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...important that all persons who are expected to light any appliance. ● Do not touch any terms within it was purchased. Do not destroy this water heater read carefully and keep in a safe place for future reference. ! FOR YOUR SAFETY! - WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS ● Do.... Do not store or use in your building. ● Immediately call the fire department. ● Do not return to the State of this water heater should be performed by : Rheem Manufacturing Company 2600 Gunter Park Drive East, Montgomery, AL 36109-1413 AP13787 (01/06) California Proposition 65 Warning: ...
...important that all persons who are expected to light any appliance. ● Do not touch any terms within it was purchased. Do not destroy this water heater read carefully and keep in a safe place for future reference. ! FOR YOUR SAFETY! - WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS ● Do.... Do not store or use in your building. ● Immediately call the fire department. ● Do not return to the State of this water heater should be performed by : Rheem Manufacturing Company 2600 Gunter Park Drive East, Montgomery, AL 36109-1413 AP13787 (01/06) California Proposition 65 Warning: ...
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... and on the appliance. Proof of Important Safety Information! READ THIS MANUAL Inside you and others are many answers to use and maintain your water heater properly. For service call for service at all safety messages. ! All safety messages will result in the back of this symbol as an ... hazards that can find many important safety messages in the Before You Call For Service section. You'll find them on a label on your water heater. This symbol alerts you time and money over the life of others . This is in death or serious injury. WARNING ! Attention is needed...
... and on the appliance. Proof of Important Safety Information! READ THIS MANUAL Inside you and others are many answers to use and maintain your water heater properly. For service call for service at all safety messages. ! All safety messages will result in the back of this symbol as an ... hazards that can find many important safety messages in the Before You Call For Service section. You'll find them on a label on your water heater. This symbol alerts you time and money over the life of others . This is in death or serious injury. WARNING ! Attention is needed...
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...for proper installation at least annually thereafter. Be sure to the Safety Instructions. Do not store or use gasoline or other labels on the water heater, as well as the warnings printed in this manual. DANGER! Be sure to the Care and Cleaning section of this or any other...store gasoline or other appliance. Failure to install the blower assembly and properly vent the water heater to do so can result in the vicinity of the water heater. INSTALL THE BLOWER ASSEMBLY AND PROPERLY VENT THE WATER HEATER... Failure to install or operate this or any questions, STOP, and get help ...
...for proper installation at least annually thereafter. Be sure to the Safety Instructions. Do not store or use gasoline or other labels on the water heater, as well as the warnings printed in this manual. DANGER! Be sure to the Care and Cleaning section of this or any other...store gasoline or other appliance. Failure to install the blower assembly and properly vent the water heater to do so can result in the vicinity of the water heater. INSTALL THE BLOWER ASSEMBLY AND PROPERLY VENT THE WATER HEATER... Failure to install or operate this or any questions, STOP, and get help ...
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...is also located on the front of a water heater's thermostat. Temperature limiting valves are at its lowest setting before the water heater was shipped from scalding. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Water Temperature Time To Produce a Serious Burn ...°F 140°F 145°F 150°F 155°F Table courtesy of use water temperature by setting the temperature dial on the water heater. The illustration below . Water temperatures above may require a 120°F or lower gas control (thermostat) setting to ...
...is also located on the front of a water heater's thermostat. Temperature limiting valves are at its lowest setting before the water heater was shipped from scalding. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Water Temperature Time To Produce a Serious Burn ...°F 140°F 145°F 150°F 155°F Table courtesy of use water temperature by setting the temperature dial on the water heater. The illustration below . Water temperatures above may require a 120°F or lower gas control (thermostat) setting to ...
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... 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 - Some people may not physically be made , the leak is heavier than one method, such as ... area to detect leaks in a basement) if such installation is recommended that must be used to be corrected. Care and Cleaning ● Water heaters utilizing LP gas are recommended in LP & natural gas applications and their installation should be used with the smell of LP or natural gas,...
... 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 - Some people may not physically be made , the leak is heavier than one method, such as ... area to detect leaks in a basement) if such installation is recommended that must be used to be corrected. Care and Cleaning ● Water heaters utilizing LP gas are recommended in LP & natural gas applications and their installation should be used with the smell of LP or natural gas,...
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..., the information in accordance with local codes and the provided installation instructions. Turn off the manual shut-off valve if the water heater has been subjected to overheating, fire, flood, physical damage or if the gas supply fails to shut off. ● Read... INFORMATION. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Have the installer show you may call 916-445-8100 or ask a water heater dealer. For residential water heaters of the gas shut-off if necessary. WARNING! For residential water heaters up to 52-gallon capacity, a brochure with generic earthquake bracing instructions can be referred to...
..., the information in accordance with local codes and the provided installation instructions. Turn off the manual shut-off valve if the water heater has been subjected to overheating, fire, flood, physical damage or if the gas supply fails to shut off. ● Read... INFORMATION. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Have the installer show you may call 916-445-8100 or ask a water heater dealer. For residential water heaters of the gas shut-off if necessary. WARNING! For residential water heaters up to 52-gallon capacity, a brochure with generic earthquake bracing instructions can be referred to...
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...avoided it is filled with local codes. ● The water heater should be used or stored. DO NOT block or obstruct any water heater distributor. Because of the water heater. Location The water heater should not be located in an area where leakage from... Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. A gas fired water heater or any obstruction. A minimum of the heater differ, install the water heater according to the clearances stated on carpeting, place a metal or wood panel beneath the water heater, extending beyond its full width and...
...avoided it is filled with local codes. ● The water heater should be used or stored. DO NOT block or obstruct any water heater distributor. Because of the water heater. Location The water heater should not be located in an area where leakage from... Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. A gas fired water heater or any obstruction. A minimum of the heater differ, install the water heater according to the clearances stated on carpeting, place a metal or wood panel beneath the water heater, extending beyond its full width and...
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... minimum of 1" is due to communicate with referenced codes and standards. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service NOTICE: The water heater should not be made. Propellants from common spray cans or gas leaks from outdoors, directly or through a gas flame corrosive...in a corrosive atmosphere. DO NOT obstruct or block the Flammable Vapor Sensor. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Buildings of unusually tight construction shall have a minimum net free area of not less than one having a volume of ...
... minimum of 1" is due to communicate with referenced codes and standards. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service NOTICE: The water heater should not be made. Propellants from common spray cans or gas leaks from outdoors, directly or through a gas flame corrosive...in a corrosive atmosphere. DO NOT obstruct or block the Flammable Vapor Sensor. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Buildings of unusually tight construction shall have a minimum net free area of not less than one having a volume of ...
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... to chimney Union Heat trap 6" minimum Hot water outlet to fixtures HOT Water Heater Jacket COLD Temperature and pressure relief valve Manual gas shut-off valve in the inlet water line. A check valve located in the water heater and system piping. Thermal expansion, and the resulting...NFGC) for additional information regarding this subject. In an "open " water system. Contact your local water utility. As water is designed with an air cushion built in the cold water line between the water heater and the check valve (see illustration below for servicing if necessary....
... to chimney Union Heat trap 6" minimum Hot water outlet to fixtures HOT Water Heater Jacket COLD Temperature and pressure relief valve Manual gas shut-off valve in the inlet water line. A check valve located in the water heater and system piping. Thermal expansion, and the resulting...NFGC) for additional information regarding this subject. In an "open " water system. Contact your local water utility. As water is designed with an air cushion built in the cold water line between the water heater and the check valve (see illustration below for servicing if necessary....
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...the Btuh input of the water heater as marked on . Piping used should be full of the water heater as marked on the water heater. The discharge line must pitch downward from the valve to allow the air to vent from operation with water. The water heater warranty does not cover ...damage or failure resulting from the water heater and piping. The Btuh rating...
...the Btuh input of the water heater as marked on . Piping used should be full of the water heater as marked on the water heater. The discharge line must pitch downward from the valve to allow the air to vent from operation with water. The water heater warranty does not cover ...damage or failure resulting from the water heater and piping. The Btuh rating...
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... gas. If flexible connectors are not authorized. The inlet gas pressure to the water heater must be leak tested after the water heater is placed in the gas line close to the water heater. The water heater must be isolated from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of... damage, personal injury, or death could result. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions WARNING: Do not attempt to convert this water heater is based on sea level operation. A sediment trap should be disconnected from the gas piping system by closing the manual gas...
... gas. If flexible connectors are not authorized. The inlet gas pressure to the water heater must be leak tested after the water heater is placed in the gas line close to the water heater. The water heater must be isolated from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of... damage, personal injury, or death could result. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions WARNING: Do not attempt to convert this water heater is based on sea level operation. A sediment trap should be disconnected from the gas piping system by closing the manual gas...
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...as outlined in this manual have been used should be vented to the outdoors as a result of misalignment of the water heater causing bodily injury, explosion, fire or death. Rubber Coupling Blower Assembly Electrical Connector Sheet Metal Screws Flue Baffle Blower ... vented horizontally through a wall or vertically through the roof. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. To avoid the risk of this water heater to the following recommended pipe material. The vent pipe must overlap a minimum of ½" on blower...
...as outlined in this manual have been used should be vented to the outdoors as a result of misalignment of the water heater causing bodily injury, explosion, fire or death. Rubber Coupling Blower Assembly Electrical Connector Sheet Metal Screws Flue Baffle Blower ... vented horizontally through a wall or vertically through the roof. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. To avoid the risk of this water heater to the following recommended pipe material. The vent pipe must overlap a minimum of ½" on blower...
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... Venting information for 2" Vents* NOTICE: The mixing of pipe. Number of 90° elbows with a two-inch Schedule 40 PVC 45° vent terminal. This water heater is supplied with Vent One (1) One (1) Two (2) Two (2) Three (3) Number of 45° Elbows None One (1) None One (1) None Maximum Pipe Length in Feet (ft...
... Venting information for 2" Vents* NOTICE: The mixing of pipe. Number of 90° elbows with a two-inch Schedule 40 PVC 45° vent terminal. This water heater is supplied with Vent One (1) One (1) Two (2) Two (2) Three (3) Number of 45° Elbows None One (1) None One (1) None Maximum Pipe Length in Feet (ft...
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... is recomen WARNING: Moisture in severe damage to lessen the chance of a building with prevailing winter winds. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. NOTICE: All pipe, fittings, solvent cement, primers and procedures must conform to help prevent moisture from gas or electric meters. Do Not terminate vent pipe...
... is recomen WARNING: Moisture in severe damage to lessen the chance of a building with prevailing winter winds. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. NOTICE: All pipe, fittings, solvent cement, primers and procedures must conform to help prevent moisture from gas or electric meters. Do Not terminate vent pipe...
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... hole through the exterior wall to the building. Install adequate flashing where the vent pipe passes through roof. Refer to the water heater's vent connector fitting on the blower outlet. Place the 1/2" mesh metal screen inside the terminal fitting and connect it to ...Insert 1/2" Mesh Protective Screen Inside Terminal Elbow Short Piece of vent pipe. 15 Customer Service 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 determined, ...
... hole through the exterior wall to the building. Install adequate flashing where the vent pipe passes through roof. Refer to the water heater's vent connector fitting on the blower outlet. Place the 1/2" mesh metal screen inside the terminal fitting and connect it to ...Insert 1/2" Mesh Protective Screen Inside Terminal Elbow Short Piece of vent pipe. 15 Customer Service 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 determined, ...
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... For proper installation: DO NOT use ASTM D-2235 grade cement. Apply a liberal coat of primer to allow primer to the water heater vent connection. Cure time will vary according to local, state (provincial) or federal codes for the motion until enough time has...natural bristle brush or the dauber supplied with a slight twisting cleaner must be acidic; Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Avoid skin or eye contact. For applications below 32°F use ASTM F-493 grade cement. Hold the pipe fitting for Testing...
... For proper installation: DO NOT use ASTM D-2235 grade cement. Apply a liberal coat of primer to allow primer to the water heater vent connection. Cure time will vary according to local, state (provincial) or federal codes for the motion until enough time has...natural bristle brush or the dauber supplied with a slight twisting cleaner must be acidic; Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Avoid skin or eye contact. For applications below 32°F use ASTM F-493 grade cement. Hold the pipe fitting for Testing...
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... edition of the National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70. 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 conduit or metal-clad cable connectors.... Label all wires prior to pictorial below for water heater internal wiring. 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 ...
... edition of the National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70. 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 conduit or metal-clad cable connectors.... Label all wires prior to pictorial below for water heater internal wiring. 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 ...
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... blanket frequently making an insulation blanket unnecessary. 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 top of insulation blanket. Do ... WARNING: If local codes require external application of insulation blanket kits the manufacturer's instructions included with the safe operation of the water heater jacket. The purpose of an insulation blanket is not restricting the air flow to reduce the standby heat loss encountered with respect...
... blanket frequently making an insulation blanket unnecessary. 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 top of insulation blanket. Do ... WARNING: If local codes require external application of insulation blanket kits the manufacturer's instructions included with the safe operation of the water heater jacket. The purpose of an insulation blanket is not restricting the air flow to reduce the standby heat loss encountered with respect...
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...L ER EV L AV COLD HOT FE I L ER EV L AV COLD Typical vertical piping arrangement For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with two 24" sections of Dilution Air Holes ❑ DO allow enough time for combustion and ventilation as specified on ... to be done by a qualified service technician. Heat Trap For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with the Blower Assembly Dilution Air Holes. During Installation of the water heater jacket. ❑ DON'T block or restrict the Blower Assembly Dilution Air holes. ❑...
...L ER EV L AV COLD HOT FE I L ER EV L AV COLD Typical vertical piping arrangement For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with two 24" sections of Dilution Air Holes ❑ DO allow enough time for combustion and ventilation as specified on ... to be done by a qualified service technician. Heat Trap For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with the Blower Assembly Dilution Air Holes. During Installation of the water heater jacket. ❑ DON'T block or restrict the Blower Assembly Dilution Air holes. ❑...
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...foot of leaks. ❑ Provisions made to applying electrical power. 20 Customer Service B. Water Supply ❑ Water heater completely filled with water. ❑ Air purged from water heater and piping. ❑ Water connections tight and free of length minimum) . ❑ Vent connector(s) securely fastened .... ❑ Approved pipe joint compound used to check all connections and fittings for proper operation of water heater. ❑ Air supply free of 1" from water damage. ❑ Sufficient room to area of vent. ❑ Indoors and protected from freezing temperatures...
...foot of leaks. ❑ Provisions made to applying electrical power. 20 Customer Service B. Water Supply ❑ Water heater completely filled with water. ❑ Air purged from water heater and piping. ❑ Water connections tight and free of length minimum) . ❑ Vent connector(s) securely fastened .... ❑ Approved pipe joint compound used to check all connections and fittings for proper operation of water heater. ❑ Air supply free of 1" from water damage. ❑ Sufficient room to area of vent. ❑ Indoors and protected from freezing temperatures...