1 fpd sealed shot tm w i t h hot surface ignition and smart valve tm caution: text printed or outlined in red contains information relative to your safety. Please read thoroughly before installing and using this appliance. Keep this manual in the pocket on heater for future reference whenever mainte...
2 get to know your water heater gas models fpd sealed shot tm with hot surface ignition & smart valve tm replacement parts and deliming products replacement parts and recommended delimer may be ordered through authorized servicers or distributors. Refer to the yellow pages for where to call or conta...
3 general safety information external damage do not operate the water heater until it has been fully checked out by a qualified technician, if the water heater: • has been exposed to fire or damage. • displays evidence of sooting. • produces steam or unusually hot water. If the water heater has been...
4 general the installation must conform to these instructions and the local code authority having jurisdiction. In the absence of local codes, the installation must comply with the latest editions of the national fuel gas code, ansi z223.1/nfpa 54 and the national electrical code, nfpa 70. The forme...
5 closed water system a closed system will exist if a back-flow preventer (check valve), pressure reducing valve, or other similar device is installed in the cold water line between the water heater and the street main (or well). Excessive pressure may develop due to the thermal expansion of heated ...
6 vent pipe termination note: before installing the sealed shot power vent, it is recommended that the location of the vent pipe terminations (intake vent terminal and exhaust vent terminal) be determined. Warning this unit consists of an intake vent terminal and an exhaust vent terminal. The intake...
7 figure 5 installation sequence note: before beginning installation of any vent pipe read “vent pipe preparation” section on pages 12-14. 1. After the points of termination have been determined, use the cover plates as templates to mark the holes for the vent pipes to be inserted through the wall. ...
8 note: exhaust vent terminal is installed using the same procedure. Figure 6 vertical vent terminal installation important this unit consists of two vent terminals - an intake vent terminal and an exhaust vent terminal. The intake vent terminal is a 45 degree pvc elbow with a diverter plate and scr...
9 installation of blower 1. The blower assembly should be removed from the box containing the pvc pipe and fittings. Check to make sure that the plastic bag with harness and two hold down clips is in the box and does not get misplaced. 2. Unwrap packing material from the blower assembly. Make sure n...
10 9. Once the alignment is correct for the tee to the air tube, apply a 1/8 to 1/4 inch bead of high temperature silicone on the outside circumference of flue pipe approximately 1/4 inch below the end of pipe (see fig. 10). Next, put glue on the cut 3 inch pvc pipe. Quickly locate the blower assemb...
11 (40) equivalent feet of pipe to the exhaust venting arrangement and may add up to a maximum of (40) equivalent feet of pipe to the intake venting arrangement. This addition of (40) equivalent feet of pipe on both the intake venting arrangement and exhaust venting arrangement must include any 3 in...
12 6. The temperature of the flue gases leaving the blower is about 140 to 175°f after mixing the dilution air in the inlet adapter of the blower. There will be some installations where condensate will be formed in the horizontal runs of the vent system. This condensate must not be allowed to drain ...
13 • primer and cleaner • solvent cement - pvc for pvc components and cpvc for cpvc components • containers - metal or glass to hold primer and cement. Select the type of pvc or cpvc materials to be used on the basis of their application with respect to chemical resistance, pressure rating, temperat...
14 • apply a second coat of cement to the pipe end. Note: cans of cement and primer should be closed at all times when not in use to prevent evaporation of chemicals and hardening of cement. They are also very flammable and should be kept away from heat or flame. Step e f. Joint assembly working qui...
15 for your safety read before operating 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 from all lines. • if you cannot reach y...
16 experience this type of use you should consider using lower temperature settings to reduce scald hazards. Time to produce 2nd & 3rd temperature setting degree burns on adult skin very hot = approx.160°f about 1/2 seconds c = approx. 150°f about 1 - 1/2 seconds b = approx. 140°f less than 5 second...
17 n o i t i n g i t c e r i d e c a f r u s t o h - e c n e u q e s l o r t n o c e g r u p - e r p . C e s 5 p u - m r a w i s h . C e s 2 1 n e h t , y r t t s 1 . C e s 7 d o i r e p n o i t a v i t c a n o i t i n g i . C e s 3 d o i r e p n o i t i n g o c e r e m a l f . C e s 1 li a r t n o ...
18 m e l b o r p d e l s u t a t s e s u a c n o i t u l o s s a g e v l a v f f o . L o r t n o c m e t s y s o t r e w o p o n . R e t a e h o t r e w o p r o f k c e h c . S n o i t c e n n o c r e p o r p r o f s s e n r a h g n i r i w k c e h c . S r o t c e n n o c s s e n r a h t a e g a t l...
19 trouble shooting guide (continued) m e l b o r p e s u a c n o i t u l o s r o h g u o n e t o n r e t a w t o h o n . N u r t o n ll i w r e w o l b ) 1 . F f o d e n r u t h c t i w s l o r t n o c " f f o / n o " ) a . N o i t i s o p " n o " e h t o t h c t i w s n r u t . D e g g u l p n u r...
20 this warranty is applicable to the original owner only. If the glass lined tank in this water heater shall prove upon examination by a. O. Smith corporation (the warrantor) to have leaked during the warranty period in normal residential use, due to natural corrosion from potable water therein, th...
