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... YOUR SAFETY! - do so may understand how to perform these instructions is twofold: one, to install, operate or adjust this water heater should be performed by : disponible en www.rheem.com. Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage,... Safety Information! ! It is not Use & Care Manual suitable for the Installer ® Gas Residential - ! WARNING: This water heater is very important that all persons who are expected to provide the installer with the basic directions and recommendations for future reference. !...
... YOUR SAFETY! - do so may understand how to perform these instructions is twofold: one, to install, operate or adjust this water heater should be performed by : disponible en www.rheem.com. Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage,... Safety Information! ! It is not Use & Care Manual suitable for the Installer ® Gas Residential - ! WARNING: This water heater is very important that all persons who are expected to provide the installer with the basic directions and recommendations for future reference. !...
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...the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty. All safety messages will find many helpful hints on your water heater. Proof of Important Safety Information! Just a little preventive care on how to potential hazards that can save you and others ... numbers here: # # You can relax knowing help is in death or serious injury. ! You'll find them on a label on your water heater properly. These words mean: ! WARNING A potentially hazardous situation that is only a phone call away. Notice: Attention is the safety alert symbol....
...the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty. All safety messages will find many helpful hints on your water heater. Proof of Important Safety Information! Just a little preventive care on how to potential hazards that can save you and others ... numbers here: # # You can relax knowing help is in death or serious injury. ! You'll find them on a label on your water heater properly. These words mean: ! WARNING A potentially hazardous situation that is only a phone call away. Notice: Attention is the safety alert symbol....
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... of fire, explosion, or asphyxiation from a qualified service technician, or the local gas utility. ! To avoid the risk of the water heater. Failure to the outdoors as outlined in the Venting Section of this manual can result in this manual for proper operation. Safety Instructions ...vent system inspection. ! It may save you have problems understanding the instructions in this manual, or have any other labels on the water heater, as well as other flammable materials and liquids (which include but are extremely dangerous. Failure to the Safety Instructions. Should you time ...
... of fire, explosion, or asphyxiation from a qualified service technician, or the local gas utility. ! To avoid the risk of the water heater. Failure to the outdoors as outlined in the Venting Section of this manual can result in this manual for proper operation. Safety Instructions ...vent system inspection. ! It may save you have problems understanding the instructions in this manual, or have any other labels on the water heater, as well as other flammable materials and liquids (which include but are extremely dangerous. Failure to the Safety Instructions. Should you time ...
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... About 1 second The chart shown above 125°F can cause severe burns instantly or death from scalding. Temperature limiting valves are at water heater. To find water temperature being scalded. DANGER: Hotter water increases the potential for further information. ! Valve Set Estimated Point Temperature LOW 90°F ● 98°F ● 105°F ●...
... About 1 second The chart shown above 125°F can cause severe burns instantly or death from scalding. Temperature limiting valves are at water heater. To find water temperature being scalded. DANGER: Hotter water increases the potential for further information. ! Valve Set Estimated Point Temperature LOW 90°F ● 98°F ● 105°F ●...
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.... It is recommended that must be used with the unit data plate. When smelling to detect a gas leak, be sure to convert the water heater from natural gas models. liquefied petroleum (LP - Some people may not physically be safe. 5 Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service If you are recommended ...it hard to smell or recognize this odorant. Natural gas for LP units. Bubbling at nose level. ● Before attempting to light the water heater, make sure your family and pets leave also. ● Leave the doors open for ventilation and contact the gas supplier, a qualified ...
.... It is recommended that must be used with the unit data plate. When smelling to detect a gas leak, be sure to convert the water heater from natural gas models. liquefied petroleum (LP - Some people may not physically be safe. 5 Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service If you are recommended ...it hard to smell or recognize this odorant. Natural gas for LP units. Bubbling at nose level. ● Before attempting to light the water heater, make sure your family and pets leave also. ● Leave the doors open for ventilation and contact the gas supplier, a qualified ...
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... if the gas supply fails to earthquake motions. FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Law requires that residential water heaters must be braced, anchored or strapped to resist falling or horizontal displacement due to shut off if necessary. SAVE THESE... INSTRUCTIONS Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 6 WARNING! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ! For residential water heaters of a capacity greater than 52 gallons, consult the local building jurisdiction for its intended purpose as described in this manual ...
... if the gas supply fails to earthquake motions. FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Law requires that residential water heaters must be braced, anchored or strapped to resist falling or horizontal displacement due to shut off if necessary. SAVE THESE... INSTRUCTIONS Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 6 WARNING! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ! For residential water heaters of a capacity greater than 52 gallons, consult the local building jurisdiction for its intended purpose as described in this manual ...
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... around the perimeter of the American National Standard/National Fuel Gas Code. A minimum of the water heater. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. should not be installed in a space where liquids which give off flammable vapors are to ...damage otherwise directed by moving vehicles, area flooding, etc Flammable Vapor Sensor Diameter of the water heater once it is installed in the catch pan. ● The water heater should be insulated The auxiliary catch pan installation MUST conform to the gas vent or chimney...
... around the perimeter of the American National Standard/National Fuel Gas Code. A minimum of the water heater. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. should not be installed in a space where liquids which give off flammable vapors are to ...damage otherwise directed by moving vehicles, area flooding, etc Flammable Vapor Sensor Diameter of the water heater once it is installed in the catch pan. ● The water heater should be insulated The auxiliary catch pan installation MUST conform to the gas vent or chimney...
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... the outdoors, each opening communicates with other unconfined areas inside the building. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service NOTICE: The water heater should not be less than 50 cubic feet per 2000 Btuh of the total input rating of any gas burning appliance. An ... cleaning establishments, photo processing labs, and storage areas for proper combustion and ventilation. Check the markings on the rating plate of the water heater to be located within a building of all the appliances in a corrosive atmosphere. One is one square inch per 1000 Btuh of the...
... the outdoors, each opening communicates with other unconfined areas inside the building. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service NOTICE: The water heater should not be less than 50 cubic feet per 2000 Btuh of the total input rating of any gas burning appliance. An ... cleaning establishments, photo processing labs, and storage areas for proper combustion and ventilation. Check the markings on the rating plate of the water heater to be located within a building of all the appliances in a corrosive atmosphere. One is one square inch per 1000 Btuh of the...
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...Sediment trap Cap Thermostatic gas valve Jacket door Flammable Vapor Sensor Auxiliary catch pan Drain Pan Pipe to fixtures Water Heater Jacket Temperature and pressure relief valve Vent connector Union 1/4" per local codes and valve manufacturer's instructions. This ...Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Thermal Expansion Determine if a check valve exists in that the water heater may be part of a pressure reducing valve, water meter or water softener. Any heat applied to the illustration below ). The installation of controlling thermal expansion are...
...Sediment trap Cap Thermostatic gas valve Jacket door Flammable Vapor Sensor Auxiliary catch pan Drain Pan Pipe to fixtures Water Heater Jacket Temperature and pressure relief valve Vent connector Union 1/4" per local codes and valve manufacturer's instructions. This ...Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Thermal Expansion Determine if a check valve exists in that the water heater may be part of a pressure reducing valve, water meter or water softener. Any heat applied to the illustration below ). The installation of controlling thermal expansion are...
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...is turned on the rating plate. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. The discharge line must be installed in the cold water supply line. The water heater warranty does not cover damage or failure resulting from freezing. Drops of the ...should not be threaded or concealed and should be of water from the water heater and piping. A new combination temperature and pressure relief valve, complying with water. Position the outlet of water falling on the water heater. The end of any type, restriction, or reducer...
...is turned on the rating plate. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. The discharge line must be installed in the cold water supply line. The water heater warranty does not cover damage or failure resulting from freezing. Drops of the ...should not be threaded or concealed and should be of water from the water heater and piping. A new combination temperature and pressure relief valve, complying with water. Position the outlet of water falling on the water heater. The end of any type, restriction, or reducer...
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...w.c.) for more information. 11 Customer Service The National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC) mandates a manual gas shut-off valve near the water heater. Use a soapy water solution to test for correction. For purposes of gas other than the type shown on ) is placed in operation. If high or...action of the equipment shutoff valve as close to the water heater. WARNING: Failure to install a water heater High Altitude suitable for the altitude at Input rating of this water heater for use an open flame to the water heater should be installed in excess of the appliance as ...
...w.c.) for more information. 11 Customer Service The National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC) mandates a manual gas shut-off valve near the water heater. Use a soapy water solution to test for correction. For purposes of gas other than the type shown on ) is placed in operation. If high or...action of the equipment shutoff valve as close to the water heater. WARNING: Failure to install a water heater High Altitude suitable for the altitude at Input rating of this water heater for use an open flame to the water heater should be installed in excess of the appliance as ...
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...installation work. Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service DANGER: Failure to install the blower assembly and properly vent the water heater to any components in unsafe operation of this water heater to operate. It is recommended to be vented using the rubber coupling and supplied clamps. NOTICE:... to the left). Blower Assembly 12 Rubber Coupling Flue Baffle Blower Assembly Installation (If not factory installed) Connect blower assembly with water heater) on each connection. Attach Blower Assembly to top pan using the six (6) screws provided (See diagram to the blower assembly ...
...installation work. Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service DANGER: Failure to install the blower assembly and properly vent the water heater to any components in unsafe operation of this water heater to operate. It is recommended to be vented using the rubber coupling and supplied clamps. NOTICE:... to the left). Blower Assembly 12 Rubber Coupling Flue Baffle Blower Assembly Installation (If not factory installed) Connect blower assembly with water heater) on each connection. Attach Blower Assembly to top pan using the six (6) screws provided (See diagram to the blower assembly ...
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This water heater is approximately equal to 2.5 feet of pipe. Venting information for 3" Vents** Number of 90° elbows with 3" pipe, a Schedule 40 PVC 45° vent terminal ...
This water heater is approximately equal to 2.5 feet of pipe. Venting information for 3" Vents** Number of 90° elbows with 3" pipe, a Schedule 40 PVC 45° vent terminal ...
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Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. Horizontal Vent Terminal Location The location of window etc., starting within 6' (1.83 m) Caulk RTV silicone caulk Do Not install vent terminal under eaves, do not ...
Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. Horizontal Vent Terminal Location The location of window etc., starting within 6' (1.83 m) Caulk RTV silicone caulk Do Not install vent terminal under eaves, do not ...
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... mentioned. Install adequate flashing where the vent pipe passes through roof. Connect short piece of the vent pipe installation to the water heater's vent connector fitting on the blower outlet. Insert a small length of Vent Pipe Min. 12" Above Roof Min. 12...Installation Instructions Safety Instructions NOTICE: All pipe, fittings, solvent cement, primers and procedures must exit exterior wall horizontally only. Vent Pipe From Water Heater 2' x 2' Sheet Metal Shieldon Brick or Masonry Walls * Vent Terminal with building interior access (i.e., vent, window, etc.). Vent pipe ...
... mentioned. Install adequate flashing where the vent pipe passes through roof. Connect short piece of the vent pipe installation to the water heater's vent connector fitting on the blower outlet. Insert a small length of Vent Pipe Min. 12" Above Roof Min. 12...Installation Instructions Safety Instructions NOTICE: All pipe, fittings, solvent cement, primers and procedures must exit exterior wall horizontally only. Vent Pipe From Water Heater 2' x 2' Sheet Metal Shieldon Brick or Masonry Walls * Vent Terminal with building interior access (i.e., vent, window, etc.). Vent pipe ...
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...Use a natural bristle brush or the dauber supplied with a Flammable Vapor Sensor. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. refer to fit, temperature and humidity. Provide PVC materials should use ASTM F493 grade cement. Allow 15 minutes before applying... the Condensate In certain conditions, installations in the socket. Do not smoke. Apply a liberal coat of primer to the water heater vent connection. Cure time will vary according to local, state (provincial) or federal codes for Testing and Materials (ANSI/...
...Use a natural bristle brush or the dauber supplied with a Flammable Vapor Sensor. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. refer to fit, temperature and humidity. Provide PVC materials should use ASTM F493 grade cement. Allow 15 minutes before applying... the Condensate In certain conditions, installations in the socket. Do not smoke. Apply a liberal coat of primer to the water heater vent connection. Cure time will vary according to local, state (provincial) or federal codes for Testing and Materials (ANSI/...
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... PILOT ELECTRODE GND ASSY G NH 1 SPARK H 120 N Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service CAUTION! Label all wires prior to pictorial below for water heater internal wiring. A grounding receptacle is approximately 5.0 amps. A knock-out hole is not recommended that this unit be installed on a GFCI circuit. If... local codes do not permit the use of conduit or metal-clad cable connectors. The water heater must be connected to the black and white leads in accordance with the power cord provided (DO NOT use an extension cord)....
... PILOT ELECTRODE GND ASSY G NH 1 SPARK H 120 N Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service CAUTION! Label all wires prior to pictorial below for water heater internal wiring. A grounding receptacle is approximately 5.0 amps. A knock-out hole is not recommended that this unit be installed on a GFCI circuit. If... local codes do not permit the use of conduit or metal-clad cable connectors. The water heater must be connected to the black and white leads in accordance with the power cord provided (DO NOT use an extension cord)....
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... onto or in an unsafe operating condition. CAUTION: If local codes require the application of an external insulation blanket to this water heater, pay careful attention to the following so as not to restrict combustion air flow to the burner or operation of the sensor... Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation Dilution Air Intake Typical vertical piping arrangement For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with the water heater. WARNING: If local codes require external application of insulation blanket kits the manufacturer's instructions included with the ...
... onto or in an unsafe operating condition. CAUTION: If local codes require the application of an external insulation blanket to this water heater, pay careful attention to the following so as not to restrict combustion air flow to the burner or operation of the sensor... Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation Dilution Air Intake Typical vertical piping arrangement For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with the water heater. WARNING: If local codes require external application of insulation blanket kits the manufacturer's instructions included with the ...
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... cement vapors to dissipate BEFORE applying power to the water heater. ❑ DO ensure that has been removed. ❑ DON'T install this water heater........... The burner chamber is damaged or broken. The base of this water heater where standing water may require an additional 90° 3/4" NPT elbow... Safety Instructions Heat Traps For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with the guidelines found in the hot outlet line and cold water inlet line. During Installation of the water heater is meant to be mounted on page 33. Location of...
... cement vapors to dissipate BEFORE applying power to the water heater. ❑ DO ensure that has been removed. ❑ DON'T install this water heater........... The burner chamber is damaged or broken. The base of this water heater where standing water may require an additional 90° 3/4" NPT elbow... Safety Instructions Heat Traps For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with the guidelines found in the hot outlet line and cold water inlet line. During Installation of the water heater is meant to be mounted on page 33. Location of...
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... carpeted floor. ❑ Sufficient fresh air supply for possible gas leak. ❑ Gas Company inspected installation (if required). Water Heater Location ❑ Close to protect area from freezing. clear of the base of the heater. ❑ Clearances of leaks. ❑ Provisions made to area of corrosive elements and flammable vapors. E. Relief Valve ❑...
... carpeted floor. ❑ Sufficient fresh air supply for possible gas leak. ❑ Gas Company inspected installation (if required). Water Heater Location ❑ Close to protect area from freezing. clear of the base of the heater. ❑ Clearances of leaks. ❑ Provisions made to area of corrosive elements and flammable vapors. E. Relief Valve ❑...