A.O. Smith 185363-001 User Manuals

Table of Contents

• SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE

  2
• FOR YOUR INFORMATION

  22
• GENERAL SAFETY

  3
• Start Up Conditions

  22
• TABLE OF CONTENTS

  4
• Condensate

  22
• INTRODUCTION

  4
• Smoke/Odor

  22
• Preparing for the New Installation

  4
• Thermal Expansion

  22
• Strange Sounds

  22
• TYPICAL INSTALLATION

  5
• Operational Conditions

  22
• LOCATING THE NEW WATER HEATER

  7
• Smelly Water

  22
• Facts to Consider About Location

  7
• “Air” in Hot Water Faucets

  22
• Insulation Blankets

  8
• High Temperature Shut Off System

  22
• PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

  23
• Located in Unconfined Spaces

  8
• Venting System Inspection

  23
• Burner Inspection

  23
• Located in Confined Spaces

  8
• Burner Cleaning

  23
• INSTALLING THE WATER HEATER

  10
• Housekeeping

  23
• Water Piping

  10
• Anode Rod Inspection

  24
• Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve

  11
• Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation

  24
• Gas Piping

  12
• Draining

  24
• Sediment Traps

  13
• Drain Valve Washer Replacement

  24
• Blower Assembly Installation

  13
• Service

  25
• LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS

  25
• Vent Pipe Connection to Blower Assembly

  14
• REPAIR PARTS

  26
• Venting and Installation

  14
• TROUBLESHOOTING

  27
• LIGHTING & OPERATING LABEL

  20
• NOTES

  29
• TEMPERATURE REGULATION

  21
• WARRANTY

  31