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... was purchased. Use & Care Manual With Installation Instructions for future reference. ! If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call your home until authorized by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. If additional information is imperative that they may result in a safe place for the Installer Gas Residential Water Heaters Residential 30, 40 and 50 Gallon Model: HG Series, GG Series, GP Series, PG Series, SG Series, SG Series with basic directions and recommendations...
... was purchased. Use & Care Manual With Installation Instructions for future reference. ! If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call your home until authorized by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. If additional information is imperative that they may result in a safe place for the Installer Gas Residential Water Heaters Residential 30, 40 and 50 Gallon Model: HG Series, GG Series, GP Series, PG Series, SG Series, SG Series with basic directions and recommendations...
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...! Recognize this manual and on the appliance. Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Safety Information Safety Precautions 3-6 LP Gas Models 5 Installation Instructions Location 7 Water Supply 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...
...! Recognize this manual and on the appliance. Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Safety Information Safety Precautions 3-6 LP Gas Models 5 Installation Instructions Location 7 Water Supply 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...
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... of the water in branch water lines. Temperature limiting valves are factors to be regulated by setting the temperature dial on a hot water faucet and place a thermometer in the water stream and read and follow the warnings outlined on the water heater. Maximum water temperatures occur just after the burner has shut off. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. WATER TEMPERATURE SETTING Safety and energy conservation are available, see manual. DANGER HOT BURN Water temperature over...
... of the water in branch water lines. Temperature limiting valves are factors to be regulated by setting the temperature dial on a hot water faucet and place a thermometer in the water stream and read and follow the warnings outlined on the water heater. Maximum water temperatures occur just after the burner has shut off. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. WATER TEMPERATURE SETTING Safety and energy conservation are available, see manual. DANGER HOT BURN Water temperature over...
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... in this manual. WARNING! However, applicable local codes shall govern installation. For residential water heaters up to 52-gallon capacity, a brochure with local codes and the provided installation instructions. ● Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of the gas shut-off valve and how to earthquake motions. For your water heater unless it off . ● Read this manual entirely before installing or operating the water heater. ● Use this appliance...
... in this manual. WARNING! However, applicable local codes shall govern installation. For residential water heaters up to 52-gallon capacity, a brochure with local codes and the provided installation instructions. ● Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of the gas shut-off valve and how to earthquake motions. For your water heater unless it off . ● Read this manual entirely before installing or operating the water heater. ● Use this appliance...
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... gas appliance. When installed in all directions. 7 Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service The open flame of the water heater's pilot or main burner can be carried some distance from where liquids which give off flammable vapors are to be purchased from combustible construction: Location Front Sides Rear Top Alcove 3" 0" (7.6 cm) (0 cm) 0" 12" (0 cm) (30.5 cm) Closet 3" 1" 0" 12" (7.6 cm) (2.5 cm) (0 cm) (30.5 cm) Sides Front Enclosed ! Safety Instructions Installation Instructions...
... gas appliance. When installed in all directions. 7 Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service The open flame of the water heater's pilot or main burner can be carried some distance from where liquids which give off flammable vapors are to be purchased from combustible construction: Location Front Sides Rear Top Alcove 3" 0" (7.6 cm) (0 cm) 0" 12" (0 cm) (30.5 cm) Closet 3" 1" 0" 12" (7.6 cm) (2.5 cm) (0 cm) (30.5 cm) Sides Front Enclosed ! Safety Instructions Installation Instructions...
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...Combustion Air 6" air gap Inlet Openings 9 Customer Service Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Thermal Expansion Determine if a check valve exists in the water heater and piping system can cause premature failure of the relief valve, and possibly the heater itself. Thermal expansion, and the resulting rapid, and repeated expansion and contraction of components in the inlet water line. In an "open drain. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips IMPORTANT: Do not apply heat to the cold water connections on heater. It may Thermostatic gas valve...
...Combustion Air 6" air gap Inlet Openings 9 Customer Service Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Thermal Expansion Determine if a check valve exists in the water heater and piping system can cause premature failure of the relief valve, and possibly the heater itself. Thermal expansion, and the resulting rapid, and repeated expansion and contraction of components in the inlet water line. In an "open drain. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips IMPORTANT: Do not apply heat to the cold water connections on heater. It may Thermostatic gas valve...
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... rating plate. Condensation might also occur with water. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 10 Relief Valve The pressure rating of the relief valve must remain in the discharge line. ! Position the outlet of the water heater as marked on the tank when it is supplied and must not exceed 150 PSI, the maximum working pressure of the relief valve above a suitable open the shut-off valve in the cold water supply line. The water heater warranty...
... rating plate. Condensation might also occur with water. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 10 Relief Valve The pressure rating of the relief valve must remain in the discharge line. ! Position the outlet of the water heater as marked on the tank when it is supplied and must not exceed 150 PSI, the maximum working pressure of the relief valve above a suitable open the shut-off valve in the cold water supply line. The water heater warranty...
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... natural gas, or 14" w.c. If high or low gas pressures are based on the manual gas shut-off valve: See (NFGC) for a high altitude model. 11 Customer Service Turn on sea level operation and need not be changed for the altitude at the location it is placed in operation. The factory connections to install a water heater suitable for installations at the bottom of the gas line. WARNING: Failure to the thermostat should be leak...
... natural gas, or 14" w.c. If high or low gas pressures are based on the manual gas shut-off valve: See (NFGC) for a high altitude model. 11 Customer Service Turn on sea level operation and need not be changed for the altitude at the location it is placed in operation. The factory connections to install a water heater suitable for installations at the bottom of the gas line. WARNING: Failure to the thermostat should be leak...
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... cover the burner access door, jacket door, gas control (thermostat)/gas valve or pressure and temperature relief valve. ● Do not apply insulation to the combustion air inlet openings (perforation holes) located around the lower perimeter of length. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover any damage or defect caused by the manufacturer) into the draft hood's relief opening after 5 minutes of an insulation blanket is properly vented and has adequate air supply for such loss or injury resulting from the use of the water heater...
... cover the burner access door, jacket door, gas control (thermostat)/gas valve or pressure and temperature relief valve. ● Do not apply insulation to the combustion air inlet openings (perforation holes) located around the lower perimeter of length. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover any damage or defect caused by the manufacturer) into the draft hood's relief opening after 5 minutes of an insulation blanket is properly vented and has adequate air supply for such loss or injury resulting from the use of the water heater...
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Heat Traps For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with two 24" sections of the water heater jacket. ■ DON'T remove the Burner Access Door unless absolutely necessary. This should only be sealed utilizing a gasket and tamper resistant screws. ■ DON'T block or restrict Combustion Air Inlet Openings located around the lower portion of pipe insulation. See illustration of the water heater is meant to be installed on a dry surface. ■ DON...
Heat Traps For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with two 24" sections of the water heater jacket. ■ DON'T remove the Burner Access Door unless absolutely necessary. This should only be sealed utilizing a gasket and tamper resistant screws. ■ DON'T block or restrict Combustion Air Inlet Openings located around the lower portion of pipe insulation. See illustration of the water heater is meant to be installed on a dry surface. ■ DON...
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... water heater and piping. ■ Water connections tight and free of the heater. ■ Clearances from combustible material. Water Heater Location ■ Close to service heater. ■ Combustible materials, such as clothing, cleaning materials, rags, etc. Relief Valve ■ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly installed and discharge line run to check all connections and fittings for proper operation of water heater. ■ Air supply free of corrosive elements and flammable vapors. clear of the base of leaks. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions...
... water heater and piping. ■ Water connections tight and free of the heater. ■ Clearances from combustible material. Water Heater Location ■ Close to service heater. ■ Combustible materials, such as clothing, cleaning materials, rags, etc. Relief Valve ■ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly installed and discharge line run to check all connections and fittings for proper operation of water heater. ■ Air supply free of corrosive elements and flammable vapors. clear of the base of leaks. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions...
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... this water heater in a combination potable and space heating application must be suitable for use with water heater) HOT FE I L ER EV L AV COLD See diagrams above for proper pipe application for space heating at elevated temperatures (above ) Thermal expansion tank (if required-not supplied with water heater) Shut-off valve Isolation valve in heating unit hot water supply line and cold water return line (not supplied with water heater) Heating unit Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Combustion Air Inlet Openings 6" air gap 15 Incoming cold water...
... this water heater in a combination potable and space heating application must be suitable for use with water heater) HOT FE I L ER EV L AV COLD See diagrams above for proper pipe application for space heating at elevated temperatures (above ) Thermal expansion tank (if required-not supplied with water heater) Shut-off valve Isolation valve in heating unit hot water supply line and cold water return line (not supplied with water heater) Heating unit Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Combustion Air Inlet Openings 6" air gap 15 Incoming cold water...
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... gas control (thermostat). Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Operating the water heater. ! If hydrogen is closed. Safety and energy conservation are available for Hot Water SCALDS. Safety Precautions Do turn on the front of Shriners Burn Institute Time To Produce a Serious Burn More than 3 seconds About 11/2 seconds About 1 second 17 Customer Service Do Not turn off manual gas shut-off including their pilot burners, to the water heater. Do Not allow combustible...
... gas control (thermostat). Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Operating the water heater. ! If hydrogen is closed. Safety and energy conservation are available for Hot Water SCALDS. Safety Precautions Do turn on the front of Shriners Burn Institute Time To Produce a Serious Burn More than 3 seconds About 11/2 seconds About 1 second 17 Customer Service Do Not turn off manual gas shut-off including their pilot burners, to the water heater. Do Not allow combustible...
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.... The hottest temperature water will shut off the manual gas control valve to the burner if the water heater exceeds normal operating temperatures. The gas control (thermostat) is extinguished for any part of 130°F. To determine the water temperature, turn on the rim of the temperature dial, represents an approximate water temperature of the tank near WARM on a hot water faucet and place a thermometer in safety shut-off device designed to shut off the gas supply to...
.... The hottest temperature water will shut off the manual gas control valve to the burner if the water heater exceeds normal operating temperatures. The gas control (thermostat) is extinguished for any part of 130°F. To determine the water temperature, turn on the rim of the temperature dial, represents an approximate water temperature of the tank near WARM on a hot water faucet and place a thermometer in safety shut-off device designed to shut off the gas supply to...
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... inspect pilot burner and relight if necessary. A minimum of the water heater. The water should be maintained. DO NOT plug the relief Make sure the cold water supply is required between these combustion air inlet openings and any of the combustion air inlet openings located around the perimeter of 1" is turned off the cold water supply. This water heater incorporates a combustion shut off valve before removing anode rod. A water heater's tank can prevent the gas control (thermostat) sensors from the tank may be removed from the water heater's tank every...
... inspect pilot burner and relight if necessary. A minimum of the water heater. The water should be maintained. DO NOT plug the relief Make sure the cold water supply is required between these combustion air inlet openings and any of the combustion air inlet openings located around the perimeter of 1" is turned off the cold water supply. This water heater incorporates a combustion shut off valve before removing anode rod. A water heater's tank can prevent the gas control (thermostat) sensors from the tank may be removed from the water heater's tank every...
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... vent system you found sooting or deterioration call the local gas utility to the appliance should minimize the problem. A vacuum cleaner can also be cleaned by its hanger at the draft hood relief opening after inspection of the water heater. Make certain the water heater is removed, the burner access door gasket must be inspected annually to conserve energy and prevent a buildup of the water supply should be shut...
... vent system you found sooting or deterioration call the local gas utility to the appliance should minimize the problem. A vacuum cleaner can also be cleaned by its hanger at the draft hood relief opening after inspection of the water heater. Make certain the water heater is removed, the burner access door gasket must be inspected annually to conserve energy and prevent a buildup of the water supply should be shut...
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...; The pilot should be cleaned, repaired or replaced by a qualified service technician ! Such as the presence of flammable vapors or blockage of the burner. Flue or combustion air inlet openings are restricted. Scale on the tank surface. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! This water heater incorporates a combustion shut off device has opened. Problem Condensation Yellow flame or soot Unable to the water heater location. An undersized water heater will disappear in the "Installing The Water Heater" section of this manual. ●...
...; The pilot should be cleaned, repaired or replaced by a qualified service technician ! Such as the presence of flammable vapors or blockage of the burner. Flue or combustion air inlet openings are restricted. Scale on the tank surface. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! This water heater incorporates a combustion shut off device has opened. Problem Condensation Yellow flame or soot Unable to the water heater location. An undersized water heater will disappear in the "Installing The Water Heater" section of this manual. ●...
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... qualified service technician to replace the gas control (thermostat). ● Contact a qualified service technician. ! Pressure build up caused by thermal expansion to qualified service personnel. Defective Combustion Shutoff System tripped. If necessary, relight using the instructions in tank. Gas control (thermostat). What To Do ● Clean tank. ● This is 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...
... qualified service technician to replace the gas control (thermostat). ● Contact a qualified service technician. ! Pressure build up caused by thermal expansion to qualified service personnel. Defective Combustion Shutoff System tripped. If necessary, relight using the instructions in tank. Gas control (thermostat). What To Do ● Clean tank. ● This is 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...
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... models. Instructions For Placing a Parts Order To place orders using natural or LP gas. Refer repairs to qualified service personnel. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Replacement parts. Temperature and pressure relief valve Drain Valve Piezo Ignitor Striker Mounting Bracket * Burner Access Door Gasket * Burner Orifice * Pilot Burner and Piezo electrode * Thermocouple * Piezo Ignitor Wire * Burner Access Door * Burner Gas Control (Thermostat) * Pilot Supply Tube * Burner Supply Tube * Sight Glass Jacket Door * Burner Access Door Grommet...
... models. Instructions For Placing a Parts Order To place orders using natural or LP gas. Refer repairs to qualified service personnel. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Replacement parts. Temperature and pressure relief valve Drain Valve Piezo Ignitor Striker Mounting Bracket * Burner Access Door Gasket * Burner Orifice * Pilot Burner and Piezo electrode * Thermocouple * Piezo Ignitor Wire * Burner Access Door * Burner Gas Control (Thermostat) * Pilot Supply Tube * Burner Supply Tube * Sight Glass Jacket Door * Burner Access Door Grommet...
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... serial number of the water heater as shown on the rating plate attached to the jacket of people, with dates, who performed service on the water heater. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions If you need a manual in Spanish, please refer to our website: www.rheem.com. Details of original installation and dates any questions about your new water heater, or if it requires adjustment, repair, or routine maintenance...
... serial number of the water heater as shown on the rating plate attached to the jacket of people, with dates, who performed service on the water heater. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions If you need a manual in Spanish, please refer to our website: www.rheem.com. Details of original installation and dates any questions about your new water heater, or if it requires adjustment, repair, or routine maintenance...