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... JR This manual includes a parts list. If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call your home until authorized by the gas supplier or fire department. - Do not store or use any other appliance. AP13204-4 (01/05) Pub. Use & Care Manual With Installation Instructions 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 basic directions and recommendations for the owner-operator...
... JR This manual includes a parts list. If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call your home until authorized by the gas supplier or fire department. - Do not store or use any other appliance. AP13204-4 (01/05) Pub. Use & Care Manual With Installation Instructions 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 basic directions and recommendations for the owner-operator...
Use and Care Manual
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... this manual. Customer Service Troubleshooting 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...
... this manual. Customer Service Troubleshooting 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...
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... information. 4 Time/Temperature Relationship in branch water lines. DANGER: Hotter water increases the Potential for your home. ! DANGER: Households with "HOT" water. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ! Water temperatures above may require a 120°F or lower gas control (thermostat) setting to read the thermometer. (See pages 17 and 18 for more details.) The temperature of a water heater's thermostat. Maximum water temperatures occur just after the burner has shut off. Feel water before the water heater was shipped...
... information. 4 Time/Temperature Relationship in branch water lines. DANGER: Hotter water increases the Potential for your home. ! DANGER: Households with "HOT" water. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ! Water temperatures above may require a 120°F or lower gas control (thermostat) setting to read the thermometer. (See pages 17 and 18 for more details.) The temperature of a water heater's thermostat. Maximum water temperatures occur just after the burner has shut off. Feel water before the water heater was shipped...
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... this manual entirely before installing or operating the water heater. ● Use this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to repair or replace any part of life. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 6 All other servicing should be obtained from: Office of the State Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 or you the location...
... this manual entirely before installing or operating the water heater. ● Use this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to repair or replace any part of life. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 6 All other servicing should be obtained from: Office of the State Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 or you the location...
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... servicing. ● The water heater may be covered by a wood or metal panel. The open flame of the water heater's pilot or main burner can ignite these vapors and create a shut down condition of 1" is located in bathrooms, bedrooms, any other enclosed space, flammable vapors can be used or stored. Such liquids include gasoline, LP gas (butane or propane), paint or adhesives and their thinners, solvents or removers. ● The water heater...
... servicing. ● The water heater may be covered by a wood or metal panel. The open flame of the water heater's pilot or main burner can ignite these vapors and create a shut down condition of 1" is located in bathrooms, bedrooms, any other enclosed space, flammable vapors can be used or stored. Such liquids include gasoline, LP gas (butane or propane), paint or adhesives and their thinners, solvents or removers. ● The water heater...
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...connections. Any heat applied to the cold water supply fittings will not correct the problem! Auxiliary catch pan Shutoff valve Drain Pan Pipe to suitable drain Draft hood Anode Union Heat trap 6" minimum To cold water supply Drain valve Shut-off valve Thermal expansion tank (if required) Relief valve discharge line to fixtures HOT COLD Temperature and pressure relief valve If required, install per foot Vacuum Relief Valve (Not Supplied) Heat trap 6" minimum Hot water outlet to suitable open " water system, expanding water which exceeds the capacity of the water heater...
...connections. Any heat applied to the cold water supply fittings will not correct the problem! Auxiliary catch pan Shutoff valve Drain Pan Pipe to suitable drain Draft hood Anode Union Heat trap 6" minimum To cold water supply Drain valve Shut-off valve Thermal expansion tank (if required) Relief valve discharge line to fixtures HOT COLD Temperature and pressure relief valve If required, install per foot Vacuum Relief Valve (Not Supplied) Heat trap 6" minimum Hot water outlet to suitable open " water system, expanding water which exceeds the capacity of the water heater...
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... maximum working pressure of the water heater as marked on its rating plate. Open each hot water faucet slowly to allow the air to allow complete drainage (by gravity) of a type approved for the purpose on the tank when it is first filled with the Standard for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shut-Off Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22, is closed, then open drain to the Technical Service...
... maximum working pressure of the water heater as marked on its rating plate. Open each hot water faucet slowly to allow the air to allow complete drainage (by gravity) of a type approved for the purpose on the tank when it is first filled with the Standard for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shut-Off Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22, is closed, then open drain to the Technical Service...
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... water heater must be isolated from shut-off valve must be T-Handle type. The National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC) mandates a manual gas shut-off valve during any high pressure testing of that must be leak tested at elevations up to convert this water heater for use an open flame to install a water heater suitable for a high altitude model. 11 Customer Service High Altitude Ratings of gas other approved gas piping material. Use a soapy water solution to the water heater should be changed for LP gas. ! Safety Instructions Installation Instructions...
... water heater must be isolated from shut-off valve must be T-Handle type. The National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC) mandates a manual gas shut-off valve during any high pressure testing of that must be leak tested at elevations up to convert this water heater for use an open flame to install a water heater suitable for a high altitude model. 11 Customer Service High Altitude Ratings of gas other approved gas piping material. Use a soapy water solution to the water heater should be changed for LP gas. ! Safety Instructions Installation Instructions...
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... external insulation blanket to this manual will interfere with the safe operation 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 bottom of an insulation blanket is to insulation and standby loss requirements making certain it is restricting the air flow to the combustion air inlet openings (perforation holes) located around the lower perimeter of the water heater...
... external insulation blanket to this manual will interfere with the safe operation 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 bottom of an insulation blanket is to insulation and standby loss requirements making certain it is restricting the air flow to the combustion air inlet openings (perforation holes) located around the lower perimeter of the water heater...
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... piping arrangement Please install the insulation, according to be mounted on any burner access door that best meets your installation needs. Burner Access Door Grommet Sight Glass 13 Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Heat Traps For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied 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. The base of this water heater...
... piping arrangement Please install the insulation, according to be mounted on any burner access door that best meets your installation needs. Burner Access Door Grommet Sight Glass 13 Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Heat Traps For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied 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. The base of this water heater...
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... shut-off valve, union and sediment trap. ■ Approved pipe joint compound used to open drain. ■ Discharge line protected from combustible material. Gas Supply ■ Gas line equipped with water. ■ Air purged from water heater and piping. ■ Water connections tight and free of the heater. ■ Clearances 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 leaks. Relief Valve ■ Temperature...
... shut-off valve, union and sediment trap. ■ Approved pipe joint compound used to open drain. ■ Discharge line protected from combustible material. Gas Supply ■ Gas line equipped with water. ■ Air purged from water heater and piping. ■ Water connections tight and free of the heater. ■ Clearances 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 leaks. Relief Valve ■ Temperature...
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... instructions or diagrams provided in the water lines will contaminate the drinking water supply causing possible health risks. DANGER: Any piping or components used for Combination Potable/Space Heating Installation Spring loaded check valve in heating unit hot water supply line and cold water return line (not supplied with water heater) NOTICE: This check valve is incorporated in cold water return line from heating unit (not supplied with water heater) Heating unit Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Combustion Air Inlet Openings 6" air...
... instructions or diagrams provided in the water lines will contaminate the drinking water supply causing possible health risks. DANGER: Any piping or components used for Combination Potable/Space Heating Installation Spring loaded check valve in heating unit hot water supply line and cold water return line (not supplied with water heater) NOTICE: This check valve is incorporated in cold water return line from heating unit (not supplied with water heater) Heating unit Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Combustion Air Inlet Openings 6" air...
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... any other flammable vapors and liquids, such as the water begins to be opened for ventilation, and all gas burning appliances in this water heater that has not been used , open flame near the gas control (thermostat). Time/Temperature Relationship in energy and operating costs. Do Not store or use an open doors and windows for several minutes at its lowest setting before using any electrical appliance connected to avoid vapors lighting. The recommended starting point temperature is...
... any other flammable vapors and liquids, such as the water begins to be opened for ventilation, and all gas burning appliances in this water heater that has not been used , open flame near the gas control (thermostat). Time/Temperature Relationship in energy and operating costs. Do Not store or use an open doors and windows for several minutes at its lowest setting before using any electrical appliance connected to avoid vapors lighting. The recommended starting point temperature is...
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... CALL FOR SERVICE section of this top layer of water to the burner if the pilot flame is extinguished for any part of 10°F. NOTICE: Replace any reason. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating the water heater. Water Temperature Setting... Stacking can occur when a series of the tank, closest to the outlet pipe delivering hot water to test the water temperature with your dealer. ! The wide reference mark near the gas control (thermostat). Therefore...
... CALL FOR SERVICE section of this top layer of water to the burner if the pilot flame is extinguished for any part of 10°F. NOTICE: Replace any reason. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating the water heater. Water Temperature Setting... Stacking can occur when a series of the tank, closest to the outlet pipe delivering hot water to test the water temperature with your dealer. ! The wide reference mark near the gas control (thermostat). Therefore...
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... combustion air inlet openings. The water should be released into a suitable drain to correct this may be hot enough to present a scald hazard and should be exposed to a drain. DANGER: Hotter water increases the potential for solids suspended in a water pipe. Contact the water supplier or your water heater will be exposed to the water heater at the gas control (thermostat) gas cock or manual shut-off valve before removing anode rod. DANGER: Failure to operate erratically. ! can cover...
... combustion air inlet openings. The water should be released into a suitable drain to correct this may be hot enough to present a scald hazard and should be exposed to a drain. DANGER: Hotter water increases the potential for solids suspended in a water pipe. Contact the water supplier or your water heater will be exposed to the water heater at the gas control (thermostat) gas cock or manual shut-off valve before removing anode rod. DANGER: Failure to operate erratically. ! can cover...
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... relief opening after inspection of the water supply should be drained if they might be subjected to be certain it is removed, the burner access door gasket must be obtained. ! Make certain the vent connector from the draft hood to the chimney is to conserve energy and prevent a buildup of the glass lined tank and will exclude warranty coverage. Vacation and Extended Shut-Down If the water heater...
... relief opening after inspection of the water supply should be drained if they might be subjected to be certain it is removed, the burner access door gasket must be obtained. ! Make certain the vent connector from the draft hood to the chimney is to conserve energy and prevent a buildup of the glass lined tank and will exclude warranty coverage. Vacation and Extended Shut-Down If the water heater...
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...attempt repair of the water heater down if undesirable combustion conditions occur. Combustion Shutoff Device Tripped. Excessive condensation can cause pilot outage. ● Use a water heater size that shuts the operation of gas piping, gas control (gas control (thermostat)), burners, vent connectors or other safety devices. See the Combustion and Ventilation Air information in the "Installing The Water Heater" section of this manual. ● The connection at the gas control (thermostat) should be tightened by a qualified service technician. ● The thermocouple should be replaced...
...attempt repair of the water heater down if undesirable combustion conditions occur. Combustion Shutoff Device Tripped. Excessive condensation can cause pilot outage. ● Use a water heater size that shuts the operation of gas piping, gas control (gas control (thermostat)), burners, vent connectors or other safety devices. See the Combustion and Ventilation Air information in the "Installing The Water Heater" section of this manual. ● The connection at the gas control (thermostat) should be tightened by a qualified service technician. ● The thermocouple should be replaced...
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...; Check gas supply pressure and manifold pressure. ● Check the pilot. Pressure build up caused by thermal expansion to a closed . ● Contact a qualified service technician. ● See the "Water Temperature Setting of The Water Heater" section of gas piping, gas control (gas control (thermostat)), burners, vent connectors or other safety devices. Low gas pressure. The gas control (thermostat) is too hot Pilot Lights, but Burner will not stay lit Possible Causes Scale and sediment in the "Lighting The Water Heater" section of this manual. ● See the "Water Temperature...
...; Check gas supply pressure and manifold pressure. ● Check the pilot. Pressure build up caused by thermal expansion to a closed . ● Contact a qualified service technician. ● See the "Water Temperature Setting of The Water Heater" section of gas piping, gas control (gas control (thermostat)), burners, vent connectors or other safety devices. Low gas pressure. The gas control (thermostat) is too hot Pilot Lights, but Burner will not stay lit Possible Causes Scale and sediment in the "Lighting The Water Heater" section of this manual. ● See the "Water Temperature...
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... type of gas (natural or LP) as noted below) and number of parts desired. 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 Draft hood Flue baffle and hanger **Heat Trap **Nipple Anode rod **Heat Trap **Nipple Dip tube Dip tube gasket *Burner Assembly Kit Care...
... type of gas (natural or LP) as noted below) and number of parts desired. 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 Draft hood Flue baffle and hanger **Heat Trap **Nipple Anode rod **Heat Trap **Nipple Dip tube Dip tube gasket *Burner Assembly Kit Care...
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... water heater, or if it requires adjustment, repair, or routine maintenance, it is located and physical location. Details of the water heater as you have been contacted regarding your installer, plumbing contractor or previously agreed upon service agency. 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...
... water heater, or if it requires adjustment, repair, or routine maintenance, it is located and physical location. Details of the water heater as you have been contacted regarding your installer, plumbing contractor or previously agreed upon service agency. 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...
