A.O. Smith Water Heater fps50 User Manual

3.9

Out of 5 Ratings

Owner's of the A.O. Smith Water Heater fps50 gave it a score of 3.9 out of 5. Here's how the scores stacked up:

  • Reliability

    3.6 out of 5

  • Durability

    4.2 out of 5

  • Maintenance

    3.8 out of 5

  • Performance

    3.8 out of 5

  • Ease of Use

    4.0 out of 5
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FPS/FPSE/FPD TECHNICAL TRAINING AND SERVICE WORKBOOK
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
FPS MODELS
What is the CFM of the blower?
Q
Maximum of 60 CFM
A.
Will the blower move more air through the unit than conventional venting and thereby cause
less heat to be transferred into the water?
Q
No. The unit has been tested to the DOE test methods for recovery efficiency using the
minimum and maximum amount of vent piping with the resulting GPH rates as shown on the
spec sheet. The baffle and air intakes of the heater still regulate chamber air flow.
A.
Can this unit be vented to a chimney?
Q.
No. The unit may have condensing flue gases which would attack mortar or standard vent
piping.
A.
Q
Can I vent the FPS unit vertically?
A.
The Series 216 & 217 are sidewall venting only.
The Series 220 and higher can be vented either vertically or horizontally.
Will a snow/riser kit be available?
0,
A snow riser kit can be constructed in the field in parts of the country where applicable.
venting should be terminated a minimum of 12 inches above expected snowfall
accumulations.
The
A.
Avoid installations where snow drifting or prevailing wind conditions will interfere with the
venting of the heater. Installation of a condensate tee is necessary to prevent condensation
from reaching the blower housing.
@1995
A.D. Smith
Water Products Co
Technical Information
Irving, Texas
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