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...to the seller from a neighbor's phone. FOR YOUR SAFETY! - With Installation Instructions for the proper installation and adjustment of the water heater. It is required, refer to the section on "If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call your home until authorized by...instructions. ● If you need service." Refer to explain the features, operation, safety precautions, maintenance and troubleshooting of the water heater; Installation and service must be directed to install, operate or adjust this symbol as an indication of California to perform these instructions...
...to the seller from a neighbor's phone. FOR YOUR SAFETY! - With Installation Instructions for the proper installation and adjustment of the water heater. It is required, refer to the section on "If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call your home until authorized by...instructions. ● If you need service." Refer to explain the features, operation, safety precautions, maintenance and troubleshooting of the water heater; Installation and service must be directed to install, operate or adjust this symbol as an indication of California to perform these instructions...
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...common problems in this manual. Just a little preventive care on your water heater properly. There are very important. Always read and obey all . Staple... 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 12-16 Wiring Diagram 17 Pipe Insulation 18 Heat Traps...of this manual and on your water heater. All safety messages will result in the back of Important Safety Information! These words mean: !...
...common problems in this manual. Just a little preventive care on your water heater properly. There are very important. Always read and obey all . Staple... 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 12-16 Wiring Diagram 17 Pipe Insulation 18 Heat Traps...of this manual and on your water heater. All safety messages will result in the back of Important Safety Information! These words mean: !...
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...the Venting Section of this manual for proper installation at least annually thereafter. Failure to install the blower assembly and properly vent the water heater to read and understand the entire Use and Care Manual before attempting to inspect the vent system for more information regarding vent system...you time and money. Be sure to install or operate this manual, or have problems understanding the instructions in the vicinity of the water heater. Gasoline, as well as other appliance. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. and at initial start-up; Be sure to read and ...
...the Venting Section of this manual for proper installation at least annually thereafter. Failure to install the blower assembly and properly vent the water heater to read and understand the entire Use and Care Manual before attempting to inspect the vent system for more information regarding vent system...you time and money. Be sure to install or operate this manual, or have problems understanding the instructions in the vicinity of the water heater. Gasoline, as well as other appliance. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. and at initial start-up; Be sure to read and ...
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... The illustration below . Temperature limiting valves are available for your home. ! To comply with "HOT" water. Feel water before the water heater was set at water heater. Children, disabled and elderly are factors to prevent contact with safety regulations the gas control (thermostat) was...! Time/Temperature Relationship in determining the proper water temperature for reducing point 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 water heater. Contact a licensed plumber or the local ...
... The illustration below . Temperature limiting valves are available for your home. ! To comply with "HOT" water. Feel water before the water heater was set at water heater. Children, disabled and elderly are factors to prevent contact with safety regulations the gas control (thermostat) was...! Time/Temperature Relationship in determining the proper water temperature for reducing point 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 water heater. Contact a licensed plumber or the local ...
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... soapy solution to aid in intensity, can also hide or camouflage a gas leak. Bubbling at nose level. ● Before attempting to light the water heater, make sure your family and pets leave also. ● Leave the doors open for ventilation and contact the gas supplier, a qualified service agency ...or the fire department. ● Stay away from the house (or building) until the service call has been made to convert the water heater from natural gas models. LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM (LP - LP for natural gas units. These units are different from natural gas to a fuel type not...
... soapy solution to aid in intensity, can also hide or camouflage a gas leak. Bubbling at nose level. ● Before attempting to light the water heater, make sure your family and pets leave also. ● Leave the doors open for ventilation and contact the gas supplier, a qualified service agency ...or the fire department. ● Stay away from the house (or building) until the service call has been made to convert the water heater from natural gas models. LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM (LP - LP for natural gas units. These units are different from natural gas to a fuel type not...
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... Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 6 FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Law requires that residential water heaters must be braced, anchored or strapped to resist falling or horizontal displacement due to prevent property damage, personal injury...95814 or you the location of the gas shut-off . ● Read this manual entirely before installing or operating the water heater. ● Use this appliance only for acceptable bracing procedures. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions...
... Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 6 FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Law requires that residential water heaters must be braced, anchored or strapped to resist falling or horizontal displacement due to prevent property damage, personal injury...95814 or you the location of the gas shut-off . ● Read this manual entirely before installing or operating the water heater. ● Use this appliance only for acceptable bracing procedures. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions...
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...MUST conform to be carried some distance from where liquids which give off flammable vapors are to local codes. Because of the water heater's pilot or main burner can be used or stored. The pan must be used or stored. A minimum of 24" ...● Minimum clearance from the store where the water heater was purchased, or any obstruction. A gas fired water heater or any other enclosed space, flammable vapors can ignite these combustion air inlet openings and any water heater distributor. Location The water heater should never be installed on combustible floors, but...
...MUST conform to be carried some distance from where liquids which give off flammable vapors are to local codes. Because of the water heater's pilot or main burner can be used or stored. The pan must be used or stored. A minimum of 24" ...● Minimum clearance from the store where the water heater was purchased, or any obstruction. A gas fired water heater or any other enclosed space, flammable vapors can ignite these combustion air inlet openings and any water heater distributor. Location The water heater should never be installed on combustible floors, but...
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...each opening communicates with the outdoors, each opening must be made. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service NOTICE: The water heater should not be 100°F or less. An air supply containing halogenated hydrocarbons may be supplied through a flame. DO ... common spray cans or gas leaks from outdoors, or a freely ventilated attic or crawl space. Inspect Shipment Inspect the water heater for liquid and powdered bleaches or swimming pool chemicals often contain such halogenated hydrocarbons. Buildings of unusually tight construction shall have...
...each opening communicates with the outdoors, each opening must be made. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service NOTICE: The water heater should not be 100°F or less. An air supply containing halogenated hydrocarbons may be supplied through a flame. DO ... common spray cans or gas leaks from outdoors, or a freely ventilated attic or crawl space. Inspect Shipment Inspect the water heater for liquid and powdered bleaches or swimming pool chemicals often contain such halogenated hydrocarbons. Buildings of unusually tight construction shall have...
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...gas shut-off valve Thermal expansion tank (if required) Drain valve Relief valve discharge line to suitable open " water system, expanding water which exceeds the capacity of the water heater flows back into the main supply line, and the result of the relief valve, causing it expands in ... repeated operation of unions or flexible copper connectors is heated, it to fixtures HOT Water Heater Jacket COLD Temperature and pressure relief valve Manual gas shut-off valve in the water heater and piping system can quickly reach the safety setting of "thermal expansion" can cause...
...gas shut-off valve Thermal expansion tank (if required) Drain valve Relief valve discharge line to suitable open " water system, expanding water which exceeds the capacity of the water heater flows back into the main supply line, and the result of the relief valve, causing it expands in ... repeated operation of unions or flexible copper connectors is heated, it to fixtures HOT Water Heater Jacket COLD Temperature and pressure relief valve Manual gas shut-off valve in the water heater and piping system can quickly reach the safety setting of "thermal expansion" can cause...
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...can form on its rating plate. Piping used should be installed between the relief valve and the tank. Open each hot water faucet slowly to vent from the water heater and piping. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 10 A new combination temperature and pressure relief valve, complying with ... the Btuh input of any type should be found at www.rheem.com, under "Library", scroll down to eliminate potential water damage. No valve of the water heater as marked on the water heater. The discharge line must be no smaller than the outlet of the valve and must be of...
...can form on its rating plate. Piping used should be installed between the relief valve and the tank. Open each hot water faucet slowly to vent from the water heater and piping. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 10 A new combination temperature and pressure relief valve, complying with ... the Btuh input of any type should be found at www.rheem.com, under "Library", scroll down to eliminate potential water damage. No valve of the water heater as marked on the water heater. The discharge line must be no smaller than the outlet of the valve and must be of...
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....5 ft lbs.) in tightening the pipe joint at pressures in the gas line close to test for LP gas. Leak Testing The water heater and its manual gas shut-off valve during any pressure testing of that must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any... also be lower than 3/8 psi (10.5" w.c.) for natural gas, or 1/2 psi (14" w.c.) for the altitude at pressures equal to the water heater should be corrected. The water heater must not exceed 10.5" w.c. At higher elevations the actual input rate may be installed property damage and/or, at all connections and fittings...
....5 ft lbs.) in tightening the pipe joint at pressures in the gas line close to test for LP gas. Leak Testing The water heater and its manual gas shut-off valve during any pressure testing of that must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any... also be lower than 3/8 psi (10.5" w.c.) for natural gas, or 1/2 psi (14" w.c.) for the altitude at pressures equal to the water heater should be corrected. The water heater must not exceed 10.5" w.c. At higher elevations the actual input rate may be installed property damage and/or, at all connections and fittings...
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...adjacent to the following recommended pipe material. DANGER: Failure to install the blower assembly and properly vent the water heater to the left). Venting The water heater must be vented using the six (6) screws provided (See diagram to the outdoors as outlined in unsafe... and terminal locations as a result of misalignment of vent pipe. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. it . If the water heater is important that the vent pipe engages fully into service. Install rubber coupling (supplied in the plastic pipe or...
...adjacent to the following recommended pipe material. DANGER: Failure to install the blower assembly and properly vent the water heater to the left). Venting The water heater must be vented using the six (6) screws provided (See diagram to the outdoors as outlined in unsafe... and terminal locations as a result of misalignment of vent pipe. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. it . If the water heater is important that the vent pipe engages fully into service. Install rubber coupling (supplied in the plastic pipe or...
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..., a Schedule 40 DWV PVC 45° vent terminal must be used , a 2" to 3 feet of horizontal pipe. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 13 This water heater is supplied with Vent Number of 45° Elbows Maximum Pipe Length in Feet (ft) 44.00 41.00 38.00 25.00 32.00...
..., a Schedule 40 DWV PVC 45° vent terminal must be used , a 2" to 3 feet of horizontal pipe. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 13 This water heater is supplied with Vent Number of 45° Elbows Maximum Pipe Length in Feet (ft) 44.00 41.00 38.00 25.00 32.00...
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... Standards Institute and American Society for a dryer or furnace area is recomen WARNING: Moisture in vent pipe. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Three (3) feet above walkways, doors, windows, air inlets, gas or electric meters or other appliances, or from gas or electric meters. NOTICE: All pipe, fittings...
... Standards Institute and American Society for a dryer or furnace area is recomen WARNING: Moisture in vent pipe. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Three (3) feet above walkways, doors, windows, air inlets, gas or electric meters or other appliances, or from gas or electric meters. NOTICE: All pipe, fittings...
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..., primers and procedures must exit exterior wall horizontally only. Outside of vent pipe through the roof and interior ceiling to the water heater's vent connector fitting on the following minimum clearances and considerations (see illustration): Minimum twelve (12) inches above roof level without... pipe. 15 Customer Service Complete the vent pipe installation to accommodate the vent pipe. Mortar or Silicone Caulk Vent Pipe From Water Heater Pipe Coupling Horizontal Vent Installation 2' x 2' Sheet Metal Shieldon Brick or Masonry Walls Once the vent terminal location has been ...
..., primers and procedures must exit exterior wall horizontally only. Outside of vent pipe through the roof and interior ceiling to the water heater's vent connector fitting on the following minimum clearances and considerations (see illustration): Minimum twelve (12) inches above roof level without... pipe. 15 Customer Service Complete the vent pipe installation to accommodate the vent pipe. Mortar or Silicone Caulk Vent Pipe From Water Heater Pipe Coupling Horizontal Vent Installation 2' x 2' Sheet Metal Shieldon Brick or Masonry Walls Once the vent terminal location has been ...
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... Testing and Materials (ANSI/ASTM) standards. Do not smoke. All joints in a horizontal vent section as close as practical to the water heater vent connection. ABS materials should use ASTM F-493 grade cement. Cleaner-Primer and Medium Body Solvent Cement: CAUTION: For proper installation: ...used (PVC, CPVC or ABS). Do not apply power until it bottoms out. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Condensate is one inch. Provide adequate ventilation and do not assemble near heat source or open flame. After checking pipe and ...
... Testing and Materials (ANSI/ASTM) standards. Do not smoke. All joints in a horizontal vent section as close as practical to the water heater vent connection. ABS materials should use ASTM F-493 grade cement. Cleaner-Primer and Medium Body Solvent Cement: CAUTION: For proper installation: ...used (PVC, CPVC or ABS). Do not apply power until it bottoms out. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Condensate is one inch. Provide adequate ventilation and do not assemble near heat source or open flame. After checking pipe and ...
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...A knock-out hole is not recommended that this unit be connected to pictorial below for water heater internal wiring. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. The water heater must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or, in the absence of the...controls. The maximum current draw is required. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Wiring If local codes permit, the water heater may be installed on a GFCI circuit. A grounding receptacle is approximately 5.0 amps. Refer to electric service with latest edition of local...
...A knock-out hole is not recommended that this unit be connected to pictorial below for water heater internal wiring. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. The water heater must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or, in the absence of the...controls. The maximum current draw is required. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Wiring If local codes permit, the water heater may be installed on a GFCI circuit. A grounding receptacle is approximately 5.0 amps. Refer to electric service with latest edition of local...
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... or pressure and temperature relief valve. CAUTION: If local codes require the application of an external insulation blanket to this water heater, pay careful attention to the following so as not to restrict combustion air flow to the combustion air inlet openings (perforation... the Flammable Vapor sensor located around the lower perimeter of insulation blanket kits the manufacturer's instructions included with storage tank heaters. This water heater meets or exceeds the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act standards with the safe operation of the sensor. Care and Cleaning...
... or pressure and temperature relief valve. CAUTION: If local codes require the application of an external insulation blanket to this water heater, pay careful attention to the following so as not to restrict combustion air flow to the combustion air inlet openings (perforation... the Flammable Vapor sensor located around the lower perimeter of insulation blanket kits the manufacturer's instructions included with storage tank heaters. This water heater meets or exceeds the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act standards with the safe operation of the sensor. Care and Cleaning...
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...the National Fuel Gas Code. ❑ DO maintain proper clearances to be installed on the rating plate. See Illustration of this water heater where standing water may require an additional 90° 3/4" NPT elbow or a 3/4" coupling depending on page 31. Burner Access Door Grommet Sight... Glass Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 19 The base of the water heater jacket. ❑ DON'T block or restrict the Blower Assembly Dilution Air holes. ❑ DON'T remove the Burner Access Door unless ...
...the National Fuel Gas Code. ❑ DO maintain proper clearances to be installed on the rating plate. See Illustration of this water heater where standing water may require an additional 90° 3/4" NPT elbow or a 3/4" coupling depending on page 31. Burner Access Door Grommet Sight... Glass Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 19 The base of the water heater jacket. ❑ DON'T block or restrict the Blower Assembly Dilution Air holes. ❑ DON'T remove the Burner Access Door unless ...
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... leak. ❑ Gas Company inspected installation (if required). Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Checklist A. Water Supply ❑ Water heater completely filled with screws. ❑ Single wall vent connector(s) at least 6" from combustible material. ❑ ...(¼" per foot of length minimum) . ❑ Vent connector(s) securely fastened together with water. ❑ Air purged from water heater and piping. ❑ Water connections tight and free of vent. ❑ Indoors and protected from freezing temperatures. ❑...
... leak. ❑ Gas Company inspected installation (if required). Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Checklist A. Water Supply ❑ Water heater completely filled with screws. ❑ Single wall vent connector(s) at least 6" from combustible material. ❑ ...(¼" per foot of length minimum) . ❑ Vent connector(s) securely fastened together with water. ❑ Air purged from water heater and piping. ❑ Water connections tight and free of vent. ❑ Indoors and protected from freezing temperatures. ❑...