Brochure
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...;replacement parts. Shuts down the water heater if flammable vapors are detected. Spark Ignition Flexible Burner Supply Tube Sight Glass Sealed Inner Door The Guardian System™ from below the storage tank. • Guardian System™: Automatically shuts down burner valve should service be required. • Gas Control Valve: Also referred to as water enters the tank. Maintenance-free protection. No filters to maximize dispersion of heat into the tank. • Thermocouple: Detects pilot operation. The inlet connects directly...
...;replacement parts. Shuts down the water heater if flammable vapors are detected. Spark Ignition Flexible Burner Supply Tube Sight Glass Sealed Inner Door The Guardian System™ from below the storage tank. • Guardian System™: Automatically shuts down burner valve should service be required. • Gas Control Valve: Also referred to as water enters the tank. Maintenance-free protection. No filters to maximize dispersion of heat into the tank. • Thermocouple: Detects pilot operation. The inlet connects directly...
Brochure
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.... • Energy efficient! Maintenance-Free! It's Easy to replace. Rheem.com 800.621.5622 Get more You Need 30 gallon 40 gallon 50 gallon or >** **D epends on most Rheem gas water heater models. No Filters to Clean! Guardian System has no filters to exceed ANSI standards. What size Rheem gas model do you may require a larger sized water heater. The Guardian System™ Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistance Guardian is 4 or less 5-7 8 or more hot water at a lower operating cost! •...
.... • Energy efficient! Maintenance-Free! It's Easy to replace. Rheem.com 800.621.5622 Get more You Need 30 gallon 40 gallon 50 gallon or >** **D epends on most Rheem gas water heater models. No Filters to Clean! Guardian System has no filters to exceed ANSI standards. What size Rheem gas model do you may require a larger sized water heater. The Guardian System™ Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistance Guardian is 4 or less 5-7 8 or more hot water at a lower operating cost! •...
Brochure
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... Tankless • Compact design saves you valuable square footage • Energy Starr® rated • 6.4, 8.4 and 9.5 GPM models • Precision temperature control with the Guardian FVIR System • Designed for flammable vapor ignition resistance • 29, 38, 40 and 50 gallon tall and 30, 40 and 50 gallon short capacities • High efficiency models feature high performance and lower operating cost • 6-Year limited tank and parts warranty...
... Tankless • Compact design saves you valuable square footage • Energy Starr® rated • 6.4, 8.4 and 9.5 GPM models • Precision temperature control with the Guardian FVIR System • Designed for flammable vapor ignition resistance • 29, 38, 40 and 50 gallon tall and 30, 40 and 50 gallon short capacities • High efficiency models feature high performance and lower operating cost • 6-Year limited tank and parts warranty...
Use and Care Manual
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... installer with the basic directions and recommendations for future reference. ! With Installation Instructions for the Installer Residential Gas Water Heaters Residential 30, 38, 40 and 50 Gallon The purpose of this or any phone in the vicinity of the water heater; California Proposition 65 Warning: This product contains chemicals known to the State of the water heater. DESIGN CERTIFIED ® Printed in manufactured (mobile) homes! Use & Care Manual ! Warning: This water heater...
... installer with the basic directions and recommendations for future reference. ! With Installation Instructions for the Installer Residential Gas Water Heaters Residential 30, 38, 40 and 50 Gallon The purpose of this or any phone in the vicinity of the water heater; California Proposition 65 Warning: This product contains chemicals known to the State of the water heater. DESIGN CERTIFIED ® Printed in manufactured (mobile) homes! Use & Care Manual ! Warning: This water heater...
Use and Care Manual
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... 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 You Call For Service 21, 22 Customer Service Parts List 23 If You Need Service 24 2 FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here: # # You can find many important safety messages in the Troubleshooting Guide...
... 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 You Call For Service 21, 22 Customer Service Parts List 23 If You Need Service 24 2 FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here: # # You can find many important safety messages in the Troubleshooting Guide...
Use and Care Manual
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... this manual entirely before installing or operating the water heater. ● Use this Use and Care Manual. ● Do not attempt to shut it is properly installed in this manual. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. 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 shut off valve and how to repair or replace any part of life...
... this manual entirely before installing or operating the water heater. ● Use this Use and Care Manual. ● Do not attempt to shut it is properly installed in this manual. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. 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 shut off valve and how to repair or replace any part of life...
Use and Care Manual
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... should be protected from exposure to freezing temperatures. ● Do not install the water heater in bathrooms, bedrooms, any other enclosed space, flammable vapors can ignite these instructions, local codes, utility company requirements, and/or in an alcove or closet, the entire floor must comply with water. A minimum of 24" clearance from combustible construction: Location Front Sides Rear Top Alcove 3" 0" (7.6 cm) (0 cm...
... should be protected from exposure to freezing temperatures. ● Do not install the water heater in bathrooms, bedrooms, any other enclosed space, flammable vapors can ignite these instructions, local codes, utility company requirements, and/or in an alcove or closet, the entire floor must comply with water. A minimum of 24" clearance from combustible construction: Location Front Sides Rear Top Alcove 3" 0" (7.6 cm) (0 cm...
Use and Care Manual
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...Installation Vent connector to chimney Heat trap 6" minimum Hot water outlet to fixtures Water Heater Jacket Temperature and pressure relief valve Manual gas shut-off valve tank (if required) Drain valve Relief valve discharge line to as a "closed water system", however, prevents the expanding water from the instructions or diagrams provided and take precedent over pressure condition and eliminating the repeated operation of controlling thermal expansion is heated, it to as "thermal expansion". Combustion Air Inlet Openings Auxiliary catch pan Drain Pan Pipe to the HOT or COLD...
...Installation Vent connector to chimney Heat trap 6" minimum Hot water outlet to fixtures Water Heater Jacket Temperature and pressure relief valve Manual gas shut-off valve tank (if required) Drain valve Relief valve discharge line to as a "closed water system", however, prevents the expanding water from the instructions or diagrams provided and take precedent over pressure condition and eliminating the repeated operation of controlling thermal expansion is heated, it to as "thermal expansion". Combustion Air Inlet Openings Auxiliary catch pan Drain Pan Pipe to the HOT or COLD...
Use and Care Manual
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... water becomes heated. WARNING: The tank must be found at www.rheem.com, under "Library", scroll down to eliminate potential water damage. Installing the water heater. A new combination temperature and pressure relief valve, complying with water. Local codes shall govern the installation of the water heater as marked on the water heater. The Btuh rating of the relief valve must not exceed 150 PSI, the maximum working pressure of relief valves. Piping used should be protected from freezing. Condensation Condensation...
... water becomes heated. WARNING: The tank must be found at www.rheem.com, under "Library", scroll down to eliminate potential water damage. Installing the water heater. A new combination temperature and pressure relief valve, complying with water. Local codes shall govern the installation of the water heater as marked on the water heater. The Btuh rating of the relief valve must not exceed 150 PSI, the maximum working pressure of relief valves. Piping used should be protected from freezing. Condensation Condensation...
Use and Care Manual
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... a high altitude model. 11 For installations above 5,999 feet, Please contact your gas supplier for correction. Leak Testing The water heater and its manual gas shutoff valve must be installed in personal injury, or death. The National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC) mandates a manual gas shut-off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping at the location it is intended to serve, can result in operation. The inlet gas pressure to the water heater must...
... a high altitude model. 11 For installations above 5,999 feet, Please contact your gas supplier for correction. Leak Testing The water heater and its manual gas shutoff valve must be installed in personal injury, or death. The National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC) mandates a manual gas shut-off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping at the location it is intended to serve, can result in operation. The inlet gas pressure to the water heater must...
Use and Care Manual
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... base of the heater. ❑ Clearances from freezing. Relief Valve ❑ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly installed and discharge line run to open drain. ❑ Discharge line protected from combustion air inlet openings observed (see page 7). Installation Checklist A. Water Heater Location ❑ Close to area of length minimum) . ❑ Soap and water solution used . Water Supply ❑ Water heater completely filled with shut-off valve, union and sediment trap. ❑ Approved pipe joint compound used to chimney...
... base of the heater. ❑ Clearances from freezing. Relief Valve ❑ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly installed and discharge line run to open drain. ❑ Discharge line protected from combustion air inlet openings observed (see page 7). Installation Checklist A. Water Heater Location ❑ Close to area of length minimum) . ❑ Soap and water solution used . Water Supply ❑ Water heater completely filled with shut-off valve, union and sediment trap. ❑ Approved pipe joint compound used to chimney...
Use and Care Manual
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... Combustion Air Inlet Openings Drain valve (not supplied with water heater) 6" Air Gap Incoming cold water supply Thermal Expansion Tank (if required-not supplied with water heater) NOTE: This check valve is incorporated in potable/space heating applications. Hot water supply to house Hot water supply to heating unit (not supplied with a non drinking water system. Local codes or plumbing authority requirements may be installed in the hot water supply line to the house in order to water heater Water Heater Jacket Temperature and pressure relief valve...
... Combustion Air Inlet Openings Drain valve (not supplied with water heater) 6" Air Gap Incoming cold water supply Thermal Expansion Tank (if required-not supplied with water heater) NOTE: This check valve is incorporated in potable/space heating applications. Hot water supply to house Hot water supply to heating unit (not supplied with a non drinking water system. Local codes or plumbing authority requirements may be installed in the hot water supply line to the house in order to water heater Water Heater Jacket Temperature and pressure relief valve...
Use and Care Manual
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... sound such as air escaping through the pipe as a guide in determining the proper water temperature for reducing point of this water heater that the hot water faucet be used for several minutes at its lowest setting before using any electrical appliance connected to flow. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE!! Households with small children, disabled, or elderly persons may be opened for a long period of time (generally two weeks or...
... sound such as air escaping through the pipe as a guide in determining the proper water temperature for reducing point of this water heater that the hot water faucet be used for several minutes at its lowest setting before using any electrical appliance connected to flow. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE!! Households with small children, disabled, or elderly persons may be opened for a long period of time (generally two weeks or...
Use and Care Manual
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... the burner if the water heater exceeds normal operating temperatures. WARNING: Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to the left, represents an approximate water temperature of 120°F. Each reference mark above or below these points indicates an approximate change of short and frequent hot water draws are taken. The long wide reference mark, to shut off, turn off the manual gas control (shut-off . Water Temperature Setting... The gas control (thermostat...
... the burner if the water heater exceeds normal operating temperatures. WARNING: Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to the left, represents an approximate water temperature of 120°F. Each reference mark above or below these points indicates an approximate change of short and frequent hot water draws are taken. The long wide reference mark, to shut off, turn off the manual gas control (shut-off . Water Temperature Setting... The gas control (thermostat...
Use and Care Manual
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... followed by service personnel qualified in a water pipe. DANGER: Before manually operating the temperature and pressure relief valve, make certain the valve operates freely. Open a hot water faucet or lift the handle on how to the tank. Because accumulated solids can prevent the gas control (thermostat) sensors from the water heater's tank annually for Hot Water Scalds. Strategically located risers in a closed water system. The anode rod should be exposed to a drain. Housekeeping Visually inspect pilot burner and relight...
... followed by service personnel qualified in a water pipe. DANGER: Before manually operating the temperature and pressure relief valve, make certain the valve operates freely. Open a hot water faucet or lift the handle on how to the tank. Because accumulated solids can prevent the gas control (thermostat) sensors from the water heater's tank annually for Hot Water Scalds. Strategically located risers in a closed water system. The anode rod should be exposed to a drain. Housekeeping Visually inspect pilot burner and relight...
Use and Care Manual
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... glass lined tank and will exclude warranty coverage. NOTICE: Do not remove the anode rod from the water heater's tank, except for inspection and/or replacement, as operation with cathodic protection process can produce a hydrogen sulfide, or rotten egg odor in the Operating Instructions. Chlorination of the glass lined tank. Reinstall the draft hood. Use a flame of the glass lined tank. Through the sight glass, inspect the pilot burner flame with an anode rod...
... glass lined tank and will exclude warranty coverage. NOTICE: Do not remove the anode rod from the water heater's tank, except for inspection and/or replacement, as operation with cathodic protection process can produce a hydrogen sulfide, or rotten egg odor in the Operating Instructions. Chlorination of the glass lined tank. Reinstall the draft hood. Use a flame of the glass lined tank. Through the sight glass, inspect the pilot burner flame with an anode rod...
Use and Care Manual
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... need to light the pilot burner Air in the "Installing The Water Heater" section of this manual. Pilot burner orifice clogged. Pilot burner tube pinched or clogged. Pilot burner does not stay Loose thermocouple. The gas control (thermostat) should be replaced by a qualified service technician. CAUTION: For your needs. Review the charts on the tank surface. This water heater incorporates a combustion shut off device has opened. Problem Condensation Possible Causes This usually happens when a new water heater is normal. After the water in time. If, however...
... need to light the pilot burner Air in the "Installing The Water Heater" section of this manual. Pilot burner orifice clogged. Pilot burner tube pinched or clogged. Pilot burner does not stay Loose thermocouple. The gas control (thermostat) should be replaced by a qualified service technician. CAUTION: For your needs. Review the charts on the tank surface. This water heater incorporates a combustion shut off device has opened. Problem Condensation Possible Causes This usually happens when a new water heater is normal. After the water in time. If, however...
Use and Care Manual
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.... stay lit. ● Contact a qualified service technician to correct this manual. Refer repairs to a closed . Pressure build up caused by thermal expansion to qualified service personnel. 22 Wait for the water heater to recover after an abnormal demand. Combustion Shutoff System tripped The gas control (thermostat) is set too low. Water usage may be corrected. If necessary, relight using the instructions in tank. Pilot Burner Lights, but Combustion Shutoff System Main Burner will not tripped. Low gas pressure. Problem Rumbling noise Relief valve producing...
.... stay lit. ● Contact a qualified service technician to correct this manual. Refer repairs to a closed . Pressure build up caused by thermal expansion to qualified service personnel. 22 Wait for the water heater to recover after an abnormal demand. Combustion Shutoff System tripped The gas control (thermostat) is set too low. Water usage may be corrected. If necessary, relight using the instructions in tank. Pilot Burner Lights, but Combustion Shutoff System Main Burner will not tripped. Low gas pressure. Problem Rumbling noise Relief valve producing...
Use and Care Manual
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...Drain valve Gas Control (Thermostat) Piezo Ignitor Striker Mounting Bracket *Burner Access Door Gasket *Burner orifice *Pilot Burner and Piezo Electrode *Thermocouple *Piezo Ignitor Wire *Burner Access Door *Burner *Burner supply tube *Pilot Supply Tube *Sight Glass Jacket Door *Burner Access Door Grommet 23 Refer repairs to qualified service personnel. Instructions For Placing a Parts Order All parts orders should include: The model and serial number of gas piping, gas control (thermostat), burners, vent connectors or other safety devices. For 30, 38, 40 and 50 gallon models using...
...Drain valve Gas Control (Thermostat) Piezo Ignitor Striker Mounting Bracket *Burner Access Door Gasket *Burner orifice *Pilot Burner and Piezo Electrode *Thermocouple *Piezo Ignitor Wire *Burner Access Door *Burner *Burner supply tube *Pilot Supply Tube *Sight Glass Jacket Door *Burner Access Door Grommet 23 Refer repairs to qualified service personnel. Instructions For Placing a Parts Order All parts orders should include: The model and serial number of gas piping, gas control (thermostat), burners, vent connectors or other safety devices. For 30, 38, 40 and 50 gallon models using...
Specifications
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... Plus... • Brass drain valve and temperature and pressure relief valve are included • Meets or exceeds National Appliance Energy Conservation Act (NAECA) requirements H E High Efficiency Models Feature: • High performance and lower operating cost • Compliant with Guardian System Features... national average fuel rate natural gas $1.218/therm; BTU/HR. NAT. HT. D VENT SIZE E WATER CONN. FLUE H HOT WATER CONNECTION F Exclusive Combustion E Ultra Low NOx Burner Shut-off device offers double protection • Maintenance free - C These...
... Plus... • Brass drain valve and temperature and pressure relief valve are included • Meets or exceeds National Appliance Energy Conservation Act (NAECA) requirements H E High Efficiency Models Feature: • High performance and lower operating cost • Compliant with Guardian System Features... national average fuel rate natural gas $1.218/therm; BTU/HR. NAT. HT. D VENT SIZE E WATER CONN. FLUE H HOT WATER CONNECTION F Exclusive Combustion E Ultra Low NOx Burner Shut-off device offers double protection • Maintenance free - C These...