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GQ-C3260 Series

Noritz GQ-C3260 Series User guide

  • Hello! I have reviewed the provided installation guide for the Noritz Water Heater GQ-C3260. This document details the step-by-step process for installing the unit, from site preparation to vent system setup, including instructions for cutting and assembling pipes, diffuser attachment and setting up the single vent system. I'm ready to help with any questions you may have regarding the installation process.
  • What should I do if a '73' code is displayed on the Remote Controller?
    What is the required tightening torque for the band?
    What is the minimum length for polypropylene pipe?
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10 Quick and Easy Steps
Refer to the installation procedure video by scanning the two-dimentional barcode on the right.
(https://help.noritz.com/index.php/knowledge-base/nrk-1installation/)
Please check the installation manual for details.
Example of B-Vent length: 66 1/4″
Adjust the exhaust type setting to single vent (SV).
(Example of GQ-C3260 series)
Remove the front cover and adjust the DIP switch.
Disconnect the electrical power and then turn ON DIP switch #3.
Failure to perform this step will result a “73” code displayed on
the Remote Controller and a cease in operation.
If this occurs, disconnect, then reconnect the electrical power to
the water heater to reset the system.
Step 1. Check the condition of
installation site.
Step 2. Measure the B-Vent
length and diameter.
Step 3. Cut the polypropylene pipes to the required length needed
for the measured B-Vent.
Step 10. Set to SV conversion setting.
Completion
B-Vent Rain Cap
B-Vent
Length
Diameter
[Excerpt from the table on the installation manual]
B-Vent
length
[inch]
Polypropylene pipe length [inch]
Pipe-#1 Pipe-#2 Pipe-#3 Mark
66 35 31 3/4 13 1/4 or more 5 1/4
67 35 32 3/4 13 1/4 or more 5 1/4
A
ir Intake
Filter
A
ir Intake
Flue
Exhaust
Screwdriver
The tightening torque
shall be between 7
and 10 in lb.
Band
Circuit Board
12345678
OFF
ON
Here
2″ Conversion Kit
3″ B-Vent
Ceiling
2″ Polypropylene Pipe
Roof
Diffuser
Base Junction Adapter
PVC Items
(Elbow / Straight Pipe)
Cut the pipe
at 8″ from the
male end. Cut
Cu
t
35″
Pipe-#1 Pipe-#2 Pipe-#3
8″
31 3/4″
Necessary minimum length: 13 1/4″
• Do not cut pipe shorter than 13 1/4″, measured
from the female side of the polypropylene pipe.
This length should be determined by the actual
water heater installation condition such that enough
pipe is exposed to attach adapter.
1/8″ (3 mm)
or less
3° or less
5 1/4″
Mark
• Determine the length
of pipe #3 according
to the location of the
water heater.
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Step 4. Attach the diffuser.
Step 5. Attach the spacer.
Step 6. Insert the polypropylene pipe into the B-Vent.
Step 7. Attach Base junction support to B-Vent.
Step 8. Connect the vent.
Step 9. Fix the connection with aluminum tape.
3″ Diffuser Gaske
t
Pipe-#1
Need another gasket
for 4″ B-Vent
3″ Diffuser Gasket
4″ Diffuser Gasket
Release Paper
[For 3″ B-Vent]
Use spacer for
3″ B-Vent.
Red
[For 4″ B-Vent]
Use spacer for
4″ B-Vent.
Whit
e
Spin
r
B-Vent
Mark
Pipe-#2 Pipe-#3
Apply a thin layer of
Centrocerin to the O-ring
attached to the female side
of the polypropylene pipe.
Fix the connection part of
the polypropylene pipe with
aluminum tape.
Aluminum tape
Matching surface
Base Junction Suppor
t
Tighten
Tighte
n
Base Junction Support
(Example of 3″ B-Vent)
Screws
Base Junction Suppor
t
Base Junction Adapter
Tighten
(Example of 4″ B-Vent)
Spacer
Top surface of the
B-Vent rain cap
Fix the spacer with the spacer
touching the top surface of
the B-Vent rain cap so that the
polypropylene pipe does not fall
down.
Apply a thin layer of
Centrocerin to the O-ring
attached to the female side
of the polypropylene-PVC
adapter.
Polypropylene-PVC adapter
(Example of 3″ B-Vent)
Mark Mark
More
than
2″
Mark
More
than
2″
Make sure the marked
point and the B-Vent
end are approximately
in the same position.
If there is a difference
of more than 2 inches,
start over from step 2.
Polypropylene-PVC
adapter
PVC pipe
(Elbows, Straight pipes
)
Aluminum tape
Polypropylene-PVC
adapter
PVC pipe
Aluminum tape
Polypropylene-PVC
adapter
Polypropylene pipe
/