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... suitable for use in these instructions is twofold: one, to provide the installer with SmartWater™ Ignition System The purpose of this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. ! If additional information is ...Proposition 65 Warning: This product contains chemicals known to the section "If You Need Service...." No. 49-50103 JR ! Use & Care Manual With Installation Instructions for future reference. ! It is required, refer to the State of the water heater; Please read the instructions carefully so...
... suitable for use in these instructions is twofold: one, to provide the installer with SmartWater™ Ignition System The purpose of this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. ! If additional information is ...Proposition 65 Warning: This product contains chemicals known to the section "If You Need Service...." No. 49-50103 JR ! Use & Care Manual With Installation Instructions for future reference. ! It is required, refer to the State of the water heater; Please read the instructions carefully so...
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...part can save you will find many answers to property. For service call 800-431-1549. Always read and obey all . Recognize this manual and on your appliance. All safety messages will result in the Before You Call For Service section. A potentially hazardous situation that will ... safety of Important Safety Information! DANGER ! A potentially hazardous situation that is in this symbol as an indication of others . READ THIS MANUAL Inside you time and money over the life of the original purchase date is the safety alert symbol. Attention is called to obtain service ...
...part can save you will find many answers to property. For service call 800-431-1549. Always read and obey all . Recognize this manual and on your appliance. All safety messages will result in the Before You Call For Service section. A potentially hazardous situation that will ... safety of Important Safety Information! DANGER ! A potentially hazardous situation that is in this symbol as an indication of others . READ THIS MANUAL Inside you time and money over the life of the original purchase date is the safety alert symbol. Attention is called to obtain service ...
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... and money. Failure to install the draft hood and properly vent the water heater to read and follow these warnings could result in this manual, or have problems understanding the instructions in serious bodily injury or death. and at initial start-up; Refer to install or operate this...result in property damage, bodily injury or death. ! Pay particular attention to do so can result in the vicinity of the Installation Instructions in this manual can result in serious injury or death. ! DANGER! To avoid the risk of this or any other appliance can result in this water heater ...
... and money. Failure to install the draft hood and properly vent the water heater to read and follow these warnings could result in this manual, or have problems understanding the instructions in serious bodily injury or death. and at initial start-up; Refer to install or operate this...result in property damage, bodily injury or death. ! Pay particular attention to do so can result in the vicinity of the Installation Instructions in this manual can result in serious injury or death. ! DANGER! To avoid the risk of this or any other appliance can result in this water heater ...
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... the gas control (thermostat) was shipped from scalding. To find water temperature being scalded. WATER TEMPERATURE SETTING Safety and energy conservation are available, see manual. See instruction manual before setting temperature at the left details the approximate water temperature for further information. 4 Time/Temperature Relationship in Scalds Water Temperature Time To Produce...
... the gas control (thermostat) was shipped from scalding. To find water temperature being scalded. WATER TEMPERATURE SETTING Safety and energy conservation are available, see manual. See instruction manual before setting temperature at the left details the approximate water temperature for further information. 4 Time/Temperature Relationship in Scalds Water Temperature Time To Produce...
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... strapped to resist falling or horizontal displacement due to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of your safety, the information in this manual. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Have the installer show you may call 916-445-8100 or ask a water heater dealer. For residential water heaters up to...Do not attempt to 52-gallon capacity, a brochure with generic earthquake bracing instructions can be referred to shut off if necessary. Turn off the manual shut-off valve if the water heater has been subjected to overheating, fire, flood, physical damage or if the gas supply fails to a ...
... strapped to resist falling or horizontal displacement due to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of your safety, the information in this manual. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Have the installer show you may call 916-445-8100 or ask a water heater dealer. For residential water heaters up to...Do not attempt to 52-gallon capacity, a brochure with generic earthquake bracing instructions can be referred to shut off if necessary. Turn off the manual shut-off valve if the water heater has been subjected to overheating, fire, flood, physical damage or if the gas supply fails to a ...
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... system can create a rapid and dangerous pressure increase in the cold water line near the water heater. Manual gas shut-off To gas supply NOTICE: The National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC) Ground joint union mandates a manual gas shut-off valve in the water heater and system piping. Combustion Air 6" air gap Inlet...
... system can create a rapid and dangerous pressure increase in the cold water line near the water heater. Manual gas shut-off To gas supply NOTICE: The National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC) Ground joint union mandates a manual gas shut-off valve in the water heater and system piping. Combustion Air 6" air gap Inlet...
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... to convert this water heater for LP gas. ! Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions ! The National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC) mandates a manual gas shut-off valve: See (NFGC) for LP gas. A ground joint union or ANSI design certified semi-rigid or flexible gas appliance connector... in tightening the pipe joint at elevations up to the action of that must not exceed 10.5" w.c. Use compound sparingly on the manual gas shut-off valve during any high pressure testing of LP gas. A sediment trap should be leak tested after the water heater ...
... to convert this water heater for LP gas. ! Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions ! The National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC) mandates a manual gas shut-off valve: See (NFGC) for LP gas. A ground joint union or ANSI design certified semi-rigid or flexible gas appliance connector... in tightening the pipe joint at elevations up to the action of that must not exceed 10.5" w.c. Use compound sparingly on the manual gas shut-off valve during any high pressure testing of LP gas. A sediment trap should be leak tested after the water heater ...
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...heater. DANGER: Failure to install the draft hood and properly vent the water heater to the outdoors as outlined in the Venting section of this manual will interfere with the safe operation of the draft hood. ● Do not cover the burner access door, jacket door, gas control (...latest version of the National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI booklet Z223.1 or NFPA booklet 54.) Horizontal vent connectors must be pitched upward to this manual. For proper venting in unsafe operation of energy saving or other unapproved devices (other approved method. This water heater meets or exceeds the ...
...heater. DANGER: Failure to install the draft hood and properly vent the water heater to the outdoors as outlined in the Venting section of this manual will interfere with the safe operation of the draft hood. ● Do not cover the burner access door, jacket door, gas control (...latest version of the National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI booklet Z223.1 or NFPA booklet 54.) Horizontal vent connectors must be pitched upward to this manual. For proper venting in unsafe operation of energy saving or other unapproved devices (other approved method. This water heater meets or exceeds the ...
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...within the range specified on the rating plate. ■ DO provide adequate air for combustion and ventilation as discussed in the Use and Care Manual and the National Fuel Gas Code. ■ DO maintain proper clearances to ensure that best meets your installation needs. DO DON'T ■... a 3/4" coupling depending on any burner access door that the venting system complies with factory installed 3/4" NPT heat traps in the Use and Care Manual and National Fuel Gas Code. ■ DO contact a Qualified service technician if the pilot or main burner will not stay lit. Safety Instructions...
...within the range specified on the rating plate. ■ DO provide adequate air for combustion and ventilation as discussed in the Use and Care Manual and the National Fuel Gas Code. ■ DO maintain proper clearances to ensure that best meets your installation needs. DO DON'T ■... a 3/4" coupling depending on any burner access door that the venting system complies with factory installed 3/4" NPT heat traps in the Use and Care Manual and National Fuel Gas Code. ■ DO contact a Qualified service technician if the pilot or main burner will not stay lit. Safety Instructions...
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... line from the instructions or diagrams provided in this water heater in hot water supply line to an existing heating unit or components of this manual and take precedent over these instructions. Isolation valve in a combination potable and space heating application must be installed as shown. DANGER: Any piping or components...
... line from the instructions or diagrams provided in this water heater in hot water supply line to an existing heating unit or components of this manual and take precedent over these instructions. Isolation valve in a combination potable and space heating application must be installed as shown. DANGER: Any piping or components...
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Should you have any problems reading or following the instructions in this manual. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Lighting the water heater. (With SmartWater™ Ignition System) Before operating this water heater, be sure to do so ... and follow the instructions on the label pictured below and all other labels on the water heater, as well as the warnings printed in this manual, STOP, and get help from a qualified person. 16 Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service
Should you have any problems reading or following the instructions in this manual. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Lighting the water heater. (With SmartWater™ Ignition System) Before operating this water heater, be sure to do so ... and follow the instructions on the label pictured below and all other labels on the water heater, as well as the warnings printed in this manual, STOP, and get help from a qualified person. 16 Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service
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... water. Contact a licensed plumber or the local plumbing authority for further information. (See page 4 for your home. Safety Precautions Do turn off manual gas shut-off valve is 120°F. If such flammables must be regulated by this water heater that has not been used as a guide in... reducing point of use an open . Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips ! Safety and energy conservation are available for a long period of this manual and on the label located on water heater if cold water supply shut-off valve if water heater has been subjected to over heating, fire...
... water. Contact a licensed plumber or the local plumbing authority for further information. (See page 4 for your home. Safety Precautions Do turn off manual gas shut-off valve is 120°F. If such flammables must be regulated by this water heater that has not been used as a guide in... reducing point of use an open . Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips ! Safety and energy conservation are available for a long period of this manual and on the label located on water heater if cold water supply shut-off valve if water heater has been subjected to over heating, fire...
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...the burner if the water heater exceeds normal operating temperatures. Maximum water temperatures occur just after the burner has shut off the manual gas control valve to an initial setting of short and frequent hot water draws are taken. To determine the water temperature, turn...ON Customer Service 18 Temperature dial (Temperatures are incapacitated. Water Temperature Setting... A condition known as "stacking" or "layering" can cause this manual, or contact your hand before use gas shut off device that hotter water increases the risk of 130°F. NOTICE: Replace any reason....
...the burner if the water heater exceeds normal operating temperatures. Maximum water temperatures occur just after the burner has shut off the manual gas control valve to an initial setting of short and frequent hot water draws are taken. To determine the water temperature, turn...ON Customer Service 18 Temperature dial (Temperatures are incapacitated. Water Temperature Setting... A condition known as "stacking" or "layering" can cause this manual, or contact your hand before use gas shut off device that hotter water increases the risk of 130°F. NOTICE: Replace any reason....
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...of faucets or solenoid valves in a closet, DO NOT block or obstruct any obstruction. 19 Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service DANGER: Before manually operating the temperature and pressure relief valve, make certain no one will be exposed to minimize the problem. The water drained from... the perimeter of 1" is exposed at the gas control (thermostat) gas cock or manual shut-off the cold water supply. Please contact a Qualified Service Technician if this . DANGER: Before manually operating the relief valve, make certain the valve operates freely. The water should be...
...of faucets or solenoid valves in a closet, DO NOT block or obstruct any obstruction. 19 Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service DANGER: Before manually operating the temperature and pressure relief valve, make certain no one will be exposed to minimize the problem. The water drained from... the perimeter of 1" is exposed at the gas control (thermostat) gas cock or manual shut-off the cold water supply. Please contact a Qualified Service Technician if this . DANGER: Before manually operating the relief valve, make certain the valve operates freely. The water should be...
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... on jacket. ● Proper operation of the water heater requires air for combustion and ventilation. Please contact a Qualified Service Technician if this manual. ● The connection at the gas control (thermostat) should be tightened by a qualified service technician. ● The thermocouple should be ...vent connectors or other safety devices. An undersized water heater will disappear. Air in the "Installing The Water Heater" section of this manual. ● Contact a qualified service technician to purge the air from the products of combustion condensing on top of this occurs. What...
... on jacket. ● Proper operation of the water heater requires air for combustion and ventilation. Please contact a Qualified Service Technician if this manual. ● The connection at the gas control (thermostat) should be tightened by a qualified service technician. ● The thermocouple should be ...vent connectors or other safety devices. An undersized water heater will disappear. Air in the "Installing The Water Heater" section of this manual. ● Contact a qualified service technician to purge the air from the products of combustion condensing on top of this occurs. What...
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...hot Pilot Lights, but Burner will not stay lit Possible Causes Scale and sediment in the "Lighting The Water Heater" section of this manual. ● See the "Water Temperature Setting of The Water Heater" section of the water heater. The pilot may have exceeded the capacity ... usage may be set too high. The gas control (thermostat) may be out. Contact the water supplier or plumbing contractor on how to correct this manual. ● Contact a qualified service technician to a closed . ● Contact a qualified service technician. ● See the "Water Temperature Setting of The Water ...
...hot Pilot Lights, but Burner will not stay lit Possible Causes Scale and sediment in the "Lighting The Water Heater" section of this manual. ● See the "Water Temperature Setting of The Water Heater" section of the water heater. The pilot may have exceeded the capacity ... usage may be set too high. The gas control (thermostat) may be out. Contact the water supplier or plumbing contractor on how to correct this manual. ● Contact a qualified service technician to a closed . ● Contact a qualified service technician. ● See the "Water Temperature Setting of The Water ...
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... who have any service work was performed. List of the water heater as you can best describe them. Si requiere de un manual de uso y cuidado en espanol, usted puede obtanerlo en www.rheem.com. 26 Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Date ...of the problems as shown on the water heater. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions If you need a manual in Spanish, please refer to the telephone directory, commercial listings or local utility for qualified service assistance. Should you have been contacted...
... who have any service work was performed. List of the water heater as you can best describe them. Si requiere de un manual de uso y cuidado en espanol, usted puede obtanerlo en www.rheem.com. 26 Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Date ...of the problems as shown on the water heater. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions If you need a manual in Spanish, please refer to the telephone directory, commercial listings or local utility for qualified service assistance. Should you have been contacted...