1 printed in u.S.A. 0803 models bti-80 and 100 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.195086-000 • installation • operation • service • maintenance • limited warranty thank you ...
2 foreword the design of models bti-80 and 100 comply with the latest version of ansi z21.10.3/csa 4.3 as automatic storage or automatic circulating tank type water heaters. Installation diagrams are found in this manual. These diagrams will serve to provide the installer with a reference for the ma...
3 general safety information precautions do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water. If the unit is exposed to the fo...
4 heater meets or exceeds the ashrae/ies 90.1b-1999 standards with respect to insulation and standby loss requirement making an insulation blanket unnecessary. Warning should you choose to apply an insulation blanket to this heater, you should follow these instructions. Failure to follow these instr...
5 (45.7 cm) or more above the floor. This may reduce the risk if location in such an area cannot be avoided. Do not install this water heater directly on a carpeted floor. A fire hazard may result. Instead the water heater must be placed on a metal or wood panel extending beyond the full width and d...
6 caution: if building cold water supply has a back-flow preventer, check valve or water meter with check valve, provisions for thermal expansion of water in the hot water system must be provided. Figure 3 circulating return line connections tempered water loop, if used, connect to point "a". Stored...
7 thermometers (not supplied) thermometers should be obtained and field installed as shown in figure 3. Thermometers are installed in the system as a means of detecting the temperature of the outlet water supply. Combination water (potable) heating and space heating 1. All piping components connecte...
8 wiring diagram and schematic - figure 4 heater wiring all electrical work must be installed in the united states in accordance with the latest version of the national electrical code ansi/nfpa no. 70, in canada, with the latest version of canadian electrical code csa c22.1, must conform to all loc...
9 table 4 - 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...
10 4. This appliance is equipped with a device which automatically lights the burner. Do not try to light the burner by hand. 5. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you then smell gas, stop! Follow "b" in the safety information above on this label. If you don't smell gas, go to next step....
11 setting the water heater temperature at 120°f (49°c) (approx. " " mark on face of the temperature adjusting dial) will reduce the risk of scalds. Some states require settings at specific lower temperatures. Temperature time to produce 2nd & 3rd setting degree burns on adult skin 180°f (82°c) near...
12 1. Provide complete combustion of gas. 2. Cause rapid ignition and carryover of flame across entire burner. 3. Give reasonably quiet operation during ignition, burning and extinction. 4. Cause no excessive lifting of flames from burner ports. If preceding burner characteristics are not evident, c...
13 blower maintenance for safety and satisfactory operation it is recommended that the blower be checked once a year by a competent service person. 1. Motor - the motor is factory oiled and sealed and requires no further maintenance. 2. Wheel - wheel must be clean of soot, ash or any other coating w...
14 tank cleanout procedure the following practices will ensure longer life and enable the unit to operate at its designed efficiency: 1. Once a month the heater should be flushed. Open the drain valve and allow two gallons of water to drain from the heater. Inlet water valve should remain open to ma...
15 8. When deliming has been completed, the heater should be flushed for 3 to 5 minutes with fresh water. • remove the deliming equipment, install the drain valve, open the cold water inlet line and allow water to flow through heater and out drain valve. Don’t forget to plug vent and cap opening in ...
16 a hydrogen sulfide (rotten egg) odor may result if water contains high sulfate and/or minerals. Chlorinating the water supply should minimize the problem. (see extended non-use periods). Note: anode must remain installed (except for inspection) to avoid shortening tank life. See limited warranty....
17 troubleshooting for your safety, water heater service should be performed only by a qualified service technician. Read the general safety information section first. Warning: do not by-pass any controls to make heater operate. Operate only as wired from factory. Not enough or no hot water yellow f...
18 troubleshooting please check guidelines below. For your safety, water heater service should be performed only by a qualified service technician. Read the general safety information section first. Warning: do not by-pass any controls to make heater operate. Operate only as wired from factory. W a ...
19 model bti 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 ...
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