Rheem HE119-130LP Water Heater User Manual
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1. 5 The ignitor warm up period will last for 30 seconds then gas valve will be opened allowing gas to enter the burner chamber 6 The ignitor will remain on for an additional 4 seconds then it will be turned off 7 After an additional 2 seconds the control will verify the presence of flame If the flame was not established the gas valve will be closed power will be removed from the ignitor element and the control will run the blower for 30 seconds This removes excess fuel from the combustion chamber At this point the control will return to step 2 12 8 If flame is present the control will enter the heating mode where it will continue heating the tank water until the set point temperature plus 4 F is reached At this point the gas valve is closed and the control enters the post purge cycle The flame can be viewed through a window on the lower right of combustion blower flange 9 The post purge cycle continues to run the combustion blower for an additional 30 seconds to purge the system of all combustion gases After this time period the blow er is de energized and will coast to a stop 10 The control will now enter the idle state while contin uing to monitor internal tank water temperature If the temperature drops to 4 F below the set point value the control will automatically return to step 1 STATUS INDICATORS Pages 16 20 contain nine individual diagrams which illus trate the various operating states2. 5 350 100 Ex NN 7 418VO YOLONGNOD 9 1 1 MAWYNOISNVYL O quvog ANNo i IND 1 O AIV T8 NIVW N3349 9 AV IdSIQ NOLLOANNOO TOULNOO G 1893 1NL OOCLOHM 21 Integrated Water Heater Control Parts Identification Drawing PARTS IDENTIFICATION ITEM DESCRIPTION TRANSFORMER amp BLOWER SUPPLY CABLE CONTROL BOARD MUST SPECIFY MODEL amp SERIAL NUMBER WHEN ORDERING DISPLAY BOARD DISPLAY BOARD TO CONTROL BOARD WIRE 1 2 3 PRESSURE SWITCH L5 8 WIRE HARNESS FROM CN6 TO GAS VALVE FLAME PROBE AND PRESS SWITCH WIRE HARNESS FROM CN1 TO LINE POWER WIRE HARNESS FROM CN2 TO COMBUSTION BLOWER amp TRANSFORMER 9 ECO TEMPERATURE PROBE WIRED TO CN3 10 PUSH BUTTON SWITCH FOR IGNITOR amp FLAME CURRENT 11 LOW WATER CUT OFF SWITCH FOR 80 GAL AND 119 ONLY 12 WIRING HARNESS LOW WATER CUT OFF FOR 80 GAL AND 119 ONLY NOT SHOWN D FOR 80 GAL AND 119 GAL ONLY 22 LIM LN3A Old LN3ONOO M 9NLLN3A dOOd TVOLLH3A MalA LNOYS MalA 3015 v SHNOI ONNA 2009 TVOLLH3A IHNII DNILN3A SHNDIS 1YOddNS 1YOddNS qo3u 76 Sav 15 LN3A OIH LN3ONOO uf 3004 3AO8V 172 I3A31 MONS C
3. OPTIONAL V1000 VENT KIT Z SIDE VIEW V1000 SIDE WALL VENT KIT FRONT VIEW EXHAUST 3 ABS EXHAUST MIN 84 FLOOR MOUNTED REQ D 3 TO 4 PVC REDUCING COUPLING PIPE SUPPORT TO UTILIZE V1000 SIDE WALL VENT TERMINAL FIGURE 7 SIDE WALL VENTING USING THE V1000 VENT KIT 3 4 3 SIDE VIEW NOTE THE ONLY TIME 4 CAN BE REDUCED BACK TO 3 IS WHEN THE V1000 VENT KIT IS UTILIZED 24 AdvantagePlus with Storage Tank HOT COLD OUT N Y PUMP 8 Zi ADVANTAREPLUS aK i ntl Sample Reverse Manifold and Piping Diagram for the AdvantagePlus Check Local Codes for specific piping requirements COLD WATER PUMP CHECK VALVE a gt lt e THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL IS FOR GUIDANCE ONLY THE FACTORY CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED WITH INSTALLATION METHODS SHOWN If there is a back flow preventer or any type of a no return valve in the system then you must install an additional tee for a suitable potable thermal expansion tank 25 Sequence of Operations System Lights LEDs Flashing LED indicates a TROUBLESHOOTING problem Tank is cold full of water gas supply is connected to None No power has been Fill tank gas control valve and heater is connected to a 120 VAC circuit Gas valve is set to the ON position Ensure gas connections are present and n
4. ments and or in the absence of local codes the latest edition of the American National Standard National Fuel Gas Code a copy of which can be purchased from either American Gas Association 1515 Wilson Blvd Arlington VA 22209 as booklet Z223 1 or National Fire Prevention Association 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 as booklet NFPA 54 The water heater must be located or protected so it is not subject to physical damage for example by moving objects area flooding etc CAUTION The water heater should not be located in an area where leakage of the tank or connections will result in damage to the area adjacent to it or to lower floors of the structure When such areas cannot be avoid ed it is recommended that a suitable catch pan ade quately drained be installed under the water heater The pan MUST NOT restrict the flow of combustion air flow NOTE Auxiliary catch pan installation MUST con form to the applicable local codes LOCATION Choose a location for your water heater centralized to the piping system along with consideration to vent pipe length As the length of vent pipe increases the firing rate of the appliance decreases You must also locate the Advantage Plus where it will not be exposed to below freezing temperatures Additionally you will need to place the water heater so that the controls drain inlet outlet and gas valve are easily accessed This appliance must not be installed outdoo
5. ulations or customs It is recommended that more than one method be used to detect leaks in LP applications IF LP GAS IS PRESENT OR SUSPECTED DO NOT attempt to find the cause yourself DO NOT try to light any appliance DO NOT touch any electrical switch DO NOT use any phone in your building Leave the house immediately and make sure your fam ily and pets leave also Leave the doors open for ventilation and contact the gas supplier a qualified service agency or the fire depart ment Keep the area clear until the service call has been made the leak is corrected and a qualified agency has determined the area to be safe WARNING Both LP and natural gas have an odorant added to help detection Some people may not physically be able to smell or recognize this odorant If unsure or unfamiliar about the smell associated with LP or natural gas ask the gas supplier Other conditions such as Odorant Fade which causes the odorant to fade or diminish in intensity can also hide or camouflage a gas leak A DANGER Water heaters utilizing Liquefied Petroleum gas LP are different from natural gas models A natural gas heater will not function safely on LP gas and vice versa No attempt should ever be made to convert a heater from natural gas to LP gas To avoid possible equipment dam A General Safety Precautions age personal injury or fire DO NOT connect this water heater to a fuel typ
6. Plugs on module disconnected or loose Transformer wiring problem Transformer is defective Water temp probe unplugged or damaged Vent temp probe unplugged or damaged Water in tank is too hot ECO is activated Check water temp in tank on display board Vent switch overtemp switch is open No or not enough water in tank Combustion air blockage Blower not operating Air switch stuck open or closed Temp probe wiring is unplugged Probe open internally Probe wiring shorted Probe shorted internally Broken or corroded burner ground wire Connectors on controlled panel unplugged Gas valve shut OFF Clogged gas valve Faulty gas valve Defective control Gas valve improperly adjusted No power to blower Blower is bad No power to ignitor Ignitor is bad System problem on circuit board Polarity is reversed Poor or incomplete ground 28 Turn breaker ON Check wiring Reseat plugs on control module Repair wiring Replace transformer Reseat plugs on control module Check connector Repair wiring Check connector Repair wiring Normal when water gets too hot Cool tank Determine cause for over temperature Check venting for obstructions Check orifices to insure they match fuel type Press reset button and recheck Make sure tank is full of water Check intake and exhaust piping and flue for obstructions Check and repair blower wiring replace blower motor Replace air switch Check connec
7. directory commercial listings or local utility for qualified service assistance Should your problem not be resolved to your complete satisfaction you should then contact the Manufacturers National Service Department at the following address RHEEM MANUFACTURING COMPANY 2600 Gunter Park Drive East Montgomery Alabama 36109 1413 tank Install proper expansion tank on cold side Check ECO vent switch LED flashing lower setting or replace thermostat ECO probe Have water analyzed Install filter if necessary Install non dielectric unions Check condensate line for blockage Check condensate line is directed to floor drain Condensate pump not working if equipped Drain line is vapor locked Install a vent in the condensate drain line Check joints and repair Check tighten and or replace Check tighten and or replace Replace water heater You may also obain technical assistance by calling 1 800 432 8373 When contacting the manufacturer the following information should be made available 1 Model and serial number of the water heater as shown on the rat ing plate attached to the jacket of the water heater 2 Address where the water heater is located and can be seen 3 Name and address of installer and any service agency who per formed service on the water heater 4 Date of original installation and dates any service work was per formed 5 Details of the problems as you can best describe them 6 List of
8. in line regulator is used it must be a minimum of 10 feet from the AdvantagePlus It is very important that the gas line is properly purged by the gas supplier or utility Failure to properly purge the lines or improp er line sizing will result in the failure of the AdvantagePlus lighting off The gas valve is a special gas valve which has a Pressure Augmented Regulator feature as well as negative outlet pressure This valve must not be replaced with a conventional valve under any circumstances Make sure valve is in the OFF position prior to turning gas supply on As an additional safety feature this valve has a left hand thread on the outlet end and a special tamper resistant electrical connector waRNING Never use open flame to test for gas leaks as bodily injury or property damage could result WARNING DO NOT exceed input shown on water heater rating plate VENTING WHEN USING 3 VENT PIPE ONLY MODELS WITH INPUTS OF 100 000 BTU AND 130 000 BTU ARE CERTIFIED TO USE 2 VENT PIPE SEE SPECIAL VENTING INSTRUCTIONS SECTION For inlet air supply top pipe on the right of the shroud use 3 PVC schedule 40 It is very important that you plan the location properly to eliminate long pipe runs and excessive fittings Inlet pipe size must not be reduced Do not combine the inlet air with any other inlet pipe including an inlet to an additional similar appliance The joints must be properly cleane
9. not re circulate back into the air inlet pipe You must place your vent terminations in an open area according to the venting guidelines section on page 8 PIPE FITTINGS WHEN USING 2 VENT PIPE All inlet air and exhaust venting may use standard PVC schedule 40 piping conforming to ASTM D 1785 and fit tings conforming to ASTM D 2466 or ABS pipe conform ing to ASTM D 3965 and ASTM D 26961 and fittings con forming to ASTM D 3311 and ASTM D 2661 NEVER use cellular foam core pipe on exhaust piping FOR LONGER VENT LENGTHS WHEN USING 2 VENT PIPE You may use 3 inch venting on both the intake and exhaust to lower the pressure drop and provide addition al vent length It is imperative when using 3 inch venting to follow these instructions carefully For longer vent lengths the first 10 feet of both the intake and exhaust piping must be 2 inches For the first 10 foot use 2 inch PVC schedule 40 NON FOAM CORE 2 inch ABS NON FOAM CORE or 2 inch CPVC schedule 40 or 80 plus one 90 degree or two 45 degree elbows Then use a 2 x 3 reducing coupling of like material Then proceed with 3 inch PVC schedule 40 NON FOAM CORE 3 inch ABS NON FOAM CORE or 3 inch CPVC schedule 40 or 80 pipe and fittings for both the intake and exhaust piping On 3 inch pipe you may go an additional 125 equivalent feet of pipe and fittings combined total length The total combined equivalent vent length would be 30 equivalent feet of 2 inch vent and 125 equivalen
10. people with dates who have been contacted regarding your problem AP12158 Rev 1 05 00 MOST COMMON ADVANTAGEPLUS INSTALLATION CONCERNS VENTING VENT LENGTH TOO LONG OVER 85 VENTING NOT PITCHED PROPERLY CONDENSATE BUILD UP IN VENT EXHAUST GAS RE CIRCULATION VENT TERMINALS NOT USED WRONG FITTINGS USED SIGHT PROBLEMS BUSH IN FRONT OF VENT TERMINAL INSIDE CORNER OF BUILDING FOR VENT LOCATION OVERHANG WITH VENT UNDERNEATH COMPOUND ROOF PITCH OR ABOVE ROOF FIRE WALL ADDITIONAL FITTINGS INSTALLED INTO TERMINALS VENT SIZED FROM 3 TO 4 BY USING BUSHINGS INSTEAD OF REDUCING COUPLING OR REDUCING ELBOW VENT CHANGED FROM 3 TO 4 WITHOUT GOING REQUIRED 10 ON BOTH INTAKE AND EXHAUST VENTING NOT CLEANED AND GLUED TOGETHER FOR PRESSURE TIGHT JOINTS INTAKE AIR CONTAINING EXHAUST FROM ANOTHER VENT OR APPLIANCE GAS SUPPLY GAS PRESSURE TOO LOW NEED 7 GAS PRESSURE UP TO 14 GAS PRESSURE GAS METER TOO LOW IN CAPACITY GAS REGULATOR NOT SIZED PROPERLY TOO LOW IN CAPACITY GAS PIPE TOO SMALL 3 4 MINIMUM GAS SUPPLY SIZE GAS REGULATOR TOO CLOSE TO APPLIANCE NEED 10 OF PIPE FOR EVERY 200 000 BTU S PER HOUR GAS REGULATOR WITH LONG VENT OR BLEED VENT ORIFICE REGULATOR SLOW TO RESPOND GAS METER RESTRICTION OR IN NEED OF REPAIR REPLACEMENT GAS SUPPLY PRESSURE DROPS BELOW 3 1 2 WHEN APPLIANCE FIRES ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE NOT GROUNDED ELECTRICAL POLARITY REVERSED FLAME WILL LIGHT BUT GO BACK OUT IN 4 6 SECONDS VOLTAGE TOO LOW OR T
11. vent kit o o S VENTING EXAMPLES NOTE SHOWN AS INTAKE amp EXHAUST PIPE FITTINGS ADDED TOGETHER MINIMUM VENT LENGTH MAXIMUN VENT LENGTH GRAND TOTAL TOTAL COMBINED EQUIVALENT VENT LENGTH VENT LENGTH FRICTION LOSS TOTAL FRICTION FEET WITH FEET INTAKE amp QTY OF 90 FEET FOR EACH LOSS FOR FITTING FRICTION EXHAUST ELBOWS LOSS ADDED G OO ro ajojo ofaj ojojo a 5 OPERATION CONTROL DESCRIPTION The fully integrated water heater control is an all elec tronic fully automatic controller which will provide many years of trouble free service The control requires no periodic maintenance and includes a built in processor which performs a number of diagnostic tests to verify proper appliance and control operation Should an unsafe condition occur the burner will shut down and the appropriate status indicators will illuminate indicating the need for service Consisting of two printed circuit board assemblies the controller s main board is attached to the inside left of the shroud while the display board is mount ed to the front top of the shroud This arrangement sim plifies access for the user adjustments while enhancing the visibility of the temperature display and status indica tors A power step down transformer and blower pres sure switch are also mounted on the inside left of the shroud The controller display functions include a high visibi
12. 100 HE45 130 HE80 130 HE119 130 For inlet air supply top pipe on the right of the shroud use 2 inch PVC schedule 40 It is very important that you plan the location properly to eliminate long pipe runs and excessive fittings Inlet pipe size must not be reduced Do not combine the inlet air with any other inlet pipe including an inlet to an additional similar appliance The joints must be properly cleaned primed and cement ed The piping must also be properly supported as per local and national standard plumbing codes It is impor tant that the piping be clean and free from burs debris ragged ends and particles of PVC For exhaust piping lower pipe on the right of the shroud use 2 inch PVC schedule 40 NON FOAM CORE Use2 inch ABS NON FOAM CORE or 2 inch CPVC schedule 40 or 80 only when required to meet local venting codes Exhaust piping should be sloped back to the connection on the AdvantagePlus at least 1 4 inch per foot of pipe to remove the condensate that forms within the pipe The total combined length of pipe inlet air piping plus exhaust piping including allowances for elbows should not exceed 85 equivalent feet The total combined length of pipe including allowances for elbows should not be less than 22 equivalent feet minimum length of 12 feet of piping including allowances for elbows on the inlet and the exhaust Choose your vent termination locations carefully You must make certain that exhaust gas does
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14. 377 23 170 55 6 LTR 156 192 228 265 337 446 555 991 1427 HE45 130 45 160 130 000 100 F GAL 44 56 69 81 106 144 181 331 481 48 170 55 6 LTR 166 214 261 308 403 544 686 1253 1819 HE80 130 80 160 130 000 100 F GAL 68 81 93 106 131 168 206 355 505 32 303 55 6 C LTR 259 306 354 401 495 637 779 1345 1912 HE 119 130 119 160 130 000 100 F GAL 96 108 121 133 158 196 233 383 532 48 450 55 6 LTR 363 410 457 504 599 750 882 1449 2015 HE45 160 45 480 460 000 100 F GAL 47 62 78 93 124 170 216 400 584 45 170 55 6 LTR 177 235 294 352 468 642 817 1514 2211 HE80 160 80 460 460 000 100 F GAL 71 87 102 117 148 194 240 424 609 26 303 55 6 LTR 270 328 386 444 561 735 909 1607 2304 HE119 160 119 160 160 000 100 F GAL 99 114 129 145 175 221 268 452 636 39 450 55 6 LTR 373 432 490 548 664 838 1013 1710 2408 HE45 199 45 180 199 000 100 F GAL 51 70 89 108 146 203 261 490 719 42 170 55 6 C LTR 192 264 336 408 553 770 987 1854 2721 HE80 199 80 460 499 000 100 F GAL 75 94 113 132 171 228 285 514 743 21 303 55 6 LTR 284 357 429 501 646 863 1079 1947 2814 HE119 199 119 460 499 000 100 F GAL 102 121 141 160 198 255 312 542 771 31 450 55 6 C LTR 338 460 532 604 749 966 1183 2050 2918 All models have a maximum setpoint of 160 F with the exception of the HE45 160 and HE45 199 booster models The HE45 160 and HE45 199 have a maximum
15. CTRONICS ELEMENT CONTROL WATER HEALTH TEMPERATURE 4 Pressure Switch Closes Pre purge Cycle Starts 24 PRESSURE vac SWITCH SWITCH VALVE ALY 1 CONTROL IGNITER ELECTRONICS ELEMENT CONTROL WATER HEALTH TEMPERATURE 6 Burner Light off 24 PRESSURE vac SWITCH SWITCH CONTROL IGNITER ELECTRONICS ELEMENT CONTROL WATER HEALTH TEMPERATURE 8 End Call for Heat Start Post purge Cycle 24 PRESSURE vac SWITCH SWITCH VALVE RLY 1 CONTROL IGNITER ELECTRONICS ELEMENT CONTROL WATER HEALTH TEMPERATURE 5 Igniter Element Warmup PRESSURE vac SWITCH SWITCH VALVE RLY 1 CONTROL IGNITER ELECTRONICS ELEMENT CONTROL WATER HEALTH TEMPERATURE 7 Water Heating PRESSURE SWITCH SWITCH CONTROL IGNITER ELECTRONICS ELEMENT CONTROL WATER HEALTH TEMPERATURE 9 End of Sequence Idle State STATUS INDICATIONS UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS Q O K3 K4 24 PRESSURE GAS vac SWITCH SWITCH VALVE VALVE RLY 1 RLY 2 GAS VALVE CONTROL ELECTRONICS IGNITER ELEMENT CONTROL WATER HEALTH TEMPERATURE PRESSURE GAS GAS vac SWITCH SWITCH VALVE VALVE 2 VALVE CONTROL K5 IGNITER ELECTRONICS ELEMENT K4 CONTROL WATER HEALTH TEMPERATURE NO INCOMING LINE VOLTAGE OR 24 VOLT Line LED amp 24 VAC LED Of
16. D CORRECTLY FLEXIBLE GAS CONNECTORS MUST HAVE A MINIMUM ID OF 3 4 A MINIMUM 3 4 ID MUST BE MAINTAINED TO AVOID RESTRICTION OF GAS FLOW NEVER REDUCE THE GAS SUPPLY LINE BELOW 3 4 Once all the inspections have been performed the piping system must be leak tested If the leak test pressure is higher than the maximum permissible inlet pressure you must isolate the AdvantagePlus from the gas line before testing In order to do this you must disconnect the union and cap the inlet gas line In the event the gas valve is exposed to a pressure greater than 1 2 PSI 14 water column the gas valve must be replaced Failure to follow all precautions could result in fire explosion or death It is recommended that a soapy solution be used to detect leaks Bubbles will appear and indicate a leak is present The gas piping must be sized for the proper flow and length of pipe to avoid unaccept able pressure drop Both the gas meter and the gas reg ulator must be properly sized for the total gas load If you experience a pressure drop greater than 1 W C the meter or regulator or gas line may be undersized or in need of service On the inlet side of the gas valve there is a 1 8 NPT plug This plug can be removed to attach a manometer You can attach a meter to the incoming gas drip leg by removing the cap and installing the meter The gas pressure must remain between 7 and 14 of water column during stand by and unit running heat cycle If an
17. D display and nine LED status indicators present on the display panel can greatly assist the service per son in quickly pinpointing the source of problems that may occur with the appliance In certain circumstances multiple LED s may be lit or flashing to better pinpoint the problem The following charts diagrams and informa tion can be used during troubleshooting procedures See also Trouble Shooting Guides and Sequence of Operations at the end of this Use and Care Manual NOTES 15 STATUS INDICATIONS UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS PRESSURE vac SWITCH SWITCH VALVE RLY 1 CONTROL IGNITER ELECTRONICS ELEMENT CONTROL WATER HEALTH TEMPERATURE 1 Idle Status ECONENT PRESSURE vac SWITCH SWITCH VALVE RLY 1 CONTROL IGNITER ELECTRONICS ELEMENT CONTROL WATER HEALTH TEMPERATURE 2 Call for Heat 24 ECONENT PRESSURE AS switch SWITCH KEY Lamp ON e CONTROL Lamp OFF IGNITER ELECTRONICS Lamp Flashing ED CONTROL WATER HEALTH TEMPERATURE 3 Combustion Blower Powered NOTICE If an error message is still indicated after removal of the replaceable 3 amp fuse on the CONTROL there is a problem with the transformer The TRANSFORMER has an internal non replaceable fuse The transformer must be replaced Please contact your local distributor or service professional 16 24 PRESSURE vac SWITCH SWITCH VALVE RLY 1 CONTROL IGNITER ELE
18. High Efficiency Commercial Gas Water Heater USE amp CARE MANUAL WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CONTRACTOR RHEEM RUUD ADVANTAGEPLUS MRL HE45 100N HE45 130N HE45 160N HE45 199N HE80 130N 80 160 80 199 119 130 119 160 119 199 HE45 100LP HE45 130LP HE45 160LP This Use amp Care Manual covers the following model numbers HE45 199LP HE80 130LP HE80 160LP HE80 199LP HE119 130LP HE119 160LP HE119 199LP Recognize this symbol as an Indication of Important T Do Not Destroy this Manual Please read carefully Safety Information and keep in a safe place for Future Reference NOTICE This water heater is designed for use in a commercial application The installation and maintenance of it should be performed by qualified licensed service personnel WARNING Read and review this entire manual with special emphasis on the Venting and Operation Sections prior to any installation work CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm WARNING If the information in these instructions are not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death A FOR YOUR SAFETY Immediately call your gas supplier from a neigh bor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instruc Do not stor
19. MENT Igniter remains on for an addition 4 seconds Burner lights Presence of flame is rectified Water is heating ECO VENT SWITCH CONTROL HEALTH WATER TEMPERATURE COMB BLOWER PRESSURE SWITCH GAS VALVE Notice igniter element LED is OFF Verify flame presence through sight window YES Water reaches thermostat setting plus 4 LINE 24 VAC ECO VENT SWITCH CONTROL HEALTH COMB BLOWER PRESSURE SWITCH Gas valve closes Burner turns off Combustion blower runs for an additional 30 seconds to purge the burner chamber of combustion gases YES Water is heated to thermostat setting Blower motor stops ECO VENT SWITCH CONTROL HEALTH Heater returns to idle state 27 TROUBLESHOOTING NO 5 Flashing LED table If flame is not rectified unit will make 2 more ignition trials If there is no flame rectification after the third attempt unit will go into LOCKOUT flashing LOC Press the red reset button to clear lockout condition Unit will wait approximately 60 minutes then clear itself then make another three attempts for ignition NO See Flashing LED table NO See Flashing LED table NO See Flashing LED table Display Board LEDs What they mean controller functions possible causes and suggested service remedies LED Flashing Controlling Function Possible Cause Service Remedy LINE Does not have 120 VAC 24 VAC Does not have 24 VAC ECO VENT SWITCH Wa
20. O 199 199 000 95 GPH 573 458 382 327 286 255 191 LPH 2169 1735 1446 1239 1084 964 723 Recovery rating is based on thermal efficiencies obtained in an AGA certified laboratory BOOSTER MODELS Recovery in U S Gallons Hr GPH and Liters Hr LPH MODEL INPUT BTU HR THERMAL 40 F 50 F 70 F 80 F 90 F 100 F 110 120 F 130 F 140 F NUMBER NAT amp LP EFFICIENCY UNITS 22 20 27 8 C 33 3 C 38 9 C 44 4 C 50 0 C 55 6 C 61 1 C 66 7 72 2 C 77 8 C 160 000 T GPH 461 368 307 263 230 205 184 167 154 142 132 LPH 1744 1395 1162 996 872 775 697 634 581 536 498 TA 199 000 95 GPH 573 458 382 327 286 255 229 208 191 176 164 LPH 2169 1735 1446 1239 1084 964 867 789 723 667 620 All models exceed the minimum NAECA energy efficiency requirements of ASHRAE 90 1b 1989 1992 requirements MAXIMUM DELIVERY In U S Gallons and Liters Includes useable storage and recovery for indicated times MODEL GALLONS INPUT BTU HR TEMP 5 10 15 20 30 45 1 2 3 MIN TO RECOVER NUMBER LITERS SETPOINT NAT amp LP RISE UNITS MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN HR HR HR CONTENTS HE45 100 45 460 400 000 100 F GAL 41 51 60 70 89 118 147 262
21. OO HIGH APPLIANCE CYCLES BUT NO IGNITION LOOK FOR GLOW FROM IGNITOR IF NOT REPLACE IGNITOR PLUMBING DIELECTRIC UNIONS INSTALLED RUSTY WATER CONDENSATE CONDENSATE LINE NOT PITCHED TO DRAIN CONDENSATE LINE NOT DRAINING DUE TO LONG RUN WITHOUT VENT CONDENSATE PUMP NOT WORKING CONDENSATE TRAP PLUGGED WITH PVC SHAVINGS BURNER EXTREMELY LOUD BANG ON IGNITION BURNER FAILED OR END CAP OFF RED BURNER DECK AS SEEN THROUGH VIEW PORT GAS VALVE NEEDS ADJUSTMENT GAS VALVE PUFFING ON IGNITION ADJUST GAS VALVE LOUD POP ON IGNITION THEN RUNNING SMOOTH ADJUST GAS VALVE HUFF AND PUFF DURING OPERATION ADJUST GAS VALVE RUNNING GREAT BUT INTERMITTENTLY HUFFING OR POPPING CHECK FOR RE CIRCULATION UNDER VENTING IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE FOR MAINTENANCE PURPOSES THE THREAD ON THE END OF THIS GAS VALVE AND NIPPLE ISA LEFT HAND THREAD SEALING ADVANTAGEPLUS AS PER N S F STANDARD NUMBER 5 TO SEAL THE BASE OF BOOSTER TO THE FLOOR TO PREVENT SEEPAGE UNDERNEATH PER N S F STANDARD 5 APPLY A 3 8 BEAD OF RTV SILICONE AS SHOWN HERE COMPLETELY AROUND TANK 30
22. SIBLE CAUSE 1 Temperature probe is unplugged 2 Temperature probe wiring damaged 3 Water in tank is too hot ECO is tripped 4 Low water cutoff device is tripped 19 REMEDY 1 Check connectors 2 Repair wiring 3 Normal condition when water temperature exceeds safety limit Alow tank to cool or admit cold water into tank Manually reset the control Determine cause for overtemp condition 4 Make sure tank is full of water Q K3 K4 24 ECONENT PRESSURE GAs SWITCH SWITCH VALVE RLY 1 GAS VALVE RLY 2 GAS VALVE CONTROL IGNITER ELECTRONICS ELEMENT CONTROL WATER HEALTH TEMPERATURE x PRESSURE GAS GAS vac SWITCH SWITCH VALVE VALVE 2 RLY 1 RLY GAS VALVE CONTROL ELECTRONICS IGNITER ELEMENT CONTROL HEALTH WATER TEMPERATURE CONTROL HEALTH Control Health LED Flashing POSSIBLE CAUSE This indicates that the main control board has failed one or more of its internal diagnostic self tests REMEDY Press red reset button on the display board to reset the con trol If this error occurs repeat edly replace the main control board COMBUSTION AIR BLOCKAGE Pressure Switch LED Flashing POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 Combustion air blockage 2 Blower not operating a Blower wiring b Blower motor 3 Defective air switch 4 One of the gas valve wires may be disconnected dur ing ignition sequenc
23. TION ON CONDENSATE NEUTRALIZERS AND PUMPS Components of the AdvantagePlus COMPONENTS DIAGRAM HOT T amp P 14 1 2 NPT x 6 Gas Inlet Nipple Gas Valve Gas Valve Elbow Gas Orifice Union Gas Orifice Union Connector Nipple Main Control PC Board Display PC Board Pressure Switch 10 Transformer 11 ECO Temperature Probe 12 Carborundum Ignitor 13 Flame Rectification Probe 14 Over Temperature Switch 15 Combustion Blower 16 Glass Sight Window 17 Air Inlet Adapter 18 Air Inlet Connector 19 Air Inlet Manifold 20 Exhaust Outlet Connector 21 Exhaust Elbow and Drain 22 Condensate Connector Hose 23 1 2 barb x 1 2 M Adapter 24 15 16 Hose Clamp 25 90 degree Street Elbow 26 Combination 90 degree Elbow 27 Conduit 1 32 locknut 28 Combination 90 degree Elbow REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT SHOWN Low Voltage Cable Assembly Interconnect Ribbon Cable Line Cable Blower Cable Gasket Burner Mounting Flange Gasket Blower Outlet Flange Gasket Air Inlet Gasket Burner Mounting Flange White GAS VALVE ADJUSTMENT Let the unit start to cycle and listen carefully to the igni tion If the ignition was quiet the valve will need no adjustment If it was a loud ignition the unit rumbles or there was no ignition at all follow these steps IF THERE WAS NO IGNITION 1 Make sure the gas valve is in th
24. ablish burner ignition after three successive trials In such cases First Investigate the possible cause and remedy any observations Second Momentarily press the red button on the display panel to reset the lockout condition Third Confirm the proper appliance operation lt u t 24 ECONENT PRESSURE GAS SWITCH SWITCH VALVE CONTROL ELECTRONICS IGNITER ELEMENT CONTROL WATER HEALTH TEMPERATURE POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 Burner ground wire broken or corroded Connectors unplugged Flame probe faulty Gas shut off Clogged gas valve Faulty gas valve Defective control Burner improperly adjusted Dirty burner 0 Improper line connection Oo O1 11 Insufficient flame current NOTE REMEDY 1 Check wire and connection at burner 2 Check connectors 3 Replace flame probe 4 Turn on gas supply 5 Replace gas valve 6 Replace gas valve 7 Replace control 8 Adjust burner 9 Clean burner 10 Verify green LED on the control board is illuminated when power is applied 11 Montior flame current See note below The flame current flame rectification is monitored by pressing the blue button to the left of the LEDs during the heat cycle or when the gas valve LED is illuminated The 3 segment LED display will show the actual flame curent The expected flame current draw is 4 0 to 5 1 micro amps ECO SWITCH OPEN ECO LED Flashing POS
25. aller or service technician or the gas supplier WARNING Gasoline as well as other flammable materials and liq uids adhesives solvents etc and the vapors they pro duce are extremely dangerous DO NOT handle use or store gasoline or other flammable or combustible materi als anywhere near or in the vicinity of a water heater Be sure to read and follow the warning label pictured below and other labels on the water heater as well as the warn ings printed in this manual Failure to do so can result in property damage bodily injury or death A DANGER Failure to install and properly vent the water heater to the outdoors as outlined in the Venting Section of this manu al can result in unsafe operation of the water heater To avoid the risk of fire explosion or asphyxiation from car bon monoxide never operate this water heater unless it is properly vented and has an adequate air supply for proper operation Be sure to inspect the vent system for proper installation at initial start up and at least annually thereafter Refer to maintenance section of this manual for more information regarding vent system inspections A DANGER Flammable Vapors A Vapors from flammable liquids will explode and catch fire causing death or severe burns Do not use or store flammable Waiter heater has a main burner and pilot flame The pilot flame 1 which can come on at any time and 2 will ignite flammab
26. as lines will result in failure to operate 3 Make sure that the cold water supply has been turned on and the AdvantagePlus is completely filled with water Verify by opening a hot water faucet or purging at the dishwasher and allowing water to flow until all air is removed and a clear water flow is present 11 NEVER PURGE FROM THE T amp P VALVE 4 Turn on electrical supply 5 The control will first display 102 then 88 8 which is the control test and finally the actual tank temperature at the probe TEMPERATURE SET POINT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE WARNING When this water heater is supplying general purpose hot water requirements for individuals a thermostat ically controlled mixing valve for reducing point of use water temperature is recommended Contact a licensed plumber or the local plumbing authority for further instructions The three digit LED display will illustrate actual water temperature within the tank under normal operating con ditions However this display is also used to indicate the temperature set point when in the programming mode The controller has a temperature set point range of 70 F to 160 F Booster models have a maximum set point of 180 F with a factory setting of 120 F NOTE Power must be applied to the controller prior to any programming operations To change or access the programmed temperature set point value utilize the red button on the display panel Momentaril
27. d primed and cemented The piping must also be properly supported as per local and national standard plumbing codes It is important that the piping be clean and free from burs debris ragged ends and particles of PVC For exhaust piping lower pipe on the right of the shroud use only ABS schedule 40 or CPVC schedule 40 or 80 NON FOAM CORE in the first 84 7 feet of vent length The balance of the inlet and exhaust piping may be PVC schedule 40 ABS schedule 40 or CPVC schedule 40 or 80 NON FOAM CORE ONLY as required to meet local venting codes Exhaust piping should be sloped back to the connection on the AdvantagePlus at least 1 4 inch per foot of pipe to remove the condensate that forms within the pipe The total combined length of pipe inlet air piping plus exhaust piping including allowances for elbows should not exceed 85 equivalent feet The total combined length of pipe including allowances for elbows should not be less than 22 equivalent feet minimum length of 12 feet of piping including allowances for elbows on the inlet and the exhaust Choose your vent termination locations carefully You must make certain that exhaust gas does not re circulate back into the air inlet pipe You must place your vent terminations in an open area according to the following guidelines Venting Guidelines 1 Never vent into a walkway or patio area or an alley or otherwise public area less than 7 from the ground 2 Allow
28. d off when the water temperature reaches 4 F above the set point Thus if the set point is set to 120 F the control will turn on the burner when the water temperature drops to 116 F and will continue to heat the water until the temperature reaches 124 F The differential is factory set to 8 F or 4 F If another differential is required the value of the differential can be field adjusted by holding the set point button when power is applied to the control Shut off power to the control Next hold in the set point button Now reapply power to the control Using the set point button the value of the differential can be incre mented or decremented as above When the proper value is reached release the button and wait for the dis play to show 00 This indicates the new differential has been stored into permanent memory Remove power and restart control by applying power for normal opera tion OVERALL APPLIANCE AND CONTROL OPERATION A normal operating sequence is as follows 1 The control determines that the actual water tempera ture inside the tank is 4 degrees F below the pro grammed temperature set point 2 The control performs selected system diagnostic checks 3 If all checks are successfully passed the combustion blower is energized for the 40 second pre purge cycle 4 After the pre purge cycle is complete power is applied to the ignitor element for the ignitor warm up period blower should continue to run
29. e 5 Poly hose between the blower and air pressure switch is blocked or discon nected REMEDY 1 Check intake and exhaust piping for obstructions 2a Repair wiring 2b Replace blower motor 3 Replace air switch 4 Check wires to Gas valve Reseat wires into harness 5 Remove or correct block age connect hose to blow er or air pressure switch TEMPERATURE PROBE FAULT Water Temp LED Flashing POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY 1 Temp probe wiring open 1 Repair wiring 2 Defective probe 2 Replace probe 3 No water in tank or tank in 3 Control is recording an out PRESSURE iti iti GAS ie freezing conditions of bounds condition Turn on RLY 1 2 water supply remove tank from freezing conditions 4 Water level in tank is too low 4 Control is recording an out probe in steam of bounds condition Fill tank 5 Replace probe CONTROL IGNITER ELECTRONICS ELEMENT 5 Probe wiring shorted NOTE If the temperature probe housing fractures and allows water into the sensor section of the probe this may affect the temperature display on the display pnael If the display is showing highly inconsistent temperature readings this is an indication the temperature probe is defective due to water contamination Replace probe CONTROL WATER HEALTH TEMPERATURE 20 AINO 611 WO 08 440 109 YALVM MOI 38O3d 3Wv ld HOLIMS JYNSSINd JAVA
30. e on position gas is on to the unit and the gas valve wiring harness is plugged into the gas valve and into the control board 2 Turn the adjustment screw under the brass cap Turn one full turn clockwise with a small flathead screwdriver Turning the adjustment screw clockwise increases the amount of gas 3 If the unit still does not ignite turn the adjustment screw two full turns counterclockwise IF IGNITION WAS POOR 1 Look at the color of the flame through the sight glass while the unit is running If it is green or red in color or the heater whistles on ignition turn the adjustment screw counterclockwise at 1 8 turn intervals until the flame turns blue light blue in color or the whistling at ignition stops If the flame is very weak or pulsing turn the adjustment screw clockwise until the flame steadies 2 Put the gas valve adjustment screw cover back in place and tighten 3 Put the AdvantagePlus cabinet door back into place NINA 3018338 Gas Valve Adjustment Screw PILOT ADJ CAUTION THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS WITH IN THE CONTROL SYSTEM TO MAINTAIN SAFETY AND PROPER APPLIANCE PERFORMANCE REFER ALL TROUBLESHOOTING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL TROUBLESHOOTING The appliance controller has many inherent diagnostic and fault detection routines built into its operating soft ware and hardware These routines along with the three digit LE
31. e is less that 3 4 inch diameter Gas regulator too close to heater Venting restricted enough to cause lockout Replace meter Replace with 3 4 inch pipe Must be at least 10 feet from heater Check and clear venting pipes and vent termination Not Enough Hot Water Thermostat set too low Increase thermostat setting Heater is undersized Resize and compare Water Too Hot Thermostat setting too high Lower thermostat setting Slow Hot Water Recovery Improper gas supply Noisy Water Heater Puffing on ignition Loud pop on ignition Includes banging huffing and Huff and puff during operations Intermittent huffing and puffing Check gas pressure Venting restricted but not enough to cause lockout Check and clear venting pipes and vent termination Excessive water pressure just a little from the Check for open or closed system Install thermal expansion Excessive water temperature approx 2 3 of tank volume is on the floor Water On Floor Around Unit Condensate removal system is not working Water heater is leaking Cold in or hot out joints connections Inner tank has a pin hole HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE ASSISTANCE Should you have any questions about your new water heater or if it requires adjustment or routine maintenance it is suggested that you first contact your installer plumbing contractor or previously agreed upon service agency In the event that the firm has moved or is unavailable refer to the telephone
32. e not in accordance with unit rating plate Propane gas for propane units Natural gas for natural gas units These units are not certified for any other type fuel WARNING LP appliances should not be installed below grade for example in a basement if such installation is prohibited by federal state and or local laws rules regulations or customs To meet commercial water use needs the thermostat on this water heater is adjustable up to 160 F Booster mod els have a maximum setpoint of 180 F However water temperatures over 125 F can cause severe burns instantly or death from scalds This is the preferred start ing point for setting the controls for supplying general purpose hot water Safety and energy conservation are factors to be consid ered when setting the water temperature on the thermo stat The most energy efficient operation will result when the temperature setting is the lowest that satisfies the needs consistent with the application A DANGER Water temperature over 125 F can cause severe burns instantly or death from scalds Children disabled and elderly are at highest risk of being scalded See instruction manual before setting temperature at water heater Feel water before bathing or showering Temperature limiting valves are available see manual Maximum water temperatures occur just after burner has shut off To find temperature of the water being deliv ered turn o
33. e or use gasoline or other flammable tions vapors or liquids or other combustible materials in the vicinity of this or any other appliance To do so may result in an explosion or fire WHATTO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS f you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Do not return to your building until authorized by the gas supplier or fire department Improper installation adjustment alteration ser vice or maintenance can cause injury property damage or death Refer to this manual Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Printed in the USA AP12158 2 04 05 SPECIFICATIONS Recovery in U S Gallons Hr GPH and Liters Hr LPH at Various Temperature Rises MODEL INPUT BTU HR THERMAL 40 F 50 F 60 F 70 F 80 F 90 F 110 1209 NUMBER NAT amp LP EFFICIENCY UNITS 22 2 27 8 C 33 3 C 38 9 C 44 4 C 50 0 C 55 6 61 1 C 66 7 C 100 000 ind GPH 288 230 192 165 144 128 105 96 LPH 1090 872 726 623 545 484 396 363 HE45 130 130000 ani GPH 374 299 249 214 187 166 125 HE119 130 LPH 1417 1133 944 809 708 630 472 HEB0 160 160 000 as GPH 461 368 307 263 230 205 E LPH 1744 1395 1162 996 872 775 581 HEB
34. ed between the relief valve and the water heater For circulating tank installation the sepa rate storage tank s must have similar protection The pressure rating of the relief valve must not exceed the maximum working pressure as marked on the front of the water heater The Btu h rating of the relief valve must equal or exceed the Btu h input of the water heater as noted on its rating plate Connect the outlet of the relief valve to a suitable open drain The discharge line must pitch downward from the valve to allow complete draining by gravity of the relief valve and discharge line and must be no smaller than the outlet of the relief valve The end of the discharge line should not be threaded or con cealed and should be protected from freezing No valve of any type restriction or reducer coupling should be installed in the discharge line Local codes shall govern the installation of the relief valves EXPANSION TANK A potable hot water expansion tank may be required to offset the water expansion as the water is heated In most city plumbing systems the water meter has a no return or back flow device built into the system to prevent back flowing of water back into city mains Back flow pre venters may be found on all incoming water supplies Under these circumstances you will need a hot water expansion tank listed for potable water use The expan sion tank should be located on the cold inlet piping close to the water heater The ex
35. f POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY 1 No Input power 1 Apply Power 2 Wiring disconnected 2 Check all wiring 3 One or more wiring recep 3 Reconnect plugs on control tacles disconnected from Confirm all are fully seated control 4 LED burned out 4 Replace display board 5 Defective transformer 5 Replace transformer 6 Transformer wiring problem 6 Repair transformer wiring NOTE The transformer is of Class variety and has an internal non replaceable fuse If blown a problem may exist with the control which is affecting the transformer In such cases it is recom mended the control should be replaced as well IGNITOR LOCKOUT Ignitor Element LED Flashing POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY 1 Broken ignitor element 1 Replace ignitor element 2 Ignitor unplugged 2 Plug in ignitor 3 Insufficient ignitor current 3 Monitor ignitor current draw draw See note below NOTE The ignitor current is monitored by pressing the blue button to the left of the LEDs during the ignitor warm up period or when the ignitor element LED is illuminated The 3 segment LED display will show the actual ignitor current draw The expected ignitor current draw is from 2 5 to 4 5 amps K3 PRESSURE GAS vac SWITCH SWITCH VALVE VALVE RLY 1 RLY 2 CONTROL IGNITER ELECTRONICS ELEMENT CONTROL WATER HEALTH TEMPERATURE IGNITION LOCKOUT Gas Valve LED Flashing This condition results from a failure to est
36. four 4 feet below or four 4 feet horizontally from any door window or gravity air inlet to the building or other appliance 3 Never install a heat saver or similar product to cap ture waste heat from exhaust 4 Always have vent location at least 1 above maximum snow level 5 Always have vent 1 above ground level away from shrubs and bushes 6 Follow local gas codes in your region or refer to National Fuel Gas Code or Can B149 7 Always have vent at least 3 from an inside corner of outside walls 8 Maintain at least 4 clearance to electric meters gas meters and exhaust fans or inlets 9 Inlet air must be taken from outside of building next to exhaust outlet no closer than 8 10 Always place 1 2 inch x 1 2 inch 16 gauge galva nized steel screen in the intake and exhaust openings to prevent foreign matter from entering the AdvantagePlus 11 The vent system must be balanced by friction loss equivalent See table on page 10 12 The same method must be used for both intake and exhaust termination DO NOT terminate one horizontal ly and the other vertically 13 Roof Venting The vent intake and exhaust must be properly cleaned and glued for pressure tight joints Several methods for venting the AdvantagePlus can be found on pages 22 and 23 Use the layout as a guide line Certain site conditions such as multiple roof lines pitches may require venting modifications consult factory The air inlet must be a minimu
37. le vapors Vapors 1 cannot be seen 2 are heavier than air Keep flammable products 3 go a long way on the 1 far away from heater floor and 2 in approved containers 4 can be carried from 3 tightly closed and other rooms to the pilot 4 out of children s reach flame by air currents products such as gasoline solvents or adhesives in the same room or area near the water heater Installation are at least 18 above the Do not install water heater floor This will reduce but not where flammable products will eliminate the risk of vapors be stored or used unless the being ignited by the main main burner and pilot flames burner or pilot flame Read and follow water heater warnings and instructions If owners manual is missing contact the retailer or manufacturer A DANGER LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM MODELS Propane or LP gas must be used with great caution It is heavier than air and will collect first in lower areas making it hard to detect at nose level Make sure to look and smell for LP leaks before attempting to light appliance Use a soapy solution to check all gas fittings and connections Bubbling at a con nection indicates a leak that must be corrected When smelling to detect an LP leak be sure to sniff near the floor Gas detectors are recommended in LP applications and their installation should be in accordance with the manu facturer s recommendations and or local laws rules reg
38. lime crystals or marble crystals which will neutralize the condensate The outlet of the filter is sized for 5 8 ID inside diameter plastic tubing It is very important that the condensate line is sloped away from and down to a suitable inside drain If the condensate outlet on the AdvantagePlus is lower than the drain you must use a condensate removal pump It is also very important that the condensate line is not exposed to freezing temperatures or any other type of blockage Plastic tubing should be the only material used for the condensate line Steel brass copper or other metals will be subject to corrosion and deterioration A second vent may be necessary to prevent condensate line vacuum lock if a long horizontal run is used Also an increase to 1 tubing may be necessary NOTE Always check local codes for proper evacuation of condensate INSTALLATION OF A CONDENSATE NEUTRALIZER AND PUMP Not Supplied CONDENSATE LINE FROM ADVANTAGE PLUS PEN TO DRAN CONDENSATE LINE MUST BE PITCHED AT LEAST 1 4 PER FOOT TO PROPERLY DRAIN IF THIS CANNOT BE DONE OR A VERY LONG LENGTH OF CONDENSATE HOSE IS USED YOU MUST INCREASE THE CONDENSATE HOSE TO A MINIMUM OF 1 1 0 AND PLACE A TEE IN THE LINE AFTER THE CONDENSATE NEUTRALIZER TO PROPERLY REDUCE VACUUM LOCK IN THE DRAIN LINE 13 CONDENSATE LINE WITH PUMP FROM ADVANTAGE PLUS TO DRAIN I CONTACT YOUR LOCAL WHOLESALE PLUMBING SUPPLY STORE FOR MORE INFORMA
39. lity three digit LED readout which is used to display the actual water temperature within the tank along with the programmed desired water temperature set point temperature Nine individual LED indicators are also mounted on the display board which are used to deter mine the operating status of the appliance and provide assistance when troubleshooting any problems which may occur All indicators are of the solid state variety and should last for the life of the appliance The controller has sufficient built in memory to retain the programmed temperature set point in the event power is ever inter rupted The final component of the control system includes a temperature sensing probe which is threaded into the side of the tank This probe is of unique con struction in that both the temperature sensing control and safety limit functions are performed by this single device All probe components are of solid state construction to provide extended operational life START UP PROCEDURE NEVER APPLY POWER TO AN ADVANTAGEPLUS UNIT THAT IS NOT COMPLETELY FILLED WITH WATER 1 Make sure that the AdvantagePlus has been installed to these instruction procedures along with all applicable state and local codes 2 Make sure all gas piping and connections have been verified and inspected by all applicable inspectors Turn on gas supply Ensure that the gas line and the LP tank if applicable has been properly purged Failure to prop erly purge the g
40. m of 1 vertically above the maximum snow level or 24 whichever is greater The air inlet must also be a minimum of 10 hor izontally from the roof and terminated with a tee The exhaust must be a minimum of 24 above the air inlet opening and terminated with a coupling It is very impor tant that there are no other vents chimneys or air inlets any direction for at least 4 All venting must be properly supported as the AdvantagePlus is not intended to support any venting whatsoever All pip ing glue solvents cleaners fittings and components must conform to ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials and ANSI American National Standard Institute 14 It is recommended that you use vent kits specifically designed for AdvantagePlus installations PIPE FITTINGS WHEN USING 3 VENT PIPE The first 84 7 of exhaust piping must be of 3 ABS solid only provided or CPVC NEVER use cellular foam core pipe on exhaust piping and conform to ASTM D 3965 for ABS or ASTM F 441 for CPVC and fit tings to ASTM D2661 amp D3311 for ABS and ASTM F 439 for CPVC The balance of exhaust piping and all of intake piping use standard 3 PVC schedule 40 or 3 ABS schedule 40 conforming to ASTM D2665 or ABS conforming to ASTM D 3965 amp ASTM R 441 for ABS and fittings conforming to ASTM D 2665 amp D331 ABS may also be used for intake venting as long as pipe conforms to ASTM D3965 amp D2661 and fittings meet ASTM D2661 a
41. mp D3311 FOR LONGER VENT LENGTHS WHEN USING 3 VENT PIPE All venting must be 3 both intake and exhaust NEVER use any piping less than 3 or different size pipe on the intake and exhaust You may use 4 venting on both intake and exhaust to lower the pressure drop and provide additional venting length It is imperative when using 4 venting to follow these instructions very carefully For longer venting lengths the first 10 of both the intake and exhaust piping are 3 For the intake use 10 of 3 PVC plus one 90 degree or two 45 degree elbows For the exhaust use 10 of ABS solid NON FOAM CORE or CPVC plus one 90 degree or two 45 degree elbows Then use a 4 x 3 PVC or 4 x 3 ABS reducing coupling Then proceed with PVC 4 NON FOAM CORE pipe and fittings for both the intake and exhaust piping On 4 piping you may go an addi tional 125 equivalent feet of pipe and fittings combined total length The 4 fittings have a friction loss allowance as follows 4 90 degree 3 and a 4 45 degree 1 The total maximum venting length can be 125 plus the first 10 of each 3 and a maximum fitting allowance of the 3 total two 90 degree or four 45 degree before increasing to 4 Total equivalent would be 30 of 3 plus 125 of 4 Never use different pipe sizes for intake and exhaust SPECIAL VENTING INSTRUCTIONS USING 2 VENT PIPE ONLY MODELS WITH INPUTS OF 100 000 BTU AND 130 000 BTU ARE CERTIFIED FOR 2 VENTING HE45
42. n a hot water faucet and place a thermome ter in the hot water stream and read the thermometer The following chart details the relationship of water tem perature and time with regard to scald injury and may be used as a guide in determining the safest water temper ature for your applications TIME TEMPERATURE RELATIONSHIPS IN SCALDS Table courtesy of Shriners Burn Institute The temperature of the water in the heater can be regu lated by setting the temperature on the electronic ther mostat To comply with safety regulations the thermostat was set at its lowest setting before the water heater was shipped from the factory See the section titled SET POINT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE to set the electron ic thermostat DANGER There is Hot Water SCALD Potential if the thermo stat is set too high NOTE When this water heater is supplying general pur pose hot water requirements for use by individuals a thermostatically controlled mixing valve for reducing point of use water temperatures is recommended to reduce the risk of scald injury Contact a licensed plumber or the local plumbing authority for further information WARNING Read and review this entire manual with special emphasis on the Venting Sections and Operation Sections prior to any installation work LOCAL INSTALLATION REGULATIONS This water heater must be installed in accordance with these instructions local codes utility company require
43. n off the manual gas control valve to the appliance waRNING DO NOT use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace the water heater if the control system or any gas control which has been under water CORROSIVE ATMOSPHERES The heater should not be installed near an air supply con taining halogenated hydrocarbons For example the air in beauty salons dry cleaning establishments photo pro cessing labs and storage areas for liquid and powdered bleaches or swimming pool chemicals often contain hydrocarbons The air there may be safe to breathe but when it passes through a gas flame corrosive elements are released that will shorten the life of any gas burning appliance Propellants from common spray cans or gas leaks from refrigeration equipment are highly corrosive after passing through a flame The limited warranty is voided when failure of water heater is due to a corrosive atmosphere Reference is made to the limited warranty for complete terms and conditions CONDENSATE This is a condensing high efficiency appliance therefore this unit has a condensate removal system Condensate is nothing more than water vapor derived from the com bustion products similar to an automobile when it is ini tially started This condensate does have a low pH and should be treated with a condensate filter This filter con tains either
44. o leaks Ensure water heater is properly vented Turn electric to main power to ON The control will See Flashing LED table display 00 which is a diagnostic check then 120 which is the control voltage then 08 which means plus or minus setting is 8 4 above and 4 below ECO VENT SWITCH from thermostat setting then where is the CONTROL HEALTH temperature of the water in the tank Unit is polarity sensitive Ensure GREEN polarity LED on main control board is on Thermostat calls for heat Water temperature inside See Flashing LED table the tank has dropped more than 4 below the thermostat setting ECO VENT SWITCH CONTROL HEALTH WATER TEMPERATURE Combustion blower is powered for a 40 second pre See Flashing LED table purge cycle ECO VENT SWITCH CONTROL HEALTH WATER TEMPERATURE COMB BLOWER Once there is sufficient combustion airflow the See Flashing LED table pressure switch activates ECO VENT SWITCH CONTROL HEALTH WATER TEMPERATURE COMB BLOWER PRESSURE SWITCH Igniter begins 30 second warm up period See Flashing LED table ECO VENT SWITCH CONTROL HEALTH WATER TEMPERATURE COMB BLOWER PRESSURE SWITCH IGNITER ELEMENT YES 26 Sequence of Operations System Lights LEDs Flashing LED indicates a problem Power is applied to the gas valve Gas flows into the burner chamber ECO VENT SWITCH CONTROL HEALTH WATER TEMPERATURE COMB BLOWER PRESSURE SWITCH IGNITER ELE
45. of the appliance and their relation to the LED status indicators found on the controller These diagrams reflect normal water heater operation MAINTENANCE CAUTION In unusually dirty or dusty conditions care must be taken to keep appliance door in place Failure to do so VOIDS WARRANTY The control system requires no periodic maintenance under normal conditions However in unusually dirty or dusty conditions periodic vacuuming of the cover to maintain visibility of the display and indicators is recom mended INTERNAL WIRING For specific wiring information please refer to the dia grams on pages 21 and 22 SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE If the burner is operating lower the set point value to 70 F and wait for the burner to shut off Continue to wait for the combustion blower to stop so all latent combustion gases are purged from the system This should take a maximum of 40 to 90 seconds Disconnect the electrical supply If the burner is not oper ating disconnect the electrical supply VACATION PROCEDURE If there is danger of freezing change the set point to 70 F DO NOT turn off electrical power If there is no danger of freezing follow the Shutdown Procedure FAILURE TO OPERATE Should the burner fail to light the control will perform two more ignition trials prior to entering a lockout state flash ing LOC Note that each subsequent ignition trial will not occur immediately After a failed ignition
46. pansion tank must be suit able for hot potable water WARNING The manufacturer s warranty does not cover any damage or defect caused by installation or attach ment or use of any special attachments such as ener gy saving devices other than those authorized by the manufacturer into onto or in conjunction with the water heater The use of such unauthorized devices may shorten the life of the water heater and may endanger life and property The manufacturer disclaims any responsibility for such loss or injury resulting from the use of such unauthorized devices DOMESTIC WATER CONNECTIONS The water connections must be installed in accordance with all national and local plumbing codes or any pre vailing standard NEVER USE DIELECTRIC UNIONS OR GALVANIZED STEEL FITTINGS ON ADVANTAGE PLUS CONNECTIONS The inlet and outlet connections are 1 on the 45 gallon models and 1 1 2 on the 80 and 119 gallon models On the cold inlet install a 1 brass tee on the 45 gallon models or a 1 1 2 brass tee on the 80 and 119 gallon models On the run of the 1 brass tee install with pipe sealant compound a 1 brass drain cock or it s equivalent not supplied Into the branch of the 1 or 1 1 2 brass tee install a copper male adapter to match with the copper plumbing system For convenience you may install a shut off valve and a union in the cold inlet piping to ease servicing in the future If there is a back flow preventer or an
47. rs as it is certified as an indoor appliance and must be kept vertical and on a level surface Also care must be exercised when choosing the location of this appliance where leakage from the relief valve leakage from related piping or leak age from the tank or connections will not result in dam age to the surrounding areas or to the lower floors of the building A water heater should always be located in an area with a floor drain or installed in an adequate ly drained catch pan suitable for water heaters Proper clearance must be provided around the AdvantagePlus as follows Sides bottom top and back are 0 zero clearance Front of the appliance needs 24 INSTALLATION service clearance minimum This front service may be achieved by a non rated or combustible door or access panel providing the 24 service clearance is achieved when the door is opened or panel is removed This water heater must not be located near flammable liquids such as gasoline adhesives solvents paint thin ners butane liquefied propane etc as the controls of this appliance could ignite those vapors causing an explosion TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE A new combination temperature and pressure relief valve complying with the Standard for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems ANSI Z21 22 must be installed in the opening provided on the water heater at the time of installation No valve is to be plac
48. setpoint of 180 F NOTE The 180 F models are shipped with all necessary components for an approved installation see Booster Installation Kit for component list DIMENSIONAL INFORMATION All dimensions shown in English and Metric MODEL WATER CONNECTIONS APPROX NUMBER UNITS HEIGHT WIDTH DEPTH VENT INLET outer SHIPPINGWT 0 CLEARANCE TO HE45 400 inches 42 2312 32 2 1 1 175 lbs COMBUSTIBLES ON ALL 1067 597 613 51 25 25 79k m 22 ADVANTAGE PLUS UNITS HE45 160 inches S HE45 199 mm 1067 597 813 76 25 25 79 kgs HOWEVER A 24 80 130 inches 72 2312 32 1 12 1 12 235 Ibs CONTROL PANEL SER HE80 199 1854 597 813 76 38 38 106 kgs VICE CLEARANCE IS HE119 130 inches 73 27 36 3 1 1 2 1 1 2 405 Ibs RECOMMENDED HE119 199 1854 686 914 76 38 38 184 kgs All models require a 120V power source 2 130 000 Btu models are certified to be installed with 2 venting A General Safety Precautions Be sure to read and understand the entire Use amp Care Manual before attempting to install or operate this water heater Pay particular attention to the following General Safety Precautions Failure to follow these warnings could result in a fire or explosion causing property damage bodily injury or death Should you have any problems understanding the instruc tions in this manual STOP and get help from a qualified inst
49. t feet of 3 inch vent for a maximum equivalent vent length of 155 feet Never use different pipe sizes for intake and exhaust CLEANER CEMENT Cement for all venting must be ALL PURPOSE Cement and must conform to ASTM D 2235 D 2564 and F 493 and cleaner for the piping and fittings must conform to ASTM F 656 NOTE THE METHODS DESCRIBED ARE SUGGESTED GENERIC METHODS ONLY SPECIFIC JOB SITE OBSERVATIONS AND SIZING MAY REQUIRE ALTER NATE INSTALLATION METHODS CONSULT THE FACTORY WITH SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS FOR ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS VERY IMPORTANT SET UP INSTRUCTIONS IF YOU HAVE A COMBUSTION ANALYZER THE FOL LOWING RATINGS WILL BE VERY HELPFUL IN SET TING UP YOUR ADVANTAGE PLUS FOR NATURAL GAS CO reading should be between 9 1 2 10 reading should be between 1 2 4 1 276 CO reading should be under 10 PPM FOR PROPANE GAS CO reading should be between 10 1 2 11 1 276 reading should be between 1 2 4 1 276 CO reading should be under 10 PPM FRICTION LOSS EQUIVALENCE TABLES AFTER THE FIRST 10 OF 3 ONLY 3 VENTED MODELS 2 VENTED MODELS 4 EQUIVALENT TABLE FITTING EQUIVALENT FITTING EQUIVALENT FITTING EQUIVALENT DESCRIPTION FEET OF PIPE DESCRIPTION FEET OF PIPE DESCRIPTION FEET OF PIPE I 3 T 39 5 _ _ 1 Coupling Coupling 90 5 2 f r o a 9 7 r ae 71 ey o Concentric
50. ter in tank too hot or Venting has a problem or Water in tank too low PRESSURE SWITCH Combustion air blockage WATER TEMPERATURE Monitors incoming AC line voltage ON when line voltage is present Monitors incoming voltage from the transformer ON when secondary 24 VAC is present Monitors the ECO switch ON when ECO switch is closed normal position Monitors water temperature in the tank and exhaust vent temperature To diagnose must determine which function is at fault Monitors the air pressure switch ON when the pressure switch is closed Means there is sufficient combustion airflow Monitors water temperature inside Something is wrong with the the tank Thermostat ON when the temperature probe or no or low water in tank No flame rectification BLOWER Power to blower CONTROL HEALTH System board OK GREEN LED ON MAIN CONTROL BOARD Proper ground and polarity water temp drops below set point temperature setting Monitors the gas valve output ON when power is applied to the gas valve Unit will make three 3 successive trials then lock out Monitors the blower motor output ON when power is applied to the blower Monitors ignitor element output ON when power is applied to the ignitor Monitors the controllers hardware Monitors polarity and ground circuit ON when ground and polarity are OK Attempts to fire for 4 6 seconds then Check Breaker Wiring disconnected
51. tions are completed and the tank is full of water A green LED is provided on the main control board This LED must be illuminated when appliance is turned on for proper operation Failure to illuminate means bad or missing ground or reverse polarity GAS CONNECTION Gas supply shall not exceed a maximum inlet pressure of 14 water column 350 mm 1 2 pound pressure 3 4 kPa and a minimum of 7 water column natural and propane The entire piping system gas meter and reg ulator must be sized properly to prevent a pressure drop greater than 0 5 of water column as stated in the National Fuel Gas Code Gas pressure information is listed on the rating plate It is very important that you are connected only to the type of gas noted on the rating plate LP or propane gas or Nat natural gas or city gas All gas connections must be approved by the local gas supplier or utility in addition to the gov erning authority prior to turning the gas supply on The nipple provided for the inlet gas connection is 1 2 and it is mandatory that a 3 4 to 1 2 reducing bushing pro vided is used threaded into the branch of a 3 4 tee and a drip leg fabricated as per the National Fuel Gas Code You must ensure that the entire gas line to the reduc ing bushing connection at the Advantage Plus is no smaller than 3 4 CAUTION THE USE OF FLEXIBLE GAS CONNECTORS IS NOT RECOM MENDED HOWEVER IF USED IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT THEY ARE SIZE
52. tor or repair wiring Replace probe Repair short Replace probe Check wire and connection at burner Check and reseat connections Turn gas valve ON Replace gas valve Replace gas valve Replace control Adjust gas valve correctly Check for power to blower Repair or replace wiring Replace blower Check for power to ignitor Repair or replace wiring Ignitor current draw is too low See ignitor lockout on page 17 Replace ignitor Press red reset button If error occurs repeatedly replace main control board Correct polarity Ensure adequate grounding to unit and in electrical circuit Trouble Shooting Guide NATURE OF TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSES SERVICE No Hot Water Manual switch turned off if equipped Blown service panel fuse or breaker See flashing LED light on display board Improper or loose wiring to control board Turn to ON Replace or reset Rectify problem by diagnosing using the Display Board LED chart Check and tighten Electrical polarity is reversed Green LED on display Reconnect electrical supply in proper polarity board is not on Gas Valve turned OFF Low gas pressure causes lockout Not enough gas pressure for demand of system Turn gas valve ON Check gas pressure when unit fires Increase pressure to 7 14 w c on inlet side of gas valve Bad gas regulator before heater or gas regulator is Replace regulator too small for load Bad gas meter or meter too small for load Supply pip
53. trial the blower must run for approximately 10 seconds to purge the system then the ignitor element must complete a 30 second warm up period Therefore a time period of approximately 40 to 90 seconds will expire between each ignition trial If the burner lights during any one of these three ignition trials normal operation will resume If the burner lights but goes off in about 4 seconds check the polarity of the wiring See electrical on page 6 If the burner does not light after the third ignition trial the control will enter a lockout state This lockout state indicates that a problem exists with either the appli ance the controls or the gas supply Under such cir cumstances a qualified service technician should be contacted immediately to properly service the appliance and correct the problem If a technician is not available depressing the red button once will remove the lockout state so additional trials for ignition can be performed Any time flashing double zero s are shown you must look for an LED out or flashing The LED that is out or flashing will assist you in diagnosing lock out con dition FUEL CONVERSIONS This product may be converted from L P gas propane to Natural gas or from Natural gas to L P gas propane For information and requirements about this procedure call the Technical Service Department at 1 800 432 8373 WARNING Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off tur
54. ve 14 Nibco Male Adapter 1 See the following drawing for a typical Booster installa tion Please note that those items marked with an aster isk in the drawing are not included with the Booster kit but are items that should be installed in a typical dish washer package 14 09 1 SUPPLY 01 CIRCULATOR DISTANCE TO DISHWASHER 60 100 FT CONDENSATE DRAIN The booster heater is equipped with a circulating pump to provide the minimum water flow in the booster and maintain a uniform water tem perature in the tank Depending on the physical distance from the booster to the dishwasher and the length of time between washes it may be necessary to run an empty rack to purge the supply line of water that has cooled below 180 F For this reason it is best to locate the booster as close as possible to the dishwasher The circulator is equipped with three speeds to increase flow rate and reduce heat DISHWASHER loss Reference the Distance chart to determine the appropriate cir culator speed setting All piping should be installed with suitable pipe insulation to avoid temperature loss on the re circulation line A minimum of 1 thick pipe insulation is recommended Under no circumstances should the booster be installed without a circulating pump WARNING Tank MUST be full of water before power is turned on Heat exchanger coil WILL BE DAMAGED if ener gi
55. y depressing the button will briefly illustrate the existing set point value If the button is held down for more than one second the programming mode is entered and the set point value will begin incrementing by one degree per second When the desired set point value is reached simply release the button and the con troller will automatically retain this value in temporary memory After 30 seconds this new set point will be retained in permanent memory NOTE If power is interrupted during this 30 second period the new set point will not be retained in per manent memory It is a good practice to re check the set point value approximately 60 seconds after a new value has been entered If the button is held down the maximum set point will reach 160 F 180 F on Booster models and stop This is the maximum value At this point if the desired set point has not been obtained release the button and depress it again the set point will decrement down to 70 F and stop The set point value will now restart at 70 F and once again increase in value for as long as the button is pressed A DANGER There is a hot water SCALD POTENTIAL if the thermostat is set too high THERMOSTAT DIFFERENTIAL ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE To allow proper water heater operation the control has an 8 F window around the set point This means that the burner will be turned on when the water temperature drops to 4 F below the set point and it will be turne
56. y type of a no return valve in the sys tem then you must install an additional tee for a suitable potable thermal expansion tank See section on Expansion Tank In the hot outlet connection top left install a suitable adapter to match the copper tubing of the plumbing system A thermal trap or heat trap loop may be installed here to provide additional energy sav ings and prevent thermal siphoning of domestic hot water A domestic hot water tempering anti scald valve should be installed into the hot water line to prevent the 09 12 08 120 FTO gt Or 140 F SUPPLY 1 COPPER 04 maximum outlet water temperature from exceeding 125 Fahrenheit to prevent scald injury SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATIONS BOOSTER All booster heaters are supplied with the Booster Installation kit In order to maintain proper temperature this kit must be correctly installed The Booster kit con tains the following list of parts 01 Nibco Tee 1 x 1 x 1 2 2 pcs 02 Female Adapter 1 2 pcs 03 Dial Thermometer 2 pcs 04 Expansion Tank 4 1 2 Gal 05 Grundfos 3 Speed Pump w Check Valve 06 Nibco 1 2 x 12 Fitting Air Chamber 07 Vacuum Relief Valve 08 Pressure Gauge 0 200 PSI 09 Nibco Tee 712R 1 x 1 x 3 4 2 pcs 10 Nibco Tee 714RR 1 x 1 2 x 1 11 Nibco Tee 1 x 1 2 x 1 Copper 12 Reducing Coupling 13 Pressure Reducing Val
57. zed even for a short time while the tank is dry The water heater s warranty does not cover damage or failure resulting from operation with an empty or par tially empty tank Reference is made to the limited warranty for complete terms and conditions ELECTRICAL CONNECTION The electrical connection for the AdvantagePlus is on the left side of the combustion shroud There is a 1 2 knock out location for electrical connection All electrical wiring must be performed by a qualified licensed electrician and in accordance with National Electrical Code or to the applicable local codes and standards The electrical requirements are for standard 120 volts 60 Hz 10 amp service It is recommended that an electrical disconnect switch be placed near the water heater and that the con nection to the AdvantagePlus be made using 3 8 extra flex or 3 8 greenfield or equivalent This unit must be wired with 14 AWG and fused for no more than 15 amps It is of extreme importance that this unit be properly grounded Ground the water heater by con necting the green wire in the electrical access compart ment directly to the main building ground system It is very important that the building system ground is inspected by a qualified electrician prior to making this connection Once all connections have been made the electrical access may be closed It is very important that the electrical power is not turned on until gas and venting connec
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