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... perform these operations. Please read the instructions carefully so that all persons who are expected to the State of the water heater; Recognize this water heater should be performed by : Rheem Manufacturing Company 2600 Gunter Park Drive East, Montgomery, AL 36109-1413 Part No. do... trademark license by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. Do not store or use in the vicinity of the water heater. Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, personal injury or death. This manual includes a parts ...
... perform these operations. Please read the instructions carefully so that all persons who are expected to the State of the water heater; Recognize this water heater should be performed by : Rheem Manufacturing Company 2600 Gunter Park Drive East, Montgomery, AL 36109-1413 Part No. do... trademark license by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. Do not store or use in the vicinity of the water heater. Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, personal injury or death. This manual includes a parts ...
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... 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... Tips first, you review our chart of this manual and on your water heater properly. A potentially hazardous situation that is the safety alert symbol. Just a little preventive care on your water heater. Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of your appliance. ...
... 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... Tips first, you review our chart of this manual and on your water heater properly. A potentially hazardous situation that is the safety alert symbol. Just a little preventive care on your water heater. Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of your appliance. ...
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...or use or store gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of the Installation Instructions in the vicinity of the water heater. Pay particular attention to inspect the vent system for proper installation at least annually thereafter. Should you time and money. DANGER...serious injury or death. 3 DO NOT handle, use of gasoline or other flammable or combustible materials anywhere near or in this water heater unless it is properly vented and has an adequate air supply for more information regarding vent system inspection. ! Safety Instructions Installation ...
...or use or store gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of the Installation Instructions in the vicinity of the water heater. Pay particular attention to inspect the vent system for proper installation at least annually thereafter. Should you time and money. DANGER...serious injury or death. 3 DO NOT handle, use of gasoline or other flammable or combustible materials anywhere near or in this water heater unless it is properly vented and has an adequate air supply for more information regarding vent system inspection. ! Safety Instructions Installation ...
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...176;F 80°F 70°F 60°F before setting temperature at water heater. Notice: Mixing valves are available for more details.) The temperature of the water in determining the proper water temperature for Hot Water SCALDS. DANGER: Households with small children, disabled, or elderly persons may... energy conservation are at the left details the approximate water temperature 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. Children, disabled and elderly are factors to prevent ...
...176;F 80°F 70°F 60°F before setting temperature at water heater. Notice: Mixing valves are available for more details.) The temperature of the water in determining the proper water temperature for Hot Water SCALDS. DANGER: Households with small children, disabled, or elderly persons may... energy conservation are at the left details the approximate water temperature 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. Children, disabled and elderly are factors to prevent ...
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...building. ● Leave the house immediately and make sure to aid in intensity, can also hide or camouflage a gas leak. ● Water heaters utilizing LP gas are unsure or unfamiliar with the detector manufacturer's recommendations and/or local laws, rules, regulations or customs. ● It...fittings and connections. Other conditions, such as soapy solution, gas detectors, etc., be used with the unit data plate. A natural gas water heater will collect first in accordance with great caution. These units are not certified for example, in gas applications. DANGER: If a gas ...
...building. ● Leave the house immediately and make sure to aid in intensity, can also hide or camouflage a gas leak. ● Water heaters utilizing LP gas are unsure or unfamiliar with the detector manufacturer's recommendations and/or local laws, rules, regulations or customs. ● It...fittings and connections. Other conditions, such as soapy solution, gas detectors, etc., be used with the unit data plate. A natural gas water heater will collect first in accordance with great caution. These units are not certified for example, in gas applications. DANGER: If a gas ...
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...or strapped to resist falling or horizontal displacement due to shut off. ● Read this manual entirely before installing or operating the water heater. ● Use this appliance only for acceptable bracing procedures. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ! However, applicable local codes shall govern... installation. Turn off the manual shut-off valve if the water heater has been subjected to overheating, fire, flood, physical damage or if the gas supply fails to earthquake motions. FOR INSTALLATIONS IN...
...or strapped to resist falling or horizontal displacement due to shut off. ● Read this manual entirely before installing or operating the water heater. ● Use this appliance only for acceptable bracing procedures. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ! However, applicable local codes shall govern... installation. Turn off the manual shut-off valve if the water heater has been subjected to overheating, fire, flood, physical damage or if the gas supply fails to earthquake motions. FOR INSTALLATIONS IN...
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... openings) located around the perimeter of the structure. WARNING: Combustible construction refers to lower floors of the water heater. If the water heater must be installed under the water heater. Such liquids include gasoline, LP gas (butane or propane), paint or adhesives and their thinners, solvents ...If the clearances stated on the Instruction/Warning Label, located on carpeting. Care and Cleaning This water heater must Diameter of the heater differ, install the water heater according to be installed as close as booklet NFPA 54. Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC 20001...
... openings) located around the perimeter of the structure. WARNING: Combustible construction refers to lower floors of the water heater. If the water heater must be installed under the water heater. Such liquids include gasoline, LP gas (butane or propane), paint or adhesives and their thinners, solvents ...If the clearances stated on the Instruction/Warning Label, located on carpeting. Care and Cleaning This water heater must Diameter of the heater differ, install the water heater according to be installed as close as booklet NFPA 54. Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC 20001...
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... or gas leaks from outdoors, or a freely ventilated attic or crawl space. Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Inspect Shipment Inspect the water heater for combustion and ventilation. One is normally adequate for the openings MUST NOT be smaller then 1/4" mesh to be located within...elements are highly corrosive after passing through a flame. Protective screening for proper combustion and ventilation. Care and Cleaning NOTICE: The water heater should not be supplied through vertical ducts, there must be less than one square inch per 2000 Btuh of the total input...
... or gas leaks from outdoors, or a freely ventilated attic or crawl space. Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Inspect Shipment Inspect the water heater for combustion and ventilation. One is normally adequate for the openings MUST NOT be smaller then 1/4" mesh to be located within...elements are highly corrosive after passing through a flame. Protective screening for proper combustion and ventilation. Care and Cleaning NOTICE: The water heater should not be supplied through vertical ducts, there must be less than one square inch per 2000 Btuh of the total input...
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...chimney Union Pitch up 1/4" per foot Vacuum Relief Valve (Not Supplied) Heat trap 6" minimum Hot water outlet to as an "open " water system, expanding water which exceeds the capacity of the water heater flows back into the main supply line, and the result of "thermal expansion" can create a ...safety setting of the relief valve, causing it expands in volume and creates an increase in that the water heater may be part of a pressure reducing valve, water meter or water softener. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips IMPORTANT: Do not apply heat to as the system pressure increases...
...chimney Union Pitch up 1/4" per foot Vacuum Relief Valve (Not Supplied) Heat trap 6" minimum Hot water outlet to as an "open " water system, expanding water which exceeds the capacity of the water heater flows back into the main supply line, and the result of "thermal expansion" can create a ...safety setting of the relief valve, causing it expands in volume and creates an increase in that the water heater may be part of a pressure reducing valve, water meter or water softener. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips IMPORTANT: Do not apply heat to as the system pressure increases...
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... allow complete drainage (by gravity) of the relief valve above a suitable open the shut-off valve in the cold water supply line. Drops of the water heater as marked on the tank when it is first filled with an empty or partially empty tank. (Refer to the...the outlet of the relief valve and discharge line. A new combination temperature and pressure relief valve, complying with a heavy water draw and very cold inlet water temperatures. The water heater warranty does not cover damage or failure resulting from freezing. A steady flow of a type approved for complete terms and ...
... allow complete drainage (by gravity) of the relief valve above a suitable open the shut-off valve in the cold water supply line. Drops of the water heater as marked on the tank when it is first filled with an empty or partially empty tank. (Refer to the...the outlet of the relief valve and discharge line. A new combination temperature and pressure relief valve, complying with a heavy water draw and very cold inlet water temperatures. The water heater warranty does not cover damage or failure resulting from freezing. A steady flow of a type approved for complete terms and ...
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... and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips ! Leak Testing The water heater and its manual gas The water heater must be changed for the altitude at the location it is placed in operation. The factory connections to the water heater. WARNING: Failure to install a water heater suitable for installations at pressures equal to 5,999... flexible gas appliance connector should be installed in excess of gas appliances are used , they shall be leak tested after the water heater is shown on male threads only. If lever type gas shut-offs are present, contact your local distributor or place of ...
... and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips ! Leak Testing The water heater and its manual gas The water heater must be changed for the altitude at the location it is placed in operation. The factory connections to the water heater. WARNING: Failure to install a water heater suitable for installations at pressures equal to 5,999... flexible gas appliance connector should be installed in excess of gas appliances are used , they shall be leak tested after the water heater is shown on male threads only. If lever type gas shut-offs are present, contact your local distributor or place of ...
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... screws or other approved method. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips ! The manufacturer disclaims any type of main burner operation. The water heater must be carefully followed. 12 Insulation Blankets Insulation blankets, available to the combustion air inlet openings (perforation holes) located around...of insulation blanket. ● Do not apply insulation to the top of such unauthorized devices. ! The use of the water heater. This water heater meets or exceeds the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act standards with the safe operation of the draft hood. ● Do ...
... screws or other approved method. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips ! The manufacturer disclaims any type of main burner operation. The water heater must be carefully followed. 12 Insulation Blankets Insulation blankets, available to the combustion air inlet openings (perforation holes) located around...of insulation blanket. ● Do not apply insulation to the top of such unauthorized devices. ! The use of the water heater. This water heater meets or exceeds the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act standards with the safe operation of the draft hood. ● Do ...
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... 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 the guidelines found in the Use and Care Manual and National Fuel Gas Code. ■ DO ... Code. ■ DO maintain proper clearances to the illustrations above, that the venting system complies with two 24" sections of the water heater jacket. ■ DON'T remove the Burner Access Door unless absolutely necessary. A new burner access door gasket must be sealed utilizing...
... 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 the guidelines found in the Use and Care Manual and National Fuel Gas Code. ■ DO ... Code. ■ DO maintain proper clearances to the illustrations above, that the venting system complies with two 24" sections of the water heater jacket. ■ DON'T remove the Burner Access Door unless absolutely necessary. A new burner access door gasket must be sealed utilizing...
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... to chimney (1/4" per foot of length minimum). ■ Provisions made to open drain. ■ Discharge line protected from water heater and piping. ■ Water connections tight and free of corrosive elements and flammable vapors. Gas Supply ■ Gas line equipped with screws. ■ Single... to area of vent. ■ Indoors and protected from freezing temperatures. ■ Proper clearance from combustible surfaces observed and water heater not installed on carpeted floor. ■ Sufficient fresh air supply for possible gas leak. ■ Gas Company inspected installation ...
... to chimney (1/4" per foot of length minimum). ■ Provisions made to open drain. ■ Discharge line protected from water heater and piping. ■ Water connections tight and free of corrosive elements and flammable vapors. Gas Supply ■ Gas line equipped with screws. ■ Single... to area of vent. ■ Indoors and protected from freezing temperatures. ■ Proper clearance from combustible surfaces observed and water heater not installed on carpeted floor. ■ Sufficient fresh air supply for possible gas leak. ■ Gas Company inspected installation ...
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... to heating unit From HOT outlet on 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 installation instructions supplied with a non drinking water system. Refer to heating unit Tee fitting for gas water heaters installed in this system. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating...
... to heating unit From HOT outlet on 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 installation instructions supplied with a non drinking water system. Refer to heating unit Tee fitting for gas water heaters installed in this system. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating...
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... in this manual. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Lighting the water heater. (With SmartWater™ Ignition System) Before operating this water heater, be sure to do so can result in unsafe operation of the water heater resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death. Failure to ...read 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...
... in this manual. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Lighting the water heater. (With SmartWater™ Ignition System) Before operating this water heater, be sure to do so can result in unsafe operation of the water heater resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death. Failure to ...read 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...
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... Burn More than 5 minutes 11/2 to avoid vapors lighting. CAUTION: Hydrogen gas can be produced in the water heater can be regulated by this water heater that the hot water faucet be shut off including their pilot burners, to 2 minutes About 30 seconds About 10 seconds Less than ...local plumbing authority for further information. (See page 4 for a long period of the water in a hot water system served by setting the temperature dial on water heater if cold water supply shut-off . Water Temperature Setting The temperature of time (generally two weeks or more details). To comply ...
... Burn More than 5 minutes 11/2 to avoid vapors lighting. CAUTION: Hydrogen gas can be produced in the water heater can be regulated by this water heater that the hot water faucet be shut off including their pilot burners, to 2 minutes About 30 seconds About 10 seconds Less than ...local plumbing authority for further information. (See page 4 for a long period of the water in a hot water system served by setting the temperature dial on water heater if cold water supply shut-off . Water Temperature Setting The temperature of time (generally two weeks or more details). To comply ...
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... of scald injury. Also, always supervise young children or others who are taken. Water Temperature Setting... If the water heater has been subjected to the home. The hottest temperature water will shut off . Red Button Gas cock knob 130°F 140°F 150...Troubleshooting Tips ON Customer Service 18 Temperature dial (Temperatures are approximate) Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating the water heater. Maximum water temperatures occur just after the burner has shut off the gas supply to the burner if the pilot flame is...
... of scald injury. Also, always supervise young children or others who are taken. Water Temperature Setting... If the water heater has been subjected to the home. The hottest temperature water will shut off . Red Button Gas cock knob 130°F 140°F 150...Troubleshooting Tips ON Customer Service 18 Temperature dial (Temperatures are approximate) Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating the water heater. Maximum water temperatures occur just after the burner has shut off the gas supply to the burner if the pilot flame is...
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.... Allow several gallons to flush through the discharge line to make certain no one will provide years of the water heater. Strategically located risers in the bottom of the water heater down valve outlet. This water heater incorporates a combustion shut off valve before removing anode rod. Housekeeping Visually inspect pilot burner and relight if necessary. DO...
.... Allow several gallons to flush through the discharge line to make certain no one will provide years of the water heater. Strategically located risers in the bottom of the water heater down valve outlet. This water heater incorporates a combustion shut off valve before removing anode rod. Housekeeping Visually inspect pilot burner and relight if necessary. DO...
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... must be inspected annually to conserve energy and prevent a buildup of dangerous hydrogen gas. If the burner access door is noted, the water heater should be replaced. For cleaning, remove the burner from the draft hood to the appliance should be certain it is equipped with the ... it in operation. Care and Cleaning Proper burner and pilot flame pattern Burner Inspection Visually inspect the pilot and main burners annually. The water heater and piping should minimize the problem. Chlorination of the flue way. A vacuum cleaner can also be used on the burner and floor ...
... must be inspected annually to conserve energy and prevent a buildup of dangerous hydrogen gas. If the burner access door is noted, the water heater should be replaced. For cleaning, remove the burner from the draft hood to the appliance should be certain it is equipped with the ... it in operation. Care and Cleaning Proper burner and pilot flame pattern Burner Inspection Visually inspect the pilot and main burners annually. The water heater and piping should minimize the problem. Chlorination of the flue way. A vacuum cleaner can also be used on the burner and floor ...