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A.O. Smith FDV Owner's Manual

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Summary of FDV

  • Page 1

    1 thank you for buying this energy efficient water heater from a.O. Smith water products company. We appreciate your confidence in our products. Caution text printed or outlined in red contains information relative to your safety. Please read thoroughly before installing and using this appliance. Pa...

  • Page 2

    2 get to know your water heater replacement parts replacement parts may be ordered through authorized servicers or distributors. Refer to the yellow pages for where to call or contact a. O. Smith water products company, 5621 w. 115th street, alsip, il 60803, 1-800-433-2545. When ordering parts, prov...

  • Page 3: Installation

    3 inspect shipment there may be hidden damage caused in transit. Check to be certain all parts of the venting system, as listed below, are present. Inspect the upper and lower air inlet boxes, rear air tube and all parts of the venting system. Caution!!! If there are any damaged parts, do not instal...

  • Page 4

    4 the heater should be located in an area where leakage of the tank or connections will not result in damage to the area adjacent to the heater or to lower floors of the structure. When such locations cannot be avoided, a suitable drain pan should be installed under the heater. Such pans should have...

  • Page 5

    5 vent pipe termination before installing water heater determine placement of vent pipe termination. Make certain to observe vent location limitation, see fig's 3 & 15. Caution use only the vent kit assembly supplied with this water heater. Only supplied kit provides required clearances from combust...

  • Page 6

    6 2. Move the water heater to its final installed location. Make certain clearances from combustible material are observed. See figure 6. Figure 5 3. Apply high temperature silicone sealant around flue extension inside of flared end. Warning: if you run out of high temperature silicone sealant, use ...

  • Page 7

    7 figure 7 5. As an aid to leveling the 5 inch elbow, temporarily place the 5 inch sliding tube onto the elbow. When leveled, drill a 1/8 diameter hole through the elbow into the collar at the front and back. Secure with the two #8 sheet metal screws provided. See figure 9. Place the finishing colla...

  • Page 8

    8 operation never operate the heater without first being cer- tain it is filled with water and a temperature and pressure relief valve is installed in the relief valve opening of the heater. Do not attempt to operate heater with cold water inlet valve closed. Filling 1. Close the heater drain valve ...

  • Page 9

    9 1. Set the thermostat to lowest setting. For your safety read before lighting warning: if you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. Before operating: entire system must be filled with water and air purged ...

  • Page 10: Maintenance

    10 i t is recommended that lower water temperatures be used to avoid the risk of scalding. It is further recommended, in all cases, that the water temperature dial, figure 16, be set for the lowest temperature which satisfies your hot water needs. This will also provide the most energy efficient ope...

  • Page 11

    11 problem problem problem problem problem possible malfunction possible malfunction possible malfunction possible malfunction possible malfunction ser ser ser ser service vice vice vice vice t t t t to be performed o be performed o be performed o be performed o be performed possible solution possib...

  • Page 12

    12 b. Shipping and delivery charges for forwarding the new water heater or replacement part from the nearest distributor and returning the claimed defective heater or part to such distributor except in the state of california where such charges are the manufacturer’s responsibility. C. All cost nece...