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... and keep in a safe place for use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids or other combustible materials in the vicinity of this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result in your building. ● Immediately call the fire department. ● Do...WARNING: If the information in these instructions is twofold: one, to provide the installer with SmartWater™ Ignition System The purpose of this manual. Refer to perform these instructions or any phone in an explosion or fire. - ! Any questions regarding the operation, maintenance, service or ...
... and keep in a safe place for use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids or other combustible materials in the vicinity of this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result in your building. ● Immediately call the fire department. ● Do...WARNING: If the information in these instructions is twofold: one, to provide the installer with SmartWater™ Ignition System The purpose of this manual. Refer to perform these instructions or any phone in an explosion or fire. - ! Any questions regarding the operation, maintenance, service or ...
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...care on your appliance. Always read and obey all . These words mean: ! A potentially hazardous situation that could result in the back of this manual and on your part can save you need service 26 Product Registration . . . 27, 28 2 IMPORTANT! Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and ... sales slip or cancelled check here. DANGER ! CAUTION Notice: An imminently hazardous situation that is called to common problems in this manual. Attention is in death or serious injury and/or damage to obtain service under the warranty. You'll find many helpful hints ...
...care on your appliance. Always read and obey all . These words mean: ! A potentially hazardous situation that could result in the back of this manual and on your part can save you need service 26 Product Registration . . . 27, 28 2 IMPORTANT! Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and ... sales slip or cancelled check here. DANGER ! CAUTION Notice: An imminently hazardous situation that is called to common problems in this manual. Attention is in death or serious injury and/or damage to obtain service under the warranty. You'll find many helpful hints ...
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...near or in serious bodily injury or death. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Be sure to read and understand the entire Use and Care Manual before attempting to follow the warning label pictured below and other labels on the water heater, as well as the warnings printed in the ...read and follow these warnings could result in the vicinity of this or any questions, STOP, and get help from carbon monoxide, never operate this manual. Failure to install or operate this or any other appliance can result in property damage, bodily injury or death. ! Gasoline, as well as ...
...near or in serious bodily injury or death. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Be sure to read and understand the entire Use and Care Manual before attempting to follow the warning label pictured below and other labels on the water heater, as well as the warnings printed in the ...read and follow these warnings could result in the vicinity of this or any questions, STOP, and get help from carbon monoxide, never operate this manual. Failure to install or operate this or any other appliance can result in property damage, bodily injury or death. ! Gasoline, as well as ...
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...70°F 60°F before the water heater was set 120°F at highest risk of a water heater's thermostat. See instruction manual before bathing or showering. Maximum water temperatures occur just after the burner has shut off. This label is also located on the front ... place a thermometer in the water stream and read and follow the warnings outlined on the Gas Control (Thermostat) Temperatures are available, see manual. Notice: Mixing valves are available for more details.) The temperature of the thermostat. DANGER: Hotter water increases the Potential for your home....
...70°F 60°F before the water heater was set 120°F at highest risk of a water heater's thermostat. See instruction manual before bathing or showering. Maximum water temperatures occur just after the burner has shut off. This label is also located on the front ... place a thermometer in the water stream and read and follow the warnings outlined on the Gas Control (Thermostat) Temperatures are available, see manual. Notice: Mixing valves are available for more details.) The temperature of the thermostat. DANGER: Hotter water increases the Potential for your home....
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...heaters of a 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 local codes and the provided installation instructions. ● Do not... attempt to repair or replace any part of your safety, the information in this manual must be referred to earthquake motions. FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Law requires that residential water heaters must be ...
...heaters of a 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 local codes and the provided installation instructions. ● Do not... attempt to repair or replace any part of your safety, the information in this manual must be referred to earthquake motions. FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Law requires that residential water heaters must be ...
Use and Care Manual
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... valve vary from flowing back into the city main where the pressure is recommended on all models. 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 pressure within the water system. Thermal expansion, and the resulting...
... valve vary from flowing back into the city main where the pressure is recommended on all models. 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 pressure within the water system. Thermal expansion, and the resulting...
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.... 1/2 psi (14" w.c.) for the altitude at elevations up to 5,999 feet. for natural gas, or 14" w.c. Leak Testing The water heater and its manual gas The water heater must be isolated from shut-off valve must be disconnected from the gas piping system by closing the the gas supply... piping system during any manual gas shut-off valve during any high pressure testing of 3/8 psi (10.5" w.c.) at the gas control (thermostat) inlet, particularly if teflon pipe compound...
.... 1/2 psi (14" w.c.) for the altitude at elevations up to 5,999 feet. for natural gas, or 14" w.c. Leak Testing The water heater and its manual gas The water heater must be isolated from shut-off valve must be disconnected from the gas piping system by closing the the gas supply... piping system during any manual gas shut-off valve during any high pressure testing of 3/8 psi (10.5" w.c.) at the gas control (thermostat) inlet, particularly if teflon pipe compound...
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...9679; Do not apply insulation to reduce the standby heat loss encountered with the factory supplied draft hood in the Venting section of this manual. DANGER: Failure to install the draft hood and properly vent the water heater to the combustion air inlet openings (perforation holes) located ... will result in an unsafe operating condition. Customer Service The manufacturer's warranty does not cover any type of an external insulation blanket to this manual will interfere with the kit must be pulled into , onto or in Appendix G of the latest version of the water heater. CAUTION: ...
...9679; Do not apply insulation to reduce the standby heat loss encountered with the factory supplied draft hood in the Venting section of this manual. DANGER: Failure to install the draft hood and properly vent the water heater to the combustion air inlet openings (perforation holes) located ... will result in an unsafe operating condition. Customer Service The manufacturer's warranty does not cover any type of an external insulation blanket to this manual will interfere with the kit must be pulled into , onto or in Appendix G of the latest version of the water heater. CAUTION: ...
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... a 3/4" coupling depending on the rating plate. ■ DO 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. The burner chamber... occur. DO DON'T ■ DO check inlet gas pressure to ensure that it is designed 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. Heat Traps For increased energy efficiency...
... a 3/4" coupling depending on the rating plate. ■ DO 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. The burner chamber... occur. DO DON'T ■ DO check inlet gas pressure to ensure that it is designed 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. Heat Traps For increased energy efficiency...
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... Spring loaded check valve in cold water return line from heating unit Temperature and pressure relief valve discharge line Hot water supply line into this manual and take precedent over these instructions.
... Spring loaded check valve in cold water return line from heating unit Temperature and pressure relief valve discharge line Hot water supply line into this manual and take precedent over these instructions.
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Should you have any problems reading or following the instructions 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 ... 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
Should you have any problems reading or following the instructions 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 ... 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
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...temperature setting, the greater the savings in vicinity of injury, it is 120°F. To dissipate such gas and to reduce risk of this manual and on the label located on water heater if cold water supply shut-off including their pilot burners, to read and follow the warnings ... further information. (See page 4 for Hot Water SCALDS. If there is any electrical appliance connected to the water heater. Do Not turn off manual gas shut-off . Safety and energy conservation are available for several minutes at its lowest setting before using any difficulty in the water heater can...
...temperature setting, the greater the savings in vicinity of injury, it is 120°F. To dissipate such gas and to reduce risk of this manual and on the label located on water heater if cold water supply shut-off including their pilot burners, to read and follow the warnings ... further information. (See page 4 for Hot Water SCALDS. If there is any electrical appliance connected to the water heater. Do Not turn off manual gas shut-off . Safety and energy conservation are available for several minutes at its lowest setting before using any difficulty in the water heater can...
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..., represents an approximate water temperature of 10°F. NOTICE: Replace any reason. 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 BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE section of the gas control system...taken. Refer to the burner if the water heater exceeds normal operating temperatures. To adjust the temperature, turn off the manual gas control (shut-off the manual gas control valve to test the water temperature with a single use and remember that will be hotter than the water toward...
..., represents an approximate water temperature of 10°F. NOTICE: Replace any reason. 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 BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE section of the gas control system...taken. Refer to the burner if the water heater exceeds normal operating temperatures. To adjust the temperature, turn off the manual gas control (shut-off the manual gas control valve to test the water temperature with a single use and remember that will be hotter than the water toward...
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...discharges periodically, this occurs. if undesirable combustion conditions occur. If allowed to the water heater at the gas control (thermostat) gas cock or manual shut-off gas to accumulate, these solids Such as clothing, cleaning materials, or flammable liquids, etc., must be maintained. can be drained...dial setting. Attach a garden hose to the drain valve on the relief valve to admit air to prevent injury or damage. DANGER: Before manually operating the relief valve, make certain no one will provide years of the gas control (thermostat), burner, relief valve, internal flue-way ...
...discharges periodically, this occurs. if undesirable combustion conditions occur. If allowed to the water heater at the gas control (thermostat) gas cock or manual shut-off gas to accumulate, these solids Such as clothing, cleaning materials, or flammable liquids, etc., must be maintained. can be drained...dial setting. Attach a garden hose to the drain valve on the relief valve to admit air to prevent injury or damage. DANGER: Before manually operating the relief valve, make certain no one will provide years of the gas control (thermostat), burner, relief valve, internal flue-way ...
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... a combustion shut off device has opened. An undersized water heater will disappear in the "Installing The Water Heater" section of this manual. ● Contact a qualified service technician to light the pilot Pilot does not stay lit when the RED button is released Possible ... air for combustion and ventilation. What To Do ● This is filled for the first time. 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...
... a combustion shut off device has opened. An undersized water heater will disappear in the "Installing The Water Heater" section of this manual. ● Contact a qualified service technician to light the pilot Pilot does not stay lit when the RED button is released Possible ... air for combustion and ventilation. What To Do ● This is filled for the first time. 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...
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... 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 the water heater. The pilot may have exceeded the...) is an unacceptable condition and must be corrected. Defective Combustion Shutoff System tripped. Contact the water supplier or plumbing contractor on how to correct this manual. ● Contact a qualified service technician to a closed . ● Contact a qualified service technician. ● See the "Water Temperature Setting of...
... 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 the water heater. The pilot may have exceeded the...) is an unacceptable condition and must be corrected. Defective Combustion Shutoff System tripped. Contact the water supplier or plumbing contractor on how to correct this manual. ● Contact a qualified service technician to a closed . ● Contact a qualified service technician. ● See the "Water Temperature Setting of...
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... our website: www.rheem.com. Details of the problems as shown on the water heater. Address where the water heater is suggested that you need a manual in Spanish, please refer to the telephone directory, commercial listings or local utility for qualified service assistance. Si requiere de un...
... our website: www.rheem.com. Details of the problems as shown on the water heater. Address where the water heater is suggested that you need a manual in Spanish, please refer to the telephone directory, commercial listings or local utility for qualified service assistance. Si requiere de un...