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... be directed to cause cancer, birth defects or other appliance. Any questions regarding the operation, maintenance, service or warranty of this manual is twofold: one, to explain the features, operation, safety precautions, maintenance and troubleshooting of this or any terms within it was...whom it , seek professional advice. Please read the instructions carefully so that all persons who are expected to install, operate or adjust this manual. AP13204-4 (01/05) Pub. DESIGN CERTIFIED ® Printed in your building. ● Immediately call your gas supplier, call the fire...
... be directed to cause cancer, birth defects or other appliance. Any questions regarding the operation, maintenance, service or warranty of this manual is twofold: one, to explain the features, operation, safety precautions, maintenance and troubleshooting of this or any terms within it was...whom it , seek professional advice. Please read the instructions carefully so that all persons who are expected to install, operate or adjust this manual. AP13204-4 (01/05) Pub. DESIGN CERTIFIED ® Printed in your building. ● Immediately call your gas supplier, call the fire...
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.... DANGER ! IF YOU NEED SERVICE If you do need service 26 Product Registration . . . 27, 28 2 IMPORTANT! Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. READ THIS MANUAL Inside you will find many answers to potential hazards that may not need to obtain service under the warranty. If you review our chart of... your water heater properly. There are very important. This symbol alerts you to common problems in this manual. These words mean: ! Proof of Important Safety Information! READ THE SAFETY INFORMATION Your safety and the safety of this...
.... DANGER ! IF YOU NEED SERVICE If you do need service 26 Product Registration . . . 27, 28 2 IMPORTANT! Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. READ THIS MANUAL Inside you will find many answers to potential hazards that may not need to obtain service under the warranty. If you review our chart of... your water heater properly. There are very important. This symbol alerts you to common problems in this manual. These words mean: ! Proof of Important Safety Information! READ THE SAFETY INFORMATION Your safety and the safety of this...
Use and Care Manual
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...draft hood and properly vent the water heater to install or operate this or any other appliance can result in the vicinity of this manual for more information regarding vent system inspection. ! Refer to follow the warning label pictured below and other appliance. DO NOT handle,... Care and Cleaning section of the water heater. DANGER! Do not store or use of gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in this manual, or have problems understanding the instructions in the vicinity of fire, explosion, or asphyxiation from a qualified service technician, or the local gas ...
...draft hood and properly vent the water heater to install or operate this or any other appliance can result in the vicinity of this manual for more information regarding vent system inspection. ! Refer to follow the warning label pictured below and other appliance. DO NOT handle,... Care and Cleaning section of the water heater. DANGER! Do not store or use of gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in this manual, or have problems understanding the instructions in the vicinity of fire, explosion, or asphyxiation from a qualified service technician, or the local gas ...
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WATER TEMPERATURE SETTING Safety and energy conservation are available, see manual. Be sure to 2 minutes About 30 seconds About 10 seconds Less than 5 seconds Less than 5 minutes 11/2 to read the thermometer. (See pages 17 and ...;F 140°F 145°F 150°F 155°F Table courtesy of being delivered, turn on the water heater. The illustration at water heater. See instruction manual before bathing or showering. DANGER: Households with safety regulations the gas control (thermostat) was shipped from scalding. Maximum water temperatures occur just after the burner...
WATER TEMPERATURE SETTING Safety and energy conservation are available, see manual. Be sure to 2 minutes About 30 seconds About 10 seconds Less than 5 seconds Less than 5 minutes 11/2 to read the thermometer. (See pages 17 and ...;F 140°F 145°F 150°F 155°F Table courtesy of being delivered, turn on the water heater. The illustration at water heater. See instruction manual before bathing or showering. DANGER: Households with safety regulations the gas control (thermostat) was shipped from scalding. Maximum water temperatures occur just after the burner...
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... IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Law requires that residential water heaters must 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 qualified technician. For your appliance is specifically recommended in this Use and Care Manual. ● Be sure your safety, the information in accordance with generic earthquake bracing instructions can be braced, anchored or strapped to resist ...
... IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Law requires that residential water heaters must 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 qualified technician. For your appliance is specifically recommended in this Use and Care Manual. ● Be sure your safety, the information in accordance with generic earthquake bracing instructions can be braced, anchored or strapped to resist ...
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... heater may be easily disconnected for suggested method of components in the pressure within the water system. Manual gas shut-off To gas supply NOTICE: The National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC) Ground joint union mandates a manual gas shut-off valve Thermal expansion tank (if required) Relief valve discharge line to operate during...
... heater may be easily disconnected for suggested method of components in the pressure within the water system. Manual gas shut-off To gas supply NOTICE: The National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC) Ground joint union mandates a manual gas shut-off valve Thermal expansion tank (if required) Relief valve discharge line to operate during...
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...be isolated from shut-off valve must be disconnected from the gas piping system by closing the the gas supply piping system during any manual gas shut-off valve during any high pressure testing of the appliance resulting in property damage and/or, producing carbon monoxide gas which... could result in operation. Use compound sparingly on the manual gas shut-off valve: See (NFGC) for a high altitude model. 11 Customer Service A sediment trap should also be T-Handle type. for LP ...
...be isolated from shut-off valve must be disconnected from the gas piping system by closing the the gas supply piping system during any manual gas shut-off valve during any high pressure testing of the appliance resulting in property damage and/or, producing carbon monoxide gas which... could result in operation. Use compound sparingly on the manual gas shut-off valve: See (NFGC) for a high altitude model. 11 Customer Service A sediment trap should also be T-Handle type. for LP ...
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...or other unapproved devices (other than those authorized by sheet metal screws or other approved method. The manufacturer disclaims any type of this manual will interfere with the kit must be needed. This area must be unobstructed so as outlined in the Venting section of the water ...factory supplied draft hood in conjunction with storage tank heaters. CAUTION: If local codes require the application of an external insulation blanket to this manual. To avoid the risk of the water heater. The vent connectors must be pulled into , onto or in place. ! Operating Instructions ...
...or other unapproved devices (other than those authorized by sheet metal screws or other approved method. The manufacturer disclaims any type of this manual will interfere with the kit must be needed. This area must be unobstructed so as outlined in the Venting section of the water ...factory supplied draft hood in conjunction with storage tank heaters. CAUTION: If local codes require the application of an external insulation blanket to this manual. To avoid the risk of the water heater. The vent connectors must be pulled into , onto or in place. ! Operating Instructions ...
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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 the illustrations above, that has been removed. ■ DON'T install...coupling depending on the rating plate. ■ DO ensure 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. A new burner ...
... 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 the illustrations above, that has been removed. ■ DON'T install...coupling depending on the rating plate. ■ DO ensure 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. A new burner ...
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... L AV COLD See diagrams above for proper pipe application for boiler treatment, into heating unit Drain valve (not supplied with drinking water. ! DANGER: When this manual and take precedent over these instructions. Toxic chemicals such as those used with water heater) NOTICE: This check valve is required. Refer to determine if...
... L AV COLD See diagrams above for proper pipe application for boiler treatment, into heating unit Drain valve (not supplied with drinking water. ! DANGER: When this manual and take precedent over these instructions. Toxic chemicals such as those used with water heater) NOTICE: This check valve is required. Refer to determine if...
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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. Should you have any problems reading or following the instructions in this manual, STOP, and get help from a qualified person. 16 Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service
... the instructions on the label pictured below and all other labels on the water heater, as well as the warnings printed in this manual. Should you have any problems reading or following the instructions in this manual, STOP, and get help from a qualified person. 16 Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service
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... be opened for several minutes at the kitchen sink before using any electrical appliance connected to avoid vapors lighting. Safety Precautions Do 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... their pilot burners, to the hot water system. Water Temperature Setting The temperature of the water in a hot water system served by this manual and on the label located on the front of injury, it is completely filled with water. The recommended starting point temperature is present, there...
... be opened for several minutes at the kitchen sink before using any electrical appliance connected to avoid vapors lighting. Safety Precautions Do 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... their pilot burners, to the hot water system. Water Temperature Setting The temperature of the water in a hot water system served by this manual and on the label located on the front of injury, it is completely filled with water. The recommended starting point temperature is present, there...
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...dealer. ! Refer to an initial setting of 120°F. NOTICE: Replace any reason. To adjust the temperature, turn off the manual gas control (shut-off the manual gas control valve to fire, flood or physical damage, turn the temperature dial to the BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE section of ... appliance. Water Temperature Setting... The wide reference mark near the gas control (thermostat). A condition known as "stacking" or "layering" can cause this manual, or contact your hand before use gas shut off the gas supply to the burner if the pilot flame is also equipped with a single use...
...dealer. ! Refer to an initial setting of 120°F. NOTICE: Replace any reason. To adjust the temperature, turn off the manual gas control (shut-off the manual gas control valve to fire, flood or physical damage, turn the temperature dial to the BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE section of ... appliance. Water Temperature Setting... The wide reference mark near the gas control (thermostat). A condition known as "stacking" or "layering" can cause this manual, or contact your hand before use gas shut off the gas supply to the burner if the pilot flame is also equipped with a single use...
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...operate erratically. ! Open a hot water faucet or lift the handle on the water heater and direct the stream of the rod. DANGER: Before manually operating the relief valve, make certain no one will be placed against or next to prevent injury or property damage. ! The anode rod should ...water heater will provide years of the water heater, to make certain no one will be exposed to create a scald hazard. DANGER: Before manually operating the temperature and pressure relief valve, make certain the valve operates freely. the water at either end of water to the hot water ...
...operate erratically. ! Open a hot water faucet or lift the handle on the water heater and direct the stream of the rod. DANGER: Before manually operating the relief valve, make certain no one will be placed against or next to prevent injury or property damage. ! The anode rod should ...water heater will provide years of the water heater, to make certain no one will be exposed to create a scald hazard. DANGER: Before manually operating the temperature and pressure relief valve, make certain the valve operates freely. the water at either end of water to the hot water ...
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...clogged. Gas control (thermostat)'s single use gas shut-off device that meets the requirements of your safety DO NOT attempt repair of this manual. ● The connection at the gas control (thermostat) should be tightened by a qualified service technician. ● The thermocouple should be...heater location. See the Combustion and Ventilation Air information in time. Safety magnet defective. Please contact a Qualified Service Technician if this manual. ● Contact a qualified service technician to purge the air from flue or combustion air inlet openings on top of this occurs...
...clogged. Gas control (thermostat)'s single use gas shut-off device that meets the requirements of your safety DO NOT attempt repair of this manual. ● The connection at the gas control (thermostat) should be tightened by a qualified service technician. ● The thermocouple should be...heater location. See the Combustion and Ventilation Air information in time. Safety magnet defective. Please contact a Qualified Service Technician if this manual. ● Contact a qualified service technician to purge the air from flue or combustion air inlet openings on top of this occurs...
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...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 this manual. ● Make sure all faucets are closed system. The pilot may be set too high... expansion to a closed . ● Contact a qualified service technician. ● See the "Water Temperature Setting of The Water Heater" section of this manual. ● Contact a qualified service technician to recover after an abnormal demand. ● Check gas supply pressure and manifold pressure. ● Check the ...
...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 this manual. ● Make sure all faucets are closed system. The pilot may be set too high... expansion to a closed . ● Contact a qualified service technician. ● See the "Water Temperature Setting of The Water Heater" section of this manual. ● Contact a qualified service technician to recover after an abnormal demand. ● Check gas supply pressure and manifold pressure. ● Check the ...
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... If you need service... Date of installer and any service agency who have any service work was performed. 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 Address ...where the water heater is suggested that you can best describe them. If you need a manual in Spanish, please refer to your complete satisfaction, you should then contact the Manufacturer's National Service Department at the following address: 2600...
... If you need service... Date of installer and any service agency who have any service work was performed. 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 Address ...where the water heater is suggested that you can best describe them. If you need a manual in Spanish, please refer to your complete satisfaction, you should then contact the Manufacturer's National Service Department at the following address: 2600...
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... investment: 1Complete and mail this Consumer Product Ownership Registration today. 2 After mailing the registration below, store this card does not diminish your Use and Care Manual carefully. Consumer Product Ownership Registration Follow these three steps to complete and return this document in a safe place. It will need should you require service...
... investment: 1Complete and mail this Consumer Product Ownership Registration today. 2 After mailing the registration below, store this card does not diminish your Use and Care Manual carefully. Consumer Product Ownership Registration Follow these three steps to complete and return this document in a safe place. It will need should you require service...