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A.O. Smith FPSE-75 Owner's Manual

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    1 printed in u.S.A. 2585 400 part no. 194219-000 gas models fpse - 75 with hot surface ignition and smartvalve ® thank you for buying this energy efficient water heater from a.O. Smith water products company. We appreciate your confidence in our products. You should thoroughly read this manual befor...

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    2 get to know your water heater *caution harness has 120vac. In operation figure 1 ( a) vent pipe (b) anode (c) hot water outlet (d) outlet (120 vac) (e) flue baffle (f) gas supply (g) main manual gas shut off valve (h) ground joint union (j) dirt leg (k) outer door (l) union (m) inlet water shut of...

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    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...

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    4 • do not cover the instruction manual. Keep it on the side of the water heater or nearby for future reference. • do obtain new warning and instruction labels from a.O. Smith for placement on the blanket directly over the existing labels. • do inspect the insulation blanket frequently to make certa...

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    5 confined space when drawing combustion and dilution air from inside a conventionally constructed building to a confined space, such a space shall be provided with two permanent openings. One within 12 inches of the enclosure top and one within 12 inches of the enclosure bottom. Each opening shall ...

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    6 all piping must comply with local codes and ordinances or with the national fuel gas code (ansi z223.1 nfpa-54) whichever applies. Refer to fig. 1 for connection details. Before attaching the gas line be sure that all gas pipe is clean on the inside. To trap any dirt or foreign material in the gas...

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    7 the heater. In addition the hourly btu rated temperature steam discharge capacity of the relief valve shall not be less than the input rating of the heater. No valve is to be placed between the relief valve and tank. Do not plug the relief valve. The drain line connected to this valve must not con...

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    8 note: 1. For water heaters in locations with high ambient temperatures (above 100°f) and/or insufficient dilution air, it is recommended that cpvc or abs pipe and fittings be used. 2. The supplied vent terminal must be used in all cases. 4. The temperature of the flue gases leaving the blower is a...

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    9 3. Make sure that plastic tubing is still attached to the pressure switch and fan housing. Also make sure that wiring connector from motor to control box is securely attached. 4. Do not plug in power cord until vent system is completely installed. The power vent operates on 120 vac, therefore a gr...

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    10 and glued into the end of the elbow that will mount on the discharge adapter (see fig. 6). 6. An 1/8 inch bead of high temperature silicone should be applied to the circumference of the discharge adapter just before installing the first section of pipe or elbow. Installation of vent system, sidew...

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    11 d. Know your own qualifications or those of your contractor. The solvent welding technique of joining pvc and cpvc pipe is a specialized skill just as any other pipe fitting technique. E. Closely supervise the installation and inspect the finished job before start-up. F. Contact the manufacturer,...

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    12 apply primer to the surface of the pipe and fitting socket with a natural bristle brush (see chart). This process softens and prepares the pvc or cpvc for the solvent cementing step. Move quickly and without hesitation to the cementing procedure while the surfaces are still wet with primer. E. Ap...

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    13 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. • if you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the ...

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    14 caution 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 occurs varies with the ...

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    15 venting system have venting system checked every six months for obstructions and/or deterioration in vent piping. A. Insofar as is practical, close all doors, windows and air inlets to the building. Turn on all exhaust fans (range hood, bathroom exhaust, etc.) so they will operate at their maximu...

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    16 draining periodically open the drain valve and allow the water to run until it flows clean. This will help prevent sediment build-up in the tank. It is normal for lime and scale deposits to form within the tank and on the heat exchanger surfaces. Such deposits will not be removed by periodic drai...

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    17 not enough or no hot water vent pipe too hot (above 170° f) yellow flame condensation water leaks leaking t&p valve hot water odors or color (refer to cathodic protection) problem possible malfunction service to be performed 1) blower will not run a ) “on/off” control switch turned off b) blower ...

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    18 off brite - dm 1 flash 2 flashes 3 flashes 4 flashes 5 flashes 6 flashes led status indicates check/repair no power to system control. Normal operation this indication shows whenever the system is powered, unless some abnormal event has occurred. Setpoint error, internal failure detected. Airflow...

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    19 sv9560/sv9570 smartvalve ® water heater control troubleshooting guide start • turn off gas supply • assure appliance switch is in "on" position • disconnect system control harness check for proper voltage at control harness (see inset a). Voltage should be 120v between 120v common and 120v hot. T...

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    20 limited residential gas warranty 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...