A.O. Smith ARGSS02708 User Manuals

Table of Contents

• SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE

  2
• Vent Attenuation Assembly Installation Instructions

  21
• GENERAL SAFETY

  3
• Vent Pipe Preparation

  23
• TABLE OF CONTENTS

  5
• LIGHTING & OPERATING LABEL

  25
• INTRODUCTION

  5
• TEMPERATURE REGULATION

  26
• Preparing for the Installation

  5
• FOR YOUR INFORMATION

  27
• TYPICAL INSTALLATION

  6
• LOCATING THE NEW WATER HEATER

  9
• Smoke/Odor

  27
• Facts to Consider About Location

  9
• Thermal Expansion

  27
• Insulation Blankets

  10
• Strange Sounds

  27
• Operational Conditions

  27
• Located in Unconfined Spaces

  10
• Smelly Water

  27
• “Air” in Hot Water Faucets

  27
• Located in Confined Spaces

  10
• High Temperature Shut Off System

  27
• INSTALLING THE WATER HEATER

  12
• PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

  28
• Chemical Vapor Corrosion

  12
• Venting System Inspection

  28
• Water Piping

  12
• Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve

  13
• Burner Operation and Inspection

  28
• Gas Piping

  14
• Burner Cleaning

  28
• Sediment Traps

  15
• Housekeeping

  28
• Filling the Water Heater

  15
• Anode Rod Inspection

  29
• Vent Pipe Assembly

  15
• Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation

  29
• Venting

  15
• Draining

  29
• Vent Pipe Termination

  16
• Service

  30
• Planning the Vent System

  17
• LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS

  30
• Condensate

  17
• REPAIR PARTS

  31
• Blower Assembly Installation

  18
• TROUBLESHOOTING

  32
• Installation of Vent System

  18
• WARRANTY

  35