A.O. Smith GDVH Owner's Manual

Manual is about: A.O. Smith OWNER'S MANUAL GAS WATER HEATERS GDVH, GDVS, XDVS

Summary of GDVH

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    1 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 before installation and/or operation of this water heater. Please pay particular attention to the important safety a...

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    2 certain models are equipped with side plumbing connections for space heating. The hot and cold fitting assemblies (part #900126-2) can be ordered through the manufacturer. Replacement parts replacement parts may be ordered through authorized servicers or distributors. Refer to the yellow pages for...

  • Page 3: General Safety

    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 inches greater than the diameter of the heater and should be piped to an adequate drain. Drain pans suitable for these heaters are available from your dealer or a. O. Smith water products company, 500 tennessee waltz parkway, ashland city, tn 37055. Contact us at our website: www.Aosmithwaterheate...

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    5 make sure that the outside vents on the supply regulators and the safety vent valves are protected against blockage. These are parts of the gas supply system not the heater. Vent blockage may occur during ice storms. It is important to guard against control fouling from contaminants in the gas way...

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    6 figure 4 warning vent termination must not be within 4 feet of any items such as gas meters, gas valves or other gas regulating equipment. Optional wire grill when the water heater vent cap is low enough to be touched accidentally, or is accessible to small children, installation of a protective v...

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    7 flue extensions there are three optional extension kits available. Any combination of the three kits can be chosen; however, only one kit can be used vertically and/or horizontally, see figures 10 and 11. Warning at no time can more than one vertical and/or one horizontal vent kit be used. Unless ...

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    8 vertical (extension kit) height it is simple to determine which kit is needed for vertical height. Take the total height (to the top of the flue) required and comparing that to “f dimension” in table 1, it can be determined which kit needs to be used vertically. Warning obstructions and deteriorat...

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    9 water heater attitude there is a certain amount of variation permissible with regard to the direction the water heater faces. Standing in front of the water heater (gas control facing you), set the 3” diameter elbow (slotted end) on the flue. This will give you a better understanding of the relati...

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    10 8. Slide the vent collar (to be installed later) over the 6” vent elbow. Figure 22 9. Place the water heater at the opening in the wall, at the predetermined clearance. Figure 23 10. Move outdoors with all the remaining vent parts. Using the tube of sealant supplied, run an ample amount on the in...

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    11 16. Go back indoors to attach inside collar to the inside wall. Place the collar against the wall. Secure to wall by using 4 long sheet metal screws. Figure 30 note: screws are supplied; however, substitution may be necessary depending on the interior wall material. 17. Using the tube of sealant ...

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    12 4. Using the tube of sealant supplied, run an ample amount around the oval flare of the jacket. Figure 37 5. Place the 6” vent section over the 3” flue section. Subtract 3/4” from the x dimension used earlier and this gives the length of the 6” vent extension. Slide the 6” vent extension apart to...

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    13 12. Place the water heater at the opening in the wall, at the predetermined clearance. Figure 45 13. Move outdoors with all the remaining vent parts. Using the tube of sealant supplied, run an ample amount on the inside surface of the collar assembly that will contact the exterior wall and also f...

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    14 optional horizontal vent kit #900124-7 installation #3 * each part is stamped with a part number. Figure 53 the opening through the wall should be cut at this time. If it hasn’t been, refer back to that section. 1. Lock the elbow to the straight 3” flue pipe. Set the assembly in place on the end ...

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    15 9. Slide the 6” telescoping vent section apart to reveal the beads. Note: the section of 6” pipe with beads will connect to the elbow. Using the caulking supplied, fill the beads. Figure 62 10. Insert the 6” telescoping vent section into the wall. Figure 63 11. Move outdoors with all the remainin...

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    16 figure 70 19. Now the 6” vent extension pipes can be expanded to connect at the vent elbow. Figure 71 20. Pull the vent collar from the elbow to be against the wall and secure it using the screws provided. Figure 72 21. Lock the 6” vent extension to the vent elbow by using two screws provided, pl...

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    17 figure 77 4. Using the tube of sealant supplied, run an ample amount around the oval flare of the jacket. Figure 78 5. Place the 6” vent section over the 3” flue section. Subtract 3/4” from the x dimension used earlier and this gives the length of the 3” vent extension. Slide the 6” vent extensio...

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    18 figure 86 14. Move outdoors with all the remaining vent parts. Using the tube of sealant supplied, run an ample amount on the inside surface of the collar assembly that will contact the exterior wall and also fill the bead on the end of the 6” diameter vent collar. Figure 87 15. Install the vent ...

  • Page 19: Operation

    19 23. Pull the vent collar from the elbow to be against the wall and secure it using the screws provided. Figure 96 24. Lock the 6” vent extension to the vent elbow by using two screws provided, placing them 180 ° apart. Figure 97 t & p valve and pipe insulation remove insulation for t & p valve an...

  • Page 20: Lighting Instructions

    20 warning if you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which is lit by a piezo-electric spark gas ignition system. Do not remove the access doors of the appliance and try to li...

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    21 it 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 99, be set for the lowest temperature which satisfies your hot water needs. This will also provide the most energy efficient oper...

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    22 • turn off the gas and cold water inlet valve to the heater, fig. 1. • open a nearby hot water faucet and the heater drain valve. • be careful to grasp the drain valve handle so that the hand is not exposed to hot water. If desired, a hose may be connected to the drain valve to carry the water aw...

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    23 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. Problem possible malfunction service to be performed possible solution no hot water 1) no pilot a. No...

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    24 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...

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    28 500 tennessee waltz parkway, ashland city, tn 37015 phone: 1-800-433-2545 fax: 1-800-433-2515 www.Aosmithwaterheaters.Com / email: parts@hotwater.Com.