Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto POWER VENTED GAS FIRED WATER HEATER del fabbricante GSW
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“SUPERFLUE” ® POWER VENTED GAS FIRED WATER HEATER INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions thoroughly before starting TABLE OF CONTENTS I) Introduction .......................................................................
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- 2 - I) Introduction We thank you for choosing a GSW / John Wood Water Heater. Your satisfaction with this product is very important to us. This gas-fired water heater has been developed to produce potable hot water and may also be used in combination with space heating applications.
- 3 - the aged, or the disabled where water temperatures exceed 125 ° F (52 ° C). Use anti-scald valves in the hot water system to reduce the risk of scalding at points of use such as lavatories, sinks and bathing facilities.
- 4 - Locate near a floor drain and in an area where leakage of the tank or water piping will not result in damaging adjacent areas or lower floors of the structure. Where such a location is not available, a suitable drain pan must be installed under this water heater.
- 5 - Air Requirements for Canadian Installations Canadian Codes allow for the use of a single air supply source. Canadian customers and authorities having jurisdiction may use the sizing listed in Table 1.
- 7 - III) EXHAUST VENTING IMPORTANT: READ THIS SECTION BEFORE PROCEEDING. The Superflue series is designed to exhaust the products of combustion to the outdoors using a sealed vent pipe system. Required materials and vent sizing are described in Table 2.
- 8 - Ensure that there is no movement of the clamped assembly once it is completed. IV) Water Pipe Connections Water piping and fittings should be installed as shown in Figure 8. 1 . Close main water supply and drain the piping system where water heater is to be connected.
- 11 - WARNING Exposure to a higher gas supply pressure may cause damage to the control, resulting in explosion or fire. Consult your local gas supplier and gas authorities. DO NOT PUT INTO SERVICE IF OVER-PRESSURIZATION HAS OCCURRED. Use gas piping of adequate sizing to ensure full gas input.
- 12 - Important: in locations where a sump pump failure, flooding or exposure to water may be present, a ground fault receptacle is recommended. VI) Lighting and Operating Instructions WARNING READ BEFORE PROCEEDING If you do not understand and follow these instructions, a fire or explosion may result.
- 13 - Initial Start Up 1 . With all gas valves closed and the power cord NOT plugged into an electrical outlet, make sure that the water heater is filled with water and that the cold water supply valve is open. 2 . Open the manual shut off valve in the gas supply line and turn the water heater’s gas control switch to the “ON” position.
- 14 - is on the rating plate and the label on the side of the gas valve control. Poor flames can also be caused by incorrect gas pressures or burner orifice size, inadequate or contaminated air, a restriction in the venting system, or dirt entering the gas supply.
- 15 - • Check that you have not just run out of hot water due to heavy demand. If this is a routine problem, it may indicate an under-sized water heater. • Have your gas company check input rate and water heater operation • The E.C.O. may have tripped open (LED indicator on constantly).
- 16 - water should stop instantly. Warning: WATER WILL BE HOT and water flow can be forceful. If the valve does not function properly, it must be replaced. In systems where the relief valve discharges periodically, this may be due to thermal expansion or to a thermostat that is operating at too high a temperature.
- 17 - VIII) COMBINATION POTABLE WATER HEATING AND SPACE HEATING (COMBO HEATING) This section serves as a guide for the installation and use of “Combo” heating systems utilizing a domestic water heater which has been specifically approved for such use.
- 18 - 3) Install air bleed valves at the highest points to purge air from the system..
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Se non hai ancora comprato il GSW POWER VENTED GAS FIRED WATER HEATER è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del GSW POWER VENTED GAS FIRED WATER HEATER - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso GSW POWER VENTED GAS FIRED WATER HEATER imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul GSW POWER VENTED GAS FIRED WATER HEATER ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il GSW POWER VENTED GAS FIRED WATER HEATER, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del GSW POWER VENTED GAS FIRED WATER HEATER.
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