VRS199 Installation Instructions
VRS199 Installation Instructions
VRS199 Installation Instructions
HEATER
User Manual
Model
VRP-150 VRP-199
VRS-150 VRS-199
Keep this manual near the water heater for future reference
whenever maintance or service is required.
* Lead Free
* The wetted surface of this product contacted by consumable water contains less than one quarter of one percent (0.25%) of lead by weight.
Danger Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in severe injury or death.
Warning Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in injury or death.
Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in property damage.
Danger
Do not use or store flammable products, such as gasoline, solvents, or adhesives in the same room or area as the water heater.
•• Vapors from flammable liquids can explode and/or catch fire causing death or severe burns.
•• Keep flammable products far away from the water heater and store them in approved containers. Keep the containers tightly closed and out
of the reach of children.
•• The Water heater has a main burner flame that can come on at any time and will ignite flammable vapors.
•• Vapors cannot be seen and are heavier than air. Vapors travel a long way on the floor and can be carried from other rooms to the main
burner flame by air currents.
Temperature Time to Produce Serious Burn Temperature Time to Produce Serious Burn
120 °F (48 °C) More than 5 minutes 140 °F (60 °C) Less than 5 seconds
125 °F (51 °C) 1.5 to 2 minutes 145 °F (62 °C) Less than 3 seconds
130 °F (54 °C) Approx. 30 seconds 150 °F (65 °C) Approx. 1.5 seconds
135 °F (57 °C) Approx. 10 seconds 155 °F (68 °C) Approx. 1 second
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Warning
•• Do not store combustibles, such as papers or laundry, near the water heater or venting system.
Failure to do so may result in fire or explosion.
•• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids near this water heater.
Failure to do so may result in fire or explosion.
•• Do not store or use compressed gases, such as hair sprays or spray paints, near the water heater or venting system, including the
vent termination.
Failure to do so may result in fire or explosion.
•• Do not remove the front cover unless the power to the water heater is turned off or disconnected.
Failure to do so may result in electric shock.
•• Do not touch the internal components of the water heater or the power cord with wet hands.
Failure to do so may result in electric shock.
•• Do not operate the water heater with the front cover opened.
Failure to do so may result in fire or carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, which may result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
•• Do not operate the water heater without proper venting.
Failure to do so may result in fire or carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, which may result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
•• Shut off the gas supply if the water heater is damaged.
Have your installer or plumber show you the location of the gas shut off valve and demonstrate how to close the valve. If the water heater
is damaged as a result of overheating, fire, flood, or any other reason, close the manual shut off valve and do not operate the water heater
again until it has been inspected by a qualified technician.
•• Should overheating occur or if the gas supply fails to shut off, turn off the manual gas shut off valve.
Caution
•• Do not use the water heater for anything other than its intended purpose, as described in this manual.
Failure to do so may result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
•• Do not turn on the water heater unless the water and gas supplies are fully opened.
Failure to do so may damage the water heater.
•• Do not use unapproved replacement or accessory parts.
Failure to do so may result in improper or dangerous operation and will void the manufacturer's warranty.
•• When servicing the controls, label all wires prior to disconnecting them.
Failure to do so may result in wiring errors,
•• Do not place anything in or around the vent terminals that could obstruct the air flow in or out of the water heater.
Failure to do so may result in fire or carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, which may result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
•• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of the water heater, unless it is specifically recommended in this manual.
For all other service, contact an authorized technician or licensed professional. Improper adjustments, alterations, service, or maintenance
may lead to property damage, personal injury, or death and will void your warranty.
•• Do not operate the water heater if you suspect something might be wrong with it.
Doing so may result in product damage or personal injury.
•• Do not allow children to operate or have access to the water heater.
Doing so may result in product damage or personal injury.
•• Do not use this appliance if any part has been immersed in water.
Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and replace any part of the control system and/or any gas control
which has been immersed in water.
•• This water heater has been approved for use in the USA and Canada only.
Using the water heater in any other country will void the manufacturer's warranty.
Safety Information 3
Table of Contents
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Front Panel
After installing the water heater, you must proceed to Buttons
Calibration Mode before using the water heater.
Caution Using the buttons on the front panel, you can turn the water heater
on or off, adjust the water temperature, and change modes to
monitor the operation status. Refer to the table below for detailed
information.
Digital Display and Icons
The digital display and icons on the front panel provide important
information required for the operation of the water heater. Refer to
the table below for detailed information.
A F
A C
B G
C
H B D
D I
E J
Button Description
Power
A Turns the water heater on or off.
Mode
Icon Description B Changes the mode.
Digital display UP
A C Increases the temperature.
Displays water temperature, error codes, etc.
Down
B
Pump D Decreases the temperature.
Indicates recirculation pump operation.
Cascade
C Indicates cascade operation.
Liter Per Minute
D Indicates flow rate of hot water supply in
LPM.
Gallon Per Minute
E Indicates flow rate of hot water supply in
GPM.
Error
F Indicates error.
Combustion
G Indicates gas burner operation.
Combustion load
H Indicates combustion load in percentage.
Out temperature
I Indicates temperature of hot water supply.
In temperature
J Indicates temperature of cold water inlet.
Front Panel 5
Operating the Water Heater
Turning the Water Heater On or Temperature range (for household use)
Off °F 98 100 102 104 106 108 110 112
°C 45 46 48 50 52 55 57 60
°C 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46
°F 118 120 125 130 135 140 150 160 170 180
°C 48 50 52 55 57 60 65 70 75 80
When the water heater is on, the water temperature which has been Notice
set recently will appear on the digital display. •• Between 98°F (37°C) to 120°F (50°C), the temperature can be set in 2°F
increments.
•• Between 120°F (50°C) to 140°F (60°C), the temperature can be set in
5°F increments.
Setting the Water Temperature •• Between 140°F (60°C) to 180°F (82°C), the temperature can be set in
10°F increments.
•• Between 120°F (50°C) to 125°F (52°C), to change the temperature, hold
If your household includes children, or elderly or disabled down the button for 5 sec to unlock.
individuals, consider using a lower temperature setting. •• When hot water is in use, the temperature can be set with +/- 10°F
Danger
from the current water temperature to prevent users from being
scalded. For example, if the water temperature is 120°F (50°C), the
temperature can be set between 110°F (43°C) to 130°F (54°C).
Test the temperature of the water before use.
Caution
To change modes:
Notice
Please check the warranty before using the commercial mode.
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Viewing Basic Information IN (In temperature)
Indicates temperature of cold water inlet.
To view information about the water heater, press the
button.
Notice
By pressing the button repeatedly, different information will be
viewed in the digital display.
% (Combustion load)
Indicates combustion load in percentage.
Operation Instruction
•• Turning the Water Heater On or Off
- To turn the water heater on or off, press the button.
- When the water heater is on, the most recent temperature setting is displayed.
°F 98 100 102 104 106 108 110 112 114 116 118 120 125 130 135 140
°C 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 48 50 52 55 57 60
°F 98 100 102 104 106 108 110 112 114 116 118 120 125 130 135 140 150 160 170 180
°C 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 48 50 52 55 57 60 65 70 75 80
•• “R” Button
- Applicable for VRP models Only
※ Re-Circulation Piping must be installed.
※ Proper Dip Switch Setting is required.
ON ON
1 2 3 4 1 2 3
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•• Mode
- To view information press the button.
- To scroll through additional information, press button.
IN (In temperature)
Installation
1
2
Water Remote
Heater Controller
•• This manual can be changed or modified without notice for improvement or changes in the products
5 Open all hot water faucets and drain the water remaining in
the plumbing lines.
Draining the Water Heater
6 Place a bucket under the inlet nipple filter or drain plug (VRP
To perform maintenance tasks or to prevent the water heater from model only).
freezing when it will not be used for an extended period, the water
heater must be drained. 7 Open the inlet nipple filter or drain plug (VRP model only) and
allow any residual water to drain from the water heater.
To drain the water heater:
4 Turn off the water supply valve on the inlet to the water
heater.
Drain plug
Notice
Follow the steps in reverse order to refill the water heater. Be careful not
to lose a drain plug.
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Cleaning the Inlet Nipple Filter Cleaning the Recirculation Filter
To clean the inlet nipple filter: (VRP model only)
1 Drain the water heater. Refer to "Draining the Water Heater" on
page 10. 1 Drain the water heater. Refer to "Draining the Water Heater" on
page 10.
2 Remove the inlet nipple filter from the water heater.
2 Remove the water heater front cover by loosening the 2
Phillips screws securing it to the case.
Recirculation
filter
Notice
Turn the recirculation filter anti-clockwise to remove it.
To maintain the water heater properly, clean the air intake filter 6 Dry the air intake filter completely.
every 2–3 months. If the air intake filter is clogged by dust or lint,
the water heater will cease to operate or error can occur. 7 Reinsert the air intake filter.
2
2
4 Remove the air intake filter located under the air intake
connector.
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Flushing the Heat Exchanger
Notice
Flushing the Heat Exchanger annually is a required maintenance. In hard
water conditions, it needs to take a place more often.
2 Close the shutoff valves on both the cold water and hot water
lines (V3 and V4).
4 Connect one hose to the circulation pump inlet and place the Circulation pump
free end in the bucket.
5 Connect the other hose to the hot water line at the (V1) valve
10 Rinse the cleaning solution from the water heater:
and place the free end in the bucket.
a. Remove the free end of the drain hose from the bucket.
6 Pour approximately 4 gallons of virgin, food grade, white Place in sink or outside to drain.
b. Close the valve(V2) and open shutoff valve(V3). Do not
vinegar into the bucket.
open shutoff valve(V4).
7 Open both valve(V1 and V2) on the hot water and cold water c. Allow water to flow through the water heater for at least
10 minutes.
lines.
d. Close the valve(V1) and open shutoff valve(V4).
8 Operate the pump and allow the solution to circulate through
the water heater for at least 45 minutes. 11 Disconnect all hose.
9 Turn off the pump and clean the inlet nipple filter: 12 Restore electrical power to the water heater.
a. Remove the inlet nipple filter from the top of the water
heater. Refer to the illustration to the side.
b. Rinse the inlet nipple filter with clean running water.
c. Reinsert the inlet nipple filter.
Notice
If you suspect that the water heater is frozen, contact an authorized
technician or licensed professional.
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Troubleshooting
Basic Problems
If there is a problem with the water heater, refer to the following table for possible remedies. For minor problems, turning the water heater off
and then turning back on may resolve the situation. If turning the water heater off and on and attempting the remedies suggested below do not
resolve the problem, contact an authorized technician, licensed professional, or technical support at 1-800-761-0053.
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Error Codes
If an error code appears on the digital display, refer to the following chart for the reason, and a possible remedy for the situation.
•• Turn off the system for at least 30 minutes, and then restart it.
A4 Overheating of heat exchanger
•• Contact original installer or licensed professional.
•• Turn off the system for at least 30 minutes, and then restart it.
A5 Overheating
•• Contact original installer or licensed professional.
•• Ensure that the main gas supply valve is open.
A6 Ignition error
•• Contact original installer or licensed professional.
•• Turn off the main gas valve.
A7 Abnormal operation: gas valve relay
•• Contact original installer or licensed professional.
•• Turn off the main gas valve.
A8 Abnormal operation: gas valve
•• Contact original installer or licensed professional.
•• Check the heat exchanger; flush with a cleaning solution.
A9 Exhaust temperature overheating
•• Contact original installer or licensed professional.
AA Abnormal operation: inlet water sensor Contact original installer or licensed professional.
AB Abnormal operation: heat exchanger temperature sensor Contact original installer or licensed professional.
AC Abnormal operation: hot water temperature sensor Contact original installer or licensed professional.
Please contact original installer, licensed professional, or VST technical support at 1-800-761-0053.
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that the subject water heaters utilized in heating applications that being installed in a corrosive environment condensate damage
have been properly installed by qualified professionals based upon improper venting incorrect gas type incorrect gas or water
the manufacturer’s installation instructions. Using the licensed pressure absence of a drain pan under the appliance
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purchaser and subsequent owners, but only while the product the system.
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•• This Limited Warranty does not apply to any product whose
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Item
Residential Commercial •• Damages, malfunctions or failure caused by the use of repair
Applications Applications service not approved by VST.
•• Damages, malfunctions or failure caused by the use of
Heat Exchanger 15 years 8 years unapproved parts or components.
All Other Parts and •• Damages, malfunctions or failure caused by subjecting the tank
5 years 3 years
Components to pressure greater than those shown on the rating label.
Reasonable Labor 1 year 1 year •• Damages, malfunctions or failure caused by operating the water
heater with electrical voltage outside the voltage range listed
on the rating label.
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WARRANTY. SOME STATES OR PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW supplied with potable water.
LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY OR •• Failure of the heater due to the accumulation of solid materials
and lime deposits.
•• Water heater failure due to the water heater being operated in a
corrosive or contaminated atmosphere.
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