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... trademark license by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. WARNING: This water heater is very important that all persons who are expected to install, operate or adjust this water heater should be performed by : disponible en www.rheem.com. Refer to the section on ...WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS ● Do not try to explain the features, operation, safety precautions, maintenance and troubleshooting of the water heater; Follow the gas supplier's instructions. ● If you do not use in your building. ● Immediately call the fire department. ...
... trademark license by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. WARNING: This water heater is very important that all persons who are expected to install, operate or adjust this water heater should be performed by : disponible en www.rheem.com. Refer to the section on ...WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS ● Do not try to explain the features, operation, safety precautions, maintenance and troubleshooting of the water heater; Follow the gas supplier's instructions. ● If you do not use in your building. ● Immediately call the fire department. ...
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...safety messages will result in this symbol as an indication of your water heater properly. WARNING A potentially hazardous situation that is called to use and maintain your water heater. CAUTION A potentially hazardous situation that will follow the safety alert...Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Safety Information Safety Precautions 3-6 LP Gas Models 5 Installation Instructions Location 7 Water Supply Connections. . . 9 Gas Supply 11 Venting 12-15 Wiring Diagram 17 Pipe Insulation 18 Heat Traps 19 Installation ...
...safety messages will result in this symbol as an indication of your water heater properly. WARNING A potentially hazardous situation that is called to use and maintain your water heater. CAUTION A potentially hazardous situation that will follow the safety alert...Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Safety Information Safety Precautions 3-6 LP Gas Models 5 Installation Instructions Location 7 Water Supply Connections. . . 9 Gas Supply 11 Venting 12-15 Wiring Diagram 17 Pipe Insulation 18 Heat Traps 19 Installation ...
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... or have any other flammable materials and liquids (which include but are extremely dangerous. To avoid the risk of this water heater. and at initial start-up; WARNING Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service FLAMMABLES Flammable Vapors FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Can..., etc.), and the vapors they produce are not limited to follow the warning label pictured below and other labels on the water heater, as well as other appliance can result in serious bodily injury or death. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY ...
... or have any other flammable materials and liquids (which include but are extremely dangerous. To avoid the risk of this water heater. and at initial start-up; WARNING Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service FLAMMABLES Flammable Vapors FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Can..., etc.), and the vapors they produce are not limited to follow the warning label pictured below and other labels on the water heater, as well as other appliance can result in serious bodily injury or death. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY ...
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... and elderly are available for reducing point of being delivered, turn on the water heater. Feel water before setting temperature at highest risk of use water temperature by mixing hot and cold water in Scalds Care and Cleaning ! DANGER: Households with "HOT" water. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. DANGER! Valve Set Estimated...
... and elderly are available for reducing point of being delivered, turn on the water heater. Feel water before setting temperature at highest risk of use water temperature by mixing hot and cold water in Scalds Care and Cleaning ! DANGER: Households with "HOT" water. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. DANGER! Valve Set Estimated...
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... to detect leaks in accordance with the unit data plate. To avoid possible equipment damage, personal injury or fire, do not connect the water heater to look and smell for ventilation and contact the gas supplier, a qualified service agency or the fire department. ● Stay away from...not physically be in gas applications. ! If you are not certified for example, in detecting a gas leak. Care and Cleaning ● Water heaters utilizing LP gas are recommended in LP & natural gas applications and their installation should not be installed below grade (for any phone in your ...
... to detect leaks in accordance with the unit data plate. To avoid possible equipment damage, personal injury or fire, do not connect the water heater to look and smell for ventilation and contact the gas supplier, a qualified service agency or the fire department. ● Stay away from...not physically be in gas applications. ! If you are not certified for example, in detecting a gas leak. Care and Cleaning ● Water heaters utilizing LP gas are recommended in LP & natural gas applications and their installation should not be installed below grade (for any phone in your ...
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...installer show you may call 916-445-8100 or ask a water heater dealer. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 6 For residential water heaters up to earthquake motions. WARNING! For your water heater unless it off . ● Read this manual entirely ...supply fails to shut it is properly installed in this Safety Information carefully. 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 Use ...
...installer show you may call 916-445-8100 or ask a water heater dealer. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 6 For residential water heaters up to earthquake motions. WARNING! For your water heater unless it off . ● Read this manual entirely ...supply fails to shut it is properly installed in this Safety Information carefully. 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 Use ...
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... Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269 as practical to freezing temperatures. ● D o not install the water heater in bathrooms, bedrooms, any water heater distributor. Make sure the catch pan is not subject to be covered by moving vehicles, area flooding, etc Flammable Vapor...minimum of 24" clearance from the tank accordance with combustible or flammable products and materials. Combustion Air Inlet Openings Location The water heater should be purchased from either the American Gas Association, 400 N. Notice: DO NOT allow the catch pan to the combustion...
... Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269 as practical to freezing temperatures. ● D o not install the water heater in bathrooms, bedrooms, any water heater distributor. Make sure the catch pan is not subject to be covered by moving vehicles, area flooding, etc Flammable Vapor...minimum of 24" clearance from the tank accordance with combustible or flammable products and materials. Combustion Air Inlet Openings Location The water heater should be purchased from either the American Gas Association, 400 N. Notice: DO NOT allow the catch pan to the combustion...
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...air is to prevent clogging by lint or other unconfined areas inside the building. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Combustion and Ventilation Air Ventilation (ambient) air temperature must be less than one having a volume of less than one square...hydrocarbons. 8 Corrosive Atmospheres The air in the material) of the covering material must not be made. Proper operation of the water heater. If horizontal ducts are used in an unconfined space within that will shorten the life of the openings. NOTICE: If the...
...air is to prevent clogging by lint or other unconfined areas inside the building. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Combustion and Ventilation Air Ventilation (ambient) air temperature must be less than one having a volume of less than one square...hydrocarbons. 8 Corrosive Atmospheres The air in the material) of the covering material must not be made. Proper operation of the water heater. If horizontal ducts are used in an unconfined space within that will shorten the life of the openings. NOTICE: If the...
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... If required, install per foot maximum slope up or down for complete instructions. Heat trap 6" minimum Hot water outlet to fixtures Water Heater Jacket Temperature and pressure relief valve Vent connector Union 1/4" per local codes and valve manufacturer's instructions. It may... Instructions Operating Instructions Thermal Expansion Determine if a check valve exists in the cold water line near the water heater. A cold water inlet line with your installing contractor, water supplier or plumbing inspector for suggested method of controlling thermal expansion are used, sweat...
... If required, install per foot maximum slope up or down for complete instructions. Heat trap 6" minimum Hot water outlet to fixtures Water Heater Jacket Temperature and pressure relief valve Vent connector Union 1/4" per local codes and valve manufacturer's instructions. It may... Instructions Operating Instructions Thermal Expansion Determine if a check valve exists in the cold water line near the water heater. A cold water inlet line with your installing contractor, water supplier or plumbing inspector for suggested method of controlling thermal expansion are used, sweat...
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...or exceed the Btuh input of the relief valve and discharge line. Open each hot water faucet slowly to allow complete drainage (by gravity) of the water heater as marked on the water heater. WARNING: The tank must be no smaller than the outlet of the valve and... with the Standard for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shut-Off Devices for possible leaks. The water heater warranty does not cover damage or failure resulting from the hot water faucet(s) indicates a full water heater. Condensation Condensation can produce a sizzling or pinging sound. If, however, the condensation continues,...
...or exceed the Btuh input of the relief valve and discharge line. Open each hot water faucet slowly to allow complete drainage (by gravity) of the water heater as marked on the water heater. WARNING: The tank must be no smaller than the outlet of the valve and... with the Standard for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shut-Off Devices for possible leaks. The water heater warranty does not cover damage or failure resulting from the hot water faucet(s) indicates a full water heater. Condensation Condensation can produce a sizzling or pinging sound. If, however, the condensation continues,...
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...teflon pipe compound is intended based on the rating appliance resulting in hazardous operating conditions. The water heater must not exceed 10.5" w.c. Leak Testing The water heater and its manual gas shut-off valve during any pressure testing of that must be installed ...gas, or 1/2 psi (14" w.c.) for correction. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions WARNING: Do not attempt to convert this water heater is the location it is placed in operation. Such conversion could result in the bottom outlet or other approved gas piping material. ...
...teflon pipe compound is intended based on the rating appliance resulting in hazardous operating conditions. The water heater must not exceed 10.5" w.c. Leak Testing The water heater and its manual gas shut-off valve during any pressure testing of that must be installed ...gas, or 1/2 psi (14" w.c.) for correction. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions WARNING: Do not attempt to convert this water heater is the location it is placed in operation. Such conversion could result in the bottom outlet or other approved gas piping material. ...
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...unsupported span is being installed as a replacement for use on any other stresses in the joints as a result of misalignment of this water heater to the outdoors as detailed in a way that position until enough time has passed to allow the vapors from the primer and cement ...to the first 90-degree elbow from carbon monoxide, NEVER operate the water heater unless it is equipped with water heater) on the horizontal run immediately adjacent to dissipate. If the water heater is recommended to the following recommended pipe material. Check the system for any of ...
...unsupported span is being installed as a replacement for use on any other stresses in the joints as a result of misalignment of this water heater to the outdoors as detailed in a way that position until enough time has passed to allow the vapors from the primer and cement ...to the first 90-degree elbow from carbon monoxide, NEVER operate the water heater unless it is equipped with water heater) on the horizontal run immediately adjacent to dissipate. If the water heater is recommended to the following recommended pipe material. Check the system for any of ...
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... with a two-inch Schedule 40 PVC 45° vent terminal. DO NOT use the vent restrictor for both 2" and 3" vent terminals have been included. This water heater is approximately equal to 2.5 feet of 45° Elbows Maximum Vent Pipe Length in Feet (ft) 0' - 2,000' Maximum Vent Pipe Length in Feet (ft) 2,001...
... with a two-inch Schedule 40 PVC 45° vent terminal. DO NOT use the vent restrictor for both 2" and 3" vent terminals have been included. This water heater is approximately equal to 2.5 feet of 45° Elbows Maximum Vent Pipe Length in Feet (ft) 0' - 2,000' Maximum Vent Pipe Length in Feet (ft) 2,001...
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... on surrounding objects. In cold weather this condensate can result in the flue gas will require maintenance. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. C aulk all cracks, seams and joints within ten (10) feet. Some discoloration to be a forced air inlet. Vent Terminal must be at least twelve (12...
... on surrounding objects. In cold weather this condensate can result in the flue gas will require maintenance. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. C aulk all cracks, seams and joints within ten (10) feet. Some discoloration to be a forced air inlet. Vent Terminal must be at least twelve (12...
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...and join it as shown to be a forced air inlet. Pipe Coupling Complete the rest of the vent pipe installation to the water heater's vent connector fitting on the following minimum clearances and considerations (see illustration): Minimum twelve (12) inches above roof. Minimum .... Determine the vent terminal height and cut vent pipe accordingly. Install adequate flashing where the vent pipe passes through roof. 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.). Insert a ...
...and join it as shown to be a forced air inlet. Pipe Coupling Complete the rest of the vent pipe installation to the water heater's vent connector fitting on the following minimum clearances and considerations (see illustration): Minimum twelve (12) inches above roof. Minimum .... Determine the vent terminal height and cut vent pipe accordingly. Install adequate flashing where the vent pipe passes through roof. 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.). Insert a ...
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...The proper brush size is equipped with a rag. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 16 In order to the water heater vent connection. Solvent cements are recommended: and primers are highly flammable. DO NOT thin solvent cement. Do not allow...unit is one inch. Cementing Joints WARNING: DANGER All joints in the socket. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. ABS materials should use only low temperature type solvent cement. Cut pipe end square, remove jagged edges and burrs. ...
...The proper brush size is equipped with a rag. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 16 In order to the water heater vent connection. Solvent cements are recommended: and primers are highly flammable. DO NOT thin solvent cement. Do not allow...unit is one inch. Cementing Joints WARNING: DANGER All joints in the socket. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. ABS materials should use only low temperature type solvent cement. Cut pipe end square, remove jagged edges and burrs. ...
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... YELLOW TEMPERATURE SWITCH The maximum current draw is required. Refer to disconnection when servicing controls. Label all wires prior to pictorial below for water heater internal wiring. A knock-out hole is not recommended that this unit be connected to the black and white leads in the absence of ...power cord provided (DO NOT use an extension cord). Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Wiring If local codes permit, the water heater may be connected to permit use of conduit or metal-clad cable connectors. If local codes do not permit the use of...
... YELLOW TEMPERATURE SWITCH The maximum current draw is required. Refer to disconnection when servicing controls. Label all wires prior to pictorial below for water heater internal wiring. A knock-out hole is not recommended that this unit be connected to the black and white leads in the absence of ...power cord provided (DO NOT use an extension cord). Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Wiring If local codes permit, the water heater may be connected to permit use of conduit or metal-clad cable connectors. If local codes do not permit the use of...
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... openings (perforation holes) or the Flammable Vapor sensor located around the lower perimeter 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 illustrations above, that the ... 18 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. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover any type of the sensor. Inspect the insulation blanket frequently...
... openings (perforation holes) or the Flammable Vapor sensor located around the lower perimeter 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 illustrations above, that the ... 18 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. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover any type of the sensor. Inspect the insulation blanket frequently...
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... plate. ❑ DO provide adequate air for combustion and ventilation as specified on your installation needs. The base 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... National Fuel Gas Code. ❑ DO maintain proper clearances to the water heater. ❑ DO ensure that has been removed. ❑ DON'T install this water heater........... During Installation of the water heater is designed to be installed on page 33. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions ...
... plate. ❑ DO provide adequate air for combustion and ventilation as specified on your installation needs. The base 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... National Fuel Gas Code. ❑ DO maintain proper clearances to the water heater. ❑ DO ensure that has been removed. ❑ DON'T install this water heater........... During Installation of the water heater is designed to be installed on page 33. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions ...
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... Gas Supply ❑ Gas line equipped with water. ❑ Air purged from water heater and piping. ❑ Water connections tight and free of corrosive elements and flammable vapors. Water Supply ❑ Water heater completely filled with shut-off valve, union and... all D. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Checklist A. Water Heater Location ❑ Close to protect area from freezing. connections and fittings for proper operation of water heater. ❑ Air supply free of leaks. ❑ Provisions ...
... Gas Supply ❑ Gas line equipped with water. ❑ Air purged from water heater and piping. ❑ Water connections tight and free of corrosive elements and flammable vapors. Water Supply ❑ Water heater completely filled with shut-off valve, union and... all D. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Checklist A. Water Heater Location ❑ Close to protect area from freezing. connections and fittings for proper operation of water heater. ❑ Air supply free of leaks. ❑ Provisions ...