A.O. Smith FMV-40 User Manuals

Table of Contents

• SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE

  2
• GENERAL SAFETY

  3
• from Propane (L.P.) to Natural Gas

  16
• TABLE OF CONTENTS

  4
• INTRODUCTION

  4
• from Natural Gas to Propane (L.P.) Gas

  18
• Preparing for the New Installation

  4
• WHITE-RODGERS GAS VALVE

  19
• ROBERTSHAW GAS VALVE

  20
• TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS

  5
• INSTATLLATION CHECKLIST

  21
• LOCATING THE NEW WATER HEATER

  7
• TEMPERATURE REGULATION

  22
• Facts to Consider About Location

  7
• FOR YOUR INFORMATION

  23
• Insulation Blankets

  8
• Start Up Conditions

  23
• INSTALLING THE NEW WATER HEATER

  9
• Operational Conditions

  23
• Securing Water Heater to Floor and Wall

  9
• PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

  25
• T & P Valve and Pipe Insulation

  9
• Venting System Inspection

  25
• Water Piping

  9
• Burner Inspection

  25
• Water Piping Pressure Test

  10
• Burner Cleaning

  25
• Temperature Pressure Relief Valve

  10
• Housekeeping

  25
• Filling the Water Heater

  11
• Anode Rod Inspection

  26
• Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation

  26
• Venting

  12
• Draining

  26
• Gas Piping

  13
• Drain Valve Washer Replacement

  27
• Sediment Traps

  14
• Service

  27
• LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS

  28
• from Natural Gas to Propane (L.P.) Gas

  14
• REPAIR PARTS

  29
• TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES

  31
• from Propane (L.P.) to Natural Gas

  16
• ) to increase the temperature. Lowest Setting = approx. 80°F (27°C)

  22