State Industries GS675YRVIT - Manual (Page 12)

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closed water sYsteMs
Water supply systems may, because of code requirements or such
conditions as high line pressure, among others, have installed devices
such as pressure reducing valves, check valves, and back flow preventers.
Devices such as these cause the water system to be a closed system.
therMal eXpansIon
As water is heated, it expands (thermal expansion). In a closed system
the volume of water will grow when it is heated. As the volume of water
grows there will be a corresponding increase in water pressure due
to thermal expansion. Thermal expansion can cause premature tank
failure (leakage). This type of failure is not covered under the limited
warranty. Thermal expansion can also cause intermittent Temperature-
Pressure Relief Valve operation: water discharged from the valve due
to excessive pressure build up. This condition is not covered under the
limited warranty. The Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve is not intended
for the constant relief of thermal expansion.
A properly sized thermal expansion tank must be installed on all closed
systems to control the harmful effects of thermal expansion. Contact a
local plumbing service agency to have a thermal expansion tank installed.
note: to protect against untimely corrosion of hot and cold
water fittings, it is strongly recommended that di-electric
unions or couplings be installed on this water heater when
connected to copper pipe.
All gas piping must comply with local codes and ordinances or with the
National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1/ NFPA-54). Copper and brass
tubing and fittings (except tin lined copper tubing) should not be used.
fIGure 10.
cheMIcal vapor corrosIon
CORROSION OF THE FLUEWAYS AND VENT SYSTEM MAY OCCUR IF
AIR FOR COMBUSTION CONTAINS CERTAIN CHEMICAL VAPORS. SUCH
CORROSION MAY RESULT IN FAILURE AND RISK OF ASPHYXIATION.
Spray can propellants, cleaning solvents, refrigerator and air
conditioning refrigerants, swimming pool chemicals, calcium and
sodium chloride (water softener salt), waxes, and process chemicals
are typical compounds which are potentially corrosive.
Do not store products of this sort near the heater. Also, air which is
brought in contact with the heater should not contain any of these
chemicals. If necessary, uncontaminated air should be obtained from
remote or outside sources. The limited warranty is voided when failure
of water heater is due to a corrosive atmosphere (see limited warranty
for complete terms and conditions).
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 water than others. These include the elderly, children, the
infirm, or physically/mentally handicapped. If anyone using hot water in
your home fits into one of these groups or if there is a local code or state
law requiring a certain temperature water at the hot water tap, then you
must take special precautions. In addition to using the lowest possible
temperature setting that satisfies your hot water needs, a means such
as a *mixing valve should be used at the hot water taps used by these
people or at the water heater, see Figure 2. Valves for reducing point of
use temperature by mixing cold and hot water are also available.
Consult a Qualified Installer or Service Agency. Follow manufacturer’s
instructions for installation of the valves. Before changing the factory
setting on the thermostat, read the “Temperature Regulation” section
in this manual.
This water heater should not be connected to any heating systems or
component(s) used with a non-potable water heating appliance.
All piping components connected to this unit for space heating
applications should be suitable for use with potable water.
Toxic chemicals such as those used for boiler treatment, should not be
introduced into this system.
When the system requires water for space heating at temperatures higher
than required for domestic water purposes, a tempering valve must be
installed. Please refer to Figure 2 for suggested piping arrangement.
InstallInG the new water heater