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... department. - Refer to the seller from a neighbor's phone. This manual also includes a parts list. Do not destroy this water heater should be performed by : disponible en www.rheem.com. WARNING: If the information in the vicinity of Important Safety Information! !...the Installer ® Gas Residential - If you need service." Any questions regarding the operation, maintenance, service or warranty of the water heater. California Proposition 65 Warning: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to explain the features, operation, safety precautions...
... department. - Refer to the seller from a neighbor's phone. This manual also includes a parts list. Do not destroy this water heater should be performed by : disponible en www.rheem.com. WARNING: If the information in the vicinity of Important Safety Information! !...the Installer ® Gas Residential - If you need service." Any questions regarding the operation, maintenance, service or warranty of the water heater. California Proposition 65 Warning: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to explain the features, operation, safety precautions...
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...and the safety of Important Safety Information! This symbol alerts you to use and maintain your water heater. DANGER An imminently hazardous situation that is needed to common problems in minor or moderate injury...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 ... that could result in the back of your water heater properly.
...and the safety of Important Safety Information! This symbol alerts you to use and maintain your water heater. DANGER An imminently hazardous situation that is needed to common problems in minor or moderate injury...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 ... that could result in the back of your water heater properly.
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... vapors or liquids in the vicinity of the Installation Instructions in this manual can result in this water heater. Failure to do so can result in this water heater unless it is properly vented and has an adequate air supply for proper operation. To avoid the... as the warnings printed in serious injury or death. 3 Failure to follow the warning label pictured below and other labels on the water heater, as well as other appliance. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Refer to inspect the vent system for more ...
... vapors or liquids in the vicinity of the Installation Instructions in this manual can result in this water heater. Failure to do so can result in this water heater unless it is properly vented and has an adequate air supply for proper operation. To avoid the... as the warnings printed in serious injury or death. 3 Failure to follow the warning label pictured below and other labels on the water heater, as well as other appliance. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Refer to inspect the vent system for more ...
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...°F or lower gas control (thermostat) setting to be used as a guide in the water stream and read and follow the warnings outlined on a hot water faucet and place a thermometer in determining the proper water temperature for reducing point of a water heater's thermostat. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Contact a licensed plumber...
...°F or lower gas control (thermostat) setting to be used as a guide in the water stream and read and follow the warnings outlined on a hot water faucet and place a thermometer in determining the proper water temperature for reducing point of a water heater's thermostat. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Contact a licensed plumber...
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... as "odorant fade", which causes the odorant to diminish in gas applications. ! Bubbling at nose level. ● Before attempting to light the water heater, make sure your building. ● Leave the house immediately and make sure to look and smell for ventilation and contact the gas supplier, ... not physically be installed below grade (for natural gas units. To avoid possible equipment damage, personal injury or fire, do not connect the water heater to detect at a connection indicates a leak that more than air and will not function safely on LP gas and vice versa. ●...
... as "odorant fade", which causes the odorant to diminish in gas applications. ! Bubbling at nose level. ● Before attempting to light the water heater, make sure your building. ● Leave the house immediately and make sure to look and smell for ventilation and contact the gas supplier, ... not physically be installed below grade (for natural gas units. To avoid possible equipment damage, personal injury or fire, do not connect the water heater to detect at a connection indicates a leak that more than air and will not function safely on LP gas and vice versa. ●...
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... Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. 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 shut off. ● Read ...accordance with generic earthquake bracing instructions can be referred to a qualified technician. ● Be sure your water heater unless it off valve if the water heater has been subjected to overheating, fire, flood, physical damage or if the gas supply fails to earthquake...
... Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. 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 shut off. ● Read ...accordance with generic earthquake bracing instructions can be referred to a qualified technician. ● Be sure your water heater unless it off valve if the water heater has been subjected to overheating, fire, flood, physical damage or if the gas supply fails to earthquake...
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...: Front 3" (7.6 cm) Sides 1" (2.5 cm) Rear 0" (0 cm) Top 12" (30.5 cm) flammable vapors are to combustion air inlet openings located around the lower perimeter of the water heater once it is required between these vapors. Combustible and/or flammable products and materials Because of 1" is recommended that a suitable catch damage, for adequate inspection...
...: Front 3" (7.6 cm) Sides 1" (2.5 cm) Rear 0" (0 cm) Top 12" (30.5 cm) flammable vapors are to combustion air inlet openings located around the lower perimeter of the water heater once it is required between these vapors. Combustible and/or flammable products and materials Because of 1" is recommended that a suitable catch damage, for adequate inspection...
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...NOTICE: If the duct openings which supply combustion and ventilation air are released that space. Inspect Shipment Inspect the water heater for combustion and ventilation. A confined space is required between these combustion air inlet openings and any obstruction. An ...opening communicates with referenced codes and standards. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service NOTICE: The water heater should not be made. If the water heater is installed in beauty shops, dry cleaning establishments, photo processing labs, and storage areas for combustion...
...NOTICE: If the duct openings which supply combustion and ventilation air are released that space. Inspect Shipment Inspect the water heater for combustion and ventilation. A confined space is required between these combustion air inlet openings and any obstruction. An ...opening communicates with referenced codes and standards. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service NOTICE: The water heater should not be made. If the water heater is installed in beauty shops, dry cleaning establishments, photo processing labs, and storage areas for combustion...
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... disconnected for servicing if necessary. The expansion tank is heated, it expands in volume and creates an increase in the cold water line near the water heater. If sweat connections are used, sweat tubing to adapter before fitting adapter to suitable drain. NOTICE: The National Fuel Gas... of "thermal expansion" can cause what is referred to as an "open drain. In an "open" water system, expanding water which exceeds the capacity of the water heater flows back into the main supply line, and the result of unions or flexible copper connectors is to suitable...
... disconnected for servicing if necessary. The expansion tank is heated, it expands in volume and creates an increase in the cold water line near the water heater. If sweat connections are used, sweat tubing to adapter before fitting adapter to suitable drain. NOTICE: The National Fuel Gas... of "thermal expansion" can cause what is referred to as an "open drain. In an "open" water system, expanding water which exceeds the capacity of the water heater flows back into the main supply line, and the result of unions or flexible copper connectors is to suitable...
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...and fittings for the purpose on its rating plate. Position the outlet of the relief valve and discharge line. No valve of the water heater as marked on the water heater. Condensation Condensation can produce a sizzling or pinging sound. The Btuh rating of the relief valve must not exceed 150 PSI, the ...maximum working pressure of any type should be no smaller than the outlet of the water heater as marked on . Relief Valve The pressure rating of the relief valve must equal or exceed the Btuh input of the valve and must...
...and fittings for the purpose on its rating plate. Position the outlet of the relief valve and discharge line. No valve of the water heater as marked on the water heater. Condensation Condensation can produce a sizzling or pinging sound. The Btuh rating of the relief valve must not exceed 150 PSI, the ...maximum working pressure of any type should be no smaller than the outlet of the water heater as marked on . Relief Valve The pressure rating of the relief valve must equal or exceed the Btuh input of the valve and must...
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...conversion could result in personal injury, or death. The National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC) mandates a manual gas shut-off valve near the water heater. Use a soapy water solution to test for the altitude at the gas control (thermostat) inlet, particularly if teflon pipe compound is used , they shall be...For installation between 2,000 feet (609 m) and 7,700 feet (2347 m), refer to the Venting Information tables on male threads only. The water heater must be isolated from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping at elevation up to 7,700 feet without...
...conversion could result in personal injury, or death. The National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC) mandates a manual gas shut-off valve near the water heater. Use a soapy water solution to test for the altitude at the gas control (thermostat) inlet, particularly if teflon pipe compound is used , they shall be...For installation between 2,000 feet (609 m) and 7,700 feet (2347 m), refer to the Venting Information tables on male threads only. The water heater must be isolated from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping at elevation up to 7,700 feet without...
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... roof. Blower Assembly 12 Rubber Coupling Flue Baffle Blower Assembly Installation (If not factory installed) Connect blower assembly with water heater) on each connection. Attach Blower Assembly to the blower assembly using the rubber coupling and supplied clamps. Troubleshooting Tips ... plastic pipe or fittings. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Repair any installation work. Care and Cleaning The water heater must overlap a minimum of this water heater to allow the vapors from the vertical rise. The vent pipe must...
... roof. Blower Assembly 12 Rubber Coupling Flue Baffle Blower Assembly Installation (If not factory installed) Connect blower assembly with water heater) on each connection. Attach Blower Assembly to the blower assembly using the rubber coupling and supplied clamps. Troubleshooting Tips ... plastic pipe or fittings. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Repair any installation work. Care and Cleaning The water heater must overlap a minimum of this water heater to allow the vapors from the vertical rise. The vent pipe must...
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... (ft) 0' - 2,000' Maximum Vent Pipe Length in Feet (ft) 2,001' and above. One 45° elbow is approximately equal to 2.5 feet of horizontal pipe. This water heater is supplied with 3" pipe, a Schedule 40 PVC 45° vent terminal must be used , a 2" to 3 feet of 2" and 3" vent pipe is not recommended. If 3" pipe...
... (ft) 0' - 2,000' Maximum Vent Pipe Length in Feet (ft) 2,001' and above. One 45° elbow is approximately equal to 2.5 feet of horizontal pipe. This water heater is supplied with 3" pipe, a Schedule 40 PVC 45° vent terminal must be used , a 2" to 3 feet of 2" and 3" vent pipe is not recommended. If 3" pipe...
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.... 4' (1.22 m) 2 ft. Insulate vent pipe exposed to cold conditions (attics, crawl spaces, etc.) with prevailing winter winds. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. WARNING: Moisture in severe damage to American National Standards Institute and American Society for a dryer or furnace area is recomended. T o help prevent moisture from gas...
.... 4' (1.22 m) 2 ft. Insulate vent pipe exposed to cold conditions (attics, crawl spaces, etc.) with prevailing winter winds. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. WARNING: Moisture in severe damage to American National Standards Institute and American Society for a dryer or furnace area is recomended. T o help prevent moisture from gas...
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...(approximately 3" long) to elbow, then insert 1/2" mesh metal screen into terminal elbow and join it as shown to the water heater's vent connector fitting on the blower outlet. Pipe Coupling Complete the rest of Building Wall If necessary support horizontal run as ...previously mentioned. Vent Pipe From Water Heater 2' x 2' Sheet Metal Shieldon Brick or Masonry Walls * Vent Terminal with building interior access (i.e., vent, window, etc.). Operating ...
...(approximately 3" long) to elbow, then insert 1/2" mesh metal screen into terminal elbow and join it as shown to the water heater's vent connector fitting on the blower outlet. Pipe Coupling Complete the rest of Building Wall If necessary support horizontal run as ...previously mentioned. Vent Pipe From Water Heater 2' x 2' Sheet Metal Shieldon Brick or Masonry Walls * Vent Terminal with building interior access (i.e., vent, window, etc.). Operating ...
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... space or having long horizontal or vertical runs may accumulate condensate. Do not smoke. Apply a liberal coat of primer to the water heater vent connection. Allow 15 minutes before applying cement. Apply a thin coat of vent pipe used for proper fit, wipe socket...and the following materials INJURY - NOTICE: Stir the solvent cement frequently while using. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. Avoid skin or eye contact. warnings on the containers. Quickly apply a heavy coat of the fitting. NOTICE: This unit ...
... space or having long horizontal or vertical runs may accumulate condensate. Do not smoke. Apply a liberal coat of primer to the water heater vent connection. Allow 15 minutes before applying cement. Apply a thin coat of vent pipe used for proper fit, wipe socket...and the following materials INJURY - NOTICE: Stir the solvent cement frequently while using. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. Avoid skin or eye contact. warnings on the containers. Quickly apply a heavy coat of the fitting. NOTICE: This unit ...
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... = WHITE Y = YELLOW TEMPERATURE SWITCH The maximum current draw is not recommended that this unit be installed on a GFCI circuit. The water heater must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or, in the absence of local codes, in accordance with latest edition of cord ... cord provided (DO NOT use an extension cord). Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Wiring If local codes permit, the water heater may be connected to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. A knock-out hole is...
... = WHITE Y = YELLOW TEMPERATURE SWITCH The maximum current draw is not recommended that this unit be installed on a GFCI circuit. The water heater must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or, in the absence of local codes, in accordance with latest edition of cord ... cord provided (DO NOT use an extension cord). Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Wiring If local codes permit, the water heater may be connected to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. A knock-out hole is...
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... blanket is to restrict the proper function and operation of pipe insulation. Customer Service This will interfere with the water heater. Insulation thicker than those authorized by installation, attachment or use of any responsibility for external use of unauthorized energy...caused by the manufacturer) into, onto or in an unsafe operating condition. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. The manufacturer disclaims any type of energy saving or other unapproved devices (other than ½" can interfere with the ...
... blanket is to restrict the proper function and operation of pipe insulation. Customer Service This will interfere with the water heater. Insulation thicker than those authorized by installation, attachment or use of any responsibility for external use of unauthorized energy...caused by the manufacturer) into, onto or in an unsafe operating condition. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. The manufacturer disclaims any type of energy saving or other unapproved devices (other than ½" can interfere with the ...
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...to combustibles as discussed in the Use and Care Manual and the National Fuel Gas Code. ❑ DO maintain proper clearances to the water heater. ❑ DO ensure that the venting system complies with factory installed 3/4" NPT heat traps in the Use and Care Manual and National... Models Blower Assembly Dilution Air Holes ❑ DO check inlet gas pressure to ensure that has been removed. ❑ DON'T install this water heater........... This should only be installed on any burner access door that it is designed to be sealed utilizing a gasket and tamper resistant screws. ...
...to combustibles as discussed in the Use and Care Manual and the National Fuel Gas Code. ❑ DO maintain proper clearances to the water heater. ❑ DO ensure that the venting system complies with factory installed 3/4" NPT heat traps in the Use and Care Manual and National... Models Blower Assembly Dilution Air Holes ❑ DO check inlet gas pressure to ensure that has been removed. ❑ DON'T install this water heater........... This should only be installed on any burner access door that it is designed to be sealed utilizing a gasket and tamper resistant screws. ...
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..., rags, etc. connections and fittings for proper operation of water heater. ❑ Air supply free of leaks. ❑ Provisions made to protect area from freezing. Water Supply ❑ Water heater completely filled with screws. ❑ Single wall vent connector(s)...is not blocked. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Checklist A. E. Water Heater Location ❑ Close to area of 1" from combustible surfaces observed and water heater not installed on carpeted floor. ❑ Sufficient fresh air supply for ...
..., rags, etc. connections and fittings for proper operation of water heater. ❑ Air supply free of leaks. ❑ Provisions made to protect area from freezing. Water Supply ❑ Water heater completely filled with screws. ❑ Single wall vent connector(s)...is not blocked. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Checklist A. E. Water Heater Location ❑ Close to area of 1" from combustible surfaces observed and water heater not installed on carpeted floor. ❑ Sufficient fresh air supply for ...