Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit BT- 80 du fabricant A.O. Smith
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1 PRINTED 0107 197569-000 MODELS BT - 80 AND 100 300/301 SERIES PLACE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ADJACENT TO HEA TER AND NOTIFY OWNER T O KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
2 FOREWORD The design of models BT -80 and 100 comply with the current edition of ANSI Z21.10.3-CSA 4.3 as automatic storage or automatic circulating tank type water heaters. Installation diagrams are found in this manual. These diagrams will serve to provide the installer with a reference for the materials and method of piping necessary .
3 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMA TION PRECAUTIONS DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE IF ANY P ART HAS BEEN UNDER W ATER. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.
4 IF YOU EXPERIENCE AN OUT -OF-GAS SITUA TION, DO NOT TRY TO RELIGHT APPLIANCES YOURSELF , ask your LP delivery person to relight pilots for you. Only trained LP professionals should conduct the required safety checks in accordance with industry standards.
5 Drain pans suitable for these heaters are available from your distributor or A. O. Smith W ater Products Company , 500 T ennessee W altz Parkway , Ashland City , TN 37015. W ater heater life depends upon water quality , water pressure and the environment in which the water heater is inst alled.
6 insulation, caulking, vapor barrier , etc.), air for combustion, ventilation and draft hood dilution must be obtained from out doors. The installation instructions for confined spaces in tightly constructed buildings must be followed to ensure adequate air supply .
7 VENT CONNECTION V ent connections must be made to an adequate stack or chimney . Size and install proper size vent pipe. Do not reduce pipe size to less than that of the draft hood outlet. Horizontal runs of vent pipe must have a minimum upward slope toward the chimney of 1/4 inch per foot.
8 GAS PIPING Contact your local gas service company to ensure that adequate gas service is available and to review applicable installation codes for your area. Size the main gas line in accordance with T able 1. The figures shown are for straight lengths of pipe at 0.
9 FIGURE 6-THERMOSTAT FOR NATURAL AND PROPANE GASES GAS PRESSURE REGULA TOR The gas pressure regulator is built into the gas valve and is equipped to operate on the gas specified on model and rating plate.
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11 FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING • If you cannot reach your gas supplier , call the fire department. C. Use only your hand to push down or turn the gas control knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not push down or turn by hand, don’t try to repair it, call a qualified service technician.
12 It is recommended that lower water temperatures be used to avoid the risk of scalding. It is further recommended, in all cases, that the water temperature dial be set for the lowest temperature which satisfies your hot water needs. This will also provide the most energy ef ficient operation of the water heater .
13 WARNING F AILURE TO CORRECT BACK DRAFTS MA Y CAUSE AIR CONT AMINA TION AND UNSAFE CONDITIONS. • If the back draf t cannot be corrected by the normal method or if a suit able draft cannot be obtained, a blower type flue gas exhauster must be employed to assure proper venting and correct combustion.
14 T ABLE 3 INPUT CHECK TIME REQUIRED TO CONSUME 1 CU. FT . OF GAS T ype of BTU Per Approx. Time Required T o Model Gas Cu. Ft. Consume 1 Cu. Ft. of Gas BT -80 Natural 1050 50.3 sec. Prop ane 2500 1 19.8 sec. BT -100 Natural 1050 50.3 sec. Prop ane 2500 1 19.
15 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE FOR PERIODIC REMOV AL OF LIME DEPOSITS FROM T ANK TYPE COMMERCIAL WA TER HEA TERS The amount of calcium carbonate (lime) released from water is in direct proportion to water temperature and usage, see chart.
16 DELIMING USING FLO-JUG METHOD UN•LIME in the 5 gallon size is recommended for deliming of the BT -80 and 100 models. UN•LIME with the necessary hoses and fittings to delime your heater is also available as a kit: Up-N-Down Transfer Kit. Cont act your local A.
17 if excessive, can drip into the floor shield. Also, during normal operation there may be occasions when large quantities of water are drawn, chilling the tank bottom. This too can result in condensation. • Condensation, appearing in the vent pipe (water dripping from draft diverter) during heater operation is evidence of poor vent action.
18 Model BT Limited W arranty A. O. Smith Corporation, the warrantor, extends the following LIMITED W ARRANTY to the owner of this water heater . 1. THE T ANK If the glass-lined tank in this water hea.
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20 A.O. SMITH WATER PRODUCTS COMPANY 500 Tennessee Waltz Parkway • Ashland City, TN 37015 PHONE: 1-800-527-1953 www.aosmithwaterheaters.com • E-MAIL: parts@hotwater.
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté A.O. Smith BT- 80 c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du A.O. Smith BT- 80 - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation A.O. Smith BT- 80, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le A.O. Smith BT- 80 va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le A.O. Smith BT- 80, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du A.O. Smith BT- 80.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le A.O. Smith BT- 80. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei A.O. Smith BT- 80 ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
