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Owner’s Manual
Girard Products LLC, 1361 Calle Avanazado, San Clemente CA 92673 U.S.A
Owner’s Manual Part No. 1GWH9401, REV. 4
CAUTION:
Read and Follow all
the Safety Rules and
Instructions before
operating this Appliance.
Demand Tankless Water Heater
Power Blower Induced Draft
Dual BTU
LP Gas
Installation and service must be
performed by a recommended
installer, service agency or gas
supplier.
This water heater is certified for
installation in Recreation Vehicles
(RV’s) and is not for use in Marine
or Space Heating Applications.
Model: GSWH-1
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•Installation
•Operation
•ServiceandMaintenance
Patent Pending
CSA Approved
TANKLESS WATER HEATER - Model GSWH-1
Installer/CustomerResponsibilities
•InstallationandServicemustbeperformedbyaGirardProductsLLC
recommended installer, service agency or gas supplier.
•DonotattemptinstallationasaDo-it-Yourselfproject
•Readandobserveallsafetyrules
•Shutoffgasappliancesandpilotlightswhenrefueling.
•Keeptheseinstructionsandwarrantyforfuturereference
•FollowallapplicableStateandLocalCodes
•Followaregularscheduleofmaintenanceasoutlinedinthismanual
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Thisisthesafetyalertsymbol.Itisusedtoalertyoutopotential
personalinjuryhazards.Obeyallsafetymessagesthatfollow
thissymboltoavoidpossibleinjuryordeath.Failuretofollow
thesealertscouldresultinFire,ExplosionorevenDeath.
WARNING–FIREOREXPLOSION
WARNING:Theseinstructionsmustbefollowedexactly,oraireorexplosion
mayresultcausingpropertydamage,personalinjuryordeath.
•Donotstoreorusegasolineorotherlammablevaporsandliquidsinthevicinityof
this or any other appliance.
•FORYOURSAFETY---WHATTODOIFYOUSMELLGAS
•DONOTattempttolightanyappliance.
•DONOTtouchanyelectricalswitch,oruseanyphoneorradiointhevehicle.
•DONOTstartthevehicle’sengineorelectricgenerator.
•Evacuateallpersonsfromthevehicle.
•Shutoffthegassupplyatthegascontainerorsource.
•Contactthenearestcertiiedservicetechnicianorgassupplierforrepairs.
•Ifyoucannotreachacertiiedservicetechnicianorgassupplier,contactthe
nearestiredepartment.
•DONOTturnonthegassupplyuntilthegasleak(s)hasbeenrepaired.
•InstallationandServicemustbeperformedbyaGirardProductsLLC
recommended installer, service agency or gas supplier.
USAANDCANADA-FOLLOWALLAPPLICABLESTATEANDLOCALCODES
INTHEABSENCEOFLOCALCODESORREGULATIONSREFERTOCURRENT
STANDARDSOF:
•RecreationalVehiclesANSIA119.2/NFPA501C.
•CSAstandardZ240RVSeries,RecreationalVehicle.
•ParkTrailersA119.5
•NationalFuelGasCodeANSIZ223.1and/orCAN/CGAB149InstallationCodes
•FederalMobileHomeConstruction&SafetyStandard,Title24CFR,part3280,or
when this Standard is not applicable, the Standard for Manufactured Home Installations
(ManufacturedHomeSites,CommunitiesandSet-Ups),ANSIA255.1and/orCAN/
CSA-Z240MHSeries,MobileHomes.
•NationalElectricalCodeANSI/NFPANo.70and/orCSAC22.1
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CRITICAL INSTALLATION WARNINGS
•InstallationandServicemustbeperformedbyaGirardProductsLLCrecommended
installer, service agency or gas supplier.
•ThisproductisnotdesignedforDo-it-YourselfInstallation.
•InstallONLYinrecreationvehicles(RV’s).RV’sarerecreationvehiclesdesigned
astemporarylivingquartersforrecreation,camping,ortravelusehavingtheirown
powerortowedbyanothervehicle.ThiswaterheaterisNOTdesignedforMarineor
Space Heating applications
•AllcombustionairmustbesuppliedfromtheoutsideoftheRV,andallproductsof
combustion must be vented to the outside of the RV.
•DONOTventwaterheaterwithaventingsystemservinganotherapplianceortoan
outside enclosed porch area.
•DONOTmodifywaterheaterinanyway.Thisisdangerousandwillvoidthewarranty.
•DONOTalterwaterheaterforapositivegroundingsystem.
•DONOTHI-POTwaterheaterunlesstheelectronicignitioncontrol(circuitboard)has
beenturned‘OFF’(Powerswitchisin“Off”position)
•DONOTusebatterychargertosupplypowertowaterheaterevenwhentesting.
•Protectbuildingmaterialsfromluegasexhaust.
•Installthewaterheateronanexteriorwall,withaccessdooropeningtotheoutdoors.
•DONOTliftthewaterheaterorcarryitbyholdingtheblowerassemblysupport
bracket/exhausttube.
•DONOTmodifythelengthofthewiresprotrudingpastthestrainrelieffromthe
rear of the housing.
INSTALLATION
ThefollowinginstructionsapplytothemostcommontypeofinstallationforGirardProducts
GSWH-1waterheater.ConsultwithGirardProducts,LLCtechnicalsupportorengineering
departmentifyouhaveanyadditionalquestionsregardingyourspeciicinstallation/application.
Selectasuitablelocation
Thewaterheaterisdesignedtobeinstalledonaloororaixedplatformwithaccesstowater,
gasandelectricalconnectionsfromtheback.ItisrecommendedthattheGSWH-1belocatedas
near the center of the coach as possible.
DONOTINSTALLINANAREAWHEREONEORBOTHTHEINLETAIRVENTANDFLUE
VENTCANBECOVEREDWHENADOORORACCESSPANELOFTHEVEHICLEISOPENED.
DONOTINSTALLWHERETHEFLUEVENTISCLOSERTHANONEFOOTINALL
DIRECTIONS FROMANYWINDOWOROPENINGINTOTHEVEHICLE.
DONOTINSTALLTHEWATERHEATERORANYOTHERAPPLIANCEWHEREITCANVENT
INTOANAREACOVEREDBYANAWNING,CANOPYORANYOTHERENCLOSURE.
(Note:ThewaterheatercanbeinstalledunderanRVroll-out/retractabletypeawningproviding
theawningdoesnothaveanenclosuresuchasascreenroomand/orsometypeof“walled
enclosure”)
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WARNING! CAUTION!
•Improperinstallation,adjustment,alteration,serviceormaintenancecancause
propertydamage,personalinjuryorlossoflife.
•InstallationandServicemustbeperformedbyaGirardProductsLLCrecommended
installer, service agency or gas supplier.
•Thisproductisnotdesignedfordo-it-yourselfinstallation.
•DONOTliftthewaterheaterorcarryitbyholdingtheblowerassemblysupport
bracket/exhausttube(Figure1).
IMPORTANT!
•Forproperoperationthiswaterheaterrequiresaminimumwaterlowof1.0
GallonperMinute(gpm)foreachHotWaterfaucetitsupplies.
SitePreparation
Toinstalloncarpetedareayoumustinstallametalorwoodpanelunderthewaterheaterthat
extendsatleast3inchesbeyondthewidthanddepthoftheunit.Ifwaterleakagecanresultin
damagetotheadjacentarea,installadrainpanthatcanbedrainedtooutsideofthevehicle,
under the water heater.
Verify that a clearance of 1 inch will remain after installation between the top surface of the
water heater and any combustible material. 0 inch clearance is acceptable for the sides.
Makesurethatthefrontedgeoftheopeningissurroundedbyasolidframetoirmlyanchorthe
waterheater;ifneeded,buildanappropriateframeusing2”X2”elements(Figure1)
TheroughopeningfortheGSWH-1shouldbe12.75”X12.75”withrightanglecorners.The
exteriorwallopeningmustbethesamedimensionswithnoradiuscorners.
WaterHeaterInstallation
Removethewaterheaterfromtheboxbygraspingthemetalsidesofthehousingandlifting
upwarduntilitisfreeofthebox.
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Ensure that water and gas connections from
the vehicle are in place for installing the
unit.Allowsuficientlengthandlexibility
in the water and gas lines to reach the
connections while the unit is partially
inserted into the opening.
Blower Assembly Support
Bracket/Exhaust Tube
Figure1
IMPORTANT!
•LiftingormovingthewaterheaterusingtheBlowerAssemblySupport
Bracket/ExhaustTube(Figure1)mayresultinimproperalignmentofthevent
and/orimproperalignmentoftheSailSwitch.
Partially insert the water heater into the opening and connect both Hot and Cold water lines to
theappropriate½”NPTittings.ConnectionscanbemadeusingPEXswivelnutadaptorswith
NPSstraightthreadsandaconesealorwithastandard½”FPTnut.ThePEXswivelnutsrequire
onlyhandtightening.Whenusingastandard½”FPTnutuseTelontapeand/orPTFEpipepaste
anddonotover-tighten(Figure2,page6).
Connectthegasusinga3/8”LPGasline.Placethegrommetonthelineaheadofthe
compressionnutbeforelaringthetube(Figure2).Useadditionalcaulkingasneededto
complete a permanent seal with the housing around the rubber grommet.
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PRODUCT DAMAGE!
•ExcessivetorquewilldamagetheColdWaterandHotWaterInlets.
DONOTovertighten.
IMPORTANT! CRITICAL INSTALLATION
•DONOTcutanywires.
•Thelengthoftheexternalwires,thosewiresextendingbeyondthestrainrelief
fromtherearofthehousing(Figure2),mustNOTbeshortenedforanyreason.
Shortening these wires will prevent the removal of the Control Housing during
servicingand/ortesting.
Figure2
A:Installationofwaterheaterwithseparatelange
1.Completethe“skin”applicationtothevehicle’souterwall.
2. Position water heater housing into the frame opening with the front edge aligned
evenlytotheexteriorwall(SeeFigure3).
3.Topreventwaterandairleaksapplysuficientcaulkingaroundtheentireframe
openingandtheexterioredgeofthewaterheaterhousing.Useasuitablecaulking
material that will result in a permanent seal between the water heater and the
vehicle’s frame.
4.Pressthesidewallsofthewaterheaterhousingirmlyagainsttheframeto
expelanybubblesandensureagoodbond.
5.Whenreadytoproceed,applyadditionalcaulkingorbutyltapetothebackof
thedoorlangethatwillcontacttheRVsidewallaroundperimeteroftheopening.
6.Insertthedoorlangeintothewaterheaterhousingandpressthelangeirmly
against the sidewall.
7.SecurethelangetothevehicleusingNo.8–¾”latheadscrewsthrougheachhole
alongtheperimeter.Verifythatatightsealexistsbetweenthesidewallandthe
lange.Ifnot,repeatabovesteps.
8.Aligneachholealongtheinsideframeofthelangewiththecorrespondingholesin
thewaterheaterhousingandsecuretotheframeusingNo.8–¾”latheadscrews
using two screws per side.
9.Removeanyexcesscaulkingandcleanallsurfaces.
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NOTICE
•Ifyouwishtoinstallthelangeasanintegralpartofthewaterheaterhousing
proceedtoB:InstallationofwaterheaterwithIntegralFlange(below).
Applycaulking
along each side.
Figure3
B:Installationofwaterheaterwithintegrallange
1.Protectthesidewallwithmaskingtapeorothersuitablemeanstoinsurethat
it is not damaged while installing the water heater.
2.Positionthewaterheatersothatthefrontedgeextendsfromtheopening
approximately2”andinsertthedoorlangeintothehousing.
3.Permanentlyattachthelangetothehousingusingstainlesssteelscrewsor
stainlesssteelrivetswithrecommendedgriprangeof.188”to.129”andhole
sizeof.129”to.133”.
4.Topreventwaterleaksapplyagoodamountofcaulkingorbutyltapeonthe
sidewallaroundperimeteroftheopeningthatwillbecoveredbythelange
and along the front edge of the housing that will contact the mounting frame.
5.Slidethewaterheaterinplaceintotheopeningandpressthedoorlange
against the sidewall.
6.SecurewaterheaterhousingunittothevehicleusingNo.8–¾”lathead
screwsthrougheachholeinthedoorlange(Figure4).Verifythatatightseal
existsbetweenthesidewallandthelange.Ifnot,repeatabovesteps.
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Figure4
C:Installationofmodeswitch
1.SETTHEPOWERSWITCHTOTHE“OFF”POSITIONand
connectthepowerwirestoa12VDCcircuitfromthe
DCpanelprotectedwitha10ampfuse.TheRedwireis
positive(+)andtheBlackwireisnegative(-)andis
internally connected to ground.
2.ToinstalltheremoteModeSwitch(Figure5),connectone
poleoftheswitchtotheAuto/Lowwireandtheotherpole
to ground.
Figure5
ModeSwitch
D:Functionaltests
1.Verifythepowerswitchisinthe“OFF”position
2.Turnonthewatersupplytotheunit.
3.OpenandthenclosethehotANDcoldwaterfaucetsinthevehicletoillthe
pipeswithwater.Closethefaucetswhenthewaterislowingsmoothlyand
verifythattherearenoleaksattheconnectionsandwithinthewaterheater.
4.Turnonthegassupplyandcheckallgasconnectionsforgasleakswithleak
detection solution.
5.Turnthepowerswitchtothe“ON”position.
6. Open a hot water faucet and verify that the unit lights and supplies warm water
at the faucet.
7. WHILE THE UNIT IS RUNNING,verifythattherearenoleaksatthegasconnectionstothe
control valve and to the burner.
E:DoorInstallation
Aftermountingandsecuringtheunitinthechosenlocation,installthedoormakingsurethat:
1.Thedoormountingpostsonthedoorlangeareproperlyalignedwithcorresponding
holesalongthedoor’sloweredge.Ifneeded,carefullyre-alignthepostswithpliers.
2.Theexhausttubeextendsbeyondthedoor’sfacethroughtheclearancehole
BUTnotbeyondthefaceofthedoor.Besurethattheexhausttubeisseated
properly. See Figure 6
3.Ensurethatthedoorlockoperatessmoothlyandengageseasily.
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WARNING–FIREAND/OREXPLOSION
WARNING:Theseinstructionsmustbefollowedexactly,oraireorexplosionmayresult
causingpropertydamage,personalinjuryordeath.
DONOTusematches,candlesorothersourcesofignitionwhencheckingforgasleaks.
WARNING! PRODUCT DAMAGE
•DONOTFORCETHEDOORCLOSEDwiththetubepressedinsidethedoor.
Doingsomaydamagethedoorortheexhausttubeandmisalignthesailswitch.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING! CAUTION!
•Disconnecttheunitfromthegassupply
line during any pressure testing of the
gassysteminexcessof½PSIG
(3.4kPa,14”watercolumn[W.C.]).DO
NOTsetinletpressurehigherthanthe
maximumindicatedonratingplateofgas
valve(13”W.C.).
•Ifanexternalelectricalsourceisutilized,
the appliance, when installed, must be
electrically grounded in accordance with
local codes or, in the absence of local
codes, with the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA70and/ortheCSAC22.1,
Canadian Electrical Code.
Figure6
ThiscompletestheinstallationoftheModelGSWH-1waterheater.
Insert exhaust tube
through door opening
CONSUMERSAFETYWARNING
•UsewithLPgasonly.
•Shutoffgasappliancesandpilotlightswhenrefueling.
•TurngasOFFattheLPtankwhenvehicleisinmotion.Thisdisablesallgas
appliances and pilot lights. Gas appliances must never be operated while
vehicle is in motion.
•LPtanksmustbeilledbyaqualiiedgassupplieronly.
•Shouldoverheatingoccur,turngasOFFattheLPtankandturntheoperating
switch to the OFF position.
•DONOTTURNONTHECOLDWATERFAUCETTOADJUSTTHE
TEMPERATURE.
UnderstandingHowtheGirardTanklessWaterSystemWorks
TheGirardProductsmodelGSWH-1isanew‘induced-draft’,tanklesswaterheaterdesigned
speciicallyforRecreationVehicles(RV).Itsconigurationandsizeareconsistentwiththetank
basedRVwaterheaterscurrentlyinuseandisdesignedforOEM’sandaftermarketusebythe
RVindustry.AmainfeatureoftheGSWH-1isaDualBTUburnerthatautomaticallyadjuststhe
levelofthelame(HighorLow)dependingonthetemperatureoftheinletwater.
Atanklesswaterheaterheatswaterwhileitisbeingusedi.e.,ondemand.Theoutput
temperatureofthewaterdependsonthetemperatureoftheinletwaterANDtheamountofhot
waterthatisdrawn.Iftheinletwatertemperatureisover65ºFthemodelGSWH-1 will generate
waterintherangeof105°Fto120°F(onLowlame)dependingonthewaterlowselectedby
the user.
Tooperate,irstsetthePowerSwitchtotheON position and set the Mode Switch to AUTO,
then FULLY open the HOTWaterFaucetbyturningthefaucetknobcounterclockwise;thewater
will begin to heat up once the water in the piping has been purged. DO NOT TURN ON THE
COLD WATER.ThenDECREASEthelowofthewater(turnthefaucetknobclockwise)untilyou
achievethedesiredtemperature.Thehotwatervalvebehavesverymuchlikeatypicalmixing
valve:itINCREASESthetemperaturewhenthewaterlowisREDUCED.ToDECREASETHE
WATER TEMPERATURE(i.e.,makethewatercooler),increasethelowofthewaterbyturning
thefaucetknobcounterclockwisetherebyincreasingthelow.DO NOT USE COLD WATER TO
ADJUSTTHETEMPERATURE.
InaconventionalinstallationtheGirardTanklessWaterHeaterisconnectedto:
1.TheRV’scoldwatersystemderivingitswaterinputfromapressurized(45psior
greater)sourcesuchasashoreconnectionoranRVwaterpumpconnectedto
thefreshwaterstoragetank.
2.TheRV’sHotwatersystem(i.e.faucetsandshower)
3.TheRV’sLPGassystemcapableofsupplyingitsratedBTUrequirement.
4.TheRV’s12VDCilteredelectricalpowerdistributionpanelutilizinga12Volt,10
amp fused line.
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IMPORTANT!
•Thepresenceofalowrestrictorinthehotwaterlinemaylimityourability
toreachacomfortablewatertemperature.Forbestresultsremovethe
restrictorintheshowerhead.
Tobeginoperationsimplysettheswitchtothe‘ON’position(Figure7),settheModeswitch
(Figure5)totheAutoposition,AND open the HOT WATERfaucetyouwanttouse.Theunit
will automatically light and start heating your water. DO NOTusecoldwatertoadjustthe
temperature.
BymanuallysettingtheMODEswitchtoautomatic,themodelGSWH-1automaticallysenses
andadjuststhelamelevel(HighorLow)dependingonthetemperatureoftheinletcoldwater
(thewatercomingintotheGSWH-1).ThelamewillchangefromHightoLowifthetemperature
oftheinletwatergoesabove70°FandwillswitchbacktoHighwhentheinletwatergoes
below65°F.ManuallyswitchingtheModeswitchfromAUTO to LOW overrides the automatic
functionandforcesthelametostayinLOWeveniftheinletwaterislessthan65°F.Thiscan
be desirable when the cold water inlet temperature is very cold and the inlet water pressure is
below1.0gpmwhichcouldresultinlimiting(seeNoticebelow).ThesystemwillremaininLow
until manually switched to Auto.
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Operation
Open the door of the Girard Products model
GSWH-1toacquaintyourselfwiththeunit
anditscontrols.Thesmalluserpanellocated
ontheleftsideoftheunit(seeFigure7)
includes:
1.LEDIndicator
2.PowerON/OFFswitch
LEDIndicatorPowerON/OFFSwitch
Figure7
NOTICE
Youwillnoticethatifyouincreasethelowofhotwater(i.e.,openthefaucetmore)
the temperature will automatically DECREASE since more water is being heated.
If,ontheotherhand,youdecreasethewaterlow(closethefaucet)thetemperature
will INCREASE.DONOTTURNONTHECOLDWATER.Ifyoureducethewaterlow
too much, which will result in HOTTER water, the rising temperature will increase and
triggertheSafetyCutOffor‘limitswitch’(125°F)andtheburnerwillshutoff.Thisis
commonlyreferredtoas“limiting”andisasafetyfeaturedesignedtoprotectagainst
accidental scalding. Whenever the temperature rises to a
comfortable level, INCREASEthewaterlow(openthefaucet)tomaintainthedesired
temperatureandpreventtheburnerfromshuttingoff(limiting).
If a shut off does occur, you will notice a decrease in the water temperature. In this
case do not close the faucet, but rather open it more and the water heater will
relightafterafewseconds;youmaythenre-adjustthetemperaturebyreducingthe
lowappropriately(i.e.,lessthantheprevioussettingtoavoidrepeatedlimiting).
WINTERIZATION
Freezing of the water heater and its plumbing components will result in severe damage not
coveredbywarranty.Forthisreasonitisadvisabletofollowtherecommendation(s)belowif
the unit is to be stored in a freezing environment or for long periods of time. At the start of the
winterseasonorbeforetravelingtoalocationwherefreezingconditionsarelikely,theunitmust
bewinterized.TheverysmallamountofwaterpresentintheheatexchangerDOES NOTrequire
theinstallationofabypasskit.Winterizationcanbeaccomplishedusingoneofthetwocommon
methodsofwinterizationusedforRVwatersystems:
•CompressedAirmethod:Drainallwaterfromthesystemopeningonetapata
time and using compressed air to purge all remaining water.
•Anti-freezemethod: Follow the recommendations of the Recreational Vehicle
manufacturerandillthesystemwithanontoxicanti-freeze.Makesurethatthe
anti-freezelowsfromeachtaptocompletetheprocess.
PRESSURE-TEMPERATURERELIEFVALVEThiswaterheaterisequippedwithatemperatureandpressurereliefvalvethatcomplieswith
thestandardforReliefValvesandAutomaticGasShutoffDevicesforHotWaterSystems,ANSI
Z21.22.
THISVALVEISASAFETYCOMPONENTANDMUSTNOTBEREMOVEDFORANYREASON
OTHERTHANREPLACEMENT.
WHENREPLACINGTHEPRESSURE–TEMPERATURERELIEFVALVE
•DO NOTinstallanythinglessthanacombinationpressure–temperaturerelief
valvecertiiedbyanationallyrecognizedtestinglaboratorythatconducts
periodicinspectionsofsuchproductsandcertiiesthemasmeetingthe
requirementsforReliefValvesandAutomaticGasShutoffDevicesforHotWater
SupplySystems,ANSIZ21.22.Valvemusthaveamaximumsetpressurenotto
exceed150psi.
•Installvalveintoopeningprovidedandmarkedforthispurposeonwaterheater.
•Installationmustconformwithlocalcodesorintheabsenceoflocalcodes,
AmericanNationalStandardforRecreationalVehicles,ANSIA119.2/NFPA501C.
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WARNING–SCALDINGINJURY-EXPLOSION
•Valveisnotserviceable;ifdefectiveitmustbereplaced.
•Tamperingwithvalvewillresultinscaldinginjury.Donotplaceaplugorreducing
coupling on outlet part of valve. If you use a discharge line allow complete
drainage for both valve and line.
•Tamperingwithvalvewillvoidthewarranty.
FunctionalDescription
We include here additional information needed to identify the various components of the system
in order to facilitate communications of the user with Girard Products or an authorized Service
Centerforanyquestionsregardingtheproperoperationofthewaterheater.ThemodelGSWH-1
consistsofthefollowingmainsub-systemsandcomponents:
1.WaterSub-System:
1.1. Flow Switch
1.2.HeatExchanger
1.3.LimitSwitch/EmergencyCutOff(ECO):(Normallyclosed;openT>122°F)
1.4.P/TValve:toprovidepressurereliefincaseofoverheating
2.GasSub-System
2.1.RegulatorwithDualSolenoidValve
2.2.DualBTU(Hi/Lo)valve(Powered=Maximumoutput/Unpowered=Reducedoutput)
2.3.Burner(Bladetype;higheficiency)
2.4.Auto/Lowthermostat:(normallyclosed;opensat70°F.)
3.FlueSub-System
3.1. Flue Collector
3.2.ExhaustBlower
3.3. Flue outlet
4.ElectricalSub-System
4.1.12VDCconnectionwires
4.2. Power switch
4.3.BlowerMotor
4.4.MicroprocessorbasedCircuitBoard(SparkIgniter,SafetyandDiagnostics)
4.5.SparkIgniter
4.6.Sailswitchtodetectairlowattheexhaust.
4.7.ModeSelector(Auto/Lo)tocontroltheoperationoftheDualBTUvalve
Inthefollowingpageswepresent:
1.Figure9:ShowsanexplodedviewoftheGSWH-1waterheaterwithidentiicationlabels
for all components.
2.Figure10:Awiringdiagramwithallelectricalcomponentsshowingallinterconnections
and the wire colors adopted.
3.Figure11:ACircuitLadderDiagramtoillustratetheControllogicandfunctionalityof
each electrical component
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MAINTENANCE
RoutineMaintenance
WerecommendthattheGSWH-1waterheaterbeinspectedmonthlybytheuserandatleast
once a year by a Girard Products LLC recommended service technician.
Beforeaninspection,makesurethattheLPGasandWatersystemsareturnedon.
Aroutineinspectionmustincludethefollowingitems:
1.Inspecttheintegrityofthesealing(caulkingortape)betweenthesidewallandthedoor
of the water heater and ensure that the unit is solidly mounted to the vehicle.
2.Verifythattheairinletopenings(louvers)arecompletelyopenandclearofanydebris
includingmud,leaves,twigs,insectsetc.Removeallobstructionstoallowfullairlow.
3.Insects,includingmudwaspsandspiders,canbuildnestsintheExhaustTubeOutlet
andExhaustCollectorwhichwillaffecttheperformanceoftheunit.InspecttheFlue
OutletTubeandExhaustCollectortomakesurethattheyareunobstructedandthatthe
screen is clean. If debris or insects are present, clean and vacuum to
removeanyremainingdebris.Theuseofanytypeofaftermarketscreentocoverthe
vent is not permitted and will void the warranty.
4.Openthecoverandverifythatnodebrisorextraneouscombustiblematerialsare
presentanywhere(especiallyintheareaoftheburnerandthegascontrols);
remove any item present and wipe clean the bottom of the housing.
5.Inspecttheinteriorsurfaceofthehousingforanycracksorcorrodedareasthat
couldallowpenetrationofgasesintooroutoftheinteriorofthevehicle.Check
especially around the Hot Water, Cold Water, Gas and electrical connections.
6.Checkthatallwireconnectionsareirmlyinplaceandtherearenosignsofchaingor
cracksontheinsulation.VerifythatthesparkignitioncablebetweentheControlBoard
and the igniter is securely in place and not shorted to any metal component.
7. At least once a year activate the Relief Valve by lifting the lever on top of the
valve. MAKESURETHATTHEWATERHEATERHASNOTBEENONRECENTLYAND
THEWATERFLOWINGFROMTHEHOTWATEROUTLETISCOLD.
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8.Turnonthepowertothewaterheaterand
open a hot water faucet to inspect
thelameoftheburner.Thelameshould
be of the normal bluish appearance
thatindicatespropercombustion.Thiscan
be accomplished by observing the
lamesthroughthesightholeandlooking
at the burner under the edge of the
heatexchanger(SeeFigure8).
Figure8
Flame
sight
hole
Flame at top of burner
Troubleshooting
Whenever the user opens a hot water faucet,
thewateractivatesthe“FlowSwitch”,which
providesathermostaticrequesttotheCircuit
BoardforIgnition.UpontherequesttheCircuit
Boardperformsthefollowingtasks:
1.Microprocessorresetandself-check
2.Veriicationthatnolameispresent
3.VeriicationthattheSailSwitchisopen
4.TurnontheBlower
5.Upondetectionofcombustionairlow,
starts the ignition routine by opening
thegasvalveandsupplyingtheirst
sparkingsequence.
Normally the ignition trial is successful and
the user will start receiving warm water at the
faucet.
TheControlBoarddetectstheconditions
that could result in a hazardous situation
and either prevents the Gas ignition to occur
orimmediatelyshutsdownthelameby
interruptingthegaslowtotheburner.The
failuresdetectedbytheControlBoardare:
Failuretolight
Iftheburnerfailstolight,oriflameisnot
detectedduringtheirstignitionattempt,the
gas valve is deenergized and the control goes
throughaninter-purgedelaybeforeignition
isattemptedagain.Thecontrolwillattempt
twoadditionalignitionsequencesbeforegoing
into ‘LOCKOUT’ after which the valve relay
willremainde-energizedandtheblowerwill
turnoffafteraiveminutedelay.(Lockout
Condition)
Recoveryfrom‘lockout’requiresamanual
reset by either resetting the thermostatic
demand(turningoffthewaterlow)orturning
offthepowerforaperiodof5secondsand
then opening the HOTWaterFaucet.
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Flamefailure
Iftheestablishedlamesignalislostwhile
the burner is operating, the control will
respondwithin0.8seconds,thegasvalve
isde-energizedandanewinter-purgeand
ignition routine will begin. If the burner does
notlight,thecontrolwillde-energizethe
gasvalveandwillmaketwomoreattempts
to relight the burner. If the burner does not
relight after the three trials the control will
gointoLOCKOUTasnotedabovein“Failure
tolight”.Iflameisre-established,normal
operation resumes.
Combustionairlowproblems
Iftheairlowsignalislost,orthehi-limit
switch(SeeNoticePage12)opensduring
operation, the gas valve is immediately
de-energizedandtheblowerstayson.If
the switch closes again, a normal ignition
sequencewillresume.Ifnot,andifthis
conditionpersistsformorethaniveminutes,
thecontrolwillenterlockoutwiththeblower
off.
Diagnosticsfeature
If the unit stops operating normally, please
checktheLEDindicatorontheuserpanel.If
theLEDisonorblinking,theblinkingpattern
will notify you of the fault detected by the
ControlBoardasfollows:
•SteadyOn-InternalControlFault
•1Flash-AirFault
•2Flashes-FlameDetectionError
•3Flashes–Lockout
•4Intentionally‘NA’–Reservedfor
FutureDiagnostics
•5Flashes-Lowvoltage
TheblinkingLEDpatternwillberepeatedat
intervalsofthree(3)seconds.
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Exhaust Collector Limit Switch
Heat Exchanger
Relay
Gas Control Valve
WireConnections
Hot Water
Flow
Switch
Cold Water
Auto-Lo Thermostat
Gas Burner
Burner Manifold
Anti-Freeze Thermostat
Power Switch
Diagnostic LED
Circuit Board (Fenwal)Sail Switch
Housing
Exhaust Tube
Door FlangeDoor
Figure 9 - EXPLODED VIEW OF MODEL GSWH-1 AND MAJOR COMPONENTS IDENTIFICATION
Blower Motor Assembly Support
Control Panel Housing
Figure10
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Figure11
BTU/HR 27,000–34,000
Fuel Propane(LPGas)
Inlet Pressure 10.5”WCIMinto14”WCIMax
Manifold Pressure 8”–10”WCI
Power Input 12VDC<3amp
Water Operating Pressure 125PSIMax
MaxWaterTemperature 125ºF
Dimension Width:12.5”-Height:12.5”-Depth15.5”
Shipping Weight 22 lbs
Speciications
ThetablebelowsummarizesthemainperformancespeciicationsoftheModelGSWH-1.
GirardProducts,LLCwarrantstotheoriginalowner(purchaser)thatthisproductwillbefreeof
defectsinmaterialorworkmanshipforaperiodoftwoyearsfromtheoriginaldateofpurchase
whether or not actual usage begins on that date. Girard Products liability hereunder is limited to
thereplacementofthepart(s),repairofthepart(s),orreplacementoftheproductorpart(s)witha
recon¬ditionedornewproduct/part(s)atthediscretionoftheGirardProducts.Thiswarrantyisvoid
if the product has been damaged by accident, unreasonable use, misuse, neglect, tampering or
othercausesnotarisingfromdefectsinmaterialworkman¬ship.Thislimitedwarrantyextendsto
theoriginalowneroftheproductonly,isnottransferrableandissubjecttothefollowingconditions:
1. For a period of two years from the date of purchase, Girard Products will replace any parts that
are found defective and will pay a warranty service allowance directly to the recommended Girard
Products Water Heater Service Center at rates mutually agreed upon between Girard Products and
itsrecommendedservicecenters.Asanowner,youarerequiredtoprovideproofofpurchasedate
throughaBillofSaleorotherappropriaterecord.
2.ReplacementpartswillbeshippedFOBtheshippingpointwithintheContinentalUnitedStates,
AlaskaandCanadatotherecommendedservicecenterperformingsuchrepairs.Allfreight,
shippinganddeliverycostsshallbetheresponsibilityoftheowner.
3. Service calls to customer’s location are not considered part of these charges and are, therefore,
the responsibility of the owner.
4.Beforehavingwarrantyrepairsmade,conirmthattheservicecenterisarecommended
service center for Girard Products, LLC Water Heaters. DONOTPAYTHESERVICECENTERFOR
WARRANTYREPAIRSWITHOUTPRIORAPPROVALFROMGIRARDPRODUCTS,LLC;SUCH
PAYMENTSWILLNOTBEREIMBURSED.
5.Thedefectiveparts(orwaterheater)becomethepropertyofGirardProducts,LLCandmayneed
tobereturnedtoGirardProductsTechnicalSupportDepartment.GirardProductsreservestheright
toexaminetheallegeddefectivepartorwaterheater.Allreturnedpartsand/orproductmustbe
individually tagged with the water heater’s model, serial number, date of installation and detailed
explanationofdefect.
6.Thiswarrantydoesnotcoverthefollowingitemsclassiiedasnormalmaintenance:
• Adjustmentofgaspressure
• Cleaningoradjustmentoflue
• Adjustmentofpressure-temperaturereliefvalve
• Cleaning,replacement,andadjustmentofburneroriice
7.Thiswarrantyappliesonlyiftheunitisinstalledaccordingtotheinstallationinstructionsprovided
and complies with local and state codes.
8.Thewarrantyperiodonreplacementparts(orwaterheater)istheunusedportionoftheoriginal
warrantyperiodorninety(90)days,whicheverisgreater.
9.Thislimitedwarrantydoesnotapplytodamagecausedbyaccident,abuse,misuse(including
damage caused by service performed by anyone who is not a Girard Products LLC recommended
installer),misapplication,alterations,modiications,waterdamageorfreezing.
10.THISWARRANTYANDTHEREMEDIESSETFORTHABOVEAREEXCLUSIVEANDIN
LIEUOFALLOTHERWARRANTIES,REMEDIESANDCONDITIONS,WHETHERORALOR
WRITTEN,EXPRESSORIMPLIED.GIRRDPRODUCTSLLCSPECIFICALLYDISCLAIMSANY
ANDALLIMPLIEDWARRANTIES,INCLUDINGWITHOUTLIMITATION,WARRANTIESOF
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MERCHANTABILITYANDFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSE.IFGIRARDPRODUCTS
LLCCANNOTLAWFULLYDISCLAIMIMPLIEDWARRANTIESUNDERTHELIMITED
WARRANTY,ALLSUCHWARRANTIES,INCLUDINGWARRANTIESOFMERCHANTABILITYAND
FITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSEARELIMITEDINDURATIONTOTHEDURATIONOF
THISWARRANTY.
NORESELLER,AGENT,OREMPLOYEEISAUTHORIZEDTOMAKEANYMODIFICATION,
EXTENSIONORADDITIONTOTHISWARRANTY.GIRARDPRODUCTSLLCISNOT
RESPONSIBLEFORDIRECT,SPECIAL,INCIDENTALORCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES
RESULTINGFROMANYBREACHOFWARRANTYORCONDITION,ORUNDERANY
OTHERLEGALTHEORY,INCLUDINGBUTNOTLIMITEDTOLOSTPROFITS,DOWNTIME,
INCONVENIENCE,GOODWILL,EXPENSESFORTRAVEL,LODGING,DAMAGETOOR
REPLACEMENTOFEQUIPMENTANDPROPERTY.
11.Somestatesandprovincesdonotallowtheexclusionorlimitationofincidentalorconsequential
damagesorexclusionorlimitationsonthedurationofimpliedwarrantiesorconditions,sotheabove
limitationsorexclusionsmaynotapplytoyou.Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciiclegalrights,andyou
may also have other rights that vary by state or province.
12. Replacement parts purchased outside of the original water heater warranty carry a 90 day
limited warranty.
13. Girard Products provides no warranty for products installed or warranty claims originating
outsidethecontinentalUnitedStates,Alaska,HawaiiandCanada.
Service
YourGirardTanklessWaterHeaterismanufacturedtothehigheststandardsandisdesignedto
provideyearsoftroublefreeusebutintheeventyourequireservicepleasefollowthestepsoutlined
below.Rememberasanowner,youarerequiredtoprovideproofofpurchasedatethroughaBillof
Sale or other appropriate record.
1. If your RV has its original water heater and is still under the RV manufacturer’s warranty, follow
the steps suggested by your dealer or the manufacturer of your RV.
2.ContactGirardProductsWaterHeaterServiceCenterorcalltheGirardProductsTechnical
SupportDepartmentat949-259-4024orvisitourwebsiteatwww.greenrvproducts.com for a
local recommended service center.
3.Calltheservicecenter,describeyourproblemandmakeanappointment,ifnecessary.SERVICE
CALLSTOCUSTOMERLOCATIONARETHERESPONSIBILIYOFTHEOWNER.DONOTPAYTHE
SERVICECENTERFORWARRANTYREPAIRSWITHOUTPRIORAPPROVALFROMGIRARD
PRODUCTS,LLC;SUCHPAYMENTSWILLNOTBEREIMBURSED.Besuretoprovidepurchase
documentation regarding your Girard Water Heater.
ThisGirardProductsWaterHeaterisdesignedforuseinrecreationvehiclesforthe
purposeofheatingwaterasstatedinthe“ratingplate”attachedtothewaterheater.Any
otheruse,unlessauthorizedinwritingbytheGirardProductsEngineeringDepartment,
voidsthiswarranty.
GIRARDPRODUCTS,LLC
1361CALLEAVANZADO,SANCLEMENTE,CA92673
949-259-4024•www.greenrvproducts.com
WARRANTY/GSWH-1(7/20/2010)