Noritz proTough NR98OD User manual

Potential dangers from accidents during installation and use are divided into the following three
categories. Closely observe these warnings, they are critical to your safety.
Prohibited Disconnect
Power Ground Be sure to do
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or death.
NORITZ AMERICA
CORPORATION
Installation Manual
TANKLESS GAS WATER HEATER
NR98-OD (Outdoor Installation)
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
SBA8348
Rev. 09/09
Requests to Installers
• In order to use the water heater safely, read this installation manual carefully, and follow the
installation instructions.
•Failures and damage caused by erroneous work or work not as instructed in this manual are not
covered by the warranty.
• Check that the installation was done properly in accordance with this Installation Manual upon
completion.
• After completing installation, please either place this Installation Manual in a plastic pouch and
attach it to the side of the water heater (or the inside of the pipe cover or recess box if applicable),
or hand it to the customer to retain for future reference. Also, be sure to fill in all of the required
items on the warranty and to hand the warranty to the customer along with the Owner's Guide.
CAUTION
FOR USE IN RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, OR MANUFACTURED
HOME APPLICATIONS.
I nstallation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes,
the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54- latest edition and/or CSA
B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code (NSCNGPIC).
When applicable, installation must conform with the Manufactured
Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 or the
Canadian Standard CAN/CSA-Z240 MH Mobile Homes, Series M86.
Noritz America reserves the right to discontinue, or change at any
time, the designs and/or specifications of its products without notice.
CERTIFIED
R
Low NOx
Approved by
SCAQMD
Accepted For Use
City of New York
Department of Buildings
MEA 19-03-E
*SBA8348*

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1. Included Accessories
The following accessories are included with the unit.
Check for any missing items before starting installation.
Q’tyShapePart
1
each
Part Shape Q’ty
3
1
Remote Controller
(See p. 17)
Remote Controller
Cord (10ft)
1
2. Optional Accessories
The accessories listed below are not
included with the units, but may be necessary
for installation.
Cross Recessed
Head Screw
Quick Connect Cord
Q’tyShapePartPart Shape Q’ty
1
1
Remote Controller
Cord (26ft)
1
Isolation Valves
(includes pressure
relief valve)
Pipe Cover
(PC-2S) 1
1
Recess Box
(RB-700)
1
Remote Controller
Outdoor
Junction Box
Owner's Guide, Warranty,
Installation Manual
(this document)

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G
Quick Connect
Cord
Remote Controller Cord Gas Supply Piping
Cold Water Supply
Hot Water
Remote Controller
Terminal Block
Cord
Connector Cord Connector
3.
Quick Connect Multi System Installation
• The Quick Connect Multi System allows the installation of two units together utilizing only the Quick
Connect Cord.
Typical Plumbing
The Quick Connect Cord is 6 ft. long. Install the units 2-18" apart from each other to ensure the
cord will be able to reach between the units. (See Typical Plumbing diagram).
(If the distance between the two units is too great, not only will the cord not be able to reach,
but the water temperature may also become unstable because of the difference in pipe length
between the two units).
* When connecting two units, use only a
single remote controller.
Note: Connect the remote
controller to only one
of the units.
System Diagram
•Insulate the hot water piping to prevent heat loss. Insulate and apply heating materials to the cold
water supply piping to prevent heat loss and freezing of pipes when exposed to excessively cold
temperatures.
Union
Make this distance as short as possible.
* The hot water temperature will
become unstable as the pipe
length increases.
Distance at center: 16-32 in.
Quick Connect
cord
Union
Gas Valve
Union
Shutoff
Valve Shutoff Valve Hot Water
Cold Water
Shutoff
Valve
Distance on sides
2-18 in.
Leave enough clearance around the plumbing to
apply insulation. It will be necessary to add
bends to the piping to ensure that this clearance
is available.
Pressure
Relief
Valve
Size the piping to allow for the maximum
flow rates of the units.

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4. Before Installation
Do Not Use Equipment for Purposes Other Than Those Specified
•Do not use for other than increasing the temperature of the water supply, as unexpected accidents
may occur as a result.
Check Water Supply Quality
•If the water supply is in excess of 12 grains per gallon (200 mg/L) of hardness, acidic or otherwise
impure, treat the water with approved methods in order to ensure full warranty coverage.
WARNING
CAUTION
5. Choosing Installation Site
* Locate the appliance in an area where leakage from the unit or connections will not result in damage
to the area adjacent to the appliance or to the lower floors of the structure. When such locations
cannot be avoided, it is recommended that a suitable drain pan, adequately drained, be installed
under the appliance. The pan must not restrict combustion air flow.
Check the Gas
•Check that the rating plate indicates the
correct type of gas.
•Check that the gas supply line is sized for
199,900 Btuh for this unit.
Check the Power
•The power supply required is 120VAC, at 60Hz.
May result in fire or electric shock.
Use Extreme Caution if Using With a Solar Pre-Heater
• Using this unit with a solar pre-heater can lead to unpredictable output temperatures and
possibly scalding. If absolutely necessary, use mixing valves to ensure output temperatures do
not get to scalding levels. Do not use a solar pre-heater with the quick-connect multi-system.
DANGER
Indoor
•This water heater is for outdoor installation only.
Never install it indoors.
Do not enclose the termination with corrugated
metal or other materials.
This will cause carbon monoxide
poisoning and a potential fire
hazard.
199,900
168,000
2.9
2.7 2.7
2.9
192,800
162,000
199,900 BTU
12,000 BTU 202 4.0
0.6 2.7
10.5
765
10.3a-2007
15 150
4.3a-2007
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•Avoid places where fires are common, such as those where gasoline,
benzene and adhesives are handled, or places in which corrosive gases
(ammonia, chlorine, sulfur, ethylene compounds, acids) are present.
Using the incorrect voltage may result in fire or cracking.
•Avoid installation in places where dust or debris will accumulate.
Dust may block the air-supply opening, causing the performance of the
device fan to drop and incomplete combustion to occur as a result.
•Avoid installation in places where special chemical agents
(e.g., hair spray or spray detergent) are used.
Ignition failures and malfunction may occur as a result.
• Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard. Do not install this water heater in a
recreational vehicle or on a boat.
•Install the water heater in a location where it is free from obstacles and
stagnant air.
•Consult with the customer concerning the location of installation.
•Do not install the water heater near staircases or emergency exits.
•Do not install the water heater where the exhaust will blow on outer
walls or material not resistant to heat. Also consider the surrounding
trees and animals.
The heat and moisture from the water heater may cause discoloration of
walls and resinous materials, or corrosion of aluminum materials.
•Do not locate the vent termination directed towards a window or any
other structure which has glass or wired glass facing the termination.
•Install in a location where the exhaust gas flow will not be affected by
fans or range hoods.
• Take care that noise and exhaust gas will not affect neighbors.
Avoid installation on common walls as the unit will make some opera-
tional noises while it is running.
•Avoid installation where the unit will be exposed to excessive winds.
•Before installing, make sure that the vent termination will have the proper
clearances according to the National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1).
Prohibited
WARNING
CAUTION
State of California: The water heater must be braced, anchored or strapped to avoid moving during an
earthquake. Contact local utilities for code requirements in your area or call: 1-866-766-7489 and request
instructions.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts:
1) The outdoor units (OD) can only be used if they are for summer use only.
2) The water heater can be used for hot water only and not in a combination of domestic and space
heating.
Prohibited