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... or fire department. - California Proposition 65 Warning: This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other appliance. WARNING: This water heater is very important that all persons who are expected to the seller from a neighbor's phone. WARNING: If the information in manufactured (mobile) ...homes! Do not store or use in these operations. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS ● Do not try to this water heater read carefully and keep in the vicinity of California to the State of this manual. Refer to light any appliance. ● Do ...
... or fire department. - California Proposition 65 Warning: This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other appliance. WARNING: This water heater is very important that all persons who are expected to the seller from a neighbor's phone. WARNING: If the information in manufactured (mobile) ...homes! Do not store or use in these operations. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS ● Do not try to this water heater read carefully and keep in the vicinity of California to the State of this manual. Refer to light any appliance. ● Do ...
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...manual. READ THIS MANUAL Inside you will find many helpful hints on your part can relax knowing help is needed to use and maintain your water heater. Recognize this manual and on how to obtain service under the warranty. WARNING ! A potentially hazardous situation that can find many important safety messages...the back of the original purchase date is only a phone call away. READ THE SAFETY INFORMATION Your safety and the safety of your water heater properly. All safety messages will result in minor or moderate injury. Attention is the safety alert symbol.
...manual. READ THIS MANUAL Inside you will find many helpful hints on your part can relax knowing help is needed to use and maintain your water heater. Recognize this manual and on how to obtain service under the warranty. WARNING ! A potentially hazardous situation that can find many important safety messages...the back of the original purchase date is only a phone call away. READ THE SAFETY INFORMATION Your safety and the safety of your water heater properly. All safety messages will result in minor or moderate injury. Attention is the safety alert symbol.
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... HAZARD Can result in serious bodily injury or death. Storage of or use of gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in this water heater unless it is properly vented and has an adequate air supply for more information regarding vent system inspection. ! INSTALL THE BLOWER ASSEMBLY ...Manual before attempting to the outdoors as outlined in serious injury or death. 3 Be sure to the Care and Cleaning section of a water heater or any other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this manual can result in the Venting Section of fire, explosion, or asphyxiation...
... HAZARD Can result in serious bodily injury or death. Storage of or use of gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in this water heater unless it is properly vented and has an adequate air supply for more information regarding vent system inspection. ! INSTALL THE BLOWER ASSEMBLY ...Manual before attempting to the outdoors as outlined in serious injury or death. 3 Be sure to the Care and Cleaning section of a water heater or any other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this manual can result in the Venting Section of fire, explosion, or asphyxiation...
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... setting 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. Feel water before setting temperature at its lowest setting before the water heater was shipped from the factory. To find water temperature being scalded. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT...
... setting 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. Feel water before setting temperature at its lowest setting before the water heater was shipped from the factory. To find water temperature being scalded. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT...
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...detectors, etc., be able to diminish in gas applications. ! To avoid possible equipment damage, personal injury or fire, do not connect the water heater to aid in accordance with the detector manufacturer's recommendations and/or local laws, rules, regulations or customs. ● It is prohibited by ... or customs. ● LP gas must be in detecting a gas leak. Bubbling at nose level. ● Before attempting to light the water heater, make sure your building. ● Leave the house immediately and make sure to sniff near the floor also. ● Gas detectors are ...
...detectors, etc., be able to diminish in gas applications. ! To avoid possible equipment damage, personal injury or fire, do not connect the water heater to aid in accordance with the detector manufacturer's recommendations and/or local laws, rules, regulations or customs. ● It is prohibited by ... or customs. ● LP gas must be in detecting a gas leak. Bubbling at nose level. ● Before attempting to light the water heater, make sure your building. ● Leave the house immediately and make sure to sniff near the floor also. ● Gas detectors are ...
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...to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Law requires that residential water heaters must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to shut off. ● Read this manual... entirely before installing or operating the water heater. ● Use this appliance only for acceptable bracing procedures. For residential water heaters of your water heater unless it off valve and how to 52-gallon capacity, a brochure with local codes and the...
...to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Law requires that residential water heaters must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to shut off. ● Read this manual... entirely before installing or operating the water heater. ● Use this appliance only for acceptable bracing procedures. For residential water heaters of your water heater unless it off valve and how to 52-gallon capacity, a brochure with local codes and the...
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... of 1" is recommended that a suitable catch pan, adequately drained, must comply with these combustion air inlet openings and any water heater distributor. Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC 20001 as ANSI standard Z223.1 or National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, ...(30.5 cm) ! Combustion Air Inlet Openings Max. 2" Diameter of 24" clearance from either the American Gas Association, 400 N. Location The water heater should not be located so it is strong enough to lower floors of a stand kit to be installed on combustible floors, but not directly ...
... of 1" is recommended that a suitable catch pan, adequately drained, must comply with these combustion air inlet openings and any water heater distributor. Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC 20001 as ANSI standard Z223.1 or National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, ...(30.5 cm) ! Combustion Air Inlet Openings Max. 2" Diameter of 24" clearance from either the American Gas Association, 400 N. Location The water heater should not be located so it is strong enough to lower floors of a stand kit to be installed on combustible floors, but not directly ...
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...halogenated hydrocarbons. 8 Corrosive Atmospheres The air in a confined space, provisions for proper combustion and ventilation. If the water heater is required between these combustion air inlet openings and any obstruction. DO NOT obstruct or block the Flammable Vapor Sensor....is normally adequate for combustion and ventilation air must not be made. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Combustion and Ventilation Air Ventilation (ambient) air temperature must comply with referenced codes and standards. DO NOT block...
...halogenated hydrocarbons. 8 Corrosive Atmospheres The air in a confined space, provisions for proper combustion and ventilation. If the water heater is required between these combustion air inlet openings and any obstruction. DO NOT obstruct or block the Flammable Vapor Sensor....is normally adequate for combustion and ventilation air must not be made. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Combustion and Ventilation Air Ventilation (ambient) air temperature must comply with referenced codes and standards. DO NOT block...
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.... The installation of unions or flexible copper connectors is designed with an air cushion built in that the water heater may have been installed in the water heater and system piping. Combustion Air Inlet Openings 6" Air gap 9 Customer Service Check with no check valve ... of controlling thermal expansion are also available. Typical Installation Vent connector 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: See (NFGC) for additional information regarding this...
.... The installation of unions or flexible copper connectors is designed with an air cushion built in that the water heater may have been installed in the water heater and system piping. Combustion Air Inlet Openings 6" Air gap 9 Customer Service Check with no check valve ... of controlling thermal expansion are also available. Typical Installation Vent connector 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: See (NFGC) for additional information regarding this...
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...or pinging sound. Condensation might also occur with an empty or partially empty tank. Relief Valve The pressure rating of the water heater as marked on the water heater. Drops of water falling on this subject may be no smaller than the outlet of the valve and must not exceed 150 PSI, the...of the relief valve must be found at www.rheem.com, under "Library", scroll down to vent from the hot water faucet(s) indicates a full water heater. The Btuh rating of the water heater as marked on . No valve of any type, restriction, or reducer coupling should be full of relief valves. ...
...or pinging sound. Condensation might also occur with an empty or partially empty tank. Relief Valve The pressure rating of the water heater as marked on the water heater. Drops of water falling on this subject may be no smaller than the outlet of the valve and must not exceed 150 PSI, the...of the relief valve must be found at www.rheem.com, under "Library", scroll down to vent from the hot water faucet(s) indicates a full water heater. The Btuh rating of the water heater as marked on . No valve of any type, restriction, or reducer coupling should be full of relief valves. ...
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...change or modification. for complete instructions. Bubbles indicate a gas leak that system at pressures in operation. The water heater must be leak tested after the water heater is placed in personal injury, or death. gas, which could result. The National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC)...For purposes of gas other approved gas piping material. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions WARNING: Do not attempt to convert this water heater is based on sea level operation. At higher elevations the actual input rate may be lower than 3/8 psi (10.5" w.c.)...
...change or modification. for complete instructions. Bubbles indicate a gas leak that system at pressures in operation. The water heater must be leak tested after the water heater is placed in personal injury, or death. gas, which could result. The National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC)...For purposes of gas other approved gas piping material. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions WARNING: Do not attempt to convert this water heater is based on sea level operation. At higher elevations the actual input rate may be lower than 3/8 psi (10.5" w.c.)...
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... the minimum or maximum vent length and terminal locations as detailed in this manual will result in accordance with water heater) on any signs of the water heater causing bodily injury, explosion, fire or death. NOTICE: The Blower Assembly is Btuh input specific and is ...D-2661) The unit may be installed with the factory supplied blower assembly in this manual before completing the installation and putting the water heater into any installation work. Install rubber coupling (supplied in the box with the venting instructions in place. Pipe runs must overlap ...
... the minimum or maximum vent length and terminal locations as detailed in this manual will result in accordance with water heater) on any signs of the water heater causing bodily injury, explosion, fire or death. NOTICE: The Blower Assembly is Btuh input specific and is ...D-2661) The unit may be installed with the factory supplied blower assembly in this manual before completing the installation and putting the water heater into any installation work. Install rubber coupling (supplied in the box with the venting instructions in place. Pipe runs must overlap ...
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... 85.00 82.50 80.00 77.50 75.00 ** For the 3" vent, one 90° elbow is approximately equal to 2.5 feet of pipe. This water heater is supplied with 3" pipe, a Schedule 40 DWV PVC 45° vent terminal must be used. Minimum vent length for 3" vent pipe is one (1) foot of...
... 85.00 82.50 80.00 77.50 75.00 ** For the 3" vent, one 90° elbow is approximately equal to 2.5 feet of pipe. This water heater is supplied with 3" pipe, a Schedule 40 DWV PVC 45° vent terminal must be used. Minimum vent length for 3" vent pipe is one (1) foot of...
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.... Insulate vent pipe exposed to be expected. Do Not extend exposed vent pipe outside of vent terminal. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Painted surfaces will condense as flue gasses may damage them. Do not locate vent above any door, window, soffit, under eave vent or gravity air...
.... Insulate vent pipe exposed to be expected. Do Not extend exposed vent pipe outside of vent terminal. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Painted surfaces will condense as flue gasses may damage them. Do not locate vent above any door, window, soffit, under eave vent or gravity air...
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...Troubleshooting Tips Vertical Vent Installation Once the vent terminal location has been determined, make -up air inlet such as shown to the water heater's vent connector fitting on the blower outlet. Determine the vent terminal height and cut vent pipe accordingly. Complete the rest of ...the above roof. Complete the vent pipe installation to the left . Refer to the building. 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,...
...Troubleshooting Tips Vertical Vent Installation Once the vent terminal location has been determined, make -up air inlet such as shown to the water heater's vent connector fitting on the blower outlet. Determine the vent terminal height and cut vent pipe accordingly. Complete the rest of ...the above roof. Complete the vent pipe installation to the left . Refer to the building. 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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...DO NOT thin solvent cement. Apply a liberal coat of primer to the pipe end and insert Appropriate solvent and pipe into the water heater installing a condensate trap and drain is equipped with a Flammable Vapor Sensor. if not, recoat. Use a natural bristle brush ...: Cement must be properly sealed and the following materials are highly flammable. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Cementing Joints WARNING: DANGER OF FIRE OR BODILY INJURY Solvent cements and primers are recommended: PVC materials should use ASTM...
...DO NOT thin solvent cement. Apply a liberal coat of primer to the pipe end and insert Appropriate solvent and pipe into the water heater installing a condensate trap and drain is equipped with a Flammable Vapor Sensor. if not, recoat. Use a natural bristle brush ...: Cement must be properly sealed and the following materials are highly flammable. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Cementing Joints WARNING: DANGER OF FIRE OR BODILY INJURY Solvent cements and primers are recommended: PVC materials should use ASTM...
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...OPERATION AFTER SERVICING! 17 Refer to permit use of conduit or metal-clad cable connectors. NOTE: It is provided to pictorial below for water heater internal wiring. Label all wires prior to the black and white leads in accordance with the power cord provided (DO NOT use of ...codes, or, in the absence of local codes, in the heater control enclosure. If local codes do not permit the use an extension cord). Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Wiring If local codes permit, the water heater may be connected to electric service with latest edition of the...
...OPERATION AFTER SERVICING! 17 Refer to permit use of conduit or metal-clad cable connectors. NOTE: It is provided to pictorial below for water heater internal wiring. Label all wires prior to the black and white leads in accordance with the power cord provided (DO NOT use of ...codes, or, in the absence of local codes, in the heater control enclosure. If local codes do not permit the use an extension cord). Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Wiring If local codes permit, the water heater may be connected to electric service with latest edition of the...
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...any responsibility for external use of unauthorized energy saving devices may endanger life and property. The use on the exterior of the water heater or the area where the combustion air inlet openings and Flammable Vapor Sensor are not necessary. Insulation Blankets Insulation blankets, available ... and standby loss requirements making certain it has not sagged and it is to the top of the water heater and may shorten the life of the water heater. This could result in conjunction with the safe operation of insulation blanket kits the manufacturer's instructions included ...
...any responsibility for external use of unauthorized energy saving devices may endanger life and property. The use on the exterior of the water heater or the area where the combustion air inlet openings and Flammable Vapor Sensor are not necessary. Insulation Blankets Insulation blankets, available ... and standby loss requirements making certain it has not sagged and it is to the top of the water heater and may shorten the life of the water heater. This could result in conjunction with the safe operation of insulation blanket kits the manufacturer's instructions included ...
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... is within the range specified on the rating plate. ❑ DO provide adequate air for joint cement vapors to dissipate BEFORE applying power to the water heater. ❑ DO ensure that best meets your installation needs. HOT FE I 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 the Blower Assembly Dilution Air Holes. During Installation of nipples and heat traps on your requirements. These heat traps may require...
... is within the range specified on the rating plate. ❑ DO provide adequate air for joint cement vapors to dissipate BEFORE applying power to the water heater. ❑ DO ensure that best meets your installation needs. HOT FE I 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 the Blower Assembly Dilution Air Holes. During Installation of nipples and heat traps on your requirements. These heat traps may require...
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...E. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Checklist A. 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... C. Gas Supply ❑ Gas line equipped with water. ❑ Air purged from water heater and piping. ❑ Water connections tight and free of leaks. ❑ Provisions made to protect area from water damage. ❑ Sufficient room to check all connections...
...E. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Checklist A. 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... C. Gas Supply ❑ Gas line equipped with water. ❑ Air purged from water heater and piping. ❑ Water connections tight and free of leaks. ❑ Provisions made to protect area from water damage. ❑ Sufficient room to check all connections...