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American Water Heater (A)BCG3 85T500-8N manual

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    COMMERCIAL GAS W A TER HEA TERS Instruction Manual PRINTED 021 1 318296-001 PLACE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ADJACENT TO HEA TER AND NOTIFY OWNER T O KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.            ?[...]

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    2         ?[...]

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    3 SAFE INST ALLA TION, USE AND SERVICE ?[...]

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    4 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMA TION Fire Hazard Do not install water heater on carpeted floo r. Do not operate water heater if flood damaged. For continued protection against risk of fire: Fire or Explosion Hazard Read instruction manual before installing, using or servicing water heater . Av oid all ignition sources if you smell gas. Do not store or use[...]

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     PRECAUTIONS                       [...]

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    6            ?[...]

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     THE ELIMINA TOR (SELF-CLEANING SYSTEM)              [...]

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    8 F TOP OUTLET 1 1/2” NPT TOP INLET 1 1/2” NPT ROUGH IN DIMENSIONS RECOVER Y CAP ACITIES GAS AND ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS FRONT VIEW TOP VIEW BACK VIEW T ABLE 2. RECOVERY CAP ACITIES, based on 80% efciency T ABLE 3. GAS AND ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS T ABLE 1. ROUGH-IN-DIMENSIONS  Input Rate  ?[...]

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    9              FLAMMABLE ITEMS,         ?[...]

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    10 INSULA TION BLANKET Do not obstruct water heater air intake with insulating blanket. Gas and carbon monoxide detectors are available. Install water heater in accordance with the instruction manual. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or death. Always read and understand instruction manual. Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas ?[...]

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    11 Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or death. Always read and understand instruction manual. Under no circumstances should the input exceed the rate shown on the water heater ’s rating label. Overfiring could result in damage to the water heater and sooting. Gas and carbon monoxide detectors [...]

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    12 W A TER TEMPERA TURE CONTROL AND MIXING V AL VES Wa ter temperature over 125°F (52°C) can cause severe burns instantly resulting in severe injury or death. Children, the elderly and the physically or mentally disabled are at highest risk for scald injury . Feel water before bathing or showering. Te mperature limiting devices such as mixing val[...]

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    13 HO T WA TER OUTLET TO TA NK INLET CHECK VA LV E MIXING VA LV E COLD WA TER INLET TEMPERED WA TER OUTLET 12” TO 15” (30-38 cm) CHECK VA LV E FIGURE 10 DISHW ASHING MACHINES       [...]

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    14                  [...]

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                     [...]

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    16             ?[...]

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                      ?[...]

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    18 TYPE B GAS VENT Multiple Gas Fired T ank-T ype Heaters                ?[...]

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    19 W A TER HEA TER INST ALLA TION               ?[...]

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    20 INST ALLA TION DIAGRAMS - TOP INLET/OUTLET USAGE               ?[...]

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    21 HEA TER WIRING                 ?[...]

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    22 GAS PIPING             [...]

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    23                       ?[...]

  • Page 24

    24 LIGHTING & OPERA TION LABEL FLAMMABLE If you do not follow these instructions exactly , a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury , or loss of life. W ARNING OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERA TING A. 1. 6. 2. C. D. B. This appliance does not have a pilot. It is equipped with an ignition d[...]

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     CHECK VENTING                  [...]

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    26               [...]

  • Page 27

     DRAINING AND FLUSHING Burn harzard. Hot water discharge. Keep hands clear of drain valve discharge.       [...]

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    28          ?[...]

  • Page 29

    29          ?[...]

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    30 SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS                  ?[...]

  • Page 31

    31             ?[...]

  • Page 32

    32 SEQUENCE OF OPERA TION FLOW CHART   FIGURE 29[...]

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    33 OPERA TIONAL CHECKLIST COMPLAINT CAUSE REMEDY USER SERVICE AGENT *W ater not hot enough     [...]

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    34 W A TER PIPING DIAGRAMS N OTES : 1. P re f erred piping diagram . 2. T he t empera t ure and pre ss ure relie f valve se tt ing shall no t exceed pressure ra t ing o f any componen t in t he sys t em . 3. S ervi ce v al v es are s hown f or ser v icing uni t. Howeve r , local codes shall govern t heir usage . 4. T he T ank T empera t ure Con t r[...]

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     N OTES : 1. P re f erred piping diagram . 2. T he t empera t ure and pre ss ure relie f valve se tt ing shall no t exceed pressure ra t ing o f any componen t in t he sys t em . 3. S ervi c e v al v es are s hown f or ser v icing uni t. Howeve r , local codes shall govern t heir usage . 4. T he T ank T empera t ure Con t rol should be wired [...]

  • Page 36

    36 N OTES : 1. P re f erred piping diagram . 2. T he t empera t ure and pre ss ure relie f valve se tt ing shall no t exceed pressure ra t ing o f any componen t in t he sys t em . 3. S ervi c e v al v es are s hown f or ser v icing uni t. Howeve r , local codes shall govern t heir usage . 4. T he T ank T empera t ure Con t rol should be wired t o [...]

  • Page 37

     N OTES : 1. P re f erred piping diagram . 2. T he t empera t ure and pre ss ure relie f valve se tt ing shall no t exceed pressure ra t ing o f any componen t in t he sys t em . 3. S ervi c e v al v es are s hown f or ser v icing uni t. Howeve r , local codes shall govern t heir usage . 4. T he T ank T empera t ure Con t rol should be wired [...]

  • Page 38

    38 N OTES : 1. P re f erred piping diagram . 2. T he t empera t ure and pre ss ure relie f valve se tt ing shall no t exceed pressure ra t ing o f any componen t in t he sys t em . 3. S ervi c e v al v es are s hown f or ser v icing uni t. Howeve r , local codes shall govern t heir usage . 4. T he T ank T empera t ure Con t rol should be wired t o [...]

  • Page 39

    39 N OTES : 1. P re f erred piping diagram . 2. T he t empera t ure and pre ss ure relie f valve se tt ing shall no t exceed pressure ra t ing o f any componen t in t he sys t em . 3. S ervi c e v al v es are s hown f or ser v icing uni t. Howeve r , local codes shall govern t heir usage . 4. T he T ank T empera t ure Con t rol should be wired t o [...]

  • Page 40

    40 N OTES : 1. P re f erred piping diagram . 2. T he t empera t ure and pre ss ure relie f valve se tt ing shall no t exceed pressure ra t ing o f any componen t in t he sys t em . 3. S ervi c e v al v es are s hown f or ser v icing uni t. Howeve r , local codes shall govern t heir usage . 4. T he T ank T empera t ure Con t rol should be wired t o [...]

  • Page 41

    41 N OTES : 1. P re f erred piping diagram . 2. T he t empera t ure and pre ss ure relie f valve se tt ing shall no t exceed pressure ra t ing o f any componen t in t he sys t em . 3. S ervi c e v al v es are s hown f or ser v icing uni t. Howeve r , local codes shall govern t heir usage . MUL TI FLUE (2 UNITS) TWO TEMPERA TURE LEGEND TEMPERA TURE [...]

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    42 N OTES : 1. P re f erred piping diagram . 2. T he t empera t ure and pre ss ure relie f valve se tt ing shall no t exceed pressure ra t ing o f any componen t in t he sys t em . 3. S ervi c e v al v es are s hown f or ser v icing uni t. Howeve r , local codes shall govern t heir usage . MUL TI FL UE (2 UNITS) WITH BOOSTER TWO TEMPERA TURE LEGEND[...]

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    43 N OTES : 1. P re f erred piping diagram . 2. T he t empera t ure and pre ss ure relie f valve se tt ing shall no t exceed pressure ra t ing o f any componen t in t he sys t em . 3. S ervi c e v al v es are s hown f or ser v icing uni t. Howeve r , local codes shall govern t heir usage . MUL TI-FL UE (3 UNITS) LEGEND TEMPERA TURE & PRESSURE R[...]

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    44 N OTES : 1. P re f erred piping diagram . 2. T he t empera t ure and pre ss ure relie f valve se tt ing shall no t exceed pressure ra t ing o f any componen t in t he sys t em . 3. S ervi c e v al v es are s hown f or ser v icing uni t. Howeve r , local codes shall govern t heir usage . 4. T he T ank T empera t ure Con t rol should be wired t o [...]

  • Page 45

     N OTES : 1. P re f erred piping diagram . 2. T he t empera t ure and pre ss ure relie f valve se tt ing shall no t exceed pressure ra t ing o f any componen t in t he sys t em . 3. S ervi c e v al v es are s hown f or ser v icing uni t. Howeve r , local codes shall govern t heir usage . 4. T he T ank T empera t ure Con t rol should be wired [...]

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    46 N OTES : 1. P re f erred piping diagram . 2. T he t empera t ure and pre ss ure relie f valve se tt ing shall no t exceed pressure ra t ing o f any componen t in t he sys t em . 3. S ervi c e v al v es are s hown f or ser v icing uni t. Howeve r , local codes shall govern t heir usage . MUL TI FL UE FLUE (4 UNITS) LEGEND TEMPERA TURE & PRESS[...]

  • Page 47

     N OTES : 1. P re f erred piping diagram . 2. T he t empera t ure and pre ss ure relie f valve se tt ing shall no t exceed pressure ra t ing o f any componen t in t he sys t em . 3. S ervi c e v al v es are s hown f or ser v icing uni t. Howeve r , local codes shall govern t heir usage . 4. T he T ank T empera t ure Con t rol should be wired [...]

  • Page 48

    48 N OTES : 1. P re f erred piping diagram . 2. T he t empera t ure and pre ss ure relie f valve se tt ing shall no t exceed pressure ra t ing o f any componen t in t he sys t em . 3. S ervi c e v al v es are s hown f or ser v icing uni t. Howeve r , local codes shall govern t heir usage . 4. T he T ank T empera t ure Con t rol should be wired t o [...]

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    49 MANIFOLD KITS MANIFOLD KITS TWO UNIT MANIFOLD KIT (P ART NO. 9003426205) THREE UNIT MANIFOLD KIT (P ART NO. 9003427205) FOUR UNIT MANIFOLD KIT (P ART NO. 9003428205) DIMENSION "A" MODEL 81.5" (A)BCG385T500-8N/ (A)BCG385T500-8P[...]

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     COMMERCIAL ST ORAGE T ANK W ARRANTY          ?[...]

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    NOTES[...]

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           ?[...]