Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto XDVS del fabbricante A.O. Smith
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1 Thank you for buying this energy efficient water heater from A.O. Smith Water Product s Comp any . We appreciate your confidence in our products. Y ou should thoroughly read this manual before inst allation and/or operation of this water heater .
2 CERT AIN MODELS ARE EQUIPPED WITH SIDE PLUMBING CONNECTIONS FOR SP ACE HEA TING . THE HOT AND COLD FITTING ASSEMBLIES (P ART #900126-2) CAN BE ORDERED THROUGH THE MANUFACTURER. REPLACEMENT P ARTS Replacement parts may be ordered through authorized servicers or distributors.
3 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMA TION 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 .
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 Product s Compan y , 500 T ennessee Waltz Parkway , Ashland City , TN 37055.
5 Make sure that the outside vents on the supply regulators and the safety vent valves are protected against blockage. These are part s of the gas supply system not the heater. V ent blockage may occur during ice storms. IT IS IMPOR T ANT T O GUARD AGAINST CONTROL FOULING FROM CONT AMINANTS IN THE GAS W A YS.
6 FIGURE 4 W ARNING V ent 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 accident ally , or is accessible to small children, inst allation of a protective vent cover is recommended.
7 FLUE EXTENSIONS There are three optional extension kits available. Any combination of the three kit s can be chosen; however , only one kit can be used vertically and/or horizont ally , see Figures 10 and 1 1. W ARNING At no time can more than one V ertical and/or one Horizontal V ent Kit be used.
8 VERTICAL (EXTENSION KIT) HEIGHT It is simple to determine which kit is needed for vertical height. T ake the total height (to the top of the flue) required and comparing that to “F DIMENSION” in T ABLE 1, it can be determined which kit needs to be used vertically .
9 W A TER HEA TER A TTITUDE There is a certain amount of variation permissible with regard to the direction the water heater faces. S tanding in front of the water heater (gas control facing you), set the 3” diameter elbow (slotted end) on the flue.
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.
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.
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.
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.
14 OPTIONAL HORIZONT AL VENT KIT #900124-7 INST ALLA TION #3 * Each part is stamped with a p art 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.
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.
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, placing them 180 ° apart.
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.
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 .
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 V A L VE AND PIPE INSULA TION Remove insulation for T & P valve and pipe connections from carton.
20 W ARNING 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 light the pilot by hand.
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 operation of the water heater .
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 V AL VE HANDLE SO THA T THE HAND IS NOT EXPOSED T O HOT W A TER. IF DESIRED, A HOSE MA Y BE CONNECTED T O THE DRAIN V AL VE TO CARRY THE WA TER A WA Y .
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 INFORMA TION section first. PROBLEM POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION SERVICE TO BE PERFORMED POSSIBLE SOLUTION NO HOT W ATER 1) No pilot A.
24 THIS WARRANTY IS APPLICABLE TO THE ORIGINAL OWNER ONL Y . If the glass lined tank in this water heater shall prove upon examination by A. O. Smith Corporation (the warrantor) to have leaked during .
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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 XDVS 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 XDVS - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso A.O. Smith XDVS imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul A.O. Smith XDVS ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il A.O. Smith XDVS, 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 XDVS.
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 XDVS. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo A.O. Smith XDVS 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.
