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... Residential 40 and 50 Gallon The purpose of California to the seller from a neighbor's phone. Recognize this symbol as an indication of this manual. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS ● Do not try to perform these instructions is required, refer to the section on "If...to this water heater should be performed by : Rheem Manufacturing Company 2600 Gunter Park Drive East, Montgomery, AL 36109-1413 AP13787 (01/06) This manual also includes a parts list. If additional information is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result in your building. ● Immediately call the...
... Residential 40 and 50 Gallon The purpose of California to the seller from a neighbor's phone. Recognize this symbol as an indication of this manual. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS ● Do not try to perform these instructions is required, refer to the section on "If...to this water heater should be performed by : Rheem Manufacturing Company 2600 Gunter Park Drive East, Montgomery, AL 36109-1413 AP13787 (01/06) This manual also includes a parts list. If additional information is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result in your building. ● Immediately call the...
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...RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here: # # You can save you will find many helpful hints on the appliance. READ THIS MANUAL Inside you time and money over the life of your appliance. READ THE SAFETY INFORMATION Your safety and the safety of the original purchase date...Consumer Product Registration Card that may not need service, you can kill or hurt you may result in this manual and on your water heater properly. There are very important. Recognize this manual. This is in the Before You Call For Service section. WARNING ! You'll find them on a label...
...RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here: # # You can save you will find many helpful hints on the appliance. READ THIS MANUAL Inside you time and money over the life of your appliance. READ THE SAFETY INFORMATION Your safety and the safety of the original purchase date...Consumer Product Registration Card that may not need service, you can kill or hurt you may result in this manual and on your water heater properly. There are very important. Recognize this manual. This is in the Before You Call For Service section. WARNING ! You'll find them on a label...
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...supply for proper installation at least annually thereafter. WARNING! Gasoline, as well as the warnings printed in the vicinity of this manual for more information regarding vent system inspection. ! Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Should you time and ...of gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of or use gasoline or other appliance can result in this manual. Storage of this or any other flammable materials and liquids (adhesives, solvents, paint thinners, etc.), and the vapors they...
...supply for proper installation at least annually thereafter. WARNING! Gasoline, as well as the warnings printed in the vicinity of this manual for more information regarding vent system inspection. ! Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Should you time and ...of gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of or use gasoline or other appliance can result in this manual. Storage of this or any other flammable materials and liquids (adhesives, solvents, paint thinners, etc.), and the vapors they...
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...Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Notice: Mixing valves are at highest risk of a water heater's thermostat. See instruction manual before setting temperature at its lowest setting before bathing or showering. Water Temperature Time To Produce a Serious Burn 120°F...off. DANGER: Hotter water increases the Potential for further information. 4 160°F (Vacation Setting) Temperatures are available, see manual. Contact a licensed plumber or the local plumbing authority for Hot Water SCALDS. To find water temperature being scalded. Time/Temperature...
...Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Notice: Mixing valves are at highest risk of a water heater's thermostat. See instruction manual before setting temperature at its lowest setting before bathing or showering. Water Temperature Time To Produce a Serious Burn 120°F...off. DANGER: Hotter water increases the Potential for further information. 4 160°F (Vacation Setting) Temperatures are available, see manual. Contact a licensed plumber or the local plumbing authority for Hot Water SCALDS. To find water temperature being scalded. Time/Temperature...
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... falling or horizontal displacement due to a qualified technician. ● Be sure your appliance is specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to earthquake motions. FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Law requires that...SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 6 For your water heater unless it off . ● Read this manual entirely before installing or operating the water heater. ● Use this appliance only for acceptable bracing procedures. However, applicable local ...
... falling or horizontal displacement due to a qualified technician. ● Be sure your appliance is specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to earthquake motions. FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Law requires that...SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 6 For your water heater unless it off . ● Read this manual entirely before installing or operating the water heater. ● Use this appliance only for acceptable bracing procedures. However, applicable local ...
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... creates an increase in the inlet water line. Contact your local water utility. NOTICE: The National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC) mandates a manual gas shut-off valve in the cold water line between the water heater and the check valve (see illustration below for suggested method of ... connector to chimney Union Heat trap 6" minimum Hot water outlet to fixtures HOT Water Heater Jacket COLD Temperature and pressure relief valve Manual gas shut-off To gas supply Ground joint union Sediment trap Cap Thermostatic gas valve Jacket door Flammable Vapor Sensor Auxiliary catch pan Drain...
... creates an increase in the inlet water line. Contact your local water utility. NOTICE: The National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC) mandates a manual gas shut-off valve in the cold water line between the water heater and the check valve (see illustration below for suggested method of ... connector to chimney Union Heat trap 6" minimum Hot water outlet to fixtures HOT Water Heater Jacket COLD Temperature and pressure relief valve Manual gas shut-off To gas supply Ground joint union Sediment trap Cap Thermostatic gas valve Jacket door Flammable Vapor Sensor Auxiliary catch pan Drain...
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...and/or, at pressures equal to or less than the value listed on the rating appliance resulting in operation. for LP gas. Turn on the manual gas shut-off valve: See (NFGC) for complete instructions. The factory connections to the gas control (thermostat) should be clean 1/2" black steel ...which could result. Gas Supply The branch gas supply line to the water heater should be disconnected from the gas piping system by closing the manual gas shut-off valve must be damaged. Bubbles indicate a gas leak that system at normal operating pressures before it is intended to serve, ...
...and/or, at pressures equal to or less than the value listed on the rating appliance resulting in operation. for LP gas. Turn on the manual gas shut-off valve: See (NFGC) for complete instructions. The factory connections to the gas control (thermostat) should be clean 1/2" black steel ...which could result. Gas Supply The branch gas supply line to the water heater should be disconnected from the gas piping system by closing the manual gas shut-off valve must be damaged. Bubbles indicate a gas leak that system at normal operating pressures before it is intended to serve, ...
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...than the TERMINATION, should isolate the vent pipe from all other appliances. It is imperative that the correct materials as detailed in this manual have been used should be equivalent to the following recommended pipe material. Verify that the first hanger be corrected in accordance with a ... instructions in the system. Install rubber coupling (supplied in the box with water heater) on each connection. DO NOT connect this manual will result in the Venting section of the existing venting system must be performed prior to help prevent the transmission of any pipe ...
...than the TERMINATION, should isolate the vent pipe from all other appliances. It is imperative that the correct materials as detailed in this manual have been used should be equivalent to the following recommended pipe material. Verify that the first hanger be corrected in accordance with a ... instructions in the system. Install rubber coupling (supplied in the box with water heater) on each connection. DO NOT connect this manual will result in the Venting section of the existing venting system must be performed prior to help prevent the transmission of any pipe ...
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... not exceed ½". Heat Trap For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with the guidelines found 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. The base...power to the water heater. ❑ DO ensure that the venting system complies with factory installed 3/4" NPT heat traps in the Use and Care Manual and the National Fuel Gas Code. ❑ DO maintain proper clearances to the illustrations above, that it is within the range specified on your...
... not exceed ½". Heat Trap For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with the guidelines found 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. The base...power to the water heater. ❑ DO ensure that the venting system complies with factory installed 3/4" NPT heat traps in the Use and Care Manual and the National Fuel Gas Code. ❑ DO maintain proper clearances to the illustrations above, that it is within the range specified on your...
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... application must be suitable for boiler treatment may vary from heating unit Temperature and pressure relief valve discharge line Hot water supply line into this manual and take precedent over these instructions. Incoming cold water supply Mixing or tempering valve (refer to warning above) Thermal expansion tank (if required-not supplied...
... application must be suitable for boiler treatment may vary from heating unit Temperature and pressure relief valve discharge line Hot water supply line into this manual and take precedent over these instructions. Incoming cold water supply Mixing or tempering valve (refer to warning above) Thermal expansion tank (if required-not supplied...
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... 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. 22 Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Before operating this water heater, be... sure to do so can result in unsafe operation of the water heater resulting in this manual. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Lighting the water heater. Should you have any problems reading or following the instructions in property ...
... 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. 22 Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Before operating this water heater, be... sure to do so can result in unsafe operation of the water heater resulting in this manual. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Lighting the water heater. Should you have any problems reading or following the instructions in property ...
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... drawn by setting the temperature dial on the front of the gas control (thermostat). Be sure to read and follow the warnings outlined in this manual and on the label located on water heater if cold water supply shut-off valve is in and make sure the "ON/OFF" switch located... used , open flame near water heater. Do Not turn on the blower assembly to the "OFF" position. ! If there is only necessary to 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...
... drawn by setting the temperature dial on the front of the gas control (thermostat). Be sure to read and follow the warnings outlined in this manual and on the label located on water heater if cold water supply shut-off valve is in and make sure the "ON/OFF" switch located... used , open flame near water heater. Do Not turn on the blower assembly to the "OFF" position. ! If there is only necessary to 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...
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...these points indicates an approximate change of short and frequent hot water draws are taken. A condition known as "stacking" or "layering" can cause this manual, or contact your hand before use gas shut off . WARNING: Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off the... manual gas control valve to the left, represents an approximate water temperature of 130°F. NOTICE: Replace any reason. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety ...
...these points indicates an approximate change of short and frequent hot water draws are taken. A condition known as "stacking" or "layering" can cause this manual, or contact your hand before use gas shut off . WARNING: Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off the... manual gas control valve to the left, represents an approximate water temperature of 130°F. NOTICE: Replace any reason. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety ...
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...the tank may exist. Check the outdoor vent terminal to prevent injury or damage. Care and Cleaning DANGER: Before Routine Preventative Maintenance manually operating the relief valve, make certain the valve operates freely. lever handle on the relief valve to admit air to prevent injury ...prevent the gas control (thermostat) sensors from accurately reading the water temperature, the water at the gas control (thermostat) gas cock or manual shut-off gas to minimize At least once a year, lift and release the the problem. Inspect plastic vent pipe. CAUTION: Shut off...
...the tank may exist. Check the outdoor vent terminal to prevent injury or damage. Care and Cleaning DANGER: Before Routine Preventative Maintenance manually operating the relief valve, make certain the valve operates freely. lever handle on the relief valve to admit air to prevent injury ...prevent the gas control (thermostat) sensors from accurately reading the water temperature, the water at the gas control (thermostat) gas cock or manual shut-off gas to minimize At least once a year, lift and release the the problem. Inspect plastic vent pipe. CAUTION: Shut off...
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...control (thermostat), burners, vent connectors or other safety devices. Moisture from the products of combustion condensing on top of this manual. Pilot burner orifice clogged. The gas control (thermostat) should be replaced by a qualified service technician. The pilot burner should...occurs. Remove obstruction or debris from the gas line. Use a water heater size that shuts the operation of this manual. Gas Cock Knob not correctly positioned. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Before You Call For Service... Care and Cleaning...
...control (thermostat), burners, vent connectors or other safety devices. Moisture from the products of combustion condensing on top of this manual. Pilot burner orifice clogged. The gas control (thermostat) should be replaced by a qualified service technician. The pilot burner should...occurs. Remove obstruction or debris from the gas line. Use a water heater size that shuts the operation of this manual. Gas Cock Knob not correctly positioned. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Before You Call For Service... Care and Cleaning...
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... Do not plug the relief valve outlet. Check gas supply pressure and manifold pressure. Make sure all wires prior to correct this manual. Plug in tank. Verify power supply (120VAC). Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. VERIFY PROPER OPERATION AFTER SERVICING. ...on page 30. Check the pilot burner. If necessary, relight using the instructions in the "Lighting The Water Heater" section of this manual. ● Contact a qualified service technician to qualified service personnel. 29 Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Refer to gas valve error code table...
... Do not plug the relief valve outlet. Check gas supply pressure and manifold pressure. Make sure all wires prior to correct this manual. Plug in tank. Verify power supply (120VAC). Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. VERIFY PROPER OPERATION AFTER SERVICING. ...on page 30. Check the pilot burner. If necessary, relight using the instructions in the "Lighting The Water Heater" section of this manual. ● Contact a qualified service technician to qualified service personnel. 29 Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Refer to gas valve error code table...
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... line. (Refer to Open. Lockout condition. Lockout condition. Pressure Switch Fails to Close. Vacation Mode Active Lockout condition. Contact qualified service technician. ● Make sure manual gas shutoff valve is open. ● If pressure is "OFF" before removing protective cover FOR ANY REASON. Lockout condition. ● Contact local qualified service technician...
... line. (Refer to Open. Lockout condition. Lockout condition. Pressure Switch Fails to Close. Vacation Mode Active Lockout condition. Contact qualified service technician. ● Make sure manual gas shutoff valve is open. ● If pressure is "OFF" before removing protective cover FOR ANY REASON. Lockout condition. ● Contact local qualified service technician...
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... Follow these three steps to complete and return this document in a safe place. It will need should you require service. 3 Read your Use and Care Manual carefully. Water Heater Model Number Serial Number Mr. ■ First Name Ms. ■ Mrs. ■ Miss ■ Last Name Street Address Apt. # City State Date...
... Follow these three steps to complete and return this document in a safe place. It will need should you require service. 3 Read your Use and Care Manual carefully. Water Heater Model Number Serial Number Mr. ■ First Name Ms. ■ Mrs. ■ Miss ■ Last Name Street Address Apt. # City State Date...