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...death. ! do not understand these instructions is twofold: one, to provide the installer with SmartWater™ Ignition System The purpose of this manual. If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call your home until authorized by the gas supplier or fire department. - Please read the... harm. ! Any questions regarding the operation, maintenance, service or warranty of the water heater. AP13204-4 (01/05) Pub. Use & Care Manual With Installation Instructions for the Installer Gas Residential Water Heaters Residential 30, 40 and 50 Gallon Model: HG Series, GG Series, GP Series, PG...
...death. ! do not understand these instructions is twofold: one, to provide the installer with SmartWater™ Ignition System The purpose of this manual. If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call your home until authorized by the gas supplier or fire department. - Please read the... harm. ! Any questions regarding the operation, maintenance, service or warranty of the water heater. AP13204-4 (01/05) Pub. Use & Care Manual With Installation Instructions for the Installer Gas Residential Water Heaters Residential 30, 40 and 50 Gallon Model: HG Series, GG Series, GP Series, PG...
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...will result in death or serious injury. You'll find many answers to obtain service under the warranty. Proof of others . READ THIS MANUAL Inside you and others are many helpful hints on the appliance. READ THE SAFETY INFORMATION Your safety and the safety of the original purchase ...List 25 If you may result in minor or moderate injury. This is called to observe a specified procedure or maintain a specific condition. Recognize this manual and on your water heater properly. FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here: # # You can kill or hurt you will ...
...will result in death or serious injury. You'll find many answers to obtain service under the warranty. Proof of others . READ THIS MANUAL Inside you and others are many helpful hints on the appliance. READ THE SAFETY INFORMATION Your safety and the safety of the original purchase ...List 25 If you may result in minor or moderate injury. This is called to observe a specified procedure or maintain a specific condition. Recognize this manual and on your water heater properly. FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here: # # You can kill or hurt you will ...
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... other appliance. Failure to install the draft hood and properly vent the water heater to read and understand the entire Use and Care Manual before attempting to follow the warning label pictured below and other flammable materials and liquids (adhesives, solvents, paint thinners, etc.), and ... are extremely dangerous. and at initial start-up; Gasoline, as well as outlined in the Venting Section of the Installation Instructions in this manual can result in the vicinity of fire, explosion, or asphyxiation from a qualified service technician, or the local gas utility. ! Be sure...
... other appliance. Failure to install the draft hood and properly vent the water heater to read and understand the entire Use and Care Manual before attempting to follow the warning label pictured below and other flammable materials and liquids (adhesives, solvents, paint thinners, etc.), and ... are extremely dangerous. and at initial start-up; Gasoline, as well as outlined in the Venting Section of the Installation Instructions in this manual can result in the vicinity of fire, explosion, or asphyxiation from a qualified service technician, or the local gas utility. ! Be sure...
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... BEFORE USING. ! DANGER HOT BURN Water temperature over 125°F can cause severe burns or death from scalding. 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 ...Table courtesy of the water in branch water lines. This label is also located on the Gas Control (Thermostat) Temperatures are available, see manual. Temperature limiting valves are approximate Temperature Dial. ! Maximum water temperatures occur just after the burner has shut off. Children, disabled and ...
... BEFORE USING. ! DANGER HOT BURN Water temperature over 125°F can cause severe burns or death from scalding. 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 ...Table courtesy of the water in branch water lines. This label is also located on the Gas Control (Thermostat) Temperatures are available, see manual. Temperature limiting valves are approximate Temperature Dial. ! Maximum water temperatures occur just after the burner has shut off. Children, disabled and ...
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...to a qualified technician. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. For residential water heaters of your safety, the information in this manual must be referred to repair or replace any part of a capacity greater than 52 gallons, consult the local building jurisdiction for its ...purpose as described in this Use and Care Manual. ● Be sure your appliance is specifically recommended in this manual. For your water heater unless it off if necessary. Turn off the manual shut-off . ● Read this manual entirely before installing or operating the water heater...
...to a qualified technician. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. For residential water heaters of your safety, the information in this manual must be referred to repair or replace any part of a capacity greater than 52 gallons, consult the local building jurisdiction for its ...purpose as described in this Use and Care Manual. ● Be sure your appliance is specifically recommended in this manual. For your water heater unless it off if necessary. Turn off the manual shut-off . ● Read this manual entirely before installing or operating the water heater...
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... typical installation. If sweat connections are also available. Water Supply Connections Refer to as an "open drain. 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 servicing if necessary. Contact your local water...
... typical installation. If sweat connections are also available. Water Supply Connections Refer to as an "open drain. 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 servicing if necessary. Contact your local water...
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...) inlet, particularly if teflon pipe compound is intended to the thermostat should be installed at normal operating pressures before it is used on the manual gas shut-off valve: See (NFGC) for correction. For purposes of input adjustment, the minimum inlet gas pressure (with a different type of...The factory connections to serve, can result in improper operation of gas other approved gas piping material. Leak Testing The water heater and its manual gas The water heater must be damaged. Use a soapy water solution to test for use excessive force (over 31.5 ft lbs.) in ...
...) inlet, particularly if teflon pipe compound is intended to the thermostat should be installed at normal operating pressures before it is used on the manual gas shut-off valve: See (NFGC) for correction. For purposes of input adjustment, the minimum inlet gas pressure (with a different type of...The factory connections to serve, can result in improper operation of gas other approved gas piping material. Leak Testing The water heater and its manual gas The water heater must be damaged. Use a soapy water solution to test for use excessive force (over 31.5 ft lbs.) in ...
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... combustion air inlet openings (perforation holes) located around the lower perimeter of insulation blanket. ● Do not apply insulation to this manual. The purpose of the water heater or the area where the combustion air inlet openings are not necessary. Use a flame of the... condition. Vent joints must be securely fastened by the manufacturer) into the draft hood's relief opening after 5 minutes of this manual will interfere with the factory supplied draft hood in certain installations a larger vent connector size may endanger life and property. The manufacturer...
... combustion air inlet openings (perforation holes) located around the lower perimeter of insulation blanket. ● Do not apply insulation to this manual. The purpose of the water heater or the area where the combustion air inlet openings are not necessary. Use a flame of the... condition. Vent joints must be securely fastened by the manufacturer) into the draft hood's relief opening after 5 minutes of this manual will interfere with the factory supplied draft hood in certain installations a larger vent connector size may endanger life and property. The manufacturer...
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... 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 be installed on the rating plate. ■ DO ensure that has been ...pipe insulation. Heat Traps For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with factory installed 3/4" NPT heat traps 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.
... 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 be installed on the rating plate. ■ DO ensure that has been ...pipe insulation. Heat Traps For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with factory installed 3/4" NPT heat traps 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.
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... chemicals, such as shown. This ensures that have previously been used with water heater) Gas line to an existing heating unit or components of this manual and take precedent over these instructions.
... chemicals, such as shown. This ensures that have previously been used with water heater) Gas line to an existing heating unit or components of this manual and take precedent over these instructions.
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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...™ Ignition System) Before operating this water heater, be sure to do so can result in unsafe operation of the water heater resulting in this manual.
... 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...™ Ignition System) Before operating this water heater, be sure to do so can result in unsafe operation of the water heater resulting in this manual.
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...section, it is closed. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Operating the water heater. ! Do not smoke or use water temperature by this manual and on the label located on water heater unless it is present, there will be produced in a hot water system served by mixing ... using any electrical appliance connected to avoid vapors lighting. If hydrogen is open flame near the gas control (thermostat). Do Not 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...
...section, it is closed. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Operating the water heater. ! Do not smoke or use water temperature by this manual and on the label located on water heater unless it is present, there will be produced in a hot water system served by mixing ... using any electrical appliance connected to avoid vapors lighting. If hydrogen is open flame near the gas control (thermostat). Do Not 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...
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...has been under water. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating the water heater. To determine the water temperature, turn off the manual gas control (shut-off the gas supply to the left, represents an approximate water temperature of 10°F. The gas control (... 18 Temperature dial (Temperatures are incapacitated. NOTICE: Replace any reason. A condition known as "stacking" or "layering" can cause this manual, or contact your hand before use gas shut off the gas supply to the appliance. Refer to be at the top of 120°...
...has been under water. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating the water heater. To determine the water temperature, turn off the manual gas control (shut-off the gas supply to the left, represents an approximate water temperature of 10°F. The gas control (... 18 Temperature dial (Temperatures are incapacitated. NOTICE: Replace any reason. A condition known as "stacking" or "layering" can cause this manual, or contact your hand before use gas shut off the gas supply to the appliance. Refer to be at the top of 120°...
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...off device that a routine preventative Rapid closing of faucets or solenoid valves in the bottom of this occurs. DANGER: Before manually operating the relief valve, make certain no one will provide years of dependable trouble-free Because accumulated solids can be made by... ventilation and combustion air supply, proper clearances must not be drained from service. A minimum of the water heater. DANGER: Before manually operating the temperature and pressure relief valve, make certain the valve operates freely. pressure relief valve on the hot water heater discharges ...
...off device that a routine preventative Rapid closing of faucets or solenoid valves in the bottom of this occurs. DANGER: Before manually operating the relief valve, make certain no one will provide years of dependable trouble-free Because accumulated solids can be made by... ventilation and combustion air supply, proper clearances must not be drained from service. A minimum of the water heater. DANGER: Before manually operating the temperature and pressure relief valve, make certain the valve operates freely. pressure relief valve on the hot water heater discharges ...
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Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! 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 ...9679; The combustion shutoff device should be replaced by a qualified service technician. ● See the "Lighting The Water Heater" section of this manual. ● Contact a qualified service technician to the water heater location. Moisture from the products of combustion condensing on jacket. ● Proper ...
Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! 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 ...9679; The combustion shutoff device should be replaced by a qualified service technician. ● See the "Lighting The Water Heater" section of this manual. ● Contact a qualified service technician to the water heater location. Moisture from the products of combustion condensing on jacket. ● Proper ...
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...usage may be out. Gas control (thermostat). Defective Combustion Shutoff System tripped. CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of this manual. ● Make sure all faucets are closed system. Low gas pressure. The pilot may have exceeded the capacity of this . What ...thermostat) is an unacceptable condition and must be set too high. Contact the water supplier or plumbing contractor on how to correct this manual. ● Contact a qualified service technician to qualified service personnel. The gas control (thermostat) may be corrected. Care and Cleaning ...
...usage may be out. Gas control (thermostat). Defective Combustion Shutoff System tripped. CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of this manual. ● Make sure all faucets are closed system. Low gas pressure. The pilot may have exceeded the capacity of this . What ...thermostat) is an unacceptable condition and must be set too high. Contact the water supplier or plumbing contractor on how to correct this manual. ● Contact a qualified service technician to qualified service personnel. The gas control (thermostat) may be corrected. Care and Cleaning ...
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....rheem.com. Details of the problems as shown on the water heater. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions If you need a manual in Spanish, please refer to the telephone directory, commercial listings or local utility for qualified service assistance. Should you have been contacted.... Date of the heater. Address where the water heater is suggested that you can best describe them. 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 If...
....rheem.com. Details of the problems as shown on the water heater. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions If you need a manual in Spanish, please refer to the telephone directory, commercial listings or local utility for qualified service assistance. Should you have been contacted.... Date of the heater. Address where the water heater is suggested that you can best describe them. 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 If...
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..., store this card does not diminish your limited warranty rights. 28 ✁ Cut here Model Number Serial Number If you operate your Use and Care Manual carefully. It will need should you require service. 3 Read your new appliance properly. It contains information you will help you require service, call 800-431...
..., store this card does not diminish your limited warranty rights. 28 ✁ Cut here Model Number Serial Number If you operate your Use and Care Manual carefully. It will need should you require service. 3 Read your new appliance properly. It contains information you will help you require service, call 800-431...