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A.O. Smith 52 User Manual

A.O. Smith 52
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ECONOMY MODE SETTINGS
SETPOINT ADJUSTMENT VALUE
ACTION DISPLAY
From the Desktop Screen, press the Operational Button underneath
“MENU” to enter the Main Menu.
Notice how the text above the Operational Buttons on the display
changes as you navigate through the various menus and screens.
Use the Up/Down buttons to select (highlight in black) the Economy
Mode Setup menu from the Main Menu. Press the Operational
Button underneath “SELECT” to enter the Economy Mode Setup
menu.
Use the Up/Down buttons to select (highlight in black) Setpoint
Adjustment. Press the Operational Button underneath “CHANGE”
to activate the adjustment mode for the Setpoint Adjustment value.
Use the Up/Down buttons to change the Setpoint Adjustment to the
desired value. The Setpoint Adjustment value is adjustable from 2°F
to 50°F. The factory default is 20°F.
Notice how the text above the Operational Buttons on the display
changes to “UPDATE” & “CANCEL” when the adjustment mode
is activated and how the current value is outlined rather than
highlighted in black.
Press the Operational Button underneath “UPDATE” to enter and
conrm the new value. Pressing the Operational Button underneath
“CANCEL” would discard the new value and retain the previous
value.
The new Setpoint Adjustment value should now be displayed as
the current value.
Printed on 2/8/2018 9:05 AM CT

Table of Contents

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A.O. Smith 52 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandA.O. Smith
Model52
CategoryWater Heater
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safe Installation, Use, and Service

Important Definitions

Defines key terms like "Qualified Installer or Service Agency" for clarity.

General Safety Information

Safety Precautions and Warnings

Outlines essential safety measures, hazards, and warnings for safe operation.

Grounding Instructions

Details the mandatory grounding requirements for electrical safety.

Hydrogen Gas Hazard

Warns about the flammability of hydrogen gas and necessary precautions.

Introduction

Preparing for Installation

Provides guidance and prerequisites before commencing the water heater installation.

Dimensions and Capacities Data

Approvals

Model and Rating

Features and Components

Locating the New Water Heater

Location Considerations

Discusses critical points for selecting the optimal placement for the water heater.

Installation

Required Ability

Specifies the necessary plumbing and electrical skills for installation and service.

General Installation Compliance

Covers adherence to instructions, local codes, and utility requirements.

Contaminated Water Warning

Advises against connecting to non-potable water or using boiler treatment chemicals.

Circulating Pump Requirements

Recommends specific construction materials for field-installed circulating pumps.

Insulation Blankets

Explains that insulation blankets are not necessary due to product efficiency.

Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve

Details the critical requirements and standards for the T&P relief valve.

Installation (Continued)

Discharge Pipe Requirements

Specifies the proper installation and safety of the relief valve discharge pipe.

Water Line Connections

Provides guidance on piping diagrams and recommended connection types like dielectric unions.

Closed Water Systems

Explains considerations for water systems with devices like check valves or pressure reducers.

Thermal Expansion Management

Addresses thermal expansion issues and the necessity of expansion tanks.

Electrical

Electrical Installation General

Covers general electrical installation compliance, grounding, and voltage requirements.

Conductor Ampacities

Provides tables for allowable conductor ampacities based on temperature ratings and conditions.

Amperage Table/Overcurrent Protection

Heater Circuits - Electronic Control Models

Control Circuit - Electronic Control Models

Sequence of Operation

Wiring Diagrams

Conversion to Single Phase

Instructions for converting a three-phase setup to single-phase service.

Conversion to Three Phase

Instructions for converting a single-phase setup to three-phase service.

Operation

General Operating Procedures

Refers to components and emphasizes never powering on without water or a relief valve.

Filling the Water Heater

Provides step-by-step instructions for safely filling the water heater tank.

Initial Start Up Checks

Lists essential checks for installers during the heater's first operation.

Temperature Regulation

High Temperature Limit Controls (ECO)

Explains the function and reset procedure for ECO high-limit controls.

Surface Mount Control Models

Details the multiple thermostat/ECO controls on surface mount models.

Thermostat Controls Overview

Discusses adjustable thermostats for water temperature control and scald prevention.

Thermostat Settings - Surface Mount

Guides on adjusting thermostats for surface mount controls, often by a service agent.

Thermodisc Thermostats

Describes Thermodisc thermostat types and their factory settings.

Apcom Thermostats

Describes Apcom thermostat types and their designated set points.

Temperature Regulation (Continued)

Thermostat Settings - Electronic Controls

Explains how to adjust temperature settings via the UIM for electronic control models.

Electronic Control Models Operation

Control System Features

Highlights features like Advanced Diagnostics, Economy Mode, and Linear Sequencing.

Control System Navigation

Explains how to use the User Interface Module (UIM) for navigation and settings.

The Desktop Screen

Describes the default display screen showing model information and status.

Temperatures Menu

Operating Set Point Adjustment

Details how to adjust the desired water temperature set point.

Differential Settings

Explains how to adjust differential settings for heating element bank activation.

Temperatures Menu (Continued)

Tank Probe Offset Adjustment

Describes how to adjust the probe offset for accurate temperature sensing.

Heater Status Menu

ECO Contact Status

Displays the current state of the ECO high temperature limit switch.

Enable/Disable Circuit Status

Shows the status of external supervisory control circuits for heating operation.

Element Bank Status

Indicates whether individual heating element banks are currently on or off.

Alarm Condition and Output

Displays alarm status and the state of the alarm output relay for notifications.

Economy Mode Setup Menu

Setpoint Adjustment for Economy Mode

Allows setting a reduced temperature for economy periods to save energy.

Current Time Setting

Enables setting the 24-hour clock for scheduling economy mode operations.

Heater In Economy Mode Status

Indicates whether the heater is currently operating in economy mode.

Daily Operating Mode Scheduling

Allows scheduling of "Normal" or "Economy" modes for each day of the week.

Economy Mode Settings

Setpoint Adjustment Value

Defines the temperature difference for economy setpoint calculation.

Economy Mode Settings (Continued)

Time Clock Settings

Guides on setting the current time and day for the economy mode schedule.

Economy Mode Settings (Continued)

Daily Operating Mode Settings

Covers setting daily modes like "Economy All Day" or "Normal Operation Between".

Alarm Output Setup Menu

Display Settings Menu

Heater Information Menu

Fault History Menu

Current Fault/Alert Menu

Fault Occurrence Menu

Restore Factory Defaults Menu

Maintenance

General Maintenance

Covers periodic tasks like flushing and checking the relief valve.

Anode Rod Inspection

Details the importance and procedure for inspecting the anode rod to prevent corrosion.

Maintenance (Continued)

Flushing the Water Heater

Provides steps for flushing the tank to remove sediment and maintain performance.

Sediment Removal

Explains how sediment buildup can affect heating elements and how to remove it.

Lime Scale Removal

Guides on removing lime scale from heating elements using specific solutions.

Troubleshooting Checklist

Not Enough or No Hot Water

Provides specific checks for diagnosing lack of hot water or low temperature.

Abnormal Sounds

Explains normal operational sounds and potential issues causing abnormal noises.

Leakage Checkpoints

Identifies common areas where water leaks may occur and how to check them.

Replacement Parts

Piping Diagrams

Diagram Legend

Explains the symbols used in the piping diagrams for system components.

Manifold Kits

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