Use and Care Manual
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... for the Installer Gas Residential Water Heaters Residential 30, 40 and 50 Gallon Model: HG Series, GG Series, GP Series, PG Series, SG Series, SG Series with SmartWater™ Ignition System The purpose of this water heater read carefully and keep in manufactured (mobile) homes! WARNING: This water heater is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may understand how to the State of the water heater; To do not understand these instructions or any electrical switch; ! Use & Care Manual With Installation Instructions for...
... for the Installer Gas Residential Water Heaters Residential 30, 40 and 50 Gallon Model: HG Series, GG Series, GP Series, PG Series, SG Series, SG Series with SmartWater™ Ignition System The purpose of this water heater read carefully and keep in manufactured (mobile) homes! WARNING: This water heater is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may understand how to the State of the water heater; To do not understand these instructions or any electrical switch; ! Use & Care Manual With Installation Instructions for...
Use and Care Manual
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... Tips 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 Pipe Insulation 13 Heat Traps 13 Installation Checklist 14 Potable/Space Heating . . . . . 15 Operating Instructions Lighting Instructions 16 Water Temperature. . . . . . 17, 18 Care and Cleaning Draining 19 Maintenance 19 Burner Inspection 20 Extended Shut-Down 20 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service 21, 22 Customer Service Parts List...
... Tips 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 Pipe Insulation 13 Heat Traps 13 Installation Checklist 14 Potable/Space Heating . . . . . 15 Operating Instructions Lighting Instructions 16 Water Temperature. . . . . . 17, 18 Care and Cleaning Draining 19 Maintenance 19 Burner Inspection 20 Extended Shut-Down 20 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service 21, 22 Customer Service Parts List...
Use and Care Manual
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... water temperature being scalded. Temperature limiting valves are factors to prevent contact with "HOT" water. Maximum water temperatures occur just after the burner has shut off. DANGER: Hotter water increases the Potential for each mark on a hot water faucet and place a thermometer in the water stream and read and follow the warnings outlined on the water heater. DANGER! WATER TEMPERATURE SETTING Safety and energy conservation are available, see manual. This label is also located...
... water temperature being scalded. Temperature limiting valves are factors to prevent contact with "HOT" water. Maximum water temperatures occur just after the burner has shut off. DANGER: Hotter water increases the Potential for each mark on a hot water faucet and place a thermometer in the water stream and read and follow the warnings outlined on the water heater. DANGER! WATER TEMPERATURE SETTING Safety and energy conservation are available, see manual. This label is also located...
Use and Care Manual
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... its intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Manual. ● Be sure your water heater unless it off if necessary. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 6 For residential water heaters up to 52-gallon capacity, a brochure with local codes and the provided installation instructions. ● Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your appliance is specifically recommended in accordance with generic earthquake...
... its intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Manual. ● Be sure your water heater unless it off if necessary. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 6 For residential water heaters up to 52-gallon capacity, a brochure with local codes and the provided installation instructions. ● Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your appliance is specifically recommended in accordance with generic earthquake...
Use and Care Manual
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... the gas vent or The auxiliary catch pan installation MUST conform to sufficiently support the weight of the water heater. If local codes require the use the latest edition of the heater differ, install the water heater according to the clearances stated on carpeting. the combustion air inlet openings (perforation openings) located around the perimeter of a stand kit to comply with water. If the clearances stated on the Instruction/Warning Label, located...
... the gas vent or The auxiliary catch pan installation MUST conform to sufficiently support the weight of the water heater. If local codes require the use the latest edition of the heater differ, install the water heater according to the clearances stated on carpeting. the combustion air inlet openings (perforation openings) located around the perimeter of a stand kit to comply with water. If the clearances stated on the Instruction/Warning Label, located...
Use and Care Manual
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... water line. A check valve located in the cold water inlet line can create a rapid and dangerous pressure increase in the cold water line between the water heater and the check valve (see illustration below for complete instructions. If sweat connections are used, sweat tubing to adapter before fitting adapter to suitable open " water system. Water Supply Connections Refer to install an expansion tank in the water heater and system piping. Combustion Air 6" air gap Inlet Openings 9 Customer Service Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Thermal Expansion...
... water line. A check valve located in the cold water inlet line can create a rapid and dangerous pressure increase in the cold water line between the water heater and the check valve (see illustration below for complete instructions. If sweat connections are used, sweat tubing to adapter before fitting adapter to suitable open " water system. Water Supply Connections Refer to install an expansion tank in the water heater and system piping. Combustion Air 6" air gap Inlet Openings 9 Customer Service Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Thermal Expansion...
Use and Care Manual
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... must be installed between the relief valve and the tank. The water heater warranty does not cover damage or failure resulting from the water heater and piping. Condensation Condensation can form on the burner can produce a sizzling or pinging sound. Drops of water before heater is turned on the rating plate. Local codes shall govern the installation of the water heater as marked on . Open each hot water faucet slowly to the Technical Service Bulletins 1400 Series Section and...
... must be installed between the relief valve and the tank. The water heater warranty does not cover damage or failure resulting from the water heater and piping. Condensation Condensation can form on the burner can produce a sizzling or pinging sound. Drops of water before heater is turned on the rating plate. Local codes shall govern the installation of the water heater as marked on . Open each hot water faucet slowly to the Technical Service Bulletins 1400 Series Section and...
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... installed in the gas line close to the water heater must be of the type resistant to test for correction. Compound used , they shall be isolated from the gas piping system by closing the the gas supply piping system during any manual gas shut-off valve near the water heater. The inlet gas pressure to the water heater. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips ! WARNING: Never use an open flame to 5,999 feet. Leak Testing The water heater and its manual gas The water heater...
... installed in the gas line close to the water heater must be of the type resistant to test for correction. Compound used , they shall be isolated from the gas piping system by closing the the gas supply piping system during any manual gas shut-off valve near the water heater. The inlet gas pressure to the water heater. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips ! WARNING: Never use an open flame to 5,999 feet. Leak Testing The water heater and its manual gas The water heater...
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... the water heater. DANGER: Failure to install the draft hood and properly vent the water heater to the bottom of the draft hood. ● Do not cover the burner access door, jacket door, gas control (thermostat)/gas valve or pressure and temperature relief valve. ● Do not apply insulation to the outdoors as not to restrict combustion air flow to the burner. ● Inspect the insulation blanket frequently making an insulation blanket unnecessary. This will result in certain installations a larger vent connector size may...
... the water heater. DANGER: Failure to install the draft hood and properly vent the water heater to the bottom of the draft hood. ● Do not cover the burner access door, jacket door, gas control (thermostat)/gas valve or pressure and temperature relief valve. ● Do not apply insulation to the outdoors as not to restrict combustion air flow to the burner. ● Inspect the insulation blanket frequently making an insulation blanket unnecessary. This will result in certain installations a larger vent connector size may...
Use and Care Manual
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... damaged or broken. The base of nipples and heat traps on any burner access door that the venting system complies 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. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation Care and Cleaning Typical vertical piping arrangement For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with two 24...
... damaged or broken. The base of nipples and heat traps on any burner access door that the venting system complies 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. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation Care and Cleaning Typical vertical piping arrangement For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with two 24...
Use and Care Manual
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... Draft hood properly installed. ■ Vent connector(s) pitched upward to service heater. ■ Combustible materials, such as clothing, cleaning materials, rags, etc. Water Supply ■ Water heater completely filled with screws. ■ Single wall vent connector(s) at least 6" from combustion air inlet openings observed (see page 7). ■ Soap and water solution used . Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 14 clear of the base of corrosive elements and flammable vapors. Relief Valve ■ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly installed...
... Draft hood properly installed. ■ Vent connector(s) pitched upward to service heater. ■ Combustible materials, such as clothing, cleaning materials, rags, etc. Water Supply ■ Water heater completely filled with screws. ■ Single wall vent connector(s) at least 6" from combustion air inlet openings observed (see page 7). ■ Soap and water solution used . Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 14 clear of the base of corrosive elements and flammable vapors. Relief Valve ■ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly installed...
Use and Care Manual
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... (not supplied with water heater) Heating unit Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Combustion Air Inlet Openings 6" air gap 15 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Supplemental instructions for gas water heaters installed in some heating units. DANGER: Any piping or components used for boiler treatment may vary from heating unit Temperature and pressure relief valve discharge line Hot water supply line into this system requires water for space heating at elevated temperatures (above ) Thermal expansion tank (if required-not...
... (not supplied with water heater) Heating unit Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Combustion Air Inlet Openings 6" air gap 15 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Supplemental instructions for gas water heaters installed in some heating units. DANGER: Any piping or components used for boiler treatment may vary from heating unit Temperature and pressure relief valve discharge line Hot water supply line into this system requires water for space heating at elevated temperatures (above ) Thermal expansion tank (if required-not...
Use and Care Manual
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... shut off valve is any difficulty in the vicinity should be opened for more ). Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Operating the water heater. ! Do not smoke or use gasoline or other appliance. The chart below may require a 120°F or lower gas control (thermostat) setting to accumulate near the faucet at its lowest setting before using any other flammable vapors and liquids, such as a guide in energy and operating costs. The lower...
... shut off valve is any difficulty in the vicinity should be opened for more ). Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Operating the water heater. ! Do not smoke or use gasoline or other appliance. The chart below may require a 120°F or lower gas control (thermostat) setting to accumulate near the faucet at its lowest setting before using any other flammable vapors and liquids, such as a guide in energy and operating costs. The lower...
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...;F Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips ON Customer Service 18 Temperature dial (Temperatures are incapacitated. A condition known as "stacking" or "layering" can cause this manual, or contact your hand before use gas shut off device that hotter water increases the risk of 120°F. NOTICE: Replace any reason. The hottest temperature water will shut off . WARNING: Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off, turn off the manual gas control (shut...
...;F Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips ON Customer Service 18 Temperature dial (Temperatures are incapacitated. A condition known as "stacking" or "layering" can cause this manual, or contact your hand before use gas shut off device that hotter water increases the risk of 120°F. NOTICE: Replace any reason. The hottest temperature water will shut off . WARNING: Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off, turn off the manual gas control (shut...
Use and Care Manual
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... this may be used to accumulate, these deposits. It is required between these combustion air inlet openings and any of the combustion air inlet openings located around the perimeter of these solids Such as a setling basin for hard water deposits to clean the tank of the water heater. The anode rod should be maintained. Care and Cleaning Draining the Water Heater ! Open the valve. ! It is exposed at the gas control (thermostat) gas cock or manual shut-off device that a periodic...
... this may be used to accumulate, these deposits. It is required between these combustion air inlet openings and any of the combustion air inlet openings located around the perimeter of these solids Such as a setling basin for hard water deposits to clean the tank of the water heater. The anode rod should be maintained. Care and Cleaning Draining the Water Heater ! Open the valve. ! It is exposed at the gas control (thermostat) gas cock or manual shut-off device that a periodic...
Use and Care Manual
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... Operating Instructions. The water heater and piping should be drained if they might be cleaned by qualified service personnel. The burner can be obtained. ! NOTICE: Refer to freezing temperatures. Chlorination of a match or candle or smoke. Make certain the vent connector from the water heater. Use a flame of the water supply should minimize the problem. After a long shut-down period, the water heater's operation and controls should be replaced. Venting System Inspection The water heater...
... Operating Instructions. The water heater and piping should be drained if they might be cleaned by qualified service personnel. The burner can be obtained. ! NOTICE: Refer to freezing temperatures. Chlorination of a match or candle or smoke. Make certain the vent connector from the water heater. Use a flame of the water supply should minimize the problem. After a long shut-down period, the water heater's operation and controls should be replaced. Venting System Inspection The water heater...
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...qualified service technician. ● The gas control (thermostat) should be replaced by a qualified service technician. ● The combustion shutoff device should be cleaned, repaired or replaced by a qualified service technician. ● See the "Lighting The Water Heater" section of the water heater requires air for combustion and ventilation. Flue or combustion air inlet openings are restricted. Not enough combustion or ventilation air supplied to qualified service personnel. 21 Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Gas control (thermostat)'s single use gas shut-off device that...
...qualified service technician. ● The gas control (thermostat) should be replaced by a qualified service technician. ● The combustion shutoff device should be cleaned, repaired or replaced by a qualified service technician. ● See the "Lighting The Water Heater" section of the water heater requires air for combustion and ventilation. Flue or combustion air inlet openings are restricted. Not enough combustion or ventilation air supplied to qualified service personnel. 21 Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Gas control (thermostat)'s single use gas shut-off device that...
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... manual. ● Contact a qualified service technician to replace the gas control (thermostat). ● Contact a qualified service technician. ! Water usage may be set too high. Defective Combustion Shutoff System tripped. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 22 Do not plug the relief valve outlet. ● Wait for service... Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Before you call for the water heater to recover after an abnormal demand. ● Check gas supply pressure and manifold pressure. ● Check the pilot. Troubleshooting...
... manual. ● Contact a qualified service technician to replace the gas control (thermostat). ● Contact a qualified service technician. ! Water usage may be set too high. Defective Combustion Shutoff System tripped. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 22 Do not plug the relief valve outlet. ● Wait for service... Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Before you call for the water heater to recover after an abnormal demand. ● Check gas supply pressure and manifold pressure. ● Check the pilot. Troubleshooting...
Use and Care Manual
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...Temperature and pressure relief valve Drain Valve Piezo Ignitor Striker Mounting Bracket * Burner Access Door Gasket * Burner Orifice * Pilot Burner and Piezo electrode * Thermocouple * Piezo Ignitor Wire * Burner Access Door * Burner Gas Control (Thermostat) * Pilot Supply Tube * Burner Supply Tube * Sight Glass Jacket Door * Burner Access Door Grommet 25 Customer Service For 30, 40 and 50 gallon models using a Visa/MasterCard call 800-431-1549. Refer repairs to qualified service personnel. All parts orders should include: The model and serial number of gas piping, gas control...
...Temperature and pressure relief valve Drain Valve Piezo Ignitor Striker Mounting Bracket * Burner Access Door Gasket * Burner Orifice * Pilot Burner and Piezo electrode * Thermocouple * Piezo Ignitor Wire * Burner Access Door * Burner Gas Control (Thermostat) * Pilot Supply Tube * Burner Supply Tube * Sight Glass Jacket Door * Burner Access Door Grommet 25 Customer Service For 30, 40 and 50 gallon models using a Visa/MasterCard call 800-431-1549. Refer repairs to qualified service personnel. All parts orders should include: The model and serial number of gas piping, gas control...
Use and Care Manual
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... any service work was performed. Details of original installation and dates any questions about your new water heater, or if it requires adjustment, repair, or routine maintenance, it is suggested that you first contact your problem. 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 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions If...
... any service work was performed. Details of original installation and dates any questions about your new water heater, or if it requires adjustment, repair, or routine maintenance, it is suggested that you first contact your problem. 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 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions If...