PVI Industries PV500-2 manual

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    PV500-2 06/10 1 Section 2 PVI ATMOSPHERIC GAS WATER HEATERS TYPICAL CONSTRUCTION MANUFACTURE D AF TER JANUARY 1, 1994 Figure 2-1 1. Vent stack * 7. Control switch(es) and fuse(s) 2. Draft diverter (hood) 8. Gas valve 3. Flue damper (on some models ) 9. Pilot line 4. Temperature limiting device 10. Drip leg * (set at 200°F) 11. Gas supply line * 5.[...]

  • Page 2

    PV500-2 06/10 2 Section 2 ELECTRICAL 1. Wiring to the unit should conform to the National Electrical Code or the cod e legally authorized in your locality. A fused disconnect switch should be u sed for the water heater control. 120V, 1ph, 60 Hz service wiring is brought to the terminal bloc k in the lower part of the enclosure on the water heater. [...]

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    PV500-2 06/10 3 Section 2 START-UP PROCEDURES AND OPERATION 1. Some PVI atmospheric gas-fi red water heaters are designed to operate with a flue damper that is shipped with the water h eater for installation in th e field. If your water heater was shipped with a flue damper, it must be attached to the flue collector and interconnected to the ignit [...]

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    PV500-2 06/10 4 Section 2 START-UP PROCEDURES AND OPERATION (con't) CAUTION: CONDU CT THE FOLLOWING GAS T RAIN LEAKAGE TESTS BEFORE START-UP, AT ANNUAL INTERVALS AND PRIOR TO INVESTIGATING THE CAUSE OF ANY REPORTED OCCURENCES OF DELAYED IGNITION. 1. Using an appropri ate bubble detection solution, thoroughly coat all gas trai n pipe connection[...]

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    PV500-2 06/10 5 Section 2 4. After 20 to 30 minutes of operation or when water in the tank is above 120°F, insert CO (carbon monoxide) tester in flue damper ope ning under the draft diverter (125 gallon models) or in the flue co llector opening (250 gallon models). CO reading must be less tha n .02% (or 200 ppm). 5. Insert CO 2 (carbon dioxide) te[...]

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    PV500-2 06/10 6 Section 2 MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY INS PECTIONS To Minimize Scale Accumulation in Tank 1. A preventative maintenance program should b e established to assure a long, trou ble-free life of the water heater. 2. The tank should be flushed at two or three month intervals depending on water conditions in your location. To flush, turn off t[...]

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    PV500-2 06/10 7 Section 2 MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY INSPECTIONS (con't) Taking the Water Heater Out of Serv ice Extended shutdown of the ap pliance and restarting instructions are as follows: a. Turn off all power and fuel supplies. b. Drain and flush tank as previously discussed. c. Tag power switch(es) indicating that fuel is off and tank is em[...]