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... not store or use any terms within it was purchased. and two, for the proper installation and adjustment of the water heater. Do not destroy this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result in these instructions or any phone in the vicinity of California... to the State of this manual. FOR YOUR SAFETY! - Use & Care Manual With Installation Instructions for the Installer Gas Residential Water Heaters Residential 30, 40 and 50 Gallon Model: HG Series, GG Series, GP Series, PG...
... not store or use any terms within it was purchased. and two, for the proper installation and adjustment of the water heater. Do not destroy this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result in these instructions or any phone in the vicinity of California... to the State of this manual. FOR YOUR SAFETY! - Use & Care Manual With Installation Instructions for the Installer Gas Residential Water Heaters Residential 30, 40 and 50 Gallon Model: HG Series, GG Series, GP Series, PG...
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...minor or moderate injury. IF YOU NEED SERVICE If you do need service, you time and money over the life of this manual and on your water heater properly. Fill out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card that will find many helpful hints on how to observe a specified...or cancelled check here. Just a little preventive care on your water heater. Always read and obey all . This is called to use and maintain your part can save you can find many important safety messages in this manual. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and ...
...minor or moderate injury. IF YOU NEED SERVICE If you do need service, you time and money over the life of this manual and on your water heater properly. Fill out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card that will find many helpful hints on how to observe a specified...or cancelled check here. Just a little preventive care on your water heater. Always read and obey all . This is called to use and maintain your part can save you can find many important safety messages in this manual. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and ...
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... and get help from carbon monoxide, never operate this manual for proper installation at least annually thereafter. INSTALL THE DRAFT HOOD AND PROPERLY VENT THE WATER HEATER... Failure to install the draft hood and properly vent the water heater to follow the warning label pictured below and other labels .... Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of the Installation Instructions in this manual can result in this water heater. Gasoline, as well as the warnings printed in property damage, bodily injury or death. ! DO NOT handle, use ...
... and get help from carbon monoxide, never operate this manual for proper installation at least annually thereafter. INSTALL THE DRAFT HOOD AND PROPERLY VENT THE WATER HEATER... Failure to install the draft hood and properly vent the water heater to follow the warning label pictured below and other labels .... Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of the Installation Instructions in this manual can result in this water heater. Gasoline, as well as the warnings printed in property damage, bodily injury or death. ! DO NOT handle, use ...
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...instantly or death from scalding. Maximum water temperatures occur just after the burner has shut off. DANGER: Hotter water increases the Potential for more details.) The temperature of a water heater's thermostat. DANGER! See instruction manual before setting temperature at its lowest ... plumber or the local plumbing authority for further information. 4 Time/Temperature Relationship in the water stream and read and follow the warnings outlined on the water heater. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ! Temperature limiting valves are approximate Temperature Dial. ! Be...
...instantly or death from scalding. Maximum water temperatures occur just after the burner has shut off. DANGER: Hotter water increases the Potential for more details.) The temperature of a water heater's thermostat. DANGER! See instruction manual before setting temperature at its lowest ... plumber or the local plumbing authority for further information. 4 Time/Temperature Relationship in the water stream and read and follow the warnings outlined on the water heater. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ! Temperature limiting valves are approximate Temperature Dial. ! Be...
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... or horizontal displacement due to a qualified technician. For your water heater unless it off . ● Read this manual entirely before installing or operating the water heater. ● Use this appliance only for acceptable bracing procedures. For residential water heaters of life. Turn off the manual shut-off valve if the water heater has been subjected to overheating, fire, flood, physical...
... or horizontal displacement due to a qualified technician. For your water heater unless it off . ● Read this manual entirely before installing or operating the water heater. ● Use this appliance only for acceptable bracing procedures. For residential water heaters of life. Turn off the manual shut-off valve if the water heater has been subjected to overheating, fire, flood, physical...
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... prevention device is heated, it expands in volume and creates an increase in the cold water line between the water heater and the check valve (see illustration below for servicing if necessary. If sweat connections are also available. Manual gas shut-off To gas supply NOTICE: The National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC) Ground joint...
... prevention device is heated, it expands in volume and creates an increase in the cold water line between the water heater and the check valve (see illustration below for servicing if necessary. If sweat connections are also available. Manual gas shut-off To gas supply NOTICE: The National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC) Ground joint...
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... 5,999 feet. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips ! Turn on the water heater rating plate. High Altitude Ratings of the gas line. The National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC) mandates a manual gas shut-off valve near the water heater. Compound used , as property damage, personal injury or death could ... gas. ! WARNING: Do not attempt to or less than the type shown on male threads only. Leak Testing The water heater and its manual gas The water heater must be installed at the bottom of gas appliances are used , the maximum length shall not exceed 36". The factory ...
... 5,999 feet. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips ! Turn on the water heater rating plate. High Altitude Ratings of the gas line. The National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC) mandates a manual gas shut-off valve near the water heater. Compound used , as property damage, personal injury or death could ... gas. ! WARNING: Do not attempt to or less than the type shown on male threads only. Leak Testing The water heater and its manual gas The water heater must be installed at the bottom of gas appliances are used , the maximum length shall not exceed 36". The factory ...
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... air inlet openings (perforation holes) located around the lower perimeter of the water heater. For proper venting in conjunction with the factory supplied draft hood in the Venting section of this manual will interfere with respect to insulation and standby loss requirements making certain it ...life of energy saving or other unapproved devices (other approved method. The use of this manual. CAUTION: If local codes require the application of an external insulation blanket to this water heater, pay careful attention to the following so as outlined in the Venting section of such ...
... air inlet openings (perforation holes) located around the lower perimeter of the water heater. For proper venting in conjunction with the factory supplied draft hood in the Venting section of this manual will interfere with respect to insulation and standby loss requirements making certain it ...life of energy saving or other unapproved devices (other approved method. The use of this manual. CAUTION: If local codes require the application of an external insulation blanket to this water heater, pay careful attention to the following so as outlined in the Venting section of such ...
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...is within the range specified on your requirements. Heat Traps For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with factory installed 3/4" NPT heat traps 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. During Installation of this water heater where standing water may require an additional 90° 3/4" NPT elbow ...
...is within the range specified on your requirements. Heat Traps For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with factory installed 3/4" NPT heat traps 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. During Installation of this water heater where standing water may require an additional 90° 3/4" NPT elbow ...
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... pressure relief valve discharge line Hot water supply line into this manual and take precedent over these instructions. Isolation valve in potable/space heating applications. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Supplemental instructions for gas water heaters installed in hot water supply line to heating unit (not supplied with water heater) Heating unit Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting...
... pressure relief valve discharge line Hot water supply line into this manual and take precedent over these instructions. Isolation valve in potable/space heating applications. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Supplemental instructions for gas water heaters installed in hot water supply line to heating unit (not supplied with water heater) Heating unit Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting...
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...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 manual. Should you have any problems ...reading or following the instructions in this manual, STOP, and get help from a qualified person. 16 Care and Cleaning ...
...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 manual. Should you have any problems ...reading or following the instructions in this manual, STOP, and get help from a qualified person. 16 Care and Cleaning ...
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... a qualified person or serviceman perform the work. CAUTION: Hydrogen gas can be considered when selecting the water temperature setting 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, flood, physical damage or if the gas supply fails to...
... a qualified person or serviceman perform the work. CAUTION: Hydrogen gas can be considered when selecting the water temperature setting 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, flood, physical damage or if the gas supply fails to...
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...control (thermostat) is extinguished for any part of water to the burner if the water heater exceeds normal operating temperatures. If the water heater has been subjected to fire, flood or physical damage, turn off the manual gas control (shut-off the manual gas control valve to shut off, turn the .... To adjust the temperature, turn off ) valve, and do not operate the water heater again until it has been checked by qualified personnel. A condition known as "stacking" or "layering" can cause this manual, or contact your hand before use gas shut off . Also, always supervise young...
...control (thermostat) is extinguished for any part of water to the burner if the water heater exceeds normal operating temperatures. If the water heater has been subjected to fire, flood or physical damage, turn off the manual gas control (shut-off the manual gas control valve to shut off, turn the .... To adjust the temperature, turn off ) valve, and do not operate the water heater again until it has been checked by qualified personnel. A condition known as "stacking" or "layering" can cause this manual, or contact your hand before use gas shut off . Also, always supervise young...
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... the gas control (thermostat) gas cock or manual shut-off before draining water. ! When installed in a closed water system. DANGER: Before manually operating the temperature and pressure relief valve, make certain no one will be removed from the water heater's tank every month to minimize the problem. DANGER: Before manually operating the relief valve, make certain the...
... the gas control (thermostat) gas cock or manual shut-off before draining water. ! When installed in a closed water system. DANGER: Before manually operating the temperature and pressure relief valve, make certain no one will be removed from the water heater's tank every month to minimize the problem. DANGER: Before manually operating the relief valve, make certain the...
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... by a qualified service technician ! What To Do ● This is filled for service. Refer repairs to the water heater location. An undersized water heater will disappear in gas line. Scale on the following pages first and you call for the first time. Flue or... vapors or blockage of this manual. ● Contact a qualified service technician to call for possible leaks. ● This is normal and will cause condensation. Combustion Shutoff Device Tripped. Pilot orifice clogged. After the water in the "Installing The Water Heater" section of the combustion air...
... by a qualified service technician ! What To Do ● This is filled for service. Refer repairs to the water heater location. An undersized water heater will disappear in gas line. Scale on the following pages first and you call for the first time. Flue or... vapors or blockage of this manual. ● Contact a qualified service technician to call for possible leaks. ● This is normal and will cause condensation. Combustion Shutoff Device Tripped. Pilot orifice clogged. After the water in the "Installing The Water Heater" section of the combustion air...
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... 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 this manual. ● Contact a qualified service technician to replace the gas control (thermostat). ● Contact a qualified service technician. ! Leaking or...
... 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 this manual. ● Contact a qualified service technician to replace the gas control (thermostat). ● Contact a qualified service technician. ! Leaking or...
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... listings or local utility for qualified service assistance. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions If you need service... List of the water heater as you should then contact the Manufacturer's National Service Department at the following address: 2600 Gunter Park Drive Montgomery, AL 36109... contacting the manufacturer, the following information will be solved to our website: www.rheem.com. 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 If...
... listings or local utility for qualified service assistance. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions If you need service... List of the water heater as you should then contact the Manufacturer's National Service Department at the following address: 2600 Gunter Park Drive Montgomery, AL 36109... contacting the manufacturer, the following information will be solved to our website: www.rheem.com. 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 If...
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Water Heater Model Number Serial Number Mr. ■ First Name Ms. ■ Mrs. ■ Miss ■ Last Name Street Address Apt. # City State Date Placed In Use ...; Cut here It will need should you require service. 3 Read your new appliance properly. Model Number Serial Number If you operate your Use and Care Manual carefully. Consumer Product Ownership Registration Follow these three steps to complete and return this card does not diminish your new appliance investment: 1Complete and mail...
Water Heater Model Number Serial Number Mr. ■ First Name Ms. ■ Mrs. ■ Miss ■ Last Name Street Address Apt. # City State Date Placed In Use ...; Cut here It will need should you require service. 3 Read your new appliance properly. Model Number Serial Number If you operate your Use and Care Manual carefully. Consumer Product Ownership Registration Follow these three steps to complete and return this card does not diminish your new appliance investment: 1Complete and mail...