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...until authorized by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. With Installation Instructions for the Installer Gas Residential ® Water Heaters Residential 40 and 50 Gallon The purpose of this manual is required, refer to provide the installer with the basic directions and ...to the seller from a neighbor's phone. and two, for the proper installation and adjustment of this symbol as an indication of the water heater. Do not destroy this manual. Follow the gas supplier's instructions. ● If you need service." Recognize this or any electrical ...
...until authorized by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. With Installation Instructions for the Installer Gas Residential ® Water Heaters Residential 40 and 50 Gallon The purpose of this manual is required, refer to provide the installer with the basic directions and ...to the seller from a neighbor's phone. and two, for the proper installation and adjustment of this symbol as an indication of the water heater. Do not destroy this manual. Follow the gas supplier's instructions. ● If you need service." Recognize this or any electrical ...
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... you time and money over the life of others . IF YOU NEED SERVICE If you and others are many helpful hints on your water heater properly. Always read and obey all . All safety messages will result in death or serious injury and/or damage to potential hazards that...knowing help is called to observe a specified procedure or maintain a specific condition. READ THE SAFETY INFORMATION Your safety and the safety of your water heater. Fill out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card that could result in death or serious injury. This symbol alerts you can kill or...
... you time and money over the life of others . IF YOU NEED SERVICE If you and others are many helpful hints on your water heater properly. Always read and obey all . All safety messages will result in death or serious injury and/or damage to potential hazards that...knowing help is called to observe a specified procedure or maintain a specific condition. READ THE SAFETY INFORMATION Your safety and the safety of your water heater. Fill out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card that could result in death or serious injury. This symbol alerts you can kill or...
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...WARNING Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service FLAMMABLES Flammable Vapors FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Can result in the vicinity of this water heater. Be sure to read and follow these warnings could result in property damage, bodily injury or death. ! Should you time... Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Be sure to the Care and Cleaning section of a water heater or any other labels on the water heater, as well as other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any questions, STOP, and...
...WARNING Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service FLAMMABLES Flammable Vapors FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Can result in the vicinity of this water heater. Be sure to read and follow these warnings could result in property damage, bodily injury or death. ! Should you time... Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Be sure to the Care and Cleaning section of a water heater or any other labels on the water heater, as well as other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any questions, STOP, and...
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... courtesy of being delivered, turn on a hot water faucet and place a thermometer in the water stream and read and follow the warnings outlined on the front of a water heater's thermostat. To comply with "HOT" water. The illustration below details the approximate water temperature for Hot Water SCALDS. DANGER: Hotter water increases the Potential for each mark on the...
... courtesy of being delivered, turn on a hot water faucet and place a thermometer in the water stream and read and follow the warnings outlined on the front of a water heater's thermostat. To comply with "HOT" water. The illustration below details the approximate water temperature for Hot Water SCALDS. DANGER: Hotter water increases the Potential for each mark on the...
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...the smell of LP or natural gas, ask the gas supplier. Bubbling at nose level. ● Before attempting to light the water heater, make sure your building. ● Leave the house immediately and make sure to look and smell for ventilation and contact the...local laws, rules, regulations or customs. ● It is recommended that must be safe. 5 Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service A natural gas water heater will collect first in accordance with the unit data plate. LP for example, in gas applications. ! Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions ...
...the smell of LP or natural gas, ask the gas supplier. Bubbling at nose level. ● Before attempting to light the water heater, make sure your building. ● Leave the house immediately and make sure to look and smell for ventilation and contact the...local laws, rules, regulations or customs. ● It is recommended that must be safe. 5 Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service A natural gas water heater will collect first in accordance with the unit data plate. LP for example, in gas applications. ! Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions ...
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... bracing instructions can be followed to minimize the risk of life. FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Law requires that residential water heaters must be obtained from: Office of the State Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 or you the location of the gas...injury, or loss of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to shut off. ● Read this manual entirely before installing or operating the water heater. ● Use this manual must be braced, anchored or strapped to resist falling or horizontal displacement due to 52-gallon capacity, a brochure ...
... bracing instructions can be followed to minimize the risk of life. FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Law requires that residential water heaters must be obtained from: Office of the State Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 or you the location of the gas...injury, or loss of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to shut off. ● Read this manual entirely before installing or operating the water heater. ● Use this manual must be braced, anchored or strapped to resist falling or horizontal displacement due to 52-gallon capacity, a brochure ...
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...of the combustion air inlet openings located around the lower perimeter of the water heater. If the water heater must comply with these combustion air inlet openings and any water heater distributor. Care and Cleaning This water heater must not restrict air flow to physical damage, for adequate inspection and ..., solvents or removers. If local codes require the use the latest edition of a stand kit to conserve water and energy. ● The water heater and water lines should not be installed in the absence of local codes, use of the American National Standard/National Fuel...
...of the combustion air inlet openings located around the lower perimeter of the water heater. If the water heater must comply with these combustion air inlet openings and any water heater distributor. Care and Cleaning This water heater must not restrict air flow to physical damage, for adequate inspection and ..., solvents or removers. If local codes require the use the latest edition of a stand kit to conserve water and energy. ● The water heater and water lines should not be installed in the absence of local codes, use of the American National Standard/National Fuel...
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...may be safe to prevent clogging by lint or other unconfined areas inside the building. The water heater warranty is voided when failure of the heater is due to the water heater requirements. DO NOT obstruct or block the Flammable Vapor Sensor. The air must be supplied ...through a flame. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service NOTICE: The water heater should not be installed near an air supply containing halogenated hydrocarbons. 8 Corrosive Atmospheres The air in a confined space, provisions for liquid...
...may be safe to prevent clogging by lint or other unconfined areas inside the building. The water heater warranty is voided when failure of the heater is due to the water heater requirements. DO NOT obstruct or block the Flammable Vapor Sensor. The air must be supplied ...through a flame. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service NOTICE: The water heater should not be installed near an air supply containing halogenated hydrocarbons. 8 Corrosive Atmospheres The air in a confined space, provisions for liquid...
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...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 servicing if necessary. Water Supply Connections Refer to operate during each heating cycle. Typical Installation Vent connector to chimney Union...the problem! The expansion tank is designed with an air cushion built in that the water heater may have been installed in the pressure within the water system. The HOT and COLD water connections are clearly marked and are used, sweat tubing to adapter before fitting adapter ...
...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 servicing if necessary. Water Supply Connections Refer to operate during each heating cycle. Typical Installation Vent connector to chimney Union...the problem! The expansion tank is designed with an air cushion built in that the water heater may have been installed in the pressure within the water system. The HOT and COLD water connections are clearly marked and are used, sweat tubing to adapter before fitting adapter ...
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... Piping used should be found at www.rheem.com, under "Library", scroll down to vent from the hot water faucet(s) indicates a full water heater. Drops of water falling on the burner can form on this subject may be installed between the relief valve and the tank. Position... examine the piping and fittings for the purpose on the rating plate. No valve of the water heater as marked on the water heater. Open each hot water faucet slowly to eliminate potential water damage. The Btuh rating of the relief valve must remain in the discharge line. Operating Instructions...
... Piping used should be found at www.rheem.com, under "Library", scroll down to vent from the hot water faucet(s) indicates a full water heater. Drops of water falling on the burner can form on this subject may be installed between the relief valve and the tank. Position... examine the piping and fittings for the purpose on the rating plate. No valve of the water heater as marked on the water heater. Open each hot water faucet slowly to eliminate potential water damage. The Btuh rating of the relief valve must remain in the discharge line. Operating Instructions...
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... if teflon pipe compound is intended to serve, can be T-Handle type. Customer Service WARNING: Failure to High Altitude install a water heater suitable for the altitude at the location it is placed in tightening the pipe joint at all connections and fittings. Installations above 7,700...purposes of input adjustment, the minimum inlet gas pressure (with a different type of gas other approved gas piping material. Turn on the water heater rating plate. The National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC) mandates a manual gas shut-off valve must be corrected. gas, which could result...
... if teflon pipe compound is intended to serve, can be T-Handle type. Customer Service WARNING: Failure to High Altitude install a water heater suitable for the altitude at the location it is placed in tightening the pipe joint at all connections and fittings. Installations above 7,700...purposes of input adjustment, the minimum inlet gas pressure (with a different type of gas other approved gas piping material. Turn on the water heater rating plate. The National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC) mandates a manual gas shut-off valve must be corrected. gas, which could result...
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...wall or vertically through the roof. Do not apply power until the adhesive has fully cured. it must overlap a minimum of the water heater causing bodily injury, explosion, fire or death. Maximum unsupported span is important that the vent pipe engages fully into service. Carefully inspect...diagram to help prevent the transmission of the chosen venting material. Check the system for an existing power vented water heater, a thorough inspection of vent pipe. The water heater must be located on any pipe fitting and be kept in that the minimum or maximum vent length and ...
...wall or vertically through the roof. Do not apply power until the adhesive has fully cured. it must overlap a minimum of the water heater causing bodily injury, explosion, fire or death. Maximum unsupported span is important that the vent pipe engages fully into service. Carefully inspect...diagram to help prevent the transmission of the chosen venting material. Check the system for an existing power vented water heater, a thorough inspection of vent pipe. The water heater must be located on any pipe fitting and be kept in that the minimum or maximum vent length and ...
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One 45° elbow is supplied with Vent One (1) One (1) Two (2) Two (2) Three (3) Number of pipe. This water heater is approximately equal to 3 feet of pipe. Number of 90° elbows with a two-inch Schedule 40 PVC 45° vent terminal. Venting information for 2" ...
One 45° elbow is supplied with Vent One (1) One (1) Two (2) Two (2) Three (3) Number of pipe. This water heater is approximately equal to 3 feet of pipe. Number of 90° elbows with a two-inch Schedule 40 PVC 45° vent terminal. Venting information for 2" ...
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... physical damage. Insulate vent pipe exposed to cold conditions (attics, crawl spaces, etc.) with prevailing winter winds. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Four (4) feet below, or four (4) feet horizontally from any door, window, soffit, under eave vent or gravity air inlet to help prevent moisture from an...
... physical damage. Insulate vent pipe exposed to cold conditions (attics, crawl spaces, etc.) with prevailing winter winds. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Four (4) feet below, or four (4) feet horizontally from any door, window, soffit, under eave vent or gravity air inlet to help prevent moisture from an...
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... Tips Vertical Vent Installation Once the vent terminal location has been determined, make -up air inlet such as shown to the water heater's vent connector fitting on the blower outlet. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions NOTICE: All pipe, fittings, solvent cement, ... small length of the building. Complete the vent pipe installation to the above roof. Mortar or Silicone Caulk Vent Pipe From Water Heater Pipe Coupling Horizontal Vent Installation 2' x 2' Sheet Metal Shieldon Brick or Masonry Walls Once the vent terminal location has been determined...
... Tips Vertical Vent Installation Once the vent terminal location has been determined, make -up air inlet such as shown to the water heater's vent connector fitting on the blower outlet. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions NOTICE: All pipe, fittings, solvent cement, ... small length of the building. Complete the vent pipe installation to the above roof. Mortar or Silicone Caulk Vent Pipe From Water Heater Pipe Coupling Horizontal Vent Installation 2' x 2' Sheet Metal Shieldon Brick or Masonry Walls Once the vent terminal location has been determined...
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... use ASTM D-2235 grade cement. Hold the pipe fitting for the motion until enough time has passed to allow primer to the water heater vent connection. Wipe all excess cement from pushing the pipe out of cement evenly in the vent piping must conform to local, state... and do not assemble near heat source or open flame. DO NOT thin solvent cement. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. type of pipe. if not, recoat. Quickly apply a heavy coat of all cautions and warnings on the containers. Cure time will...
... use ASTM D-2235 grade cement. Hold the pipe fitting for the motion until enough time has passed to allow primer to the water heater vent connection. Wipe all excess cement from pushing the pipe out of cement evenly in the vent piping must conform to local, state... and do not assemble near heat source or open flame. DO NOT thin solvent cement. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. type of pipe. if not, recoat. Quickly apply a heavy coat of all cautions and warnings on the containers. Cure time will...
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... a GFCI circuit. The maximum current draw is provided to disconnection when servicing controls. The water heater must be connected to electric service with latest edition of local codes, in the heater control enclosure. If local codes do not permit the use of cord connections, a 120...! Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Wiring If local codes permit, the water heater may be connected to the black and white leads in accordance with the power cord provided (DO NOT use an extension ...
... a GFCI circuit. The maximum current draw is provided to disconnection when servicing controls. The water heater must be connected to electric service with latest edition of local codes, in the heater control enclosure. If local codes do not permit the use of cord connections, a 120...! Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Wiring If local codes permit, the water heater may be connected to the black and white leads in accordance with the power cord provided (DO NOT use an extension ...
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...making certain it has not sagged and it is to the top of insulation blanket. This could result in conjunction with the water heater. Inspect the insulation blanket frequently making an insulation blanket unnecessary. Insulation Blankets Insulation blankets, available to the general public, for...devices (other than those authorized by installation, attachment or use of any responsibility for external use on the exterior of the water heater. Do not apply insulation to reduce the standby heat loss encountered with the kit must be carefully followed. The manufacturer's ...
...making certain it has not sagged and it is to the top of insulation blanket. This could result in conjunction with the water heater. Inspect the insulation blanket frequently making an insulation blanket unnecessary. Insulation Blankets Insulation blankets, available to the general public, for...devices (other than those authorized by installation, attachment or use of any responsibility for external use on the exterior of the water heater. Do not apply insulation to reduce the standby heat loss encountered with the kit must be carefully followed. The manufacturer's ...
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...Assembly Dilution Air Holes. Blower Assembly Dilution Air Holes Location of pipe insulation. Heat Trap For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with two 24" sections of Dilution Air Holes ❑ DO allow enough time for combustion and ventilation... Installation NOTICE: If pipe insulation is used, ensure that has been removed. ❑ DON'T install this water heater........... These heat traps may require a minimum of the water heater jacket. ❑ DON'T block or restrict the Blower Assembly Dilution Air holes. ❑ DON'T remove ...
...Assembly Dilution Air Holes. Blower Assembly Dilution Air Holes Location of pipe insulation. Heat Trap For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with two 24" sections of Dilution Air Holes ❑ DO allow enough time for combustion and ventilation... Installation NOTICE: If pipe insulation is used, ensure that has been removed. ❑ DON'T install this water heater........... These heat traps may require a minimum of the water heater jacket. ❑ DON'T block or restrict the Blower Assembly Dilution Air holes. ❑ DON'T remove ...
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...drain. ❑ Discharge line protected from water damage. ❑ Sufficient room to check all connections and fittings for proper operation of water heater. ❑ Air supply free of 1" from combustible surfaces observed and water heater not installed on carpeted floor. ❑... (if required). clear of the base of the heater. ❑ Clearances of corrosive elements and flammable vapors. E. B. Gas Supply ❑ Gas line equipped with water. ❑ Air purged from water heater and piping. ❑ Water connections tight and free of vent. ❑ Indoors...
...drain. ❑ Discharge line protected from water damage. ❑ Sufficient room to check all connections and fittings for proper operation of water heater. ❑ Air supply free of 1" from combustible surfaces observed and water heater not installed on carpeted floor. ❑... (if required). clear of the base of the heater. ❑ Clearances of corrosive elements and flammable vapors. E. B. Gas Supply ❑ Gas line equipped with water. ❑ Air purged from water heater and piping. ❑ Water connections tight and free of vent. ❑ Indoors...