Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto BT- 80 del fabbricante A.O. Smith
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1 PRINTED 0107 197569-000 MODELS BT - 80 AND 100 300/301 SERIES PLACE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ADJACENT TO HEA TER AND NOTIFY OWNER T O KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
2 FOREWORD The design of models BT -80 and 100 comply with the current edition of ANSI Z21.10.3-CSA 4.3 as automatic storage or automatic circulating tank type water heaters. Installation diagrams are found in this manual. These diagrams will serve to provide the installer with a reference for the materials and method of piping necessary .
3 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMA TION PRECAUTIONS DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE IF ANY P ART HAS BEEN UNDER W ATER. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.
4 IF YOU EXPERIENCE AN OUT -OF-GAS SITUA TION, DO NOT TRY TO RELIGHT APPLIANCES YOURSELF , ask your LP delivery person to relight pilots for you. Only trained LP professionals should conduct the required safety checks in accordance with industry standards.
5 Drain pans suitable for these heaters are available from your distributor or A. O. Smith W ater Products Company , 500 T ennessee W altz Parkway , Ashland City , TN 37015. W ater heater life depends upon water quality , water pressure and the environment in which the water heater is inst alled.
6 insulation, caulking, vapor barrier , etc.), air for combustion, ventilation and draft hood dilution must be obtained from out doors. The installation instructions for confined spaces in tightly constructed buildings must be followed to ensure adequate air supply .
7 VENT CONNECTION V ent connections must be made to an adequate stack or chimney . Size and install proper size vent pipe. Do not reduce pipe size to less than that of the draft hood outlet. Horizontal runs of vent pipe must have a minimum upward slope toward the chimney of 1/4 inch per foot.
8 GAS PIPING Contact your local gas service company to ensure that adequate gas service is available and to review applicable installation codes for your area. Size the main gas line in accordance with T able 1. The figures shown are for straight lengths of pipe at 0.
9 FIGURE 6-THERMOSTAT FOR NATURAL AND PROPANE GASES GAS PRESSURE REGULA TOR The gas pressure regulator is built into the gas valve and is equipped to operate on the gas specified on model and rating plate.
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11 FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING • If you cannot reach your gas supplier , call the fire department. C. Use only your hand to push down or turn the gas control knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not push down or turn by hand, don’t try to repair it, call a qualified service technician.
12 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 be set for the lowest temperature which satisfies your hot water needs. This will also provide the most energy ef ficient operation of the water heater .
13 WARNING F AILURE TO CORRECT BACK DRAFTS MA Y CAUSE AIR CONT AMINA TION AND UNSAFE CONDITIONS. • If the back draf t cannot be corrected by the normal method or if a suit able draft cannot be obtained, a blower type flue gas exhauster must be employed to assure proper venting and correct combustion.
14 T ABLE 3 INPUT CHECK TIME REQUIRED TO CONSUME 1 CU. FT . OF GAS T ype of BTU Per Approx. Time Required T o Model Gas Cu. Ft. Consume 1 Cu. Ft. of Gas BT -80 Natural 1050 50.3 sec. Prop ane 2500 1 19.8 sec. BT -100 Natural 1050 50.3 sec. Prop ane 2500 1 19.
15 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE FOR PERIODIC REMOV AL OF LIME DEPOSITS FROM T ANK TYPE COMMERCIAL WA TER HEA TERS The amount of calcium carbonate (lime) released from water is in direct proportion to water temperature and usage, see chart.
16 DELIMING USING FLO-JUG METHOD UN•LIME in the 5 gallon size is recommended for deliming of the BT -80 and 100 models. UN•LIME with the necessary hoses and fittings to delime your heater is also available as a kit: Up-N-Down Transfer Kit. Cont act your local A.
17 if excessive, can drip into the floor shield. Also, during normal operation there may be occasions when large quantities of water are drawn, chilling the tank bottom. This too can result in condensation. • Condensation, appearing in the vent pipe (water dripping from draft diverter) during heater operation is evidence of poor vent action.
18 Model BT Limited W arranty A. O. Smith Corporation, the warrantor, extends the following LIMITED W ARRANTY to the owner of this water heater . 1. THE T ANK If the glass-lined tank in this water hea.
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20 A.O. SMITH WATER PRODUCTS COMPANY 500 Tennessee Waltz Parkway • Ashland City, TN 37015 PHONE: 1-800-527-1953 www.aosmithwaterheaters.com • E-MAIL: parts@hotwater.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il A.O. Smith BT- 80 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 A.O. Smith BT- 80 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso A.O. Smith BT- 80 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul A.O. Smith BT- 80 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il A.O. Smith BT- 80, 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 A.O. Smith BT- 80.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il A.O. Smith BT- 80. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo A.O. Smith BT- 80 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
