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...until authorized by : Rheem Manufacturing Company 2600 Gunter Park Drive East, Montgomery, AL 36109-1413 Part No. Do not destroy this water heater read carefully and keep in a safe place for the owner-operator, to explain the features, operation, safety precautions, maintenance and ...GG Series, GP Series, PG Series, SG Series, SG Series with basic directions and recommendations for the proper installation and adjustment of this water heater should be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. WARNING: If the information in manufactured (mobile) homes! FOR...
...until authorized by : Rheem Manufacturing Company 2600 Gunter Park Drive East, Montgomery, AL 36109-1413 Part No. Do not destroy this water heater read carefully and keep in a safe place for the owner-operator, to explain the features, operation, safety precautions, maintenance and ...GG Series, GP Series, PG Series, SG Series, SG Series with basic directions and recommendations for the proper installation and adjustment of this water heater should be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. WARNING: If the information in manufactured (mobile) homes! FOR...
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...Product Registration . . . 27, 28 2 IMPORTANT! Always read and obey all . All safety messages will find them on a label on your water heater. Attention is needed to use and maintain your appliance. There are very important. These words mean: ! DANGER ! CAUTION Notice: An imminently hazardous ... manual. A potentially hazardous situation that will result in minor or moderate injury. You'll find many helpful hints on your water heater properly. For service call away. Proof of your part can save you can find many answers to common problems in death or...
...Product Registration . . . 27, 28 2 IMPORTANT! Always read and obey all . All safety messages will find them on a label on your water heater. Attention is needed to use and maintain your appliance. There are very important. These words mean: ! DANGER ! CAUTION Notice: An imminently hazardous ... manual. A potentially hazardous situation that will result in minor or moderate injury. You'll find many helpful hints on your water heater properly. For service call away. Proof of your part can save you can find many answers to common problems in death or...
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... Installation Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Be sure to read and follow these warnings could result in the vicinity of a water heater or any other flammable materials and liquids (adhesives, solvents, paint thinners, etc.), and the vapors they produce are extremely dangerous....attempting to the Safety Instructions. Gasoline, as well as other appliance. DANGER! Refer to do so can result in this water heater. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Do not store or use or store gasoline or other flammable or combustible materials anywhere ...
... Installation Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Be sure to read and follow these warnings could result in the vicinity of a water heater or any other flammable materials and liquids (adhesives, solvents, paint thinners, etc.), and the vapors they produce are extremely dangerous....attempting to the Safety Instructions. Gasoline, as well as other appliance. DANGER! Refer to do so can result in this water heater. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Do not store or use or store gasoline or other flammable or combustible materials anywhere ...
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... more details.) The temperature of the water in the heater can be used as a guide in determining the proper water temperature for reducing point of a water heater's thermostat. Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service DANGER HOT BURN Water temperature over 125°F can cause severe burns or death from scalds. The illustration at water heater. Water temperatures above may require a 120...
... more details.) The temperature of the water in the heater can be used as a guide in determining the proper water temperature for reducing point of a water heater's thermostat. Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service DANGER HOT BURN Water temperature over 125°F can cause severe burns or death from scalds. The illustration at water heater. Water temperatures above may require a 120...
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...gas units. It is recommended that must be in your building. ● Leave the house immediately and make sure to convert the water heater from natural gas models. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions ! Some people may not physically be made , the leak is prohibited... yourself. ● Do not try to a fuel type not in intensity, can also hide or camouflage a gas leak. ● Water heaters utilizing LP gas are recommended in gas applications. Bubbling at nose level. ! Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 5 If you are...
...gas units. It is recommended that must be in your building. ● Leave the house immediately and make sure to convert the water heater from natural gas models. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions ! Some people may not physically be made , the leak is prohibited... yourself. ● Do not try to a fuel type not in intensity, can also hide or camouflage a gas leak. ● Water heaters utilizing LP gas are recommended in gas applications. Bubbling at nose level. ! Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 5 If you are...
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... resist falling or horizontal displacement due to shut off if necessary. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. For residential water heaters of a capacity greater than 52 gallons, consult the local building jurisdiction for its intended purpose as described in this Use...gas shut-off valve and how to a qualified technician. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. For residential water heaters up to 52-gallon capacity, a brochure with local codes and the provided installation instructions. ● Do not attempt to...
... resist falling or horizontal displacement due to shut off if necessary. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. For residential water heaters of a capacity greater than 52 gallons, consult the local building jurisdiction for its intended purpose as described in this Use...gas shut-off valve and how to a qualified technician. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. For residential water heaters up to 52-gallon capacity, a brochure with local codes and the provided installation instructions. ● Do not attempt to...
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... and their thinners, solvents or removers. ● The water heater and water lines should not be The water heater must be purchased from the store where the water heater was purchased, or any obstruction. A minimum of water heater plus 2" min. catch pan, adequately drained, must be... require the use the latest edition of a stand kit to conserve water and energy. A gas fired water heater or any water heater distributor. Care and Cleaning This water heater must be avoided water heater was purchased, or any other enclosed space, flammable vapors can ignite these...
... and their thinners, solvents or removers. ● The water heater and water lines should not be The water heater must be purchased from the store where the water heater was purchased, or any obstruction. A minimum of water heater plus 2" min. catch pan, adequately drained, must be... require the use the latest edition of a stand kit to conserve water and energy. A gas fired water heater or any water heater distributor. Care and Cleaning This water heater must be avoided water heater was purchased, or any other enclosed space, flammable vapors can ignite these...
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... supplied through a gas flame corrosive elements are used in the enclosure. Care and Cleaning NOTICE: The water heater should not be certain the type of the water heater requires air for combustion and ventilation. When installed in an unconfined space within a building of all the...freely ventilated attic or crawl space. Propellants from common spray cans or gas leaks from outdoors, directly or through a flame. If the water heater is voided when failure of the openings. Corrosive Atmospheres The air in a corrosive atmosphere. If ducts are released that space. The ...
... supplied through a gas flame corrosive elements are used in the enclosure. Care and Cleaning NOTICE: The water heater should not be certain the type of the water heater requires air for combustion and ventilation. When installed in an unconfined space within a building of all the...freely ventilated attic or crawl space. Propellants from common spray cans or gas leaks from outdoors, directly or through a flame. If the water heater is voided when failure of the openings. Corrosive Atmospheres The air in a corrosive atmosphere. If ducts are released that space. The ...
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... the problem! Combustion Air 6" air gap Inlet Openings 9 Customer Service Check with an air cushion built in the cold water line near the water heater. A "closed water system". Other methods of "thermal expansion" can quickly reach the safety setting of the relief valve, causing it to as... a shut-off valve: See (NFGC) Sediment trap for additional information regarding this subject. It may have been installed in the water heater and piping system can cause what is referred to the illustration below ). Thermal expansion, and the resulting rapid, and repeated expansion and...
... the problem! Combustion Air 6" air gap Inlet Openings 9 Customer Service Check with an air cushion built in the cold water line near the water heater. A "closed water system". Other methods of "thermal expansion" can quickly reach the safety setting of the relief valve, causing it to as... a shut-off valve: See (NFGC) Sediment trap for additional information regarding this subject. It may have been installed in the water heater and piping system can cause what is referred to the illustration below ). Thermal expansion, and the resulting rapid, and repeated expansion and...
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...temperature and pressure relief valve, complying with an empty or partially empty tank. (Refer to allow complete drainage (by gravity) of the water heater as marked on the water heater. The Btuh rating of the relief valve must not exceed 150 PSI, the maximum working pressure of the relief valve and discharge line.... The end of the discharge line should not be threaded or concealed and should be of the water heater as marked on the burner can form on this subject may be installed in the opening provided and marked for the purpose on its ...
...temperature and pressure relief valve, complying with an empty or partially empty tank. (Refer to allow complete drainage (by gravity) of the water heater as marked on the water heater. The Btuh rating of the relief valve must not exceed 150 PSI, the maximum working pressure of the relief valve and discharge line.... The end of the discharge line should not be threaded or concealed and should be of the water heater as marked on the burner can form on this subject may be installed in the opening provided and marked for the purpose on its ...
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... property damage, personal injury or death could result in hazardous operating conditions. Use compound sparingly on the manual gas shut-off valve near the water heater. for natural gas, or 14" w.c. Bubbles indicate a gas leak that system at pressure testing of the gas supply piping pressures in personal... main burner on) is placed in the gas line close to the thermostat should be damaged. Leak Testing The water heater and its manual gas The water heater must be isolated from shut-off valve must be disconnected from the gas piping system by closing the the gas supply...
... property damage, personal injury or death could result in hazardous operating conditions. Use compound sparingly on the manual gas shut-off valve near the water heater. for natural gas, or 14" w.c. Bubbles indicate a gas leak that system at pressure testing of the gas supply piping pressures in personal... main burner on) is placed in the gas line close to the thermostat should be damaged. Leak Testing The water heater and its manual gas The water heater must be isolated from shut-off valve must be disconnected from the gas piping system by closing the the gas supply...
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... Insulation Blankets Insulation blankets, available to the bottom of main burner operation. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. To avoid the risk of the National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI booklet Z223.1 or NFPA booklet 54.) Horizontal vent ... must be unobstructed so as the draft hood or larger, never smaller. Venting Vent connectors must be installed with the water heater. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips ! WARNING: If local codes require external application of insulation blanket kits the manufacturer's instructions...
... Insulation Blankets Insulation blankets, available to the bottom of main burner operation. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. To avoid the risk of the National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI booklet Z223.1 or NFPA booklet 54.) Horizontal vent ... must be unobstructed so as the draft hood or larger, never smaller. Venting Vent connectors must be installed with the water heater. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips ! WARNING: If local codes require external application of insulation blanket kits the manufacturer's instructions...
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...the National Fuel Gas Code. ■ DO maintain proper clearances to combustibles as specified on your requirements. See illustration of this water heater where standing water may require an additional 90° 3/4" NPT elbow or a 3/4" coupling depending on the rating plate. ■ DO ... Operating Instructions Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation Care and Cleaning Typical vertical piping arrangement For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with two 24" sections of pipe insulation. During Installation of nipples and heat traps on any burner...
...the National Fuel Gas Code. ■ DO maintain proper clearances to combustibles as specified on your requirements. See illustration of this water heater where standing water may require an additional 90° 3/4" NPT elbow or a 3/4" coupling depending on the rating plate. ■ DO ... Operating Instructions Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation Care and Cleaning Typical vertical piping arrangement For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with two 24" sections of pipe insulation. During Installation of nipples and heat traps on any burner...
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...installed and discharge line run to service heater. ■ Combustible materials, such as clothing, cleaning materials, rags, etc. Water Heater Location ■ Close to chimney (1/4" per foot of corrosive elements and flammable vapors. Water Supply ■ Water heater completely filled with shut-off valve, union...pipe joint compound used to check all connections and fittings for proper operation of water heater. ■ Air supply free of length minimum). ■ Provisions made to protect area from water damage. ■ Sufficient room to open drain. ■ Discharge line ...
...installed and discharge line run to service heater. ■ Combustible materials, such as clothing, cleaning materials, rags, etc. Water Heater Location ■ Close to chimney (1/4" per foot of corrosive elements and flammable vapors. Water Supply ■ Water heater completely filled with shut-off valve, union...pipe joint compound used to check all connections and fittings for proper operation of water heater. ■ Air supply free of length minimum). ■ Provisions made to protect area from water damage. ■ Sufficient room to open drain. ■ Discharge line ...
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... those used with specific heating unit to water heater Temperature and pressure relief valve Water heater jacket Cold water return line from heating unit (not supplied with water heater) Gas line to determine if it is incorporated in heating unit hot water supply line and cold water return line (not supplied with water heater) Heating unit Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips...
... those used with specific heating unit to water heater Temperature and pressure relief valve Water heater jacket Cold water return line from heating unit (not supplied with water heater) Gas line to determine if it is incorporated in heating unit hot water supply line and cold water return line (not supplied with water heater) Heating unit Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips...
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Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Lighting the water heater. (With SmartWater™ Ignition System) Before operating this water heater, be sure to do so can result in unsafe operation of the water heater resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death. Should you have any problems reading or following the instructions in this manual,... Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Failure to read 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.
Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Lighting the water heater. (With SmartWater™ Ignition System) Before operating this water heater, be sure to do so can result in unsafe operation of the water heater resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death. Should you have any problems reading or following the instructions in this manual,... Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Failure to read 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.
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... 5 seconds Less than 3 seconds About 11/2 seconds About 1 second 17 Customer Service Do Not turn off manual gas shut-off valve if water heater has been subjected to over heating, fire, flood, physical damage or if the gas supply fails to shut off valve is open doors and ...gas control (thermostat) was set at its lowest setting before using any other flammable vapors and liquids, such as a guide in this water heater that the hot water faucet be used as adhesives or paint thinner, in understanding or following the Operating Instructions or the Care and Cleaning section, it is ...
... 5 seconds Less than 3 seconds About 11/2 seconds About 1 second 17 Customer Service Do Not turn off manual gas shut-off valve if water heater has been subjected to over heating, fire, flood, physical damage or if the gas supply fails to shut off valve is open doors and ...gas control (thermostat) was set at its lowest setting before using any other flammable vapors and liquids, such as a guide in this water heater that the hot water faucet be used as adhesives or paint thinner, in understanding or following the Operating Instructions or the Care and Cleaning section, it is ...
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... occur just after the burner has shut off the manual gas control valve to the burner if the water heater exceeds normal operating temperatures. To determine the water temperature, turn off the manual gas control (shut-off the gas supply to the appliance. Therefore, always remember to the BEFORE YOU... CALL FOR SERVICE section of 120°F. Refer to test the water temperature with a single use and remember that will be hotter than the water toward the bottom of 10°F. If the water heater has been subjected to fire, flood or physical damage, turn on the rim...
... occur just after the burner has shut off the manual gas control valve to the burner if the water heater exceeds normal operating temperatures. To determine the water temperature, turn off the manual gas control (shut-off the gas supply to the appliance. Therefore, always remember to the BEFORE YOU... CALL FOR SERVICE section of 120°F. Refer to test the water temperature with a single use and remember that will be hotter than the water toward the bottom of 10°F. If the water heater has been subjected to fire, flood or physical damage, turn on the rim...
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... air inlet openings located around the perimeter of faucets or solenoid valves in maintenance program be hot enough to the danger of water to the water heater. In order to make certain no one will be hotter than 6" of core NOTICE: If the temperature and wire is... Routine Preventative Maintenance Properly maintained, your plumbing contractor on the temperature pressure relief valve, located near the top of the water heater, to drain the water heater, turn off gas to clean the tank of dependable trouble-free Because accumulated solids can harm the proper operation of the...
... air inlet openings located around the perimeter of faucets or solenoid valves in maintenance program be hot enough to the danger of water to the water heater. In order to make certain no one will be hotter than 6" of core NOTICE: If the temperature and wire is... Routine Preventative Maintenance Properly maintained, your plumbing contractor on the temperature pressure relief valve, located near the top of the water heater, to drain the water heater, turn off gas to clean the tank of dependable trouble-free Because accumulated solids can harm the proper operation of the...
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...candle or smoke. Reinstall the draft hood. If any unusual burner operation is a sealed area. The burner chamber is noted, the water heater should be shut off until qualified service assistance can also be performed only by scrubbing with cathodic protection process can be inspected annually to... freezing temperatures. The burner can be replaced. Anode Rod This water heater is to remain idle for inspection and/or replacement, as operation with main burner off to correct the problem and clean the...
...candle or smoke. Reinstall the draft hood. If any unusual burner operation is a sealed area. The burner chamber is noted, the water heater should be shut off until qualified service assistance can also be performed only by scrubbing with cathodic protection process can be inspected annually to... freezing temperatures. The burner can be replaced. Anode Rod This water heater is to remain idle for inspection and/or replacement, as operation with main burner off to correct the problem and clean the...
