American Water Heater 30 Gallon 30000 BTU Flame Guard Standard Mobile Home Natural Gas Water Heater MFG6130T303N0V user manual

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ROOF JACK INSTALLATION
ROOF JACK KIT MODELS VENT KIT- 12 INCH (9002964), VENT KIT - 32 INCH (9002965),
VENT KIT - 60 INCH (9002966) AND VENT KIT - 95 INCH (9002967)
FIGURE  13.
1. Cut 5 1/2” diameter holes through the roof and ceiling directly in line
with the flue connection on top of the water heater. For a sloped roof,
the roof hole may have to be enlarged to allow the roof jack to be
installed vertically.
2. Telescope down the flue pipe in the roof jack assembly to a length
that will project at...

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FIGURE  16.
7. Extend the flue pipe down close to the water heater flue collar, see
Figure 17.
                         
FIGURE  17.
8. Slide the securing clamp over the bottom of the flue pipe and pull the
pipe down over the flue collar. Locate vent securing clamp in top
and secure clamp with sheet metal screw. Tighten nut and bolt
clamp until flue pipe is tight in clamp, see Figure 18.
                                   
FIGURE  18.
NOTE: All joints for vent piping between roof jack...

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NOTE: Vent cap must be located a minimum of 12” above the ground.
5. Vertical and horizontal runs must be securely supported at 3 1/2
Foot intervals, see Figure 21.
FIGURE  21.
6. The intake air vent piping can be installed with no more than 3
elbows, see Figure 22.
         
FIGURE  22.
CUTTING OPENING THROUGH AN OUTSIDE WALL AND COLLAR
INSTALLATION
Determine the location of the opening in the wall and cut a 3 3/4” hole
(30 & 40 Gallon) or 4 3/4” hole (50 Gallon) through an outside wall.
The 3” or 4”...

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APPROXIMATE SETTING TIME FOR 2 1/2” TO 4” PIPE JOINTS
MOVEMENTCOMPLETE
OF JOINT SET
90°F TO 150°F3/4HR. 8 HRS.
50°F TO 90°F 1 HR. 15 HRS.
0°f TO 50°F 1 1/3 HR. 18 HRS.
WATER PIPING
HOTTER  WATER  CAN  SCALD:
Water heaters are intended to produce hot water.  Water heated to a
temperature which will satisfy space heating, clothes washing, dish
washing, cleaning and other sanitizing needs can scald and
permanently injure you upon contact.  Some people are more likely to
be permanently injured by hot...

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Secure all insulation using tape.
                                
FIGURE 25.
WATER PIPING PRESSURE TEST
This section is only for the manufacturer installing the water heater
when the installation is to comply with H.U.D. Standards.
When testing the water ways, H.U.D. Standards state:
“Water distribution system. All water piping in the water distribution
system shall be subjected to a pressure test. The test shall be made by
subjecting the system to air or water at 100 psi for 15 minutes without
loss...

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• Shall not be plugged or blocked.
• Shall be of material listed for hot water distribution.
• Shall be installed so as to allow complete drainage of both the
temperature-pressure relief valve, and the discharge pipe.
• Shall terminate at an adequate drain.
• Shall not have any valve between the relief valve and tank.
The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated at
least once a year.  Caution should be taken to ensure that (1) no one is
in front of or around the outlet of the...

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There must be:
• A readily accessible manual shut off valve in the gas supply line
serving the water heater, and
• A drip leg (sediment trap) ahead of the gas control valve to help
prevent dirt and foreign materials from entering the gas control valve.
• A flexible gas connector or a ground joint union between the shut
off valve and control valve to permit servicing of the unit.
Be sure to check all the gas piping for leaks before lighting the water
heater.  Use a soapy water solution, not a match or...

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INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. If you have any questions or doubts
consult your gas supplier or gas company.
Read and follow detailed conversion instructions located on the water
heater and also in the instruction manual in their entirety before starting
the conversion.
Conversion kit with necessary parts are in a bag attached to the drain
valve.
FOR 30 GALLON HEATER:
Orifice size: #40 for Natural / #52 for Propane (L.P.),
if converted - Propane Rate: 30,000 BTU.
FOR 40 GALLON HEATER:
Orifice size: #38...

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Step 21.Replace the outer door if not replaced in Step 17.
Step 22.Remove adhesive label found in conversion kit and place
next to rating plate. Mark label indicating for which type gas
the water heater is now equipped.
FUEL CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS
FROM PROPANE (L.P.) GAS TO NATURAL GAS
This water heater has been factory equipped to operate with the type
gas indicated in the “EQUIPPED FOR” area of the model rating plate
located near the gas control valve. The indicated gas may be either
Natural or...

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