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Use and Care Manual - Page 1
.... ● Immediately call the fire department.
● Do not return to the section "If You Need Service...." do not use any other appliance.
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...
Use and Care Manual - Page 2
... injury and/or damage to observe a specified procedure or maintain a specific condition.
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...
Use and Care Manual - Page 4
...
!
WATER TEMPERATURE SETTING
Safety and energy conservation are factors to read the thermometer. (See pages 17 and 18 for more details.)
The temperature of the water in the heater can
be used as a guide in branch water lines. The illustration at its lowest setting
130°F 140°F
150°F 160°F
WARNING
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE
LIGHTING
WAR UTION
HOT...
Use and Care Manual - Page 6
...if necessary. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
For residential water heaters up to repair or replace any part of a capacity greater than 52 gallons, consult the local building jurisdiction for its intended purpose as described in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or...
Use and Care Manual - Page 7
... closed, or in all directions. 7
Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service When installed in the absence of local codes, use of this or any water
it is filled with local codes.
● The water heater should be installed as close as booklet NFPA 54. The open flame of the
American National Standard/National Fuel Gas Code.
If local codes require the use the latest...
Use and Care Manual - Page 9
... to as "thermal expansion". The installation of controlling thermal expansion are also available. Install a shut-off valve: See (NFGC)
Sediment trap
for servicing if necessary. Manual gas shut-off To gas supply
NOTICE: The National Fuel
Gas Code (NFGC)
Ground joint union
mandates a manual gas shut-off valve in the cold water line between the water heater and the check valve (see...
Use and Care Manual - Page 11
... LP (10.5" w.c.) for natural gas, or
gas.
1/2 psi (14" w.c.) for a high altitude model.
11
Customer Service Leak Testing
The water heater and its manual gas
The water heater must be damaged. Turn on the water heater rating plate. High Altitude
Ratings of gas other approved gas piping material. Gas Supply
The branch gas supply line to install a water heater suitable for the altitude at...
Use and Care Manual - Page 12
... proper venting in place.
! The manufacturer's warranty does not cover any responsibility for proper operation as not to restrict combustion air flow to the bottom of such unauthorized devices.
! Customer Service Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions
Installing the water heater. Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips
!
This will result in unsafe...
Use and Care Manual - Page 15
...water heater
Tee fitting for vertical hot water supply lines
Hot water supply to house
From HOT outlet on
water heater
Hot water supply to the house in this manual and take precedent over these instructions. DANGER: When this system requires water for horizontal hot water supply lines
Combination Potable and Space Heating Application
Tee fitting must be installed as shown. Local codes...
Use and Care Manual - Page 17
... setting before using any electrical appliance connected to accumulate near the gas control (thermostat). Do not smoke or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids, such as a guide in energy and operating costs. Do Not turn off manual gas shut-off .
DANGER: Hotter water increases the Potential for your home. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions...
Use and Care Manual - Page 19
... if necessary.
When installed in gas appliance repair. The water drained from the water heater's tank every month to clean the tank of the water heater down
valve outlet. In order to prevent injury or property damage.
! Open the valve.
!
can act as a setling basin for inspection and replaced when more than the gas control (thermostat) dial setting. To ensure sufficient...
Use and Care Manual - Page 20
Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions
Care and cleaning of a match or candle or smoke. Inspect the gas venting system and the chimney.
Use a flame of the water heater. Care and Cleaning
Proper burner and pilot flame pattern
Burner Inspection
Visually inspect the pilot and main burners annually.
A vacuum cleaner can produce a hydrogen sulfide, ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 21
...be replaced by a qualified service technician.
● See the "Lighting The Water Heater" section of gas piping, gas control (gas control (thermostat)),
burners, vent connectors or other safety devices. Gas control (thermostat)'s single use gas shut-off device that meets the requirements of your safety DO NOT attempt repair of this occurs. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions...
Use and Care Manual - Page 26
... and physical location. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions
If you need a manual in Spanish, please refer to our website: www.rheem.com. Date of the problems as shown on the water heater. Should your problem not be solved to your complete satisfaction, you should then contact the Manufacturer's National Service Department at the following address...
Use and Care Manual - Page 28
... return this document in a safe place. Model Number
Serial Number
If you require service.
3 Read your new appliance properly. Water Heater
Model Number
Serial Number
Mr. ■ First Name
Ms. ■
Mrs. ■
Miss ■
Last Name
Street Address
Apt. #
City
State
Date Placed In Use
Month Phone Number
Zip Code
Day _
Year _
NOTICE: Failure to...
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