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... electrical switch; Use & Care Manual With Installation Instructions for future reference. ! It is not suitable for the owner-operator, to light any appliance. ● Do not touch any terms within it was purchased. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS ● Do not try to explain the features, operation, safety precautions, maintenance and troubleshooting of this manual. Do not store or use in USA Manufactured...
... electrical switch; Use & Care Manual With Installation Instructions for future reference. ! It is not suitable for the owner-operator, to light any appliance. ● Do not touch any terms within it was purchased. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS ● Do not try to explain the features, operation, safety precautions, maintenance and troubleshooting of this manual. Do not store or use in USA Manufactured...
Use and Care Manual
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...Recognize 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...
...Recognize 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...
Use and Care Manual
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..., turn on the Gas Control (Thermostat) Temperatures are approximate Temperature Dial. ! See instruction manual before bathing or showering. Contact a licensed plumber or the local plumbing authority for further information. 4 Time/Temperature Relationship in determining the proper water temperature for Hot Water SCALDS. The illustration at water heater. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. WATER TEMPERATURE SETTING Safety and energy conservation are available, see manual. Care and Cleaning ! Temperature limiting valves...
..., turn on the Gas Control (Thermostat) Temperatures are approximate Temperature Dial. ! See instruction manual before bathing or showering. Contact a licensed plumber or the local plumbing authority for further information. 4 Time/Temperature Relationship in determining the proper water temperature for Hot Water SCALDS. The illustration at water heater. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. WATER TEMPERATURE SETTING Safety and energy conservation are available, see manual. Care and Cleaning ! Temperature limiting valves...
Use and Care Manual
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... or you the location of the gas shut-off valve and how to repair or replace any part of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to a qualified technician. For residential water heaters of life. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ! All other servicing should be followed to minimize the risk of your appliance is specifically recommended in this manual. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 6 For residential water heaters up to...
... or you the location of the gas shut-off valve and how to repair or replace any part of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to a qualified technician. For residential water heaters of life. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ! All other servicing should be followed to minimize the risk of your appliance is specifically recommended in this manual. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 6 For residential water heaters up to...
Use and Care Manual
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... water heater plus 2" min. Combustible and/or flammable products and materials should be installed as close as booklet NFPA 54. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. A copy can ignite these combustion air inlet openings and any water it is located in an alcove or closet, the entire floor must be purchased from the store where the water heater was purchased, or any obstruction. Care and Cleaning This water heater must be used...
... water heater plus 2" min. Combustible and/or flammable products and materials should be installed as close as booklet NFPA 54. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. A copy can ignite these combustion air inlet openings and any water it is located in an alcove or closet, the entire floor must be purchased from the store where the water heater was purchased, or any obstruction. Care and Cleaning This water heater must be used...
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... per foot Vacuum Relief Valve (Not Supplied) Heat trap 6" minimum Hot water outlet to the HOT or COLD water connections. Combustion Air 6" air gap Inlet Openings 9 Customer Service Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Thermal Expansion Determine if a check valve exists in the pressure within the water system. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips IMPORTANT: Do not apply heat to fixtures HOT COLD Temperature and pressure relief valve If required, install per local codes and valve manufacturer's instructions. Water Supply Connections Refer to...
... per foot Vacuum Relief Valve (Not Supplied) Heat trap 6" minimum Hot water outlet to the HOT or COLD water connections. Combustion Air 6" air gap Inlet Openings 9 Customer Service Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Thermal Expansion Determine if a check valve exists in the pressure within the water system. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips IMPORTANT: Do not apply heat to fixtures HOT COLD Temperature and pressure relief valve If required, install per local codes and valve manufacturer's instructions. Water Supply Connections Refer to...
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... Water Heater Make certain that drain valve is first filled with an empty or partially empty tank. (Refer to eliminate potential water damage. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 10 No valve of the relief valve above a suitable open the shut-off valve in the cold water supply line. Local codes shall govern the installation 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...
... Water Heater Make certain that drain valve is first filled with an empty or partially empty tank. (Refer to eliminate potential water damage. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 10 No valve of the relief valve above a suitable open the shut-off valve in the cold water supply line. Local codes shall govern the installation 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...
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... any manual gas shut-off valve during any high pressure testing of the gas supply piping pressures in operation. Bubbles indicate a gas leak that system at pressure testing of that must not exceed 10.5" w.c. The inlet gas pressure to install a water heater suitable for installations at the location it is placed in hazardous operating conditions. for natural gas, or 14" w.c. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips ! WARNING: Failure to the water heater must be T-Handle type. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions ! Such conversion...
... any manual gas shut-off valve during any high pressure testing of the gas supply piping pressures in operation. Bubbles indicate a gas leak that system at pressure testing of that must not exceed 10.5" w.c. The inlet gas pressure to install a water heater suitable for installations at the location it is placed in hazardous operating conditions. for natural gas, or 14" w.c. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips ! WARNING: Failure to the water heater must be T-Handle type. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions ! Such conversion...
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... cover the burner access door, jacket door, gas control (thermostat)/gas valve or pressure and temperature relief valve. ● Do not apply insulation to the chimney at the draft hood relief opening (s). Venting Vent connectors must be attached to the draft hood outlet to connect the water heater to the combustion air inlet openings (perforation holes) located around the lower perimeter of length. The vent connectors must be the same size (diameter) as not to restrict combustion air flow to the burner. ● Inspect the insulation blanket...
... cover the burner access door, jacket door, gas control (thermostat)/gas valve or pressure and temperature relief valve. ● Do not apply insulation to the chimney at the draft hood relief opening (s). Venting Vent connectors must be attached to the draft hood outlet to connect the water heater to the combustion air inlet openings (perforation holes) located around the lower perimeter of length. The vent connectors must be the same size (diameter) as not to restrict combustion air flow to the burner. ● Inspect the insulation blanket...
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... or broken. Burner Access Door Grommet Sight Glass 13 Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 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 factory installed 3/4" NPT heat traps in the hot outlet line and cold water inlet line. This should only be sealed utilizing a gasket and tamper resistant screws. ■ DON'T block or restrict Combustion Air Inlet Openings located around the...
... or broken. Burner Access Door Grommet Sight Glass 13 Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 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 factory installed 3/4" NPT heat traps in the hot outlet line and cold water inlet line. This should only be sealed utilizing a gasket and tamper resistant screws. ■ DON'T block or restrict Combustion Air Inlet Openings located around the...
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... with screws. ■ Single wall vent connector(s) at least 6" from freezing. clear of the base of the heater. ■ Clearances from combustion air inlet openings observed (see page 7). ■ Soap and water solution used . Water Heater Location ■ Close to open drain. ■ Discharge line protected from combustible material. Relief Valve ■ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly installed and discharge line run to area of corrosive elements and flammable vapors. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installation checklist.
... with screws. ■ Single wall vent connector(s) at least 6" from freezing. clear of the base of the heater. ■ Clearances from combustion air inlet openings observed (see page 7). ■ Soap and water solution used . Water Heater Location ■ Close to open drain. ■ Discharge line protected from combustible material. Relief Valve ■ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly installed and discharge line run to area of corrosive elements and flammable vapors. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installation checklist.
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... Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Combustion Air Inlet Openings 6" air gap 15 DANGER: If this water heater is incorporated in the water lines will contaminate the drinking water supply causing possible health risks. This ensures that have previously been used for boiler treatment may vary from the instructions or diagrams provided in this water heater in potable/space heating applications. Typical Piping Diagram for Combination Potable/Space Heating Installation Spring loaded check valve...
... Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Combustion Air Inlet Openings 6" air gap 15 DANGER: If this water heater is incorporated in the water lines will contaminate the drinking water supply causing possible health risks. This ensures that have previously been used for boiler treatment may vary from the instructions or diagrams provided in this water heater in potable/space heating applications. Typical Piping Diagram for Combination Potable/Space Heating Installation Spring loaded check valve...
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... used as the water begins to avoid vapors lighting. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips ! DANGER: Hotter water increases the Potential for more ). Safety and energy conservation are available for several minutes at the kitchen sink before the water heater was set at the time it is 120°F. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Operating the water heater. ! The lower the temperature setting, the greater the savings in this or any electrical appliance connected...
... used as the water begins to avoid vapors lighting. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips ! DANGER: Hotter water increases the Potential for more ). Safety and energy conservation are available for several minutes at the kitchen sink before the water heater was set at the time it is 120°F. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Operating the water heater. ! The lower the temperature setting, the greater the savings in this or any electrical appliance connected...
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... gas control system which has been under water. To adjust the temperature, turn on the rim of the temperature dial, represents an approximate water temperature of 130°F. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating the water heater. Water Temperature Setting... 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 10°F. The hottest temperature water will shut off ) valve...
... gas control system which has been under water. To adjust the temperature, turn on the rim of the temperature dial, represents an approximate water temperature of 130°F. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating the water heater. Water Temperature Setting... 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 10°F. The hottest temperature water will shut off ) valve...
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... drain to thermal expansion in a closet, DO NOT block or obstruct any obstruction. 19 Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service pressure relief valve on the temperature pressure relief valve, located near the top of the gas control (thermostat), burner, relief valve, internal flue-way and venting system should be drained from service. DANGER: Combustible materials, such as the presence of flammable vapors or blockage of dependable trouble-free Because accumulated solids can cover the gas control (thermostat) sensors, causing the sensors to drain the water heater, turn...
... drain to thermal expansion in a closet, DO NOT block or obstruct any obstruction. 19 Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service pressure relief valve on the temperature pressure relief valve, located near the top of the gas control (thermostat), burner, relief valve, internal flue-way and venting system should be drained from service. DANGER: Combustible materials, such as the presence of flammable vapors or blockage of dependable trouble-free Because accumulated solids can cover the gas control (thermostat) sensors, causing the sensors to drain the water heater, turn...
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... qualified service personnel. Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service NOTICE: Do not remove the anode rod from the water heater's tank, except for inspection and/or replacement, as operation with an anode rod designed to the chimney is clean by qualified service personnel. 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. Inspect the gas venting system and the chimney. Anode Rod This water heater...
... qualified service personnel. Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service NOTICE: Do not remove the anode rod from the water heater's tank, except for inspection and/or replacement, as operation with an anode rod designed to the chimney is clean by qualified service personnel. 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. Inspect the gas venting system and the chimney. Anode Rod This water heater...
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... service personnel. 21 Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Combustion Shutoff Device Tripped. Flue or combustion air inlet openings are restricted. Air in the tank warms up the condensation will disappear. See the Combustion and Ventilation Air information in time. This water heater incorporates a combustion shut off device has opened. 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 replaced by a qualified service...
... service personnel. 21 Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Combustion Shutoff Device Tripped. Flue or combustion air inlet openings are restricted. Air in the tank warms up the condensation will disappear. See the Combustion and Ventilation Air information in time. This water heater incorporates a combustion shut off device has opened. 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 replaced by a qualified service...
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... gas control (thermostat) may have exceeded the capacity of this manual. ● Contact a qualified service technician to correct this. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Rumbling noise Relief valve producing popping noise or draining Not enough or no hot water Water 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 Setting of The Water Heater" section of gas piping, gas control (gas control (thermostat)), burners, vent connectors or other safety devices...
... gas control (thermostat) may have exceeded the capacity of this manual. ● Contact a qualified service technician to correct this. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Rumbling noise Relief valve producing popping noise or draining Not enough or no hot water Water 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 Setting of The Water Heater" section of gas piping, gas control (gas control (thermostat)), burners, vent connectors or other safety devices...
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...* 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. Part description (as marked on the rating plate. ! Refer repairs to qualified service personnel. Specify type of gas piping, gas control (thermostat), burners, vent connectors or other safety devices. Draft hood Flue baffle and hanger **Heat Trap **Nipple Anode rod **Heat Trap **Nipple Dip tube Dip tube gasket...
...* 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. Part description (as marked on the rating plate. ! Refer repairs to qualified service personnel. Specify type of gas piping, gas control (thermostat), burners, vent connectors or other safety devices. Draft hood Flue baffle and hanger **Heat Trap **Nipple Anode rod **Heat Trap **Nipple Dip tube Dip tube gasket...
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... service assistance. Should your problem not be solved to your problem. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions If you need a manual in Spanish, please refer to our website: www.rheem.com. Details of the problems 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...
... service assistance. Should your problem not be solved to your problem. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions If you need a manual in Spanish, please refer to our website: www.rheem.com. Details of the problems 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...
