Giant UG30 Installation Instructions And Use & Care Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Water Heater Safety....................................................................................... 1
Safe Installation, Use and Service ........................................................................... 3
Safety Precautions ........................................................................................ 3
Typical Installation........................................................................................ 5
Installing Your Gas Water Heater ............................................................................ 6
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Consumer Information ...............................................................................6
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Unpacking the Water Heater ...........................................................................6
Location Requirements ...............................................................................7
Site Location .......................................................................................7
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Gas Supply .............................................................................................. 9
Gas Requirements ..................................................................................9
Gas Piping ........................................................................................9
Gas Pressure ......................................................................................9
Gas Pressure Testing ................................................................................9
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Combustion Air & Ventilation ...............................................................................11
Unconfined Space ..................................................................................11
Confined Space ...................................................................................11
All Air from Inside the Building ........................................................................11
All Air from Outdoors ................................................................................12
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Draft Hood Installation ..............................................................................13
Vent Pipe Size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Vent Connectors ...................................................................................13
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Vertical Exhaust Gas Vent ....................................................14
Piping Installation ..................................................................................15
Water System Piping ..................................................................................... 15
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Solar Installation ...................................................................................17
Lighting Instructions ................................................................................19
Operating Your Water Heater .............................................................................. 19
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Checking the Draft .................................................................................20
Burner Flames ....................................................................................20
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Water Temperature Regulation ........................................................................20
Operational Conditions ..............................................................................21
Draining and Flushing ...............................................................................23
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Maintenance of Your Water Heater.......................................................................... 24
External Inspection & Cleaning of the Base-ring Filter ......................................................24
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Troubleshooting Chart.................................................................................... 25
Repair Parts Illustration................................................................................... 27
Listed Parts Kits and Illustrations
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Giant UG30 Specifications

General

Brand	Giant
Model	UG30
Category	Water Heater
Language	English