For your information, Start up conditions, Operational conditions – John Wood Envirosense Power Direct Vent (May 2010 or later) Manuel d'utilisation

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START UP CONDITIONS

SMOKE/ODOR

It is not uncommon to experience a small amount of smoke and odor

during the initial start-up. This is due to burning off of oil from metal

parts, and will disappear in a short while.

THERMAL EXPANSION

Water supply systems may, because of such events as high

line pressure, frequent cut-offs, the effects of water hammer

among others, have installed devices such as pressure

reducing valves, check valves, back flow preventers, etc.

to control these types of problems. When these devices

are not equipped with an internal by pass, and no other

measures are taken, the devices cause the water system

to be closed. As water is heated, it expands (thermal expansion)

and closed systems do not allow for the expansion of

heated water.

The water within the water tank expands as it is heated

and increases the pressure of the water system. If the

relieving point of the water heater’s temperature-pressure

relief valve is reached, the valve will release excess pressure. The

temperature-pressure relief valve is not intended for the constant

relief of thermal expansion. This is an unacceptable condition and

must be corrected. It is recommended that any devices

installed which could create a closed system have a

by-pass and/or the system have an expansion tank

or device to relieve the pressure built by thermal

expansion in the water system. Expansion tanks are

a v a i l a b l e f o r o r d e r i n g t h r o u g h a l o c a l p l u m b i n g

contractor. Contact the local water heater supplier

or qualified service agency for assistance in controlling these

situations.

OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS

SMELLY WATER

In each water heater there is installed at least one anode rod (see

“Figure 1B: 50 GALLON UNIT” & “Figure 1C: 75 GALLON UNIT”

for corrosion protection of the tank. Certain water conditions will

cause a reaction between this rod and the water. The most common

complaint associated with the anode rod is one of a rotten egg smell

in the hot water. The smell is a result of four factors which must all

be present for the odor to develop:

a. A concentration of sulfate in the supply water.

b. Little or no dissolved oxygen in the water.

c. A sulfate reducing bacteria which has accumulated within the

water heater (this harmless bacteria is nontoxic to humans).

d. An excess of active hydrogen in the tank. This is caused by the

corrosion protective action of the anode rod.

Smelly water may be eliminated or reduced in some water heater

models by replacing the anode rod(s) with one of less active material,

and then chlorinating the water heater tank and all water lines. Contact

the local water heater supplier or a qualified service agency for further

information concerning an Anode Rod Replacement Kit and this

chlorination treatment.

If the smelly water persists after the anode rod replacement and

chlorination treatment, we can only suggest that chlorination or aeration

of the water supply be considered to eliminate the water problem.

Do not remove the anode rod leaving the tank unprotected. By

doing so, all warranty on the water heater tank is voided.

AIR IN HOT WATER FAUCETS

HYDROGEN GAS: Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water

system that has not been used for a long period of time (generally

two weeks or more). Hydrogen gas is extremely flammable and

explosive. To prevent the possibility of injury under these conditions,

we recommend the hot water faucet, located farthest away, be

opened for several minutes before any electrical appliances

which are connected to the hot water system are used (such as a

dishwasher or washing machine). If hydrogen gas is present, there

will probably be an unusual sound similar to air escaping through the

pipe as the hot water faucet is opened. There must be no smoking

or open flame near the faucet at the time it is open.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

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