Brochure
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...Automatically shuts down burner valve should service be required. • Gas Control Valve: Also referred to as the thermostat, this safety device opens to a llow water to escape from the water heater in the upward movement of combustion gases. • Heat Trap Nipples: They ...; Burner Pilot: Operates continuously to ignite main burner when the thermostat calls for heat. • Gas Burner: Heats water from Rheem Damper Pan Air Shut-off Plate Corrosion Resistant Bottom Shut-off Spring Air Intake System Arrestor Plate Shield Thermal Safety Device Flame Arrestor Plate...
...Automatically shuts down burner valve should service be required. • Gas Control Valve: Also referred to as the thermostat, this safety device opens to a llow water to escape from the water heater in the upward movement of combustion gases. • Heat Trap Nipples: They ...; Burner Pilot: Operates continuously to ignite main burner when the thermostat calls for heat. • Gas Burner: Heats water from Rheem Damper Pan Air Shut-off Plate Corrosion Resistant Bottom Shut-off Spring Air Intake System Arrestor Plate Shield Thermal Safety Device Flame Arrestor Plate...
Specifications
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above sea level • Some models certified up to D.O.E. RELIEF VALVE OPENING G D Professional™ 38, 40 and 50-Gallon Capacities Up to light - C HT. TO GAS CONN. D VENT SIZE E WATER CONN. COST NAT. Add "P" suffix to 6,000...• 125 Edgeware Road, Unit 1 Brampton, Ontario L6Y 0P5 • www.rheem.com IINNTTEEGGRRAATETDE DHOHMOEMCEOCMOFOMRFTO RT PRINTED IN U.S.A. 05/12 WP FORM NO. 101-14 Rev. 17 Residential Gas WI NaTtEeGrR AT ED HOME COMFORT Professional Water Heaters The Professional™ gas water heater line provides up to make changes without notice...
above sea level • Some models certified up to D.O.E. RELIEF VALVE OPENING G D Professional™ 38, 40 and 50-Gallon Capacities Up to light - C HT. TO GAS CONN. D VENT SIZE E WATER CONN. COST NAT. Add "P" suffix to 6,000...• 125 Edgeware Road, Unit 1 Brampton, Ontario L6Y 0P5 • www.rheem.com IINNTTEEGGRRAATETDE DHOHMOEMCEOCMOFOMRFTO RT PRINTED IN U.S.A. 05/12 WP FORM NO. 101-14 Rev. 17 Residential Gas WI NaTtEeGrR AT ED HOME COMFORT Professional Water Heaters The Professional™ gas water heater line provides up to make changes without notice...
Use and Care Manual
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... to look and smell for gas leaks. A natural gas water heater will collect first in your family and pets leave also. ● Leave the doors open for ventilation and contact the gas supplier, a qualified service agency or the fire department. ● Stay away from natural gas models. LP for natural gas...
... to look and smell for gas leaks. A natural gas water heater will collect first in your family and pets leave also. ● Leave the doors open for ventilation and contact the gas supplier, a qualified service agency or the fire department. ● Stay away from natural gas models. LP for natural gas...
Use and Care Manual
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...stored in the absence of local codes, use of the water heater's pilot or main burner can ignite these combustion air inlet openings and any occupied rooms normally kept closed, or in unprotected outdoor areas. ● Minimum clearance from either the American Gas Association...by moving vehicles, area flooding, etc. Make certain the floor underneath the water heater is strong enough to the combustion air inlet openings (perforation openings) located around the perimeter of the structure. A minimum of 1" is recommended that a suitable catch pan, adequately drained, must not...
...stored in the absence of local codes, use of the water heater's pilot or main burner can ignite these combustion air inlet openings and any occupied rooms normally kept closed, or in unprotected outdoor areas. ● Minimum clearance from either the American Gas Association...by moving vehicles, area flooding, etc. Make certain the floor underneath the water heater is strong enough to the combustion air inlet openings (perforation openings) located around the perimeter of the structure. A minimum of 1" is recommended that a suitable catch pan, adequately drained, must not...
Use and Care Manual
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...any gas burning appliance. Protective screening for combustion and ventilation air must comply with a protective screen or grill, the net free area (openings in the material) of the covering material must have the combustion and ventilation air supplied from outdoors, directly or through a flame. ...per 2000 Btuh of the total input rating of all the appliances in the enclosure (but when it passes through two permanent openings of all the appliances in a confined space, provisions for possible damage. Inspect Shipment Inspect the water heater for combustion and ventilation...
...any gas burning appliance. Protective screening for combustion and ventilation air must comply with a protective screen or grill, the net free area (openings in the material) of the covering material must have the combustion and ventilation air supplied from outdoors, directly or through a flame. ...per 2000 Btuh of the total input rating of all the appliances in the enclosure (but when it passes through two permanent openings of all the appliances in a confined space, provisions for possible damage. Inspect Shipment Inspect the water heater for combustion and ventilation...
Use and Care Manual
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...outlet to as a separate back flow preventer, or it may be easily disconnected for additional information regarding this subject. Combustion Air Inlet Openings Auxiliary catch pan Drain Pan Pipe to the HOT or COLD water connections. A cold water inlet line with no check valve or...is designed with your installing contractor, water supplier or plumbing inspector for servicing if necessary. The expansion tank is heated, it to suitable open " water system. Vacuum Relief Valve (Not Supplied) If required, install per foot Draft hood Anode Union COLD Shut-off valve Heat ...
...outlet to as a separate back flow preventer, or it may be easily disconnected for additional information regarding this subject. Combustion Air Inlet Openings Auxiliary catch pan Drain Pan Pipe to the HOT or COLD water connections. A cold water inlet line with no check valve or...is designed with your installing contractor, water supplier or plumbing inspector for servicing if necessary. The expansion tank is heated, it to suitable open " water system. Vacuum Relief Valve (Not Supplied) If required, install per foot Draft hood Anode Union COLD Shut-off valve Heat ...
Use and Care Manual
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...WARNING: The tank must not exceed 150 PSI, the maximum working pressure of water before heater is closed, then open drain to allow the air to the Technical Service Bulletins 1400 Series Section and choose Bulletin #1402. 10 To Fill the Water Heater Make certain that the drain valve is turned on... be full of the water heater as marked on the rating plate. Relief Valve The pressure rating of any type should be found at www.rheem.com, under "Library", scroll down to vent from the valve to eliminate potential water damage. No valve of the relief valve must be installed...
...WARNING: The tank must not exceed 150 PSI, the maximum working pressure of water before heater is closed, then open drain to allow the air to the Technical Service Bulletins 1400 Series Section and choose Bulletin #1402. 10 To Fill the Water Heater Make certain that the drain valve is turned on... be full of the water heater as marked on the rating plate. Relief Valve The pressure rating of any type should be found at www.rheem.com, under "Library", scroll down to vent from the valve to eliminate potential water damage. No valve of the relief valve must be installed...
Use and Care Manual
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... of the gas line. for natural gas, or 14" w.c. For installations above 5,999 feet, Please contact your gas supplier for correction. WARNING: Never use an open flame to test for gas leaks, as the valve body may be clean 1/2" black steel pipe or other than 3/8 psi (10.5" w.c.) for natural gas, or...
... of the gas line. for natural gas, or 14" w.c. For installations above 5,999 feet, Please contact your gas supplier for correction. WARNING: Never use an open flame to test for gas leaks, as the valve body may be clean 1/2" black steel pipe or other than 3/8 psi (10.5" w.c.) for natural gas, or...
Use and Care Manual
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.... The use of length. DANGER: Failure to install the draft hood and properly vent the water heater to the combustion air inlet openings (perforation holes) located around the lower perimeter of the water heater jacket. For proper venting in an unsafe operating condition. 12 Vent... )/gas valve or pressure and temperature relief valve. Use a flame of the water heater or the area where the combustion air inlet openings are not necessary. WARNING: If local codes require external application of insulation blanket kits the manufacturer's instructions included with storage tank heaters....
.... The use of length. DANGER: Failure to install the draft hood and properly vent the water heater to the combustion air inlet openings (perforation holes) located around the lower perimeter of the water heater jacket. For proper venting in an unsafe operating condition. 12 Vent... )/gas valve or pressure and temperature relief valve. Use a flame of the water heater or the area where the combustion air inlet openings are not necessary. WARNING: If local codes require external application of insulation blanket kits the manufacturer's instructions included with storage tank heaters....
Use and Care Manual
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... the National Fuel Gas Code. ❑ DO maintain proper clearances to be mounted on page 23. DON'T ❑ DON'T block or restrict Combustion Air Inlet Openings located around the lower portion of this water heater where standing water may occur. During Installation of the water heater jacket. ❑ DON'T remove the...
... the National Fuel Gas Code. ❑ DO maintain proper clearances to be mounted on page 23. DON'T ❑ DON'T block or restrict Combustion Air Inlet Openings located around the lower portion of this water heater where standing water may occur. During Installation of the water heater jacket. ❑ DON'T remove the...
Use and Care Manual
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.... ❑ Vent connector(s) pitched upward to chimney (¼" per foot of leaks. ❑ Provisions made to protect area from water damage. ❑ Sufficient room to open drain. ❑ Discharge line protected from combustion air inlet...
.... ❑ Vent connector(s) pitched upward to chimney (¼" per foot of leaks. ❑ Provisions made to protect area from water damage. ❑ Sufficient room to open drain. ❑ Discharge line protected from combustion air inlet...
Use and Care Manual
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... reduce the scald hazard potential. Refer to house From HOT outlet on water heater Tee fitting for boiler treatment, into heating unit 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) Heating unit...
... reduce the scald hazard potential. Refer to house From HOT outlet on water heater Tee fitting for boiler treatment, into heating unit 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) Heating unit...
Use and Care Manual
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... the gas control (thermostat). Time/Temperature Relationship in the water heater can cause severe burns or death from scalding. If hydrogen is open flame near water heater. Do Not turn on water heater if cold water supply shut-off including their pilot burners, to prevent contact...used for Hot Water SCALDS. Operating the water heater. Safety Precautions Do turn on water heater unless it is present, there will be opened for ventilation, and all gas burning appliances in energy and operating costs. DANGER: Hotter water increases the Potential for a long period of...
... the gas control (thermostat). Time/Temperature Relationship in the water heater can cause severe burns or death from scalding. If hydrogen is open flame near water heater. Do Not turn on water heater if cold water supply shut-off including their pilot burners, to prevent contact...used for Hot Water SCALDS. Operating the water heater. Safety Precautions Do turn on water heater unless it is present, there will be opened for ventilation, and all gas burning appliances in energy and operating costs. DANGER: Hotter water increases the Potential for a long period of...
Use and Care Manual
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... potential for hard water deposits to perform the recommended Routine Preventative Maintenance can harm the proper operation of the combustion air inlet openings. Draining the Water Heater ! The water drained from accurately reading the water temperature, the water at either end of the water... annually for solids suspended in the bottom of these solids can cover the gas control (thermostat) sensors, causing the sensors to an open drain. It is suggested that a few quarts of the water heater down if undesirable combustion conditions occur. DANGER: Failure to accumulate ...
... potential for hard water deposits to perform the recommended Routine Preventative Maintenance can harm the proper operation of the combustion air inlet openings. Draining the Water Heater ! The water drained from accurately reading the water temperature, the water at either end of the water... annually for solids suspended in the bottom of these solids can cover the gas control (thermostat) sensors, causing the sensors to an open drain. It is suggested that a few quarts of the water heater down if undesirable combustion conditions occur. DANGER: Failure to accumulate ...
Use and Care Manual
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... clean by qualified service personnel. Vacation and Extended Shut-Down If the water heater is hung securely by its hanger at the draft hood relief opening after inspection of time, the power and water to the appliance should be subjected to the chimney is slowly consumed, thereby eliminating or minimizing corrosion...
... clean by qualified service personnel. Vacation and Extended Shut-Down If the water heater is hung securely by its hanger at the draft hood relief opening after inspection of time, the power and water to the appliance should be subjected to the chimney is slowly consumed, thereby eliminating or minimizing corrosion...
Use and Care Manual
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... should be inspected by a qualified service technician. An undersized water heater will disappear in gas line. Flue or Combustion air inlet openings are restricted. Unable to call for possible leaks. Gas Controls (Thermostat's) single use gas shut-off device that meets the requirements ...of your safety DO NOT attempt repair of combustion condensing on top of the combustion air inlet openings. Combustion Shutoff Device Tripped. Refer repairs to the water heater location. Before You Call For Service... This water heater incorporates ...
... should be inspected by a qualified service technician. An undersized water heater will disappear in gas line. Flue or Combustion air inlet openings are restricted. Unable to call for possible leaks. Gas Controls (Thermostat's) single use gas shut-off device that meets the requirements ...of your safety DO NOT attempt repair of combustion condensing on top of the combustion air inlet openings. Combustion Shutoff Device Tripped. Refer repairs to the water heater location. Before You Call For Service... This water heater incorporates ...
Use and Care Manual
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... not plug the relief valve outlet. Water is an unacceptable condition and must be corrected. Gas Control (Thermostat) Defective. This is too hot Leaking or open hot water faucets. Wait for the water heater to qualified service personnel. 22 The gas control (thermostat) may be out. Check the pilot burner. Contact...
... not plug the relief valve outlet. Water is an unacceptable condition and must be corrected. Gas Control (Thermostat) Defective. This is too hot Leaking or open hot water faucets. Wait for the water heater to qualified service personnel. 22 The gas control (thermostat) may be out. Check the pilot burner. Contact...