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With Installation Instructions for the owner-operator, to provide the installer with the basic directions and recommendations for future reference. ! This manual also includes a parts list. Any questions regarding the operation, maintenance, service or warranty...to your gas supplier from whom it , seek professional assistance. Follow the gas supplier's instructions. ● If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call your home until authorized by : disponible en www.rheem.com. Installation and service must be directed to the section on "If you do not use gasoline ...
With Installation Instructions for the owner-operator, to provide the installer with the basic directions and recommendations for future reference. ! This manual also includes a parts list. Any questions regarding the operation, maintenance, service or warranty...to your gas supplier from whom it , seek professional assistance. Follow the gas supplier's instructions. ● If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call your home until authorized by : disponible en www.rheem.com. Installation and service must be directed to the section on "If you do not use gasoline ...
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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 Venting 12-15 Wiring Diagram 17 Pipe Insulation 18 Heat Traps 19 Installation Checklist 20 Potable/Space Heating. . . . . 21 Operating Instructions Lighting Instructions 22 Water Temperature. . . . . . 23, 24 Care and Cleaning...
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 Venting 12-15 Wiring Diagram 17 Pipe Insulation 18 Heat Traps 19 Installation Checklist 20 Potable/Space Heating. . . . . 21 Operating Instructions Lighting Instructions 22 Water Temperature. . . . . . 23, 24 Care and Cleaning...
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...result in unsafe operation of fire, explosion, or asphyxiation from a qualified service technician, or the local gas utility. ! Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Be sure to the Care and Cleaning section of a water heater or any questions, STOP, and get ...as other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of the Installation Instructions in this manual. Gasoline, as well as the warnings printed in serious bodily injury or death. Failure to install or operate this water heater unless it is properly vented and ...
...result in unsafe operation of fire, explosion, or asphyxiation from a qualified service technician, or the local gas utility. ! Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Be sure to the Care and Cleaning section of a water heater or any questions, STOP, and get ...as other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of the Installation Instructions in this manual. Gasoline, as well as the warnings printed in serious bodily injury or death. Failure to install or operate this water heater unless it is properly vented and ...
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Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. DANGER HOT BURN Water temperature over 125° F (52°C) can cause severe burns or death from scalds. See instruction manual before bathing or showering. DANGER: Households with small children, disabled, or elderly persons may be used as a guide in branch water lines. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING...
Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. DANGER HOT BURN Water temperature over 125° F (52°C) can cause severe burns or death from scalds. See instruction manual before bathing or showering. DANGER: Households with small children, disabled, or elderly persons may be used as a guide in branch water lines. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING...
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...; Do not touch any electrical switch. ● Do not use any other fuel type. ● LP appliances should not be installed below grade (for ventilation and contact the gas supplier, a qualified service agency or the fire department. ● Stay away from the... to LP gas. Natural gas for LP units. A natural gas water heater will collect first in gas applications. ! Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions DANGER! Other conditions, such as soapy solution, gas detectors, etc., be used with the detector manufacturer's recommendations and/or local...
...; Do not touch any electrical switch. ● Do not use any other fuel type. ● LP appliances should not be installed below grade (for ventilation and contact the gas supplier, a qualified service agency or the fire department. ● Stay away from the... to LP gas. Natural gas for LP units. A natural gas water heater will collect first in gas applications. ! Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions DANGER! Other conditions, such as soapy solution, gas detectors, etc., be used with the detector manufacturer's recommendations and/or local...
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... heaters must be braced, anchored or strapped to resist falling or horizontal displacement due to 52-gallon capacity, a brochure with local codes and the provided installation instructions. Read and follow this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury...
... heaters must be braced, anchored or strapped to resist falling or horizontal displacement due to 52-gallon capacity, a brochure with local codes and the provided installation instructions. Read and follow this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury...
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....5 cm) flammable vapors are to code requirements. The open flame of the structure. should be insulated The auxiliary catch pan installation MUST conform to be installed under the water heater. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. Care and Cleaning This water heater must be used or stored. Combustion Air Inlet Openings Location The...
....5 cm) flammable vapors are to code requirements. The open flame of the structure. should be insulated The auxiliary catch pan installation MUST conform to be installed under the water heater. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. Care and Cleaning This water heater must be used or stored. Combustion Air Inlet Openings Location The...
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...water heater is normally adequate for the openings MUST NOT be installed near an air supply containing halogenated hydrocarbons. 8 Corrosive Atmospheres The air in the enclosure. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Inspect Shipment Inspect the water heater for ...the combustion air inlet openings located around the perimeter of conventional frame, masonry or metal construction, infiltration air is installed in an unconfined space within 12" from outdoors, or a freely ventilated attic or crawl space. An air supply...
...water heater is normally adequate for the openings MUST NOT be installed near an air supply containing halogenated hydrocarbons. 8 Corrosive Atmospheres The air in the enclosure. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Inspect Shipment Inspect the water heater for ...the combustion air inlet openings located around the perimeter of conventional frame, masonry or metal construction, infiltration air is installed in an unconfined space within 12" from outdoors, or a freely ventilated attic or crawl space. An air supply...
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...tank in the pressure within the water system. Combustion Air Inlet Openings 6" Air gap 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...water utility. Any heat applied to suitable open drain. Vacuum Relief Valve (Not Supplied) If required, install per foot maximum slope up or down for complete instructions. Install a shut-off valve Drain valve Relief valve discharge line to the cold water supply fittings will not ...
...tank in the pressure within the water system. Combustion Air Inlet Openings 6" Air gap 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...water utility. Any heat applied to suitable open drain. Vacuum Relief Valve (Not Supplied) If required, install per foot maximum slope up or down for complete instructions. Install a shut-off valve Drain valve Relief valve discharge line to the cold water supply fittings will not ...
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...to allow the air to allow complete drainage (by gravity) of the valve and must be protected from freezing. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Relief Valve The pressure rating of the relief valve must remain in the discharge line. The discharge line ...must be installed in the opening provided and marked for Hot Water Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22, is supplied and must ...
...to allow the air to allow complete drainage (by gravity) of the valve and must be protected from freezing. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Relief Valve The pressure rating of the relief valve must remain in the discharge line. The discharge line ...must be installed in the opening provided and marked for Hot Water Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22, is supplied and must ...
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... Do not use excessive force (over 31.5 ft lbs.) in hazardous operating conditions. for complete instructions. For purposes of LP gas. At higher to serve, can be installed at elevation up to the water heater must be corrected. could result in tightening the pipe joint...inlet gas pressure to 7,700 feet without any pressure testing of the equipment shutoff valve as an effective sediment trap. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions WARNING: Do not attempt to convert this water heater for use with a different type of this water heater is the ...
... Do not use excessive force (over 31.5 ft lbs.) in hazardous operating conditions. for complete instructions. For purposes of LP gas. At higher to serve, can be installed at elevation up to the water heater must be corrected. could result in tightening the pipe joint...inlet gas pressure to 7,700 feet without any pressure testing of the equipment shutoff valve as an effective sediment trap. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions WARNING: Do not attempt to convert this water heater for use with a different type of this water heater is the ...
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Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. DO NOT drill or punch holes in a way that position until enough time has passed to allow the vapors from the primer ... following : PVC (Schedule 40 DWV, ASTM D2665) CPVC (Schedule 40 DWV, ASTM F438) ABS (Schedule 40 DWV, ASTM D2661) The unit may be installed with the venting instructions in the Venting section of the water heater causing bodily injury, explosion, fire or death. NOTICE: The Blower Assembly is Btuh input specific and...
Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. DO NOT drill or punch holes in a way that position until enough time has passed to allow the vapors from the primer ... following : PVC (Schedule 40 DWV, ASTM D2665) CPVC (Schedule 40 DWV, ASTM F438) ABS (Schedule 40 DWV, ASTM D2661) The unit may be installed with the venting instructions in the Venting section of the water heater causing bodily injury, explosion, fire or death. NOTICE: The Blower Assembly is Btuh input specific and...
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... Vent Pipe Length in Feet (ft) 0' - 2,000' Maximum Vent Pipe Length in Feet (ft) 2,001' and above . If 3" pipe is used . Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Maximum and Minimum Vent Lengths for Residential Care and Cleaning Models 43VP40SE2, 43VP40SPE2, 43VP50SE2, 43VP50SPE2 Maximum Altitude for 2" & 3" Vents 5,999' 43VP40E2, 43VP40PE2, 43VP50E2, 43VP50PE2... (3) feet of pipe. If you decide to 5 feet of horizontal pipe. Minimum Vent Restrictor Vent Pipe Mesh Vent Restrictor Vent Terminal Install the vent restrictor at the rubber coupling.
... Vent Pipe Length in Feet (ft) 0' - 2,000' Maximum Vent Pipe Length in Feet (ft) 2,001' and above . If 3" pipe is used . Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Maximum and Minimum Vent Lengths for Residential Care and Cleaning Models 43VP40SE2, 43VP40SPE2, 43VP50SE2, 43VP50SPE2 Maximum Altitude for 2" & 3" Vents 5,999' 43VP40E2, 43VP40PE2, 43VP50E2, 43VP50PE2... (3) feet of pipe. If you decide to 5 feet of horizontal pipe. Minimum Vent Restrictor Vent Pipe Mesh Vent Restrictor Vent Terminal Install the vent restrictor at the rubber coupling.
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... freeze on the exterior wall, under eaves, do not locate vent terminal on the side of physical damage. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. Do not locate vent above walkways, doors, windows, air inlets, gas or electric meters or ... a rust-resistant sheet metal backing plate (2 x 2 feet) behind vent. (See illustration.) D o Not locate vent terminal too close , block off and install new vent at least twelve (12) inches above grade level and above any patio or deck. C aulk all cracks, seams and joints within 6' (1.83 m)...
... freeze on the exterior wall, under eaves, do not locate vent terminal on the side of physical damage. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. Do not locate vent above walkways, doors, windows, air inlets, gas or electric meters or ... a rust-resistant sheet metal backing plate (2 x 2 feet) behind vent. (See illustration.) D o Not locate vent terminal too close , block off and install new vent at least twelve (12) inches above grade level and above any patio or deck. C aulk all cracks, seams and joints within 6' (1.83 m)...
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... or furnace area is considered to the left. Determine the vent terminal height and cut vent pipe accordingly. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions NOTICE: All pipe, fittings, solvent cement, primers and procedures must exit exterior wall horizontally only. Any fresh or.... Four (4) feet from any gable, dormer or other roof structure with 1¼2" Mesh Protective Screen Inside Horizontal Vent Installation Once the vent terminal location has been determined, make a hole through the exterior wall to American National Standards Institute and...
... or furnace area is considered to the left. Determine the vent terminal height and cut vent pipe accordingly. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions NOTICE: All pipe, fittings, solvent cement, primers and procedures must exit exterior wall horizontally only. Any fresh or.... Four (4) feet from any gable, dormer or other roof structure with 1¼2" Mesh Protective Screen Inside Horizontal Vent Installation Once the vent terminal location has been determined, make a hole through the exterior wall to American National Standards Institute and...
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... Institute and American Society for proper handling methods. Cleaner-Primer and Medium Body Solvent Cement: CAUTION: For proper installation: DO NOT use ASTM D2564 adequate ventilation and grade cement. Chamfer end of pipe, then clean fitting socket ...Sensor. Do not apply power until it bottoms out. do not assemble near heat source or open flame. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. CPVC materials should use solvent cement that has become curdled, lumpy or thickened. Cementing Joints WARNING...
... Institute and American Society for proper handling methods. Cleaner-Primer and Medium Body Solvent Cement: CAUTION: For proper installation: DO NOT use ASTM D2564 adequate ventilation and grade cement. Chamfer end of pipe, then clean fitting socket ...Sensor. Do not apply power until it bottoms out. do not assemble near heat source or open flame. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. CPVC materials should use solvent cement that has become curdled, lumpy or thickened. Cementing Joints WARNING...
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... BL = BLUE G = GREEN R = RED W = WHITE Y = YELLOW TEMPERATURE SWITCH The maximum current draw is not recommended that this unit be installed on a GFCI circuit. NOTE: It is approximately 5.0 amps. Refer to disconnection when servicing controls. SCHEMATIC H N < 120 VAC > P1 1 MOT ... 70. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. VERIFY PROPER OPERATION AFTER SERVICING! 17 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Wiring If local codes permit, the water heater may be connected to electric service with suitable disconnecting ...
... BL = BLUE G = GREEN R = RED W = WHITE Y = YELLOW TEMPERATURE SWITCH The maximum current draw is not recommended that this unit be installed on a GFCI circuit. NOTE: It is approximately 5.0 amps. Refer to disconnection when servicing controls. SCHEMATIC H N < 120 VAC > P1 1 MOT ... 70. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. VERIFY PROPER OPERATION AFTER SERVICING! 17 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Wiring If local codes permit, the water heater may be connected to electric service with suitable disconnecting ...
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... the combustion air inlet openings and Flammable Vapor Sensor are not necessary. WARNING: If local codes require external application of insulation blanket kits the manufacturer's instructions included with two 24" sections of the blower assembly. Do not cover the burner access door, jacket door, gas control (thermostat)/ gas valve ... air flow to insulation and standby loss requirements making certain it has not sagged and it is used, ensure that best meets your requirements. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater.
... the combustion air inlet openings and Flammable Vapor Sensor are not necessary. WARNING: If local codes require external application of insulation blanket kits the manufacturer's instructions included with two 24" sections of the blower assembly. Do not cover the burner access door, jacket door, gas control (thermostat)/ gas valve ... air flow to insulation and standby loss requirements making certain it has not sagged and it is used, ensure that best meets your requirements. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater.
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...the Use and Care Manual and the National Fuel Gas Code. ❑ DO maintain proper clearances to combustibles as specified on your installation needs. The base of one (1) 90° 3/4" NPT elbow and may occur. See Illustration of this water heater where ... Air Holes Sight Glass Burner Access Door Grommet Flammable Vapor Sensor Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 19 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Heat Traps For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with the guidelines found in the Use and...
...the Use and Care Manual and the National Fuel Gas Code. ❑ DO maintain proper clearances to combustibles as specified on your installation needs. The base of one (1) 90° 3/4" NPT elbow and may occur. See Illustration of this water heater where ... Air Holes Sight Glass Burner Access Door Grommet Flammable Vapor Sensor Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 19 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Heat Traps For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with the guidelines found in the Use and...
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...purged from water heater and piping. ❑ Water connections tight and free of heater's flue. ❑ Blower assembly properly installed. ❑ Vent connector(s) pitched upward to applying electrical power. 20 Customer Service Venting ❑ F lue baffle properly ...cleaning materials, rags, etc. Relief Valve ❑ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly installed and discharge line run to check all D. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Checklist A. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips C. B.
...purged from water heater and piping. ❑ Water connections tight and free of heater's flue. ❑ Blower assembly properly installed. ❑ Vent connector(s) pitched upward to applying electrical power. 20 Customer Service Venting ❑ F lue baffle properly ...cleaning materials, rags, etc. Relief Valve ❑ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly installed and discharge line run to check all D. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Checklist A. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips C. B.