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A.O. Smith BTX-80 User Manual

A.O. Smith BTX-80
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PRINTED IN THE U.S.A. 0406 PART NO. 197086-000
Thank you for buying this energy efficient water heater.
We appreciate your confidence in our products.
You should thoroughly read this manual before installation and/
or operation of this water heater. Please pay particular attention
to the important safety and operating instructions as well as the
WARNING and CAUTIONS.
CAUTION
TEXT PRINTED OR OUTLINED IN RED CONTAINS INFORMATION
RELATIVE TO YOUR SAFETY. PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY
BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING THIS APPLIANCE.
MODEL BTX-80
COMMERCIAL GAS WATER HEATER
Glass-Lined Tank-Type Water Heater
GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER 2-3
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION 4-5
INSTALLATION 5-16
OPERATION 16-18
MAINTENANCE AND
TROUBLESHOOTING 18-21
TROUBLESHOOTING WITH THE LED 22
LIMITED WARRANTY 23
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
KEEP THIS MANUAL IN THE POCKET ON THE HEATER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
WHENEVER MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENT OR SERVICE IS REQUIRED.
A DIVISION OF A.O. SMITH CORPORATION
McBEE, SOUTH CAROLINA, U.S.A.
www.aosmithwaterheaters.com

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A.O. Smith BTX-80 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandA.O. Smith
ModelBTX-80
CategoryWater Heater
LanguageEnglish

Summary

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

INSTALLATION

VENT PIPE PREPARATION

Steps for preparing vent pipes, including cutting, deburring, and fitting preparation.

CONDENSATE

Information on condensate formation, drainage, and potential issues within the venting system.

INSTALLATION OF VENT SYSTEM, SIDEWALL

Detailed instructions for installing the vent system through a sidewall opening.

INSTALLATION OF VERTICAL VENT SYSTEM

Instructions for installing the vent system vertically through the roof or wall.

CONNECTION OF GAS PIPE

Procedure for connecting the gas supply line, including leak testing and dirt leg installation.

PLANNING THE VENT SYSTEM

Guidance on routing the vent system, considering pipe lengths, elbows, and terminal location.

HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION

Specific requirements and warnings for installing the unit at higher elevations.

CLOSED WATER SYSTEM

Explains the risks of closed systems and the need for thermal expansion management.

RELIEF VALVE

Details requirements for installing a compliant temperature and pressure relief valve.

GAS CONNECTIONS

Instructions for safe and proper gas line connections, including pressure limits.

OPERATION

TO OPERATE THE HEATER

Step-by-step guide for initiating the water heater's heating cycle.

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Sequence for safely starting and operating the water heater, including thermostat settings.

TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE

Procedure for safely shutting down the gas supply to the water heater.

TEMPERATURE REGULATION

SETTING THE WATER HEATER TEMPERATURE AT 120°F

Recommendations for setting temperature to reduce scald risk and improve efficiency.

SERVICE AND REPAIR

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Information to help diagnose common water heater problems before calling a service technician.

TROUBLESHOOTING

LIMITED WARRANTY

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