A.O. Smith JSQ16-B1A/JSQ16-B1AX/JSQ20-B1A/JSQ20-B1AX Water Heater Installation Manual


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Brand
A.O.SMITH
Category
Water heater
Document type
Installation Guide
Language
Chinese
Pages
19
File format
PDF
File size
9.7 MB
Published
01 April, 2012
Updated
20 June, 2012
MD5 checksum
7A4E6FB7969CEBA8D799D2EA6FD3C3D6

About this manual

This manual provides installation requirements, safety precautions, and operating instructions for the A.O. Smith JSQ16‑B1A, JSQ16‑B1AX, JSQ20‑B1A and JSQ20‑B1AX domestic gas water heaters. It emphasizes proper ventilation, grounding, and compliance with national standards.

Key features include a forced‑exhaust system, seasonal mode switching, multiple protection devices (CO detection, over‑pressure, dry‑burn, freeze protection), and automatic fault diagnosis with audible alarms. This manual is written in Chinese.

What's inside

  • User Requirements
  • Technical Parameters
  • Installation Instructions
  • Installation Method
  • Water Inlet Installation
  • Water Outlet Installation
  • Fault Diagnosis and Handling
  • Service Record Card

Specifications

ModelJSQ16‑B1A/JSQ16‑B1AX/JSQ20‑B1A/JSQ20‑B1AX
Gas typeNatural gas
Rated gas pressure2000 Pa
Rated heat water capacity16 kg/min (JSQ16) / 20 kg/min (JSQ20) at 25 °C
Rated thermal output16 kW (JSQ16) / 20 kW (JSQ20)
Ignition methodElectronic pulse automatic ignition
Minimum start water pressure0.01 MPa
Applicable water pressure range0.02 – 0.8 MPa
Power supply220 V / 50 Hz
Rated electric power (standby)60 W (standby 2.4 W)
Freeze‑prevention heater power126 W (JSQ16/20‑B1AX models)
Inlet water connection sizeR1/2"
Gas inlet sizeG3/4"
Dimensions (H×W×D)515.5 mm × 325 mm × 131 mm
Gas pipe length915 mm
Hot water pipe length815 mm
Net weight13.5 kg

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum water pressure needed for the heater to start?

The heater can start when the water pressure exceeds 0.01 MPa.

What should be done to avoid freezing in low‑temperature environments?

The JSQ16/20‑B1AX models have a freeze‑prevention heater that automatically keeps the unit powered to prevent ice formation.

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