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    							 COMMERCIAL GAS WATER HEATERS
    Instruction Manual
    PRINTED 1215  327737-002
    PLACE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ADJACENT TO HEATER AND NOTIFY OWNER TO KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
    Thank you for buying this energy efficient water heater. 
    We appreciate your confidence in our products.
    Read and understand this instruction
    manual and the safety messages
    herein before installing, operating or
    servicing this water heater .
    Failure to follow these instructions and
    safety messages could result in death
    or serious injury.
    This manual must remain with the
    water heater .
    MODELS (A)HCG3 119T 300
    (A)HCG3 119T 400
    (A)HCG3 119T 500SERIES 200 & 201
    INSTALLATION - OPERATION - SERVICE   
    - MAINTENANCE - LIMITED WARRANTY
    WARNING:  If   the information   in   these
    instructions is not followed exactly, a fire
    or explosion may result causing property
    damage, personal injury or death.
    Do  not store  or  use  gasoline  or other
    flammable   vapors  and  liquids   in  the
    vicinity of this or any other appliance.
    WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
    Do not try to light any appliance.
    Do not  touch any electrical switch;  do
    not use any phone in your building.
    Immediately   call   your   gas   supplier
    from a  neighbor’s  phone.   Follow the
    gas supplier’s instructions.
    If you cannot  reach your  gas supplier,
    call the fire department.
    Installation     and    service    must    be
    performed   by   a    qualified    installer,
    service agency or the gas supplier.•
    •
    •
    •
    ANSI/NSF-5LOW LEADCONTENT
    www. americanwaterheate r.co m
    American Wa ter Heater
    Johnson City, TN 37605 
    						
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    Power Vent Installation....................................................... 23
    Direct Vent Installation  ....................................................... 23
    Vertical Termination Installation  .......................................... 24
    Sidewall Termination Installation  ........................................ 26
    Polypropylene Installations  ................................................ 27
    AL29-4C® Vent Installations  .............................................. 28
    Concentric Termination Installation  .................................... 29
    6 Inch Concentric Termination Installation  ......................... 30
    Low Profile Vent Installation  ............................................... 33
    Venting Arrangements  ........................................................ 34
    Termination Clearances Sidewall Power Vent ....................36
    Termination Clearances Sidewall Direct Vent  ....................37
    WATER HEATER INSTALLATION  ...........................................38
    Condensate Drain Installation  ............................................ 38
    Supply Gas Line Installation ............................................... 39
    Gas Line Leak Testing  ........................................................ 40
    Purging  ............................................................................... 40
    Electrical Wiring  ................................................................. 40
    Enable/Disable Circuit  
    (For Building Management Systems)  ................................. 41
    Water Line Connections  ..................................................... 41
    T&P Valve Discharge Pipe  ................................................. 42
    TEMPERATURE REGULATION  .............................................43
    High Temperature Limit Control (ECO)  .............................. 43
    Thermostat Control  ............................................................ 43
    CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION  .........................................44
    Overview  ............................................................................ 44
    Control System Navigation ................................................. 44
    User Settings & Control System Menus  ............................. 47
    START UP  ............................................................................... 52
    Prior to Start up  .................................................................. 52
    Lighting & Operation Label ................................................. 53
    Checking the Firing Rate .................................................... 54
    High Altitude Installations  ................................................... 55
    TROUBLESHOOTING  ............................................................ 56
    Installation Checklist  .......................................................... 56
    Sequence of Operation  ...................................................... 56
    Sequence of Operation Flow Chart  .................................... 57
    Operational Problems  ........................................................ 58
    Fault and Alert Conditions  .................................................. 59
    MAINTENANCE  ...................................................................... 62
    General  .............................................................................. 62
    Maintenance Schedule ....................................................... 62
    Draining and Flushing  ........................................................ 62
    Filling the Water Heater  ..................................................... 63
    Sediment Removal  ............................................................. 63
    Lime Scale Removal  .......................................................... 63
    Powered Anode Rods  ........................................................ 64
    Drain Valve and Access Panels  ......................................... 64
    Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Test  ............................64
    Vent System  ....................................................................... 64
    DIAGRAMS  ............................................................................. 65
    CCB - Central Control Board Layout  .................................. 65
    Wiring Diagram  .................................................................. 66
    Circulation Pump Wiring Diagrams  .................................... 67
    Water Piping Diagrams  ...................................................... 68
    LIMITED WARRANTY  ............................................................. 75
    SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE
    .............................3
    APPROVALS  ............................................................................. 3
    GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION  .........................................4
    Precautions  .......................................................................... 4
    Grounding Instructions  ......................................................... 4
    Hydrogen Gas Flammable  ................................................... 4
    INTRODUCTION  ....................................................................... 6
    Abbreviations Used  .............................................................. 6
    Qualifications ........................................................................ 6
    iCOMM™ & BACnet Compatible  ......................................... 6
    Preparing for the Installation  ................................................ 6
    FEATURES AND COMPONENTS  ............................................7
    Basic Operation .................................................................... 7
    Modulation ............................................................................ 7
    Blower/Burner Assembly Detail  ............................................ 7
    Top View  ............................................................................... 8
    Side Views  ........................................................................... 9
    INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS  ......................................10
    Rough In Dimensions  ......................................................... 10
    Gas Line Connection Size .................................................. 10
    Storage Capacities  ............................................................. 10
    Recovery Capacities  .......................................................... 10
    Gas Pressure Requirements  .............................................. 10
    Minimum Supply Gas Line Size  ......................................... 10
    Locating the Water Heater  ................................................. 11
    Extended Vent Terminations  .............................................. 11
    Optional Direct Vent Terminations  ...................................... 12
    Hard Water  ......................................................................... 12
    Circulation Pumps  .............................................................. 12
    Insulation Blankets  ............................................................. 12
    INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS  .........................................13
    Gas Supply Systems  .......................................................... 13
    Supply Gas Regulator  ........................................................ 13
    Power Supply  ..................................................................... 13
    Mixing Valves  ..................................................................... 14
    Dishwashing Machines  ...................................................... 14
    Closed Water Systems  ....................................................... 14
    Thermal Expansion  ............................................................ 14
    Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve  ...................................15
    Condensate Drain  .............................................................. 16
    Combustible Material Storage  ............................................ 16
    Contaminated Air ................................................................ 16
    Air Requirements  ............................................................... 17
    Unconfined Space  .............................................................. 17
    Confined Space .................................................................. 17
    Fresh Air Openings For Confined Spaces ..........................18
    Outdoor Air Through Two Openings  ................................... 18
    Outdoor Air Through One Opening  .................................... 18
    Outdoor Air Through Two Horizontal Ducts  ........................ 18
    Outdoor Air Through Two Vertical Ducts  ............................19
    Air From Other Indoor Spaces  ...........................................19
    INSTALLATION  REQUIREMENTS  -  COMMONWEALTH  OF 
    MASSACHUSETTS  ................................................................. 20
    VENTING INSTALLATION  ...................................................... 21
    General Venting Information  .............................................. 21
    General Venting Instructions  .............................................. 21
    Venting Requirements  ........................................................ 22
    Venting Installation Sequence  ............................................ 23
    TABLE OF CONTENTS  
    						
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    SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE
    The proper installation, use and servicing of this water heater is extremely important to your safety and the safety of others.
    Many safety-related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you and 
    others of a potential injury hazard.  Read and obey all safety messages and instructions throughout this manual.  It is very important 
    that the meaning of each safety message is understood by you and others who install, use, or service this water heater.
    All safety messages will generally tell you about the type of hazard, what can happen if you do not follow the safety message, and 
    how to avoid the risk of injury.
    DANGER
    W ARNING
    CAUTION
    CAUTION
    DANGER indicates an imminently
    hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
    will result in injury or death.
    This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to
    potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
    messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
    injury or death.
    WARNING indicates a potentially hazardou s
    situation which, if not avoided, could resul t
    in injury or death.
    CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
    situation which, if not avoided, could result in
    minor or moderate injur y.
    CAUTION used without the safety aler t
    symbol indicates a potentially hazardous
    situation which, if not avoided, could result in
    property damage.
    APPROVALS
    ANSI/NSF-5
    LOW LEAD
    CONTENT
    NOTE: ASME construction is optional on the water heaters covered in this manual.  
    						
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    PRECAUTIONS
    DO  NOT  USE  THIS  APPLIANCE  IF  ANY  PART  HAS  BEEN 
    EXPOSED TO FLOODING OR WATER DAMAGE. Immediately 
    call a qualified service agency to inspect the appliance and to 
    make a determination on what steps should be taken next.
    If the unit is exposed to the following, do not operate heater 
    until  all  corrective  steps  have  been  made  by  a  qualified 
    service agency.
    1. External fire.
    2.  Damage.
    3.  Firing without water.
    GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
    This  water  heater  must  be  grounded  in  accordance  with  the 
    National  Electrical  Code  and/or  local  codes.  These  must  be 
    followed in all cases. Failure to ground this water heater properly 
    may also cause erratic control system operation. 
    This  water  heater  must  be  connected  to  a  grounded  metal, 
    permanent wiring system; or an equipment grounding conductor 
    must  be  run  with  the  circuit  conductors  and  connected  to  the 
    equipment grounding terminal or lead on the water heater.
    HYDROGEN GAS FLAMMABLE
    Hydrogen  gas  can  be  produced  in  a  hot  water  system  served 
    by this water heater that has not been used for a long period of 
    time (generally two weeks or more). Hydrogen gas is extremely 
    flammable.  To  reduce  the  risk  of  injury  under  these  conditions, 
    it  is  recommended  that  a  hot  water  faucet  served  by  this  water 
    heater be opened for several minutes before using any electrical 
    appliance  connected  to  the  hot  water  system.  If  hydrogen  is 
    present  there  will  probably  be  an  unusual  sound  such  as  air 
    escaping  through  the  pipe  as  the  water  begins  to  flow.  THERE 
    SHOULD  BE  NO  SMOKING  OR  OPEN  FLAME  NEAR  THE 
    FAUCET AT THE TIME IT IS OPEN. 
    GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
    Read and understand this instructio n
    manual and the safety messages
    herein before installing, operating or
    servicing this water heater .
    Failure to follow these instructions and
    safety messages could result in death
    or serious injury.
    This manual must remain with the
    water heater .
    Water 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 valves must be installed
    when required by codes and to
    ensure safe temperatures at fixtures.
    Explosion Hazard
    Overheated water can caus e
    water tank explosion.
    Properly sized temperature and
    pressure relief valve must be
    installed in the opening provided.
    Verify the power to the water heater is turned off before performing any service procedures. 
    The Enable /Disable switch on front panel disables the 24 volt gas valve\
    . Electrical supply 
    must be turned off at circuit breaker serving water heater.
    Improper installation, use and service may result in property damage.
    Do not operate water heater if flood damaged .
    Inspect and anode rods regularly, replace if damaged .
    Install in location with drainage .
    Fill tank with water before operation.
    Properly sized thermal expansion tanks are required on al l
    closed water systems.
    Refer to this manual for installation and service .
    CAUTION
    Explosion Hazard
    Flammable hydrogen gases
    may be present.
    Keep all ignition sources away
    from faucet when turning on
    hot water.  
    						
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    GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
    Fire or Explosion Hazard
    Read instruction manual befor e
    installing, using or servicing water heater .
    Avoid all ignition sources if you smell gas .
    Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
    liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
    Use only the gas shown on the water heater rating label.
    Keep ignition sources away from faucets after extended
    periods of non-use. Maintain required clearances to combustibles. Do not expose water heater controls to excessive gas
    pressure.
    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 Ga s
    Property Damage Hazard
    All water heaters eventually leak.Do not install without adequate drainage.
    CAUTION
    Fire and Explosion Hazard
    Turn of f gas lines during installation.
    Contact a qualified installer or servic e
    agency for installation and service.
    Excessive gas pressure to gas valve ca n
    cause serious injury or death. Do not use water heater with any gas
    other than the gas shown on the rating
    label.  
    Fire Hazard
    Do not install water heater on
    carpeted floor .
    Do not operate water heater if
    exposed to flooding or water 
    damage.
    For continued protection agains
    t
    risk of fire:
    Fire and Explosion Hazar d
    Leak test gas connections
    before placing the water heater
    in operation.
    Disconnect gas piping at main
    gas shutoff valve before lea k
    testing heate r.
    Install sediment trap in accordanc e
    with NFPA  54 or CAN/CSA  149.1.
    Use joint compound or  Teflon tape
    compatible with propane gas .
    Turn of f power at the branch circuit
    breaker serving the water heate r
    before performing any service .
    Electrical Shock Hazard
    
    Label all wires prior to disconnecting
    when performing service. Wiring error s
    can cause improper and dangerous
    operation.
    Ve rify proper operation after servicing.
    Failure to follow these instructions ca n
    result in personal injury or death.
    Jumping out control circuits or components can
    result in property damage, personal injury or death.
    Service should only be performed by a qualified service
    technician using proper test equipment.
    Altering the water heater controls and/or wiring in any way
    could result in permanent damage to the controls or water
    heater and is not covered under the limited warranty .
    Any bypass or alteration of the water
    heater controls and/or wiring will result in voiding the appliance warranty .  
    						
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    Thank  You  for  purchasing  this  water  heater.  Properly  installed 
    and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service.
    ABBREVIATIONS USED
    Abbreviations found in this Instruction Manual include :•  ANSI - American National Standards Institute
    •  ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers
    •  AHRI - Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute
    •  NEC - National Electrical Code
    •  NFPA - National Fire Protection Association
    •  UL - Underwriters Laboratory
    •  CSA - Canadian Standards Association
    QUALIFICATIONS
    QUALIFIED INSTALLER OR SERVICE AGENCY
    Installation  and  service  of  this  water  heater  requires  ability 
    equivalent  to  that  of  a  Qualified  Agency  (as  defined  by  ANSI 
    below)  in  the  field  involved.  Installation  skills  such  as  plumbing, 
    air supply, venting, gas supply and electrical supply are required 
    in addition to electrical testing skills when performing service.
    ANSI Z223.1 2006 Sec. 3.3.83:  “Qualified  Agency”  -  “Any 
    individual,  firm,  corporation  or  company  that  either  in  person  or 
    through a representative is engaged in and is responsible for (a) 
    the  installation,  testing  or  replacement  of  gas  piping  or  (b)  the 
    connection, installation, testing, repair or servicing of appliances 
    and equipment; that is experienced in such work; that is familiar 
    with  all  precautions  required;  and  that  has  complied  with  all  the 
    requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.”
    If you are not qualified (as defined by ANSI above) and licensed 
    or  certified  as  required  by  the  authority  having  jurisdiction 
    to  perform  a  given  task  do  not  attempt  to  perform  any  of  the 
    procedures  described  in  this  manual.  If  you  do  not  understand 
    the  instructions  given  in  this  manual  do  not  attempt  to  perform 
    any procedures outlined in this manual.
    ICOMM™ & BACNET COMPATIBLE
    This  water  heater  is  compatible  with  the  iCOMM™  remote 
    monitoring  system.  The  iCOMM™  system  hardware  and 
    monitoring    service  is  purchased  separately.  It  allows  users  to 
    monitor  critical  operational,  diagnostic  and  energy  usage  data 
    from a secure web site. 
    The  iCOMM™  system  can  automatically  notify  selected 
    personnel  via  email  and/or  cellular  phone  text  messages  if 
    operational problems or user defined Alert Conditions occur.
    iCOMM™ system hardware is compatible with BACnet compliant 
    supervisory  controls  and  building  management  systems.  For 
    more information call 888-928-3702.
    PREPARING FOR THE INSTALLATION
    1.  Read the entire manual before attempting to install or operate 
    the  water  heater.  Pay  close  attention  to  the  General  Safety 
    Information  on  pages  4  and  5.  If  you  don’t  follow  the  safety 
    rules, the water heater may not operate safely. It could cause 
    property damage, injury and/or death.
    This  manual  contains  instructions  for  the  installation, 
    operation,  and  maintenance  of  the  water  heater.  It  also 
    contains  warnings  throughout  the  manual  that  you  must 
    read  and  be  aware  of. All  warnings  and  all  instructions  are 
    essential to the proper operation of the water heater and your 
    safety. 
    INTRODUCTION
    Detailed installation diagrams are also found in this manual. 
    These  diagrams  will  serve  to  provide  the  installer  with  a 
    reference.  It  is  essential  that  all  venting,  water  piping,  gas 
    piping and wiring be installed as shown.
    Particular  attention  should  be  given  to  the  installation 
    of  thermometers  at  the  locations  indicated  in  the  piping 
    diagrams as these are necessary for checking the operation 
    of the water heater.
    The  principal  components  of  the  water  heater  are  identified 
    in Features And Components on page 7 in this manual. Use 
    this  reference  to  locate  and  identify  various  components  on 
    the water heater.
    See the Installation Checklist and Troubleshooting page 56. 
    By  using  this  checklist  the  user  may  be  able  to  make  minor 
    operational  adjustments  and  avoid  unnecessary  service 
    calls.  However,  service  and  diagnostic  procedures  should 
    only be performed by a Qualified Service Agency.
    NOTE:  Costs  to  correct  installation  errors  are  not  covered 
    under the limited warranty.
    2.  Be  sure  to  turn  off  power  when  working  on  or  near  the 
    electrical  system  of  the  water  heater.  Never  touch  electrical 
    components with wet hands or when standing in water.
    3.  The installation must conform to all instructions contained in 
    this  manual  and  the  local  code  authority  having  jurisdiction. 
    These  shall  be  carefully  followed  in  all  cases.  Authorities 
    having  jurisdiction  should  be  consulted  before  installation 
    begins if there are any questions regarding compliance with 
    local, state or national codes.
    In  the  absence  of  local  codes,  the  installation  must  comply 
    with the current editions of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI 
    Z223.1/NFPA 54 and the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70 or 
    CAN/CSA-B149.1, the Natural Gas and Propane Installation 
    Code  and  CSA  C22.1,  the  Canadian  Electrical  Code.  All 
    documents  are  available  from  the  Canadian  Standards 
    Association, 8501 East Pleasant Valley Road, Cleveland, OH 
    44131. NFPA documents are also available from the National 
    Fire  Protection  Association,  1  Batterymarch  Park,  Quincy, 
    MA 02269.
    4.  If  after  reading  this  manual  you  have  any  questions  or  do 
    not  understand  any  portion  of  the  instructions,  call  the  toll 
    free  number  on  the  back  cover  of  this  manual  for  technical 
    assistance. In order to expedite your request, please have the 
    full Model, Serial and Series number of the water heater you 
    are working with available for the technician. This information 
    is located on the water heater’s rating label.
    5.  Carefully  plan  the  placement  of  the  water  heater.  Examine 
    the location to ensure that it complies with the requirements 
    in Rough In Dimensions on page 10 and Locating the Water 
    Heater on page 11.
    6.  For installation in California this water heater must be braced 
    or anchored to avoid falling or moving during an earthquake. 
    See  instructions  for  correct  installation  procedures. 
    Instructions  may  be  obtained  from  California  Office  of  the 
    State Architect, 1102 Q Street, Suite 5100, Sacramento, CA 
    95811.
    7.  Massachusetts  Code  requires  this  water  heater  to  be 
    installed  in  accordance  with  Massachusetts  248-CMR  2.00: 
    State Plumbing Code and 248-CMR 5. See Commonwealth 
    of Massachusetts on page 20.  
    						
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    BASIC OPERATION
    The  water  heaters  covered  in  this  manual  have  a  helical  coil 
    shaped  heat  exchanger  that  is  submerged  in  the  storage  tank. 
    The  water  heater’s  Main  Burner  is  a  radial  design  burner,  it 
    is  mounted  on  the  top  and  fires  downward  through  the  heat 
    exchanger.  This  is  a  forced  draft  burner;  hot  burning  gases  are 
    forced  through  the  heat  exchanger  under  pressure  and  exit 
    through the exhaust/vent connection located at the bottom of the 
    water heater. See Figure 1 and Figure 2.
    BLOWER
    BURNER
    ASSEMBL
    Y
    MAIN
    BURNER
    (radial design)HEA T
    EXCHANGER
    INT
    AKE  AIR
    (combustion air)
    CONNECTION
    4 INCH PVC
    HELICALCOIL
    VENT  (exhaust)
    OUTLET
    Figure 1
    FEATURES AND COMPONENTS
    MODULATION
    The water heaters covered by this manual are capable of modulating 
    their  firing  rate.  The  CCB  monitors  the  water  temperature  in  the 
    tank and regulates the firing rate to achieve the target temperature 
    setpoint. The firing rate is dictated by the hot water draw, proximity 
    to  the  tank  temperature  setpoint,  and  various  other  temperature 
    limitations. Periodically, when the heater is in modulation mode,  the 
    CCB will increase the blower speed for a short period of time to clear 
    out any condensation that has accumulated in the heat exchanger 
    then decreases the blower speed back to the modulating firing rate 
    required  to  maintain  the  desired  tank  temperature  setpoint.  This 
    ramping  up  and  down  of  the  blower  speed  is  considered  normal 
    operation of the water heater.
    BLOWER/BURNER ASSEMBLY DETAIL
    SP ARK
    IGNITER
    COMBUSTION
    BLOWER
    FLAME SENSOR MAIN BURNER
    (radial design) BLOWER
    FLANGE
    INT
    AKE  AIR
    (combustion air)
    CONNECTION
    4 INCH PVC
    Figure 2
    Spark Electrode
    The control system energizes the spark ignition control with 120 
    VAC  during  the  ignition  period.  The  spark  ignition  control  then 
    sends a high-voltage electrical current to the spark igniter which 
    in turn ignites the main burner air/gas mixture.
    Flame Sensor
    The  control  system  also  monitors  the  flame  sensor  to  confirm 
    a  flame  is  present  at  the  Main  Burner.  If  a  flame  is  not  verified 
    during  the  ignition  trial  period  (3-5  seconds)  the  control  system 
    will  immediately  de-energize  the  24  VAC  Gas  Valve.  See  the 
    Sequence of Operation Flow Chart on page 57.  
    						
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    gas  pressure  is  above  minimum  requirements.  The  control 
    system monitors this switch and will disable heating operation 
    if  its  contacts  are  open  during  a  heating  cycle.  See  Table  4 
    and the Gas Pressure Requirements on page 10.
    10.  Blower  Prover  switch.  Normally  open  contacts  that  close  on  a 
    rise  in  pressure.  This  switch  is  used  to  insure  the  Combustion 
    Blower  is  operating  properly.  The  control  system  monitors  this 
    switch and will disable heating operation if its contacts are closed 
    before  the  Combustion  Blower  is  energized  or  open  any  time 
    during a heating cycle. See Sequence Of Operation on page 56.
    11.  Vent connection (exhaust/condensate elbow) - 4 inch aluminum.
    12.  Combustion  Blower  Assembly.  Includes  Gas  Valve  and 
    Venturi gas feed system.
    13.  Blocked  Exhaust  (vent)  switch.  Normally  closed  contacts 
    that  open  on  a  rise  in  pressure.  This  switch  is  used  to  insure 
    the  Exhaust  (vent)  piping  connected  to  the  water  heater  is  not 
    restricted. The control system monitors this switch and will disable 
    heating operation if its contacts are open during a heating cycle.
    14.  VFD (variable frequency drive) blower motor drive.
    15.  Temperature-Pressure  Relief  Valve.  See  Temperature-
    Pressure Relief Valve on page 15.
    16.  Upper  Temperature  Probe,  1  of  2  temperature  probes.  The 
    water  heater’s  control  system  monitors  this  probe  to  detect 
    water temperature in the upper portion of the storage tank. 
    The Upper Temperature Probe also houses the ECO (energy 
    cut  out)  switch.  This  is  a  non  adjustable  high  temperature 
    limit  switch.  The  ECO  switch  contacts  are  normally  closed 
    and will open on a temperature rise. See High Temperature 
    Limit Control (ECO) on page 43.
    17.  Water outlet connection 1 1/2” NPT.
    18.  UIM (user interface module). The UIM includes the display circuit 
    board, the control system’s LCD display and operational buttons. 
    Used  to  adjust  various  user  settings  and  view  operational 
    information. See Control System Operation on page 44.
    19.  Spark  Ignition  Control.  When  energized,  sends  the  electrical 
    current to the spark igniter.
    TOP VIEW
    COMPONENTS (All Models)
    IMPORTANT. The Enable/Disable switch listed in this manual is 
    NOT an "on/off" switch and does not disconnect 120 volt power 
    to the CCB and other heater components.
    1. Water Heater's Enable/Disable Switch. When in the "Disabled"  
    position the switch removes electrical power from the gas valve 
    so that water heating is disabled. The display, CCB, and other 
    electrical components will still be energized and the display will 
    read "Water Heating Disabled".
    2.  Powered  anode  rods.  The  water  heater’s  covered  in  this 
    manual  are  equipped  with  two  powered  (non  sacrificial) 
    anode rods. Protective current is fed by the control system 
    to the titanium electrodes at the end of each anode rod. This 
    current flows through the water to the conductive surfaces 
    inside  the  storage  tank  which  diminishes  the  corrosive 
    effect of water when it comes in contact with steel.
    3.  Central  Control  Board  (CCB)  enclosure.  This  enclosure 
    houses the control system’s main circuit board, power supply 
    board,  power  transformer,  and  configuration  key.  The  CCB 
    regulates  water  temperature  and  controls  all  water  heater 
    functions, see Control System Operation on page 44.
    4.  120  VAC  junction  box.  Incoming  power  supply,  ground 
    connections,  and  other  field  installed  electrical  connections 
    are  made  here.  See  Power  Supply  on  page  13  and  Power 
    Supply Connections on page 40.
    5.  Intake air connection - 4 inch PVC.
    6.  Blocked  Intake  Air  switch.  Normally  closed  contacts  that 
    open on fall in pressure. This switch is used to insure intake 
    (combustion)  air  to  the  water  heater  is  not  restricted.  The 
    control  system  monitors  this  switch  and  will  disable  heating 
    operation if its contacts are open during a heating cycle.
    7.  Water heater's 24 VAC Gas Valve.
    8.  Supply  gas  line  connection.  See  the  requirements  for  the 
    Supply Gas Line on page 10.
    9.  Low Gas Pressure switch. Normally open contacts that close 
    on  a  rise  in  pressure.  This  switch  is  used  to  insure  supply  Figure 3
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    circuit board, the control system’s LCD display and operational 
    buttons.  Used  to  adjust  various  user  settings  and  view 
    operational  information.  See  Control  System  Operation  on 
    page 44.
    11.  Temperature-Pressure  Relief  Valve.  See  Temperature-
    Pressure Relief Valve on page 15.
    12.  Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve discharge pipe - see T&P 
    Valve Discharge Pipe Requirements: on page 15.
    13.  Lower  Temperature  Probe,  1  of  2  temperature  probes.  The 
    water  heater’s  control  system  monitors  this  probe  to  detect 
    water temperature in the lower portion of the storage tank.
    14.  Water inlet connection - 1 1/2” NPT connection.
    15.  Water heater drain valve.
    16.  Combustion Blower.
    17.  Vent  connection  (exhaust/condensate  elbow)  -  4  inch 
    aluminum.
    18.  Recirculation loop return connection - 3/4" NPT.
    19.  Spark Ignition Control, When energized, sends the electrical 
    current to the spark igniter.SIDE VIEWS
    1. Cleanout  access  panel,  covers  water  heater  cleanout 
    opening and ASME plate where applicable.
    2.  CCB enclosure - see Figure 3 on page 8 for description.
    3.  120  VAC  junction  box.  Incoming  power  supply,  ground 
    connections,  and  other  field  installed  electrical  connections 
    are  made  here.  See  Power  Supply  on  page  13  and  Power 
    Supply Connections on page 40.
    4.  Intake air connection - 4 inch PVC.
    5.  Supply gas line connection. See Supply Gas Line on page 10.
    6.  Low Gas Pressure switch, see description under Figure 3 on 
    page 8. See Table 4 and the Gas Pressure Requirements on 
    page 10.
    7.  Water heater 24 VAC Gas Valve.
    8.  Water outlet - 1 1/2” NPT connection.
    9.  VFD  (variable  frequency  drive)  blower  motor  drive  -  -  see 
    Figure 3 on page 8 for description.
    10.  UIM  (user  interface  module).  The  UIM  includes  the  display  Figure 4
    Figure 5
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    GAS
    INTAKE
    CLEANOU TT&PDRAI N
    EXHAUS T
    1 1/2 NPT
    WATER
    OUTLET
    FRONT 18° 30° 45° 42°
    70°20°
    TOPRECIRC RETURN
    CLEANOUT 3/4 NPT
    T&P
    3/4 NPT DRAIN
    1 1/2 NPT 
    WATER INLET 4 EXHAUST VENT
    CONNECTION
     52
    in132.08c m
    32.39cm12-3 /4in4- 3/4in12.07cm
    58.43cm23 in
     75 -3/4in192.41c m
    FRONT
    CONNECTION
    1 1/2 SUPPLY GAS
    BACK4 PVC AIR INTAKE
    CONNECTION
    73-3/4in
    33 -1/8 in187.3cm
    84.12cm  O.D.
    69
    -1/4 in175.9cm
    63
    -1/8 in160.35cm
    WATER
    OUTLET
    HEIGHT
    Figure 6
    These designs comply with the current edition of the American National Standard for Gas Fired Water Heaters, Volume III, ANSI Z21.10.3-
    CSA  4.3.  (A)HCG3  119T300  &  400  are Automatic  Circulating  Tank  or Automatic  Storage  Water  Heaters.  (A)HCG3  119T500  is Automatic 
    Circulating Tank or Automatic Instantaneous Water Heater
    STORAGE CAPACITIES
    TABLE 2
    Model U.S. Gallons
    Liters
    ASME Standard ASMEStandard
    All 11 911 9450.96 450.96
    ROUGH IN DIMENSIONS
    GAS LINE CONNECTION SIZE
    TABLE 1
    MODEL SERIESNATURAL GAS PROPANE GAS
    (A)HCG3 119T300 200/2011 1/2” NPT 1 1/2” NPT
    (A)HCG3 119T400 200/2011 1/2” NPT 1 1/2” NPT
    (A)HCG3 119T500 200/2011 1/2” NPT 1 1/2” NPT
    This table shows connections sizes only. Depending on the installed equivalent length, 
    and/or the number of appliances connected, the supply gas line size may have to be 
    increased beyond the minimum required sizes - see Gas Line Sizing on page 39.
    RECOVERY CAPACITIES
    TABLE 3
    U.S. GALLONS/HR & LITERS/HR AT TEMPERATURE RISE INDICATED
    Model Type of
    Gas Input
    Thermal 
    Efficiency % °F
    30°F 40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F 110°F120°F 130°F140°F
    Btu/hr kW °C17°C 22°C28°C33°C39°C44°C50°C56°C61°C67°C72°C78°C
    (A)HCG3  119T300 Natural
    300,000 88 96GPH
    1164 873698582499436388349317291269249
    Propane LPH4404 33032643220218881652146813211201 11011016 944
    (A)HCG3  119T400 Natural
    399,900 11 7 95GPH
    1535 1151 921767658576512460419384354329
    Propane LPH5810 43573486290524902179193717431585145213411245
    (A)HCG3  119T500 Natural
    499,900 146 95GPH
    1919 1439 1151 959822720640576523480443 4 11
    Propane LPH7263 544743583631 31132724 242121791981181616761556
    GAS PRESSURE REQUIREMENTS
    TABLE 4
    MODEL *MANIFOLD PRESSURE
    MINIMUM SUPPLY PRESSURE MAXIMUM SUPPLY PRESSURE
    NATURAL GAS PROPANE GAS NATURAL GASPROPANE GAS NATURAL GASPROPANE GAS
    (A)HCG3 119T300 0” W. C. (0 kPa)0” W. C. (0 kPa)4.8" W .C. (1.19 kPa) 8.5” W. C. (2.12 kPa) 14” W. C. (3.49 kPa)14” W. C. (3.49 kPa)
    (A)HCG3 119T400 0” W. C. (0 kPa)0” W. C. (0 kPa)4.8" W .C. (1.19 kPa) 8.5” W. C. (2.12 kPa) 14” W. C. (3.49 kPa)14” W. C. (3.49 kPa)
    (A)HCG3 119T500 0” W. C. (0 kPa)0” W. C. (0 kPa)4.8" W .C. (1.19 kPa) 8.5” W. C. (2.12 kPa) 14” W. C. (3.49 kPa)14” W. C. (3.49 kPa)
    * The manifold pressure is the factory setting and is not adjustable. A negative pressure will be seen with just the blower running without the Gas Control Valve open.
    MINIMUM SUPPLY GAS LINE SIZE
    TABLE 5
    MODEL *NATURAL GAS PROPANE GAS
    (A)HCG3 119T300 1 1/4" NPT1 1/4" NPT
    (A)HCG3 119T400 1 1/4" NPT1 1/4" NPT
    †(A)HCG3 119T500 1 1/2" NPT1 1/4" NPT
    † Note that (A)HCG3 119T500 natural gas models require a 1 1/2" minimum supply gas  line size. Depending on the installed equivalent length, and/or the number of appliances connected, the 
    supply gas line size may have to be increased beyond the minimum required sizes shown in this table - see Gas Line Sizing on page 39.
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