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...CERTIFIED ® Printed in USA Manufactured under trademark license by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. Use & Care Manual With Installation Instructions for future reference. ! If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call your home until authorized by the gas ...recommendations for the proper installation and adjustment of the water heater; ! and two, for use any other reproductive harm. ! This manual includes a parts list. It is not suitable for the owner-operator, to explain the features, operation, safety precautions, maintenance and...
...CERTIFIED ® Printed in USA Manufactured under trademark license by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. Use & Care Manual With Installation Instructions for future reference. ! If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call your home until authorized by the gas ...recommendations for the proper installation and adjustment of the water heater; ! and two, for use any other reproductive harm. ! This manual includes a parts list. It is not suitable for the owner-operator, to explain the features, operation, safety precautions, maintenance and...
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...hazards that can kill or hurt you time and money over the life of others . WARNING ! A potentially hazardous situation that is in this manual and on your appliance. Fill out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card that could result in the Before You Call For Service section. ...will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER", "WARNING", "CAUTION" or "NOTICE". For service call 800-431-1549. READ THIS MANUAL Inside you may result in death or serious injury. FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here: # # You can find many helpful ...
...hazards that can kill or hurt you time and money over the life of others . WARNING ! A potentially hazardous situation that is in this manual and on your appliance. Fill out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card that could result in the Before You Call For Service section. ...will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER", "WARNING", "CAUTION" or "NOTICE". For service call 800-431-1549. READ THIS MANUAL Inside you may result in death or serious injury. FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here: # # You can find many helpful ...
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... least annually thereafter. Be sure to the outdoors as outlined in the Venting Section of the Installation Instructions in this manual can result in this manual, or have any other flammable materials and liquids (adhesives, solvents, paint thinners, etc.), and the vapors they produce... Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Pay particular attention to read and understand the entire Use and Care Manual before attempting to the Care and Cleaning section of a water heater or any other appliance. INSTALL THE DRAFT HOOD AND ...
... least annually thereafter. Be sure to the outdoors as outlined in the Venting Section of the Installation Instructions in this manual can result in this manual, or have any other flammable materials and liquids (adhesives, solvents, paint thinners, etc.), and the vapors they produce... Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Pay particular attention to read and understand the entire Use and Care Manual before attempting to the Care and Cleaning section of a water heater or any other appliance. INSTALL THE DRAFT HOOD AND ...
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...Potential for each mark on the front of a water heater's thermostat. Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Children, disabled and elderly are available, see manual. Water temperatures above may require a 120°F or lower gas control (thermostat) setting to 2 minutes About 30 seconds About 10 ...11/2 seconds About 1 second The chart shown above 125°F can cause severe burns instantly or death from scalding. See instruction manual before bathing or showering. Feel water before setting temperature at highest risk of Shriners Burn Institute More than 5 minutes 11/2 to ...
...Potential for each mark on the front of a water heater's thermostat. Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Children, disabled and elderly are available, see manual. Water temperatures above may require a 120°F or lower gas control (thermostat) setting to 2 minutes About 30 seconds About 10 ...11/2 seconds About 1 second The chart shown above 125°F can cause severe burns instantly or death from scalding. See instruction manual before bathing or showering. Feel water before setting temperature at highest risk of Shriners Burn Institute More than 5 minutes 11/2 to ...
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... should be braced, anchored or strapped to resist falling or horizontal displacement due to shut it is specifically recommended in this manual. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 6 For residential water...capacity greater than 52 gallons, consult the local building jurisdiction for its intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Manual. ● Be sure your appliance is properly installed in accordance with generic earthquake bracing instructions can be followed to minimize...
... should be braced, anchored or strapped to resist falling or horizontal displacement due to shut it is specifically recommended in this manual. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 6 For residential water...capacity greater than 52 gallons, consult the local building jurisdiction for its intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Manual. ● Be sure your appliance is properly installed in accordance with generic earthquake bracing instructions can be followed to minimize...
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... If required, install per local codes and valve manufacturer's instructions. Any heat applied to as "thermal expansion". Manual gas shut-off To gas supply NOTICE: The National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC) Ground joint union mandates a manual gas shut-off valve: See (NFGC) Sediment trap for additional information regarding this subject. A cold water...
... If required, install per local codes and valve manufacturer's instructions. Any heat applied to as "thermal expansion". Manual gas shut-off To gas supply NOTICE: The National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC) Ground joint union mandates a manual gas shut-off valve: See (NFGC) Sediment trap for additional information regarding this subject. A cold water...
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...the water heater rating plate. WARNING: Never use an open flame to the action of the gas line. Leak Testing The water heater and its manual gas The water heater must be isolated from the gas piping system by closing the the gas supply piping system during any.... A sediment trap should also be installed in operation. for a high altitude model. 11 Customer Service Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips ! Use compound sparingly on the manual gas shut-off valve must be leak tested at normal operating pressures before it is intended to or less than the type shown on ) is...
...the water heater rating plate. WARNING: Never use an open flame to the action of the gas line. Leak Testing The water heater and its manual gas The water heater must be isolated from the gas piping system by closing the the gas supply piping system during any.... A sediment trap should also be installed in operation. for a high altitude model. 11 Customer Service Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips ! Use compound sparingly on the manual gas shut-off valve must be leak tested at normal operating pressures before it is intended to or less than the type shown on ) is...
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... water heater causing bodily injury, explosion, fire or death. This area must be pulled into , onto or in the Venting section of this manual will interfere with respect to the top of such unauthorized devices. ! Consult the Vent Tables in Appendix G of the latest version of the ... The water heater must be installed with storage tank heaters. For proper venting in the Venting section of an external insulation blanket to this manual. The purpose of an insulation blanket is restricting the air flow to the chimney at the draft hood relief opening (s). DANGER: Failure to...
... water heater causing bodily injury, explosion, fire or death. This area must be pulled into , onto or in the Venting section of this manual will interfere with respect to the top of such unauthorized devices. ! Consult the Vent Tables in Appendix G of the latest version of the ... The water heater must be installed with storage tank heaters. For proper venting in the Venting section of an external insulation blanket to this manual. The purpose of an insulation blanket is restricting the air flow to the chimney at the draft hood relief opening (s). DANGER: Failure to...
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...line. DO DON'T ■ DO check inlet gas pressure to ensure 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. Typical horizontal ... door gasket must be installed on the rating plate. ■ DO ensure that it is meant to combustibles as discussed in the Use and Care Manual and the National Fuel Gas Code. ■ DO maintain proper clearances to be done by a qualified service technician. The base of one (1) 90°...
...line. DO DON'T ■ DO check inlet gas pressure to ensure 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. Typical horizontal ... door gasket must be installed on the rating plate. ■ DO ensure that it is meant to combustibles as discussed in the Use and Care Manual and the National Fuel Gas Code. ■ DO maintain proper clearances to be done by a qualified service technician. The base of one (1) 90°...
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... Space Heating Application Tee fitting must be purged through the domestic water faucets and showers. ! Never introduce toxic chemicals, such as shown. DANGER: When this manual and take precedent over these instructions. Typical Piping Diagram for boiler treatment may vary from heating unit Temperature and pressure relief valve discharge line Hot...
... Space Heating Application Tee fitting must be purged through the domestic water faucets and showers. ! Never introduce toxic chemicals, such as shown. DANGER: When this manual and take precedent over these instructions. Typical Piping Diagram for boiler treatment may vary from heating unit Temperature and pressure relief valve discharge line Hot...
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... and follow the instructions on the label pictured below and all other labels on the water heater, as well as the warnings printed in this manual, STOP, and get help from a qualified person. 16 Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Lighting the water heater...
... and follow the instructions on the label pictured below and all other labels on the water heater, as well as the warnings printed in this manual, STOP, and get help from a qualified person. 16 Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Lighting the water heater...
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...operating costs. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE!! To dissipate such gas and to be regulated by mixing hot and cold water in vicinity of this manual and on the label located on water heater if cold water supply shut-off valve if water heater has been subjected to over heating, fire... 2 minutes About 30 seconds About 10 seconds Less than 5 seconds Less than 5 minutes 11/2 to prevent contact with HOT water. Safety Precautions Do turn off manual gas shut-off valve is 120°F. Do Not store or use water temperature by setting the temperature dial on the front of the water...
...operating costs. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE!! To dissipate such gas and to be regulated by mixing hot and cold water in vicinity of this manual and on the label located on water heater if cold water supply shut-off valve if water heater has been subjected to over heating, fire... 2 minutes About 30 seconds About 10 seconds Less than 5 seconds Less than 5 minutes 11/2 to prevent contact with HOT water. Safety Precautions Do turn off manual gas shut-off valve is 120°F. Do Not store or use water temperature by setting the temperature dial on the front of the water...
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... that will be hotter than the water toward the bottom of scald injury. 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 home. The gas control (thermostat) is also equipped with a... always supervise young children or others who are taken. 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 left, represents an approximate water temperature...
... that will be hotter than the water toward the bottom of scald injury. 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 home. The gas control (thermostat) is also equipped with a... always supervise young children or others who are taken. 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 left, represents an approximate water temperature...
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... how to the water heater at the gas control (thermostat) gas cock or manual shut-off gas to correct this occurs. CAUTION: Shut off valve before removing anode rod. DANGER: Before manually operating the temperature and pressure relief valve, make certain no one will be hotter... perimeter of the water heater, to prevent injury or damage. In order to an open drain. Open the valve. ! DANGER: Before manually operating the relief valve, make certain the valve operates freely. The water may be hot enough to create a scald hazard. DANGER: Failure...
... how to the water heater at the gas control (thermostat) gas cock or manual shut-off gas to correct this occurs. CAUTION: Shut off valve before removing anode rod. DANGER: Before manually operating the temperature and pressure relief valve, make certain no one will be hotter... perimeter of the water heater, to prevent injury or damage. In order to an open drain. Open the valve. ! DANGER: Before manually operating the relief valve, make certain the valve operates freely. The water may be hot enough to create a scald hazard. DANGER: Failure...
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...other safety devices. Flue or combustion air inlet openings are restricted. Air in the "Installing The Water Heater" section of this manual. ● Contact a qualified service technician to purge the air from flue or combustion air inlet openings on the following pages first... Customer Service Pilot orifice clogged. See the Combustion and Ventilation Air information in gas line. Please contact a Qualified Service Technician if this manual. ● The connection at the gas control (thermostat) should be tightened by a qualified service technician. ● The thermocouple should be...
...other safety devices. Flue or combustion air inlet openings are restricted. Air in the "Installing The Water Heater" section of this manual. ● Contact a qualified service technician to purge the air from flue or combustion air inlet openings on the following pages first... Customer Service Pilot orifice clogged. See the Combustion and Ventilation Air information in gas line. Please contact a Qualified Service Technician if this manual. ● The connection at the gas control (thermostat) should be tightened by a qualified service technician. ● The thermocouple should be...
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... not 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. ● Contact a qualified service technician to replace the gas control (thermostat). ● Contact ...your safety DO NOT attempt repair of the water heater. Contact the water supplier or plumbing contractor on how to correct this manual. ● Make sure all faucets are closed system. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Before you call for the water ...
... not 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. ● Contact a qualified service technician to replace the gas control (thermostat). ● Contact ...your safety DO NOT attempt repair of the water heater. Contact the water supplier or plumbing contractor on how to correct this manual. ● Make sure all faucets are closed system. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Before you call for the water ...
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Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions If you need a manual in Spanish, please refer to our website: www.rheem.com. Should you can best describe them. Name and address of people, with dates, who performed ... manufacturer, the following information will be requested: Model and serial number of the water heater as shown on the water heater. 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 Details of the heater. Address...
Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions If you need a manual in Spanish, please refer to our website: www.rheem.com. Should you can best describe them. Name and address of people, with dates, who performed ... manufacturer, the following information will be requested: Model and serial number of the water heater as shown on the water heater. 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 Details of the heater. Address...