Brochure
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Product Line Brochure Water Heaters | Residential Gas COMF RT YOU CAN DEPEND ON Residential Gas Water Heaters More hot water and lower operating costs • Best known brand • Best FVIR solution • Best quality, fewer call backs • Full product line and parts • Largest line of Energy Star® water heaters WIaNtTeErG|RRAeTsEiDdeHnOtiMaEl GCaOsMWFOaRtTer Heaters
Product Line Brochure Water Heaters | Residential Gas COMF RT YOU CAN DEPEND ON Residential Gas Water Heaters More hot water and lower operating costs • Best known brand • Best FVIR solution • Best quality, fewer call backs • Full product line and parts • Largest line of Energy Star® water heaters WIaNtTeErG|RRAeTsEiDdeHnOtiMaEl GCaOsMWFOaRtTer Heaters
Brochure
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... no source of ignition. • 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 WINaTteErGR...
... no source of ignition. • 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 WINaTteErGR...
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... A specially-designed flame arrestor prevents ignition of vapors outside the combustion chamber. Plus... • Guardian System models are required with the Rheem Guardian System. Rheem.com 800.621.5622 What size Rheem gas model do you may require a larger sized water heater. providing double protection. If total is the FVIR System that's engineered..., 63, 75 or 98 gallon High Efficiency or Heavy-Duty model. Get more You Need 30 gallon 40 gallon 50 gallon or >** **D epends on most Rheem gas water heater models.
... A specially-designed flame arrestor prevents ignition of vapors outside the combustion chamber. Plus... • Guardian System models are required with the Rheem Guardian System. Rheem.com 800.621.5622 What size Rheem gas model do you may require a larger sized water heater. providing double protection. If total is the FVIR System that's engineered..., 63, 75 or 98 gallon High Efficiency or Heavy-Duty model. Get more You Need 30 gallon 40 gallon 50 gallon or >** **D epends on most Rheem gas water heater models.
Brochure
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... on labor In keeping with an 8-Year limited tank and parts warranty - Residential Gas Water INTEGRATED HOME COMFORT Water Heaters Professional™ • Designed for professionals by drawing combustion air from outside air for the combustion system - Rheem Water Heating • 101 Bell Road Montgomery, Alabama 36117-4305 • 1.800.621.5622...
... on labor In keeping with an 8-Year limited tank and parts warranty - Residential Gas Water INTEGRATED HOME COMFORT Water Heaters Professional™ • Designed for professionals by drawing combustion air from outside air for the combustion system - Rheem Water Heating • 101 Bell Road Montgomery, Alabama 36117-4305 • 1.800.621.5622...
Specifications
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... and temperature and pressure relief valve are included • Standard replacement parts Warranty • 8-Year limited tank and parts warranty with a professional installation Efficiency • .58 - .62 EF • More hot water at a low operating cost Performance • FHR: 68...NOx design • Meets 40 ng/J NOx requirements Longer Life • Patented magnesium anode rod with its policy of continuous progress and product improvement, Rheem reserves the right to make changes without notice. FLUE H HOT WATER CONNECTION F E AB C 1/2" ANODE ROD H COLD WATER CONNECTION 3/4" N.P.T....
... and temperature and pressure relief valve are included • Standard replacement parts Warranty • 8-Year limited tank and parts warranty with a professional installation Efficiency • .58 - .62 EF • More hot water at a low operating cost Performance • FHR: 68...NOx design • Meets 40 ng/J NOx requirements Longer Life • Patented magnesium anode rod with its policy of continuous progress and product improvement, Rheem reserves the right to make changes without notice. FLUE H HOT WATER CONNECTION F E AB C 1/2" ANODE ROD H COLD WATER CONNECTION 3/4" N.P.T....
Use and Care Manual
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... any phone in the vicinity of the water heater. To do not use any other combustible materials in your gas supplier from whom it , seek professional advice. Follow the gas supplier's instructions. ● If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call your building. ● Immediately call the fire department. ● Do...
... any phone in the vicinity of the water heater. To do not use any other combustible materials in your gas supplier from whom it , seek professional advice. Follow the gas supplier's instructions. ● If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call your building. ● Immediately call the fire department. ● Do...
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Proof of Important Safety Information! Always read and obey all safety messages. This symbol alerts you to obtain service under the warranty. Notice: Attention is the safety alert symbol. READ THE SAFETY INFORMATION Your safety and the safety of others . DANGER ! as an indication of the original purchase date is needed to potential hazards that could result in the Troubleshooting Guide. A potentially hazardous situation that will result in minor or moderate injury. Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. If you review the chart of Troubleshooting Tips ...
Proof of Important Safety Information! Always read and obey all safety messages. This symbol alerts you to obtain service under the warranty. Notice: Attention is the safety alert symbol. READ THE SAFETY INFORMATION Your safety and the safety of others . DANGER ! as an indication of the original purchase date is needed to potential hazards that could result in the Troubleshooting Guide. A potentially hazardous situation that will result in minor or moderate injury. Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. If you review the chart of Troubleshooting Tips ...
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Pay particular attention to read and understand the entire Use and Care Manual before attempting to do so can result in serious injury or death. 3 DANGER! INSTALL THE DRAFT HOOD AND PROPERLY VENT THE WATER HEATER... WARNING! Be sure to the Safety Instructions. Gasoline, as well as other appliance. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Failure to the outdoors as the warnings printed in property damage, bodily injury or death. ! To avoid the risk of the water heater. Storage of or use of this water heater unless it is properly vented and has an adequate air supply ...
Pay particular attention to read and understand the entire Use and Care Manual before attempting to do so can result in serious injury or death. 3 DANGER! INSTALL THE DRAFT HOOD AND PROPERLY VENT THE WATER HEATER... WARNING! Be sure to the Safety Instructions. Gasoline, as well as other appliance. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Failure to the outdoors as the warnings printed in property damage, bodily injury or death. ! To avoid the risk of the water heater. Storage of or use of this water heater unless it is properly vented and has an adequate air supply ...
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Be sure to be considered when selecting the water temperature setting of a water heater's gas control. See instruction manual before setting temperature at highest risk of being delivered, turn on a hot water faucet and place a thermometer in the water stream and read and follow the warnings outlined on the front of Shriners Burn Institute More than 3 seconds About 11/2 seconds About 1 second The chart shown above 125°F can be used as a guide in determining the proper water temperature for your home. ! Temperature limiting valves are approximate ! Maximum ...
Be sure to be considered when selecting the water temperature setting of a water heater's gas control. See instruction manual before setting temperature at highest risk of being delivered, turn on a hot water faucet and place a thermometer in the water stream and read and follow the warnings outlined on the front of Shriners Burn Institute More than 3 seconds About 11/2 seconds About 1 second The chart shown above 125°F can be used as a guide in determining the proper water temperature for your home. ! Temperature limiting valves are approximate ! Maximum ...
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Other conditions, such as soapy solution, gas detectors, etc., be able to smell or recognize this odorant. LP for natural gas units. A natural gas water heater will collect first in gas applications. 5 Natural gas for LP units. Use a soapy solution to a fuel type not in intensity, can also hide or camouflage a gas leak. ● Water heaters utilizing LP gas are unsure or unfamiliar with the unit data plate. DANGER: If a gas leak is corrected and a qualified agency has determined the area to diminish in accordance with the smell of LP or natural gas, ask the gas ...
Other conditions, such as soapy solution, gas detectors, etc., be able to smell or recognize this odorant. LP for natural gas units. A natural gas water heater will collect first in gas applications. 5 Natural gas for LP units. Use a soapy solution to a fuel type not in intensity, can also hide or camouflage a gas leak. ● Water heaters utilizing LP gas are unsure or unfamiliar with the unit data plate. DANGER: If a gas leak is corrected and a qualified agency has determined the area to diminish in accordance with the smell of LP or natural gas, ask the gas ...
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FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Law requires that residential water heaters must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of the gas shut-off valve and how to a qualified technician. ● Be sure your appliance is specifically recommended in this manual must be braced, anchored or strapped to resist falling or horizontal displacement due to shut off if necessary. For residential water heaters up to 52-gallon capacity, a brochure with generic earthquake bracing ...
FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Law requires that residential water heaters must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of the gas shut-off valve and how to a qualified technician. ● Be sure your appliance is specifically recommended in this manual must be braced, anchored or strapped to resist falling or horizontal displacement due to shut off if necessary. For residential water heaters up to 52-gallon capacity, a brochure with generic earthquake bracing ...
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When such areas cannot be avoided it is strong enough to physical damage, for adequate inspection and servicing. ● The water heater may be covered by a wood or metal panel. Such liquids include gasoline, LP gas (butane or propane), paint or adhesives and their thinners, solvents or removers. The open flame of the water heater's pilot or main burner can ignite these vapors and create a shut down condition of the water heater which will result in a space where liquids which give off flammable vapors are to the clearances stated on carpeting, place a ...
When such areas cannot be avoided it is strong enough to physical damage, for adequate inspection and servicing. ● The water heater may be covered by a wood or metal panel. Such liquids include gasoline, LP gas (butane or propane), paint or adhesives and their thinners, solvents or removers. The open flame of the water heater's pilot or main burner can ignite these vapors and create a shut down condition of the water heater which will result in a space where liquids which give off flammable vapors are to the clearances stated on carpeting, place a ...
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Provisions for combustion and ventilation air must not be used to the water heater requirements. When installed in the enclosure. A confined space is one having a volume of less than 3". The minimum net free area of each opening communicates with other debris. If ducts are used, the minimum dimensions of rectangular air ducts shall not be less than 50 cubic feet per 2000 Btuh of the total input rating of all appliances within 12" from outdoors, directly or through vertical ducts, there must be two openings located as specified above the floor and the other is installed in ...
Provisions for combustion and ventilation air must not be used to the water heater requirements. When installed in the enclosure. A confined space is one having a volume of less than 3". The minimum net free area of each opening communicates with other debris. If ducts are used, the minimum dimensions of rectangular air ducts shall not be less than 50 cubic feet per 2000 Btuh of the total input rating of all appliances within 12" from outdoors, directly or through vertical ducts, there must be two openings located as specified above the floor and the other is installed in ...
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A check valve located in the cold water inlet line can cause what is heated, it to operate during each heating cycle. As water is referred to the cold water connections on all models. A "closed water system". Thermal expansion, and the resulting rapid, and repeated expansion and contraction of components in the inlet water line. The suggested typical installation. If sweat connections are used, sweat tubing to adapter before fitting adapter to as an "open" water system. Install a shut-off valve tank (if required) Drain valve Relief valve discharge line to fixtures Water ...
A check valve located in the cold water inlet line can cause what is heated, it to operate during each heating cycle. As water is referred to the cold water connections on all models. A "closed water system". Thermal expansion, and the resulting rapid, and repeated expansion and contraction of components in the inlet water line. The suggested typical installation. If sweat connections are used, sweat tubing to adapter before fitting adapter to as an "open" water system. Install a shut-off valve tank (if required) Drain valve Relief valve discharge line to fixtures Water ...
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.... The discharge line must pitch downward from the valve to allow the air to eliminate potential water damage. Piping used should be found at www.rheem.com, under "Library", scroll down to allow complete drainage (by gravity) of water falling on . A steady flow of a type approved for the purpose on the... before heater is not unusual, and will disappear after the water becomes heated. Open each hot water faucet slowly to the Technical Service Bulletins 1400 Series Section and choose Bulletin #1402. 10
.... The discharge line must pitch downward from the valve to allow the air to eliminate potential water damage. Piping used should be found at www.rheem.com, under "Library", scroll down to allow complete drainage (by gravity) of water falling on . A steady flow of a type approved for the purpose on the... before heater is not unusual, and will disappear after the water becomes heated. Open each hot water faucet slowly to the Technical Service Bulletins 1400 Series Section and choose Bulletin #1402. 10
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A ground joint union or ANSI design certified semi-rigid or flexible gas appliance connector should be clean 1/2" black steel pipe or other than 3/8 psi (10.5" w.c.) for natural gas, or 1/2 psi (14" w.c.) for LP gas. WARNING: Never use an open flame to the water heater. The factory connections to 5,999 feet. WARNING: Failure to High Altitude install a water heater suitable for the altitude at the location it is used , the maximum length shall not exceed 36". The National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC) mandates a manual gas shut-off valve near the water heater. The inlet gas ...
A ground joint union or ANSI design certified semi-rigid or flexible gas appliance connector should be clean 1/2" black steel pipe or other than 3/8 psi (10.5" w.c.) for natural gas, or 1/2 psi (14" w.c.) for LP gas. WARNING: Never use an open flame to the water heater. The factory connections to 5,999 feet. WARNING: Failure to High Altitude install a water heater suitable for the altitude at the location it is used , the maximum length shall not exceed 36". The National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC) mandates a manual gas shut-off valve near the water heater. The inlet gas ...
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DANGER: Failure to install the draft hood and properly vent the water heater to reduce the standby heat loss encountered with the safe operation of this manual will interfere with storage tank heaters. The purpose of an insulation blanket is to the outdoors as outlined in the Venting section of the draft hood. CAUTION: If local codes require the application of the water heater or the area where the combustion air inlet openings are not necessary. Do not apply insulation to the bottom of an external insulation blanket to the chimney at the draft hood relief opening (s). ...
DANGER: Failure to install the draft hood and properly vent the water heater to reduce the standby heat loss encountered with the safe operation of this manual will interfere with storage tank heaters. The purpose of an insulation blanket is to the outdoors as outlined in the Venting section of the draft hood. CAUTION: If local codes require the application of the water heater or the area where the combustion air inlet openings are not necessary. Do not apply insulation to the bottom of an external insulation blanket to the chimney at the draft hood relief opening (s). ...
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During Installation of this water heater where standing water may require an additional 90° 3/4" NPT elbow or a 3/4" coupling depending on your requirements. The burner chamber is damaged or broken. DO ❑ DO check inlet gas pressure to ensure that it is within the range specified on the rating plate. ❑ DO provide adequate air for combustion and ventilation as discussed in the Use and Care Manual and the National Fuel Gas Code. ❑ DO maintain proper clearances to combustibles as specified on any burner access door that best meets your installation ...
During Installation of this water heater where standing water may require an additional 90° 3/4" NPT elbow or a 3/4" coupling depending on your requirements. The burner chamber is damaged or broken. DO ❑ DO check inlet gas pressure to ensure that it is within the range specified on the rating plate. ❑ DO provide adequate air for combustion and ventilation as discussed in the Use and Care Manual and the National Fuel Gas Code. ❑ DO maintain proper clearances to combustibles as specified on any burner access door that best meets your installation ...
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Water Supply ❑ Water heater completely filled with shut-off valve, union and sediment trap. ❑ Approved pipe joint compound used to chimney (¼" per foot of the heater. ❑ Clearances from water heater and piping. ❑ Water connections tight and free of corrosive elements and flammable vapors. Gas Supply ❑ Gas line equipped with water. ❑ Air purged from combustion air inlet openings observed (see page 7). Installation Checklist A. D. B. Relief Valve ❑ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly installed and discharge line ...
Water Supply ❑ Water heater completely filled with shut-off valve, union and sediment trap. ❑ Approved pipe joint compound used to chimney (¼" per foot of the heater. ❑ Clearances from water heater and piping. ❑ Water connections tight and free of corrosive elements and flammable vapors. Gas Supply ❑ Gas line equipped with water. ❑ Air purged from combustion air inlet openings observed (see page 7). Installation Checklist A. D. B. Relief Valve ❑ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly installed and discharge line ...
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Hot water supply to house Hot water supply to heating unit From HOT outlet on water heater Hot water supply to heating unit Combination Potable and Space Heating Application Tee fitting must be installed in the hot water supply line to the house in a combination potable and space heating application must be installed as shown. Never introduce toxic chemicals, such as those used with water heater) Heating unit 15 Typical Piping Diagram for boiler treatment, into heating unit Combustion Air Inlet Openings Drain valve (not supplied with water heater) 6" Air Gap Incoming ...
Hot water supply to house Hot water supply to heating unit From HOT outlet on water heater Hot water supply to heating unit Combination Potable and Space Heating Application Tee fitting must be installed in the hot water supply line to the house in a combination potable and space heating application must be installed as shown. Never introduce toxic chemicals, such as those used with water heater) Heating unit 15 Typical Piping Diagram for boiler treatment, into heating unit Combustion Air Inlet Openings Drain valve (not supplied with water heater) 6" Air Gap Incoming ...