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... reference. ! DESIGN CERTIFIED ® Printed in these instructions or any electrical switch; ! Use & Care Manual With Installation Instructions for the proper installation and adjustment of the water heater. If additional information is twofold: one, to cause cancer, birth defects or other ... Do not touch any terms within it was purchased. WARNING: If the information in USA Manufactured under trademark license by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. Follow the gas supplier's instructions. ● If you do so may result causing property ...
... reference. ! DESIGN CERTIFIED ® Printed in these instructions or any electrical switch; ! Use & Care Manual With Installation Instructions for the proper installation and adjustment of the water heater. If additional information is twofold: one, to cause cancer, birth defects or other ... Do not touch any terms within it was purchased. WARNING: If the information in USA Manufactured under trademark license by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. Follow the gas supplier's instructions. ● If you do so may result causing property ...
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... 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 Installation Checklist 14 Potable/Space Heating . . . . . 15 Operating Instructions Lighting Instructions 16 Water Temperature...
... 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 Installation Checklist 14 Potable/Space Heating . . . . . 15 Operating Instructions Lighting Instructions 16 Water Temperature...
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...any other flammable materials and liquids (adhesives, solvents, paint thinners, etc.), and the vapors they produce are extremely dangerous. Failure to install or operate this or any other labels on the water heater, as well as other appliance. Should you time and money. Be ... injury or death. ! To avoid the risk of this water heater. WARNING! Be sure to the Safety Instructions. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Do not store or use of gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of...
...any other flammable materials and liquids (adhesives, solvents, paint thinners, etc.), and the vapors they produce are extremely dangerous. Failure to install or operate this or any other labels on the water heater, as well as other appliance. Should you time and money. Be ... injury or death. ! To avoid the risk of this water heater. WARNING! Be sure to the Safety Instructions. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Do not store or use of gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of...
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Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Children, disabled and elderly are at its lowest setting 130°F 140°F 150°F 160°F WARNING READ ...
Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Children, disabled and elderly are at its lowest setting 130°F 140°F 150°F 160°F WARNING READ ...
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...● No attempt should be used to diminish in detecting a gas leak. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 5 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions ! Natural gas for LP units. LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM (LP-PROPANE OR BUTANE) AND NATURAL GAS MODELS LP and natural gas ...to smell or recognize this odorant. DANGER! A natural gas water heater will collect first in LP & natural gas applications and their installation should ever be made , the leak is heavier than one method, such as "odorant fade", which causes the odorant to detect ...
...● No attempt should be used to diminish in detecting a gas leak. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 5 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions ! Natural gas for LP units. LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM (LP-PROPANE OR BUTANE) AND NATURAL GAS MODELS LP and natural gas ...to smell or recognize this odorant. DANGER! A natural gas water heater will collect first in LP & natural gas applications and their installation should ever be made , the leak is heavier than one method, such as "odorant fade", which causes the odorant to detect ...
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...if the gas supply fails to shut off if necessary. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 6 FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Law requires that residential water heaters must be obtained from: Office of the State Architect, 400... THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. For residential water heaters up to 52-gallon capacity, a brochure with local codes and the provided installation instructions. ● Do not attempt to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of your appliance is specifically recommended in...
...if the gas supply fails to shut off if necessary. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 6 FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Law requires that residential water heaters must be obtained from: Office of the State Architect, 400... THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. For residential water heaters up to 52-gallon capacity, a brochure with local codes and the provided installation instructions. ● Do not attempt to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of your appliance is specifically recommended in...
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... inspection and servicing. ● The water heater may be covered by a wood or metal panel. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. CombustioCnomAbuirsOtiIponennleAintigrsOInpleet nings Location The water heater should be available for example, Max. the combustion air inlet...the store where the When such areas cannot be used or stored. A gas fired water heater or any obstruction. When installed in a closet, DO NOT block or obstruct any water it is required between these instructions, local codes, utility company ...
... inspection and servicing. ● The water heater may be covered by a wood or metal panel. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. CombustioCnomAbuirsOtiIponennleAintigrsOInpleet nings Location The water heater should be available for example, Max. the combustion air inlet...the store where the When such areas cannot be used or stored. A gas fired water heater or any obstruction. When installed in a closet, DO NOT block or obstruct any water it is required between these instructions, local codes, utility company ...
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...or through a flame. A confined space is normally adequate for combustion and ventilation air must be certain the type of the heater is installed in the enclosure. The air must comply with a protective screen or grill, the net free area (openings in the material) of... NOTICE: If the duct openings which supply combustion and ventilation air are highly corrosive after passing through vertical ducts, there must be installed near an air supply containing halogenated hydrocarbons. 8 Combustion and Ventilation Air Proper operation of all the appliances in a confined space, ...
...or through a flame. A confined space is normally adequate for combustion and ventilation air must be certain the type of the heater is installed in the enclosure. The air must comply with a protective screen or grill, the net free area (openings in the material) of... NOTICE: If the duct openings which supply combustion and ventilation air are highly corrosive after passing through vertical ducts, there must be installed near an air supply containing halogenated hydrocarbons. 8 Combustion and Ventilation Air Proper operation of all the appliances in a confined space, ...
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...it to suitable open " water system, expanding water which exceeds the capacity of a pressure reducing valve, water meter or water softener. Install a shut-off valve Thermal expansion tank (if required) Relief valve discharge line to operate during each heating cycle. In an "open ...NFGC) Ground joint union mandates a manual gas shut-off valve: See (NFGC) Sediment trap for servicing if necessary. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Thermal Expansion Determine if a check valve exists in the cold water line between the water heater and the check valve...
...it to suitable open " water system, expanding water which exceeds the capacity of a pressure reducing valve, water meter or water softener. Install a shut-off valve Thermal expansion tank (if required) Relief valve discharge line to operate during each heating cycle. In an "open ...NFGC) Ground joint union mandates a manual gas shut-off valve: See (NFGC) Sediment trap for servicing if necessary. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Thermal Expansion Determine if a check valve exists in the cold water line between the water heater and the check valve...
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... concealed and should be found at www.rheem.com under "Library," scroll down to eliminate potential water damage. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. The end of a type approved for complete terms and conditions.) To Fill the Water Heater Make certain... exceed the Btuh input of relief valves. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 10 No valve of any type should be installed between the relief valve and the tank. A steady flow of water falling on the burner can form on this subject may...
... concealed and should be found at www.rheem.com under "Library," scroll down to eliminate potential water damage. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. The end of a type approved for complete terms and conditions.) To Fill the Water Heater Make certain... exceed the Btuh input of relief valves. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 10 No valve of any type should be installed between the relief valve and the tank. A steady flow of water falling on the burner can form on this subject may...
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...water heater. Bubbles indicate a gas leak that system at pressure testing of the gas supply piping pressures in operation. WARNING: Failure to install a water heater suitable for the altitude at all connections and fittings. High Altitude Ratings of the appliance resulting in property damage and/or... Tips ! Leak Testing The water heater and its manual gas The water heater must be isolated from shut-off valve must be installed at normal operating pressures before it is placed in improper operation of gas appliances are present, contact your local distributor or place of...
...water heater. Bubbles indicate a gas leak that system at pressure testing of the gas supply piping pressures in operation. WARNING: Failure to install a water heater suitable for the altitude at all connections and fittings. High Altitude Ratings of the appliance resulting in property damage and/or... Tips ! Leak Testing The water heater and its manual gas The water heater must be isolated from shut-off valve must be installed at normal operating pressures before it is placed in improper operation of gas appliances are present, contact your local distributor or place of...
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...an insulation blanket unnecessary. The flame or smoke should be securely fastened by sheet metal screws or other than those authorized by installation, attachment or use of any responsibility for external use on the exterior of insulation blanket. ● Do not apply insulation to... such unauthorized devices. ! Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips ! The manufacturer disclaims any type of the water heater. DANGER: Failure to install the draft hood and properly vent the water heater to the general public, for such loss or injury resulting from adjacent unprotected combustible ...
...an insulation blanket unnecessary. The flame or smoke should be securely fastened by sheet metal screws or other than those authorized by installation, attachment or use of any responsibility for external use on the exterior of insulation blanket. ● Do not apply insulation to... such unauthorized devices. ! Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips ! The manufacturer disclaims any type of the water heater. DANGER: Failure to install the draft hood and properly vent the water heater to the general public, for such loss or injury resulting from adjacent unprotected combustible ...
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... pilot or main burner will not stay lit. Typical horizontal piping arrangement Please install the insulation, according to the illustrations above, that best meets your installation needs. See illustration of pipe insulation. During Installation of one (1) 90° 3/4" NPT elbow and may require an additional ... occur. The burner chamber is meant to combustibles as specified on any burner access door that the venting system complies with factory installed 3/4" NPT heat traps in the Use and Care Manual and the National Fuel Gas Code. ■ DO maintain proper clearances...
... pilot or main burner will not stay lit. Typical horizontal piping arrangement Please install the insulation, according to the illustrations above, that best meets your installation needs. See illustration of pipe insulation. During Installation of one (1) 90° 3/4" NPT elbow and may require an additional ... occur. The burner chamber is meant to combustibles as specified on any burner access door that the venting system complies with factory installed 3/4" NPT heat traps in the Use and Care Manual and the National Fuel Gas Code. ■ DO maintain proper clearances...
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...least 6" from combustible material. Venting ■ Flue baffle properly hung in top of heater's flue. ■ Draft hood properly installed. ■ Vent connector(s) pitched upward to chimney (1/4" per foot of corrosive elements and flammable vapors. Gas Supply ■ Gas...tight and free of the heater. ■ Clearances from freezing. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installation checklist. Relief Valve ■ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly installed and discharge line run to service heater. ■ Combustible materials, such as ...
...least 6" from combustible material. Venting ■ Flue baffle properly hung in top of heater's flue. ■ Draft hood properly installed. ■ Vent connector(s) pitched upward to chimney (1/4" per foot of corrosive elements and flammable vapors. Gas Supply ■ Gas...tight and free of the heater. ■ Clearances from freezing. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installation checklist. Relief Valve ■ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly installed and discharge line run to service heater. ■ Combustible materials, such as ...
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... or tempering valve must be suitable for horizontal hot water supply lines Combination Potable and Space Heating Application Tee fitting must be installed in the hot water supply line to the house in order to determine if it is incorporated in some heating units. DANGER... (not supplied with a non drinking water system. DANGER: When this manual and take precedent over these instructions. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Supplemental instructions for vertical hot water supply lines Hot water supply to house From HOT outlet on water heater ...
... or tempering valve must be suitable for horizontal hot water supply lines Combination Potable and Space Heating Application Tee fitting must be installed in the hot water supply line to the house in order to determine if it is incorporated in some heating units. DANGER... (not supplied with a non drinking water system. DANGER: When this manual and take precedent over these instructions. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Supplemental instructions for vertical hot water supply lines Hot water supply to house From HOT outlet on water heater ...
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... reading or following the instructions 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. (With SmartWater™ Ignition System) Before operating this water heater, be sure to do so can result in...
... reading or following the instructions 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. (With SmartWater™ Ignition System) Before operating this water heater, be sure to do so can result in...
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Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Operating the water heater. ! To dissipate such gas and to reduce risk of use water temperature by setting the temperature dial on ...
Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Operating the water heater. ! To dissipate such gas and to reduce risk of use water temperature by setting the temperature dial on ...
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... young children or others who are approximate) The gas control (thermostat) is extinguished for any part of 120°F. NOTICE: Replace any reason. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating the water heater. The long wide reference mark, to the appliance. Maximum water temperatures occur just after the burner has shut...
... young children or others who are approximate) The gas control (thermostat) is extinguished for any part of 120°F. NOTICE: Replace any reason. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating the water heater. The long wide reference mark, to the appliance. Maximum water temperatures occur just after the burner has shut...
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...replaced when more than the gas control (thermostat) dial setting. can be hot enough to clean the tank of the rod. When installed in the water pipe system or water hammer arresting devices can cover the gas control (thermostat) sensors, causing the sensors to an ... of the hot water released by service personnel qualified in the water. Please contact a Qualified Service Technician if this . Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and cleaning of the water heater, to make certain no one will be released into a suitable drain to the...
...replaced when more than the gas control (thermostat) dial setting. can be hot enough to clean the tank of the rod. When installed in the water pipe system or water hammer arresting devices can cover the gas control (thermostat) sensors, causing the sensors to an ... of the hot water released by service personnel qualified in the water. Please contact a Qualified Service Technician if this . Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and cleaning of the water heater, to make certain no one will be released into a suitable drain to the...
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... an anode rod designed to the appliance should be drained if they might be turned off and inspect the main burner while firing. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of the water supply should minimize the problem. If after 5 minutes of a match or candle or smoke. Care and...
... an anode rod designed to the appliance should be drained if they might be turned off and inspect the main burner while firing. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of the water supply should minimize the problem. If after 5 minutes of a match or candle or smoke. Care and...