A.O. Smith GPVX-50 User Manuals

Table of Contents

• SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE

  2
• FOR YOUR INFORMATION

  23
• GENERAL SAFETY

  3
• Start Up Conditions

  23
• TABLE OF CONTENTS

  4
• Condensate

  23
• INTRODUCTION

  4
• Smoke/Odor

  23
• Preparing for the New Installation

  4
• Thermal Expansion

  23
• Strange Sounds

  23
• COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

  5
• Operational Conditions

  23
• TYPICAL INSTALLATION

  6
• Smelly Water

  23
• LOCATING THE NEW WATER HEATER

  8
• “Air” in Hot Water Faucets

  23
• Facts to Consider About Location

  8
• High Temperature Shut Off System

  23
• Insulation Blankets

  9
• PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

  24
• Venting System Inspection

  24
• Located in Unconfined Spaces

  9
• Burner Inspection

  24
• Burner Cleaning

  24
• Located in Confined Spaces

  9
• Housekeeping

  24
• INSTALLING THE WATER HEATER

  10
• Anode Rod Inspection

  25
• Water Piping

  11
• Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve

  12
• Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation

  25
• Gas Piping

  13
• Draining

  25
• Sediment Traps

  14
• Drain Valve Washer Replacement

  25
• Blower Assembly Installation

  14
• Service

  26
• Vent Pipe Connection to Blower Assembly

  15
• LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS

  26
• Venting and Installation

  15
• REPAIR PARTS

  27
• LIGHTING & OPERATING LABEL

  21
• TROUBLESHOOTING

  28
• TEMPERATURE REGULATION

  22
• WARRANTY

  31