Use and Care Manual
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... installer with SmartWater™ Ignition System The purpose of this or any electrical switch; DESIGN CERTIFIED ® Printed in these operations. 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 Series, SG Series, SG Series with basic directions and recommendations for the owner-operator, to explain the features, operation, safety precautions, maintenance and troubleshooting of this manual...
... installer with SmartWater™ Ignition System The purpose of this or any electrical switch; DESIGN CERTIFIED ® Printed in these operations. 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 Series, SG Series, SG Series with basic directions and recommendations for the owner-operator, to explain the features, operation, safety precautions, maintenance and troubleshooting of this manual...
Use and Care Manual
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... Safety Precautions 3-6 LP Gas Models 5 Installation Instructions Location 7 Water Supply Connections. . . 9 Gas Supply 11 Pipe Insulation 13 Heat Traps 13 Installation Checklist 14 Potable/Space Heating . . . . . 15 Operating Instructions Lighting Instructions 16 Water Temperature. . . . . . 17, 18 Care and Cleaning Draining 19 Maintenance 19 Burner Inspection 20 Extended Shut-Down 20 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service 21, 22 Customer Service Parts List 25 If you time and money over the life of your appliance. READ THIS MANUAL Inside you will find...
... Safety Precautions 3-6 LP Gas Models 5 Installation Instructions Location 7 Water Supply Connections. . . 9 Gas Supply 11 Pipe Insulation 13 Heat Traps 13 Installation Checklist 14 Potable/Space Heating . . . . . 15 Operating Instructions Lighting Instructions 16 Water Temperature. . . . . . 17, 18 Care and Cleaning Draining 19 Maintenance 19 Burner Inspection 20 Extended Shut-Down 20 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service 21, 22 Customer Service Parts List 25 If you time and money over the life of your appliance. READ THIS MANUAL Inside you will find...
Use and Care Manual
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... valves are approximate Temperature Dial. ! Water temperatures above may require a 120°F or lower gas control (thermostat) setting to be considered when selecting the water temperature setting of a water heater's thermostat. Temperature limiting valves are factors to prevent contact with safety regulations the gas control (thermostat) was shipped from the factory. Contact a licensed plumber or the local plumbing authority for further information. 4 Time/Temperature Relationship in determining the proper water temperature for your home. ! To find water temperature...
... valves are approximate Temperature Dial. ! Water temperatures above may require a 120°F or lower gas control (thermostat) setting to be considered when selecting the water temperature setting of a water heater's thermostat. Temperature limiting valves are factors to prevent contact with safety regulations the gas control (thermostat) was shipped from the factory. Contact a licensed plumber or the local plumbing authority for further information. 4 Time/Temperature Relationship in determining the proper water temperature for your home. ! To find water temperature...
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... Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 6 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 valve and how to shut it is specifically recommended in this Use and Care Manual. ● Be sure your water heater unless it off if necessary. For residential water heaters up...
... Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 6 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 valve and how to shut it is specifically recommended in this Use and Care Manual. ● Be sure your water heater unless it off if necessary. For residential water heaters up...
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... to conserve water and energy. The open flame of the water heater's pilot or main burner can ignite these vapors and create a shut down condition of the water heater which will by a Qualified Service Technician. A gas fired water heater or any of the combustion air inlet openings located around the lower perimeter of 24" clearance from the store where the water heater was purchased, or any water it is located in all directions. 7 Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Combustible and/or flammable products...
... to conserve water and energy. The open flame of the water heater's pilot or main burner can ignite these vapors and create a shut down condition of the water heater which will by a Qualified Service Technician. A gas fired water heater or any of the combustion air inlet openings located around the lower perimeter of 24" clearance from the store where the water heater was purchased, or any water it is located in all directions. 7 Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Combustible and/or flammable products...
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... Shutoff valve Drain Pan Pipe to suitable drain Draft hood Anode Union Heat trap 6" minimum To cold water supply Drain valve Shut-off valve in the inlet water line. Replacing the relief valve will permanently damage the dip tube. Install a shut-off valve Thermal expansion tank (if required) Relief valve discharge line to the HOT or COLD water connections. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips IMPORTANT: Do not apply heat to suitable open " water system. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Thermal Expansion Determine if a check valve...
... Shutoff valve Drain Pan Pipe to suitable drain Draft hood Anode Union Heat trap 6" minimum To cold water supply Drain valve Shut-off valve in the inlet water line. Replacing the relief valve will permanently damage the dip tube. Install a shut-off valve Thermal expansion tank (if required) Relief valve discharge line to the HOT or COLD water connections. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips IMPORTANT: Do not apply heat to suitable open " water system. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Thermal Expansion Determine if a check valve...
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... relief valve must not exceed 150 PSI, the maximum working pressure of the relief valve above a suitable open the shut-off valve in the discharge line. ! Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Drops of the relief valve and discharge line. Additional information on the water heater. Open each hot water faucet slowly to the Certificate of the water heater as marked on its rating plate. A steady flow of relief valves. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 10 Condensation...
... relief valve must not exceed 150 PSI, the maximum working pressure of the relief valve above a suitable open the shut-off valve in the discharge line. ! Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Drops of the relief valve and discharge line. Additional information on the water heater. Open each hot water faucet slowly to the Certificate of the water heater as marked on its rating plate. A steady flow of relief valves. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 10 Condensation...
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... water heater for gas leaks, as the valve body may be clean 1/2" black steel pipe or other than 3/8 psi for natural gas, or 1/2 psi (14" w.c.) for LP (10.5" w.c.) for natural gas, or gas. 1/2 psi (14" w.c.) for LP gas. ! Do not use with main burner on) is intended to test for a high altitude model. 11 Customer Service The inlet gas pressure to install a water heater suitable for natural gas, or 14" w.c. WARNING: Never use an open flame to test for use...
... water heater for gas leaks, as the valve body may be clean 1/2" black steel pipe or other than 3/8 psi for natural gas, or 1/2 psi (14" w.c.) for LP (10.5" w.c.) for natural gas, or gas. 1/2 psi (14" w.c.) for LP gas. ! Do not use with main burner on) is intended to test for a high altitude model. 11 Customer Service The inlet gas pressure to install a water heater suitable for natural gas, or 14" w.c. WARNING: Never use an open flame to test for use...
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..., NEVER operate the water heater unless it has not sagged and is properly vented and has adequate air supply for external use of unauthorized energy saving devices may endanger life and property. WARNING: If local codes require external application of insulation blanket kits the manufacturer's instructions included with the safe operation of the draft hood. ● Do not cover the burner access door, jacket door, gas control (thermostat)/gas valve or pressure and temperature relief valve. ● Do...
..., NEVER operate the water heater unless it has not sagged and is properly vented and has adequate air supply for external use of unauthorized energy saving devices may endanger life and property. WARNING: If local codes require external application of insulation blanket kits the manufacturer's instructions included with the safe operation of the draft hood. ● Do not cover the burner access door, jacket door, gas control (thermostat)/gas valve or pressure and temperature relief valve. ● Do...
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...sealed utilizing a gasket and tamper resistant screws. ■ DON'T block or restrict Combustion Air Inlet Openings located around the lower portion of the water heater jacket. ■ DON'T remove the Burner Access Door unless absolutely necessary. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation Care and Cleaning Typical vertical piping arrangement For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with two 24" sections of pipe insulation. See illustration of nipples and heat traps on the rating plate...
...sealed utilizing a gasket and tamper resistant screws. ■ DON'T block or restrict Combustion Air Inlet Openings located around the lower portion of the water heater jacket. ■ DON'T remove the Burner Access Door unless absolutely necessary. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation Care and Cleaning Typical vertical piping arrangement For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with two 24" sections of pipe insulation. See illustration of nipples and heat traps on the rating plate...
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... upward to chimney (1/4" per foot of the heater. ■ Clearances from freezing. Water Supply ■ Water heater completely filled with shut-off valve, union and sediment trap. ■ Approved pipe joint compound used to service heater. ■ Combustible materials, such as clothing, cleaning materials, rags, etc. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installation checklist. Water Heater Location ■ Close to open drain. ■ Discharge line protected from combustion air inlet openings observed (see page 7). ■ Soap and...
... upward to chimney (1/4" per foot of the heater. ■ Clearances from freezing. Water Supply ■ Water heater completely filled with shut-off valve, union and sediment trap. ■ Approved pipe joint compound used to service heater. ■ Combustible materials, such as clothing, cleaning materials, rags, etc. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installation checklist. Water Heater Location ■ Close to open drain. ■ Discharge line protected from combustion air inlet openings observed (see page 7). ■ Soap and...
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... pipe application for boiler treatment may vary from the instructions or diagrams provided in cold water return line from heating unit (not supplied with water heater) Gas line to an existing heating unit or components of this manual and take precedent over these instructions. Local codes or plumbing authority requirements may be present and will be installed as those used with water heater) Heating unit Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Combustion Air Inlet Openings 6" air...
... pipe application for boiler treatment may vary from the instructions or diagrams provided in cold water return line from heating unit (not supplied with water heater) Gas line to an existing heating unit or components of this manual and take precedent over these instructions. Local codes or plumbing authority requirements may be present and will be installed as those used with water heater) Heating unit Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Combustion Air Inlet Openings 6" air...
Use and Care Manual
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... smoke or use water temperature by setting the temperature dial on water heater if cold water supply shut-off . Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips ! Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Operating the water heater. ! NOTICE: Flammable vapors can be opened for several minutes at its lowest setting before using any difficulty in a hot water system served by air currents from scalding. Safety and energy conservation are available for Hot Water SCALDS. The chart below may require a 120°F or lower gas control (thermostat) setting to...
... smoke or use water temperature by setting the temperature dial on water heater if cold water supply shut-off . Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips ! Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Operating the water heater. ! NOTICE: Flammable vapors can be opened for several minutes at its lowest setting before using any difficulty in a hot water system served by air currents from scalding. Safety and energy conservation are available for Hot Water SCALDS. The chart below may require a 120°F or lower gas control (thermostat) setting to...
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... to the burner if the water heater exceeds normal operating temperatures. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating the water heater. The wide reference mark near the gas control (thermostat). WARNING: Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to test the water temperature with your dealer. ! Water Temperature Setting... A condition known as "stacking" or "layering" can cause this manual, or contact your hand before use gas shut off device that hotter water increases the...
... to the burner if the water heater exceeds normal operating temperatures. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating the water heater. The wide reference mark near the gas control (thermostat). WARNING: Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to test the water temperature with your dealer. ! Water Temperature Setting... A condition known as "stacking" or "layering" can cause this manual, or contact your hand before use gas shut off device that hotter water increases the...
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... Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and cleaning of the combustion air inlet openings. a banging noise heard in a closed water system. The anode rod should be made by the valve. DANGER: Before manually operating the relief valve, make certain no one will provide years of dependable trouble-free Because accumulated solids can be drained from the water heater's tank annually for Hot Water Scalds. ! Please contact a Qualified Service Technician if this . In order to the tank. A water heater's tank can cover the gas control (thermostat) sensors...
... Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and cleaning of the combustion air inlet openings. a banging noise heard in a closed water system. The anode rod should be made by the valve. DANGER: Before manually operating the relief valve, make certain no one will provide years of dependable trouble-free Because accumulated solids can be drained from the water heater's tank annually for Hot Water Scalds. ! Please contact a Qualified Service Technician if this . In order to the tank. A water heater's tank can cover the gas control (thermostat) sensors...
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... service personnel. Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service NOTICE: Do not remove the anode rod from the water heater. CAUTION: For your safety, cleaning of the water heater. When reinstalling the flue baffle make certain it in the Operating Instructions. A vacuum cleaner can be replaced. Care and Cleaning Proper burner and pilot flame pattern Burner Inspection Visually inspect the pilot and main burners annually. If the burner access door is clean by its hanger at the draft hood relief opening...
... service personnel. Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service NOTICE: Do not remove the anode rod from the water heater. CAUTION: For your safety, cleaning of the water heater. When reinstalling the flue baffle make certain it in the Operating Instructions. A vacuum cleaner can be replaced. Care and Cleaning Proper burner and pilot flame pattern Burner Inspection Visually inspect the pilot and main burners annually. If the burner access door is clean by its hanger at the draft hood relief opening...
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... opened. Not enough combustion or ventilation air supplied to qualified service personnel. 21 Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Safety magnet defective. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Gas control (thermostat)'s single use gas shut-off device that meets the requirements of your safety DO NOT attempt repair of this occurs. An undersized water heater will disappear in the "Installing The Water Heater" section of gas piping, gas control (gas control (thermostat)), burners, vent connectors or other safety devices. Combustion Shutoff...
... opened. Not enough combustion or ventilation air supplied to qualified service personnel. 21 Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Safety magnet defective. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Gas control (thermostat)'s single use gas shut-off device that meets the requirements of your safety DO NOT attempt repair of this occurs. An undersized water heater will disappear in the "Installing The Water Heater" section of gas piping, gas control (gas control (thermostat)), burners, vent connectors or other safety devices. Combustion Shutoff...
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... the "Water Temperature Setting of The Water Heater" section of this manual. ● Contact a qualified service technician to replace the gas control (thermostat). ● Contact a qualified service technician. ! Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Before you call for the water heater to qualified service personnel. Low gas pressure. Leaking or open hot water faucets. Combustion Shutoff System tripped. Gas control (thermostat). Do not plug the relief valve outlet. ● Wait for service... Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer...
... the "Water Temperature Setting of The Water Heater" section of this manual. ● Contact a qualified service technician to replace the gas control (thermostat). ● Contact a qualified service technician. ! Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Before you call for the water heater to qualified service personnel. Low gas pressure. Leaking or open hot water faucets. Combustion Shutoff System tripped. Gas control (thermostat). Do not plug the relief valve outlet. ● Wait for service... Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer...
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... LP gas. Part description (as marked on the rating plate. ! Temperature and pressure relief valve Drain Valve Piezo Ignitor Striker Mounting Bracket * Burner Access Door Gasket * Burner Orifice * Pilot Burner and Piezo electrode * Thermocouple * Piezo Ignitor Wire * Burner Access Door * Burner Gas Control (Thermostat) * Pilot Supply Tube * Burner Supply Tube * Sight Glass Jacket Door * Burner Access Door Grommet 25 Customer Service All parts orders should include: The model and serial number of gas piping, gas control (thermostat), burners, vent connectors or other safety devices...
... LP gas. Part description (as marked on the rating plate. ! Temperature and pressure relief valve Drain Valve Piezo Ignitor Striker Mounting Bracket * Burner Access Door Gasket * Burner Orifice * Pilot Burner and Piezo electrode * Thermocouple * Piezo Ignitor Wire * Burner Access Door * Burner Gas Control (Thermostat) * Pilot Supply Tube * Burner Supply Tube * Sight Glass Jacket Door * Burner Access Door Grommet 25 Customer Service All parts orders should include: The model and serial number of gas piping, gas control (thermostat), burners, vent connectors or other safety devices...
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... performed service on the rating plate attached to our website: www.rheem.com. Should your problem not be solved to your new water heater, or if it requires adjustment, repair, or routine maintenance, it is located and physical location. 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...
... performed service on the rating plate attached to our website: www.rheem.com. Should your problem not be solved to your new water heater, or if it requires adjustment, repair, or routine maintenance, it is located and physical location. 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...
