PVI Industries MAXIM - User Manual

PV500-17 07/13 Section 17
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INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR
MAXIM
INTEGRATED WATER HEATING SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: READ AND FOLLOW THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL, THE GENERAL
INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL, AND ALL OTHER PROVIDED INSTRUCTIONS,
LABELS AND MARKINGS BEFORE INSTALLING, OPERATING OR SERVICING THIS UNIT.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Typical Construction 2
Introduction 3
Start-up Procedures & Warnings 4 – 5
Electrical 5
Maintenance & Safety Inspections 5 – 7
MX Burner Manual, Start-up & Troubleshooting Guide 8 – 14
MXG Burner Manual Refer to PV500-21A
MXO Burner Manual Refer to PV500-22A
MXL Burner Manual Refer to Heat Wise SU-3
WARNING: If the information on the appliance and in the supplied manual(s) is not followed
exactly, a fire, explosion or exposure to hazardous materials may result causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
 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.
This product contains, or may come to contain, materials that have been identified as carcinogenic,
or possibly carcinogenic, to humans. Before installing, servicing, or removing this product, read and
follow the supplied instructions.
PVI INDUSTRIES, LLC
3209 Galvez Ave.
Fort Worth, TX 76111
(800) 433-5654
www.pvi.com

Summary

Introduction and Codes

Introduction

Provides an overview of the manual and general guidelines for installation and operation.

Codes for Water Heaters & Boilers Installations

Lists national and local codes governing water heater and boiler installations.

Start-Up Procedures

Electrical and Maintenance

Electrical

Details wiring requirements, including adherence to electrical codes and use of copper wire.

Maintenance and Safety Inspections

Covers routine maintenance tasks, safety checks, and inspection intervals for longevity and safety.

Axial Flow Gas Burner

Axial Flow Gas Burner Start-Up

Step-by-step guide for starting up the axial flow gas burner, including component checks and settings.

Troubleshooting Suggestions

Burner Fails to Start

Diagnoses common issues and solutions when the burner fails to initiate operation.

Occasional Lockouts for No Apparent Reason

Addresses intermittent unit shutdowns without an obvious cause.

Burner Motor Runs, But Pilot Does Not Light

Troubleshooting steps for when the burner motor operates but the pilot light fails to ignite.

Burner Motor Runs & Pilot Lights, But Main Gas Flame is Not Established

Guides on resolving issues where the pilot is lit, but the main burner flame does not ignite.

Carbon Monoxide Readings on Gas Firing

Identifies causes and solutions for high carbon monoxide readings during gas operation.

Gas High Fire Input Cannot Be Achieved

Troubleshooting steps when the unit cannot reach its maximum gas input capacity.

PVI Industries MAXIM Specifications

General

Brand	PVI Industries
Model	MAXIM
Category	Water Heater
Language	English