief valve(s). Warning the purpose of relief valve is to a...
8 table 1 - gas supply line sizes (in inches)* maximum capacity of pipe in cubic feet per hour length normal iron pipe sizes (inches) in input in thousands btu/hr feet 1/2" 3/4" 1" 1 1/4" 1 1/2" 2" 2 1/2" 3" 4" 10 175 360 680 1400 2100 3960 6300 11000 23000 20 120 250 485 950 1460 2750 4360 7700 158...
9 table 2 manifold pressure setting model type of manifold number gas input pressure bt-65 natural 65,000 btu/hr 4.0 in. W.C. 16.7 kw/hr 1.0 kpa bt-65 propane 55,000 btu/hr 10.0 in. W.C. 16kw 2.49kpa operation it is recommended that a qualified person perform the initial firing of the heater. At thi...
10 for your safety read before lighting lighting instructions warning i f 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...
11 temperature regulation danger this water heater is equipped with an adjustable thermostat to control water temperature. Hot water temperatures required for automatic dishwasher and laundry use can cause painful scalding with possible serious and permanent injury. The temperature at which injury o...
12 of the building. Turn on all appliances not connected to the venting system. Turn on all exhaust fans, such as range hoods and bathroom exhausts, so they shall operate at maximum speed. Close fireplace dampers. 4. Follow the lighting instruction. Place the water heater being inspected in operatio...
13 compare the actual input rate to that given on the heater’s rating plate. In the example, the bt-65’s full input rate should be 65,000 btuh (19.0 kw) for natural gas. Vent system examine the venting system every 6 months for obstructions and/ or deterioration of vent piping. Relief valve at least...
14 water temperature is too hot 1. The thermostat water temperature adjusting dial may be set too high. 2. If lowering control setting does not reduce the water temperature contact your dealer. Gas smell at the heater 1. Close the main shut-off valve in the gas supply pipe near the heater, see fig. ...
15 model bt limited warranty a. O. Smith corporation, the warrantor, extends the following limited warranty to the owner of this water heater. 1. The tank if the glass-lined tank in this water heater shall prove upon examination by the warrantor to have leaked due to natural corrosion from potable w...
16 product service division 5621 w. 115th street, alsip, il 60803 phone: 1-800-433-2545 fax: 1-800-433-2515 e-mail: parts@hotwater.Com www.Hotwater.Com replacement parts.
