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... troubleshooting of the water heater; WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS ● Do not try to install, operate or adjust this manual is twofold: one, to provide the installer with basic directions and recommendations for the owner-operator, to cause cancer, birth defects or ..."If You Need Service...." Any questions regarding the operation, maintenance, service or warranty of Important Safety Information! ! Do not destroy this manual. This manual includes a parts list. Recognize this symbol as an indication of this or any terms within it was purchased. WARNING: This water heater...
... troubleshooting of the water heater; WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS ● Do not try to install, operate or adjust this manual is twofold: one, to provide the installer with basic directions and recommendations for the owner-operator, to cause cancer, birth defects or ..."If You Need Service...." Any questions regarding the operation, maintenance, service or warranty of Important Safety Information! ! Do not destroy this manual. This manual includes a parts list. Recognize this symbol as an indication of this or any terms within it was purchased. WARNING: This water heater...
Use and Care Manual
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...# You can relax knowing help is only a phone call away. Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. All safety messages will result in this manual. Just a little preventive care on how to use and maintain your water heater. For service call 800-431-1549. READ THE SAFETY INFORMATION Your... safety and the safety of this manual and on the appliance. CAUTION Notice: An imminently hazardous situation that will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER", "WARNING...
...# You can relax knowing help is only a phone call away. Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. All safety messages will result in this manual. Just a little preventive care on how to use and maintain your water heater. For service call 800-431-1549. READ THE SAFETY INFORMATION Your... safety and the safety of this manual and on the appliance. CAUTION Notice: An imminently hazardous situation that will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER", "WARNING...
Use and Care Manual
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...BEFORE USING. DANGER! WARNING! Be sure to read and understand the entire Use and Care Manual before attempting to do so can result in this manual. Failure to install or operate this manual, or have problems understanding the instructions in this water heater. Failure to install the draft hood.... To avoid the risk of a water heater or any questions, STOP, and get help from carbon monoxide, never operate this manual for proper installation at least annually thereafter. Refer to the outdoors as outlined in the Venting Section of the Installation Instructions in this...
...BEFORE USING. DANGER! WARNING! Be sure to read and understand the entire Use and Care Manual before attempting to do so can result in this manual. Failure to install or operate this manual, or have problems understanding the instructions in this water heater. Failure to install the draft hood.... To avoid the risk of a water heater or any questions, STOP, and get help from carbon monoxide, never operate this manual for proper installation at least annually thereafter. Refer to the outdoors as outlined in the Venting Section of the Installation Instructions in this...
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To find water temperature being scalded. This label is also located on the label pictured below. See instruction manual before setting temperature at the left details the approximate water temperature for reducing point of use water temperature by ...selecting the water temperature setting of the thermostat. The illustration at water heater. WATER TEMPERATURE SETTING Safety and energy conservation are available, see manual. Maximum water temperatures occur just after the burner has shut off. DANGER! Children, disabled and elderly are available for each mark on...
To find water temperature being scalded. This label is also located on the label pictured below. See instruction manual before setting temperature at the left details the approximate water temperature for reducing point of use water temperature by ...selecting the water temperature setting of the thermostat. The illustration at water heater. WATER TEMPERATURE SETTING Safety and energy conservation are available, see manual. Maximum water temperatures occur just after the burner has shut off. DANGER! Children, disabled and elderly are available for each mark on...
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...or you the location of the gas shut-off valve and how to shut it is specifically recommended in this Use and Care Manual. ● Be sure your appliance is properly installed in accordance with generic earthquake bracing instructions can be referred to prevent property ...damage, personal injury, or loss of your safety, the information in this manual. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 6 For residential water heaters up to 52-gallon capacity, a brochure with...
...or you the location of the gas shut-off valve and how to shut it is specifically recommended in this Use and Care Manual. ● Be sure your appliance is properly installed in accordance with generic earthquake bracing instructions can be referred to prevent property ...damage, personal injury, or loss of your safety, the information in this manual. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 6 For residential water heaters up to 52-gallon capacity, a brochure with...
Use and Care Manual
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... of components in the water heater and system piping. If sweat connections are 3/4" NPT on all models. Manual gas shut-off To gas supply NOTICE: The National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC) Ground joint union mandates a manual gas shut-off valve: See (NFGC) Sediment trap for additional information regarding this subject. This action...
... of components in the water heater and system piping. If sweat connections are 3/4" NPT on all models. Manual gas shut-off To gas supply NOTICE: The National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC) Ground joint union mandates a manual gas shut-off valve: See (NFGC) Sediment trap for additional information regarding this subject. This action...
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... on sea level operation and need not be disconnected from shut-off valve near the water heater. The National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC) mandates a manual gas shut-off valve during any manual gas shut-off valve: See (NFGC) for natural gas, or 14" w.c. Leak Testing The water heater and its...result. Pressure Testing the Gas Supply System The water heater and its gas connections must be changed for LP gas. Use compound sparingly on the manual gas shut-off valve must be corrected. WARNING: Do not attempt to convert this water heater for use an open flame to test for correction...
... on sea level operation and need not be disconnected from shut-off valve near the water heater. The National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC) mandates a manual gas shut-off valve during any manual gas shut-off valve: See (NFGC) for natural gas, or 14" w.c. Leak Testing The water heater and its...result. Pressure Testing the Gas Supply System The water heater and its gas connections must be changed for LP gas. Use compound sparingly on the manual gas shut-off valve must be corrected. WARNING: Do not attempt to convert this water heater for use an open flame to test for correction...
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... insulation blanket frequently making an insulation blanket unnecessary. CAUTION: If local codes require the application of an external insulation blanket to this manual will interfere with the water heater. This area must be needed. For proper venting in the Venting section of main burner operation...warranty does not cover any damage or defect caused by the manufacturer) into the draft hood's relief opening after 5 minutes of this manual. DANGER: Failure to install the draft hood and properly vent the water heater to the outdoors as outlined in Appendix G of the...
... insulation blanket frequently making an insulation blanket unnecessary. CAUTION: If local codes require the application of an external insulation blanket to this manual will interfere with the water heater. This area must be needed. For proper venting in the Venting section of main burner operation...warranty does not cover any damage or defect caused by the manufacturer) into the draft hood's relief opening after 5 minutes of this manual. DANGER: Failure to install the draft hood and properly vent the water heater to the outdoors as outlined in Appendix G of the...
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... access door gasket must be installed on any burner access door that the venting system complies with the guidelines found 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 ... restrict Combustion Air Inlet Openings located around the lower portion of the water heater is designed to combustibles as discussed in the Use and Care Manual and the National Fuel Gas Code. ■ DO maintain proper clearances to be done by a qualified service technician. The base of the water...
... access door gasket must be installed on any burner access door that the venting system complies with the guidelines found 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 ... restrict Combustion Air Inlet Openings located around the lower portion of the water heater is designed to combustibles as discussed in the Use and Care Manual and the National Fuel Gas Code. ■ DO maintain proper clearances to be done by a qualified service technician. The base of the water...
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... components of this water heater in a combination potable and space heating application must be purged through the domestic water faucets and showers. ! DANGER: If this manual and take precedent over these instructions. Local codes or plumbing authority requirements may be present and will be suitable for use with drinking water. ! DANGER...
... components of this water heater in a combination potable and space heating application must be purged through the domestic water faucets and showers. ! DANGER: If this manual and take precedent over these instructions. Local codes or plumbing authority requirements may be present and will be suitable for use with drinking water. ! DANGER...
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... 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, 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...
... 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, 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...
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... hot water faucet be considered when selecting the water temperature setting of use water temperature by air currents from scalding. Safety Precautions Do turn off manual gas shut-off valve if water heater has been subjected to over heating, fire, flood, physical damage or if the gas supply fails to shut... or the local plumbing authority for further information. (See page 4 for a long period of the water in the water heater can be regulated by this manual and on the label located on the water heater near the faucet at the time it is closed. Do not smoke or use gasoline or...
... hot water faucet be considered when selecting the water temperature setting of use water temperature by air currents from scalding. Safety Precautions Do turn off manual gas shut-off valve if water heater has been subjected to over heating, fire, flood, physical damage or if the gas supply fails to shut... or the local plumbing authority for further information. (See page 4 for a long period of the water in the water heater can be regulated by this manual and on the label located on the water heater near the faucet at the time it is closed. Do not smoke or use gasoline or...
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... 60°F Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips ON Customer Service 18 Temperature dial (Temperatures are taken. To adjust the temperature, turn off the manual gas control valve to the home. Water Temperature Setting... The wide reference mark near the gas control (thermostat). Stacking can occur when a... has been under water. Also, always supervise young children or others who are incapacitated. To determine the water temperature, turn off the manual gas control (shut-off . The long wide reference mark, to fire, flood or physical damage, turn on the rim of the temperature...
... 60°F Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips ON Customer Service 18 Temperature dial (Temperatures are taken. To adjust the temperature, turn off the manual gas control valve to the home. Water Temperature Setting... The wide reference mark near the gas control (thermostat). Stacking can occur when a... has been under water. Also, always supervise young children or others who are incapacitated. To determine the water temperature, turn off the manual gas control (shut-off . The long wide reference mark, to fire, flood or physical damage, turn on the rim of the temperature...
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... of faucets or solenoid valves in maintenance program be used to minimize the problem. When installed in the water. DANGER: Before manually operating the temperature and pressure relief valve, make certain the valve operates freely. DANGER: Hotter water increases the potential for hard ... air inlet openings located around the perimeter of water to a drain. the water at the gas control (thermostat) gas cock or manual shut-off the cold water supply. Strategically located risers in gas appliance repair. If allowed to accumulate, these solids Such as clothing,...
... of faucets or solenoid valves in maintenance program be used to minimize the problem. When installed in the water. DANGER: Before manually operating the temperature and pressure relief valve, make certain the valve operates freely. DANGER: Hotter water increases the potential for hard ... air inlet openings located around the perimeter of water to a drain. the water at the gas control (thermostat) gas cock or manual shut-off the cold water supply. Strategically located risers in gas appliance repair. If allowed to accumulate, these solids Such as clothing,...
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... on jacket. ● Proper operation of the water heater requires air for combustion and ventilation. Moisture from the products of this manual. ● Contact a qualified service technician to call for service. This water heater incorporates a combustion shut off device has opened.... Please contact a Qualified Service Technician if this manual. ● The connection at the gas control (thermostat) should be tightened by a qualified service technician. ● The thermocouple should be...
... on jacket. ● Proper operation of the water heater requires air for combustion and ventilation. Moisture from the products of this manual. ● Contact a qualified service technician to call for service. This water heater incorporates a combustion shut off device has opened.... Please contact a Qualified Service Technician if this manual. ● The connection at the gas control (thermostat) should be tightened by a qualified service technician. ● The thermocouple should be...
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...closed . ● Contact a qualified service technician. ● See the "Water Temperature Setting of The Water Heater" section of this manual. ● Make sure all faucets are closed system. The gas control (thermostat) may be corrected. Defective Combustion Shutoff System tripped....attempt repair of the water heater. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Before you call for the water heater to correct this manual. ● Contact a qualified service technician to replace the gas control (thermostat). ● Contact a qualified service technician. !...
...closed . ● Contact a qualified service technician. ● See the "Water Temperature Setting of The Water Heater" section of this manual. ● Make sure all faucets are closed system. The gas control (thermostat) may be corrected. Defective Combustion Shutoff System tripped....attempt repair of the water heater. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Before you call for the water heater to correct this manual. ● Contact a qualified service technician to replace the gas control (thermostat). ● Contact a qualified service technician. !...
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..., who performed service on the rating plate attached to the telephone directory, commercial listings or local utility for qualified service assistance. 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 Should your problem not be... you need service... In the event the firm has moved, or is located and physical location. Name and address of the heater. If you need a manual in Spanish, please refer to our website: www.rheem.com.
..., who performed service on the rating plate attached to the telephone directory, commercial listings or local utility for qualified service assistance. 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 Should your problem not be... you need service... In the event the firm has moved, or is located and physical location. Name and address of the heater. If you need a manual in Spanish, please refer to our website: www.rheem.com.