Use and Care Manual
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... these instructions is not suitable for use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids or other combustible materials in the vicinity of Important Safety Information! ! Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury, property damage or death. AP12172-5 (07/03) Pub. and two, for future reference. ! Any questions regarding the operation, maintenance, service or warranty of the water heater. Recognize this manual. do...
... these instructions is not suitable for use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids or other combustible materials in the vicinity of Important Safety Information! ! Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury, property damage or death. AP12172-5 (07/03) Pub. and two, for future reference. ! Any questions regarding the operation, maintenance, service or warranty of the water heater. Recognize this manual. do...
Use and Care Manual
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... under the warranty. DANGER ! WARNING ! Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Safety Information Safety Precautions 3-6 LP Gas Models 5 Installation Instructions Location 7 Water Connections 9 Gas Supply 11 Pipe Insulation 13 Heat Traps 13 Installation Checklist 14 Potable Space Heating . . . . . 15 Operating Instructions Lighting Instructions . . 16 & 17 Water Temperature. . . . 19 & 20 Care and Cleaning Draining 21 Burner Inspection 22 Extended Shut-Down 22 Troubleshooting Tips Before...
... under the warranty. DANGER ! WARNING ! Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Safety Information Safety Precautions 3-6 LP Gas Models 5 Installation Instructions Location 7 Water Connections 9 Gas Supply 11 Pipe Insulation 13 Heat Traps 13 Installation Checklist 14 Potable Space Heating . . . . . 15 Operating Instructions Lighting Instructions . . 16 & 17 Water Temperature. . . . 19 & 20 Care and Cleaning Draining 21 Burner Inspection 22 Extended Shut-Down 22 Troubleshooting Tips Before...
Use and Care Manual
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... Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service FLAMMABLES Flammable Vapors ! out of vapors being ignited by air currents. The pilot flame: 1. If owners 3 manual is properly vented and has an adequate air supply for proper installation at least annually thereafter. Pay particular attention to the Care and Cleaning section of this manual can result in unsafe operation of the water heater. Refer to the Safety Instructions. Be sure to read and understand the entire Use...
... Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service FLAMMABLES Flammable Vapors ! out of vapors being ignited by air currents. The pilot flame: 1. If owners 3 manual is properly vented and has an adequate air supply for proper installation at least annually thereafter. Pay particular attention to the Care and Cleaning section of this manual can result in unsafe operation of the water heater. Refer to the Safety Instructions. Be sure to read and understand the entire Use...
Use and Care Manual
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... USING. See instruction manual before setting temperature at highest risk of the gas control (thermostat). Notice: Mixing valves are approximate control (Thermostat) Temperature Dial. ! Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Care and Cleaning ! WARNING READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE LIGHTING 100°F. To comply 130°F. its lowest setting before bathing or showering. water heater was set at the left 60°F. DANGER! Temperature limiting valves are factors to prevent contact with safety regulations 120°F. Operating Instructions Installation...
... USING. See instruction manual before setting temperature at highest risk of the gas control (thermostat). Notice: Mixing valves are approximate control (Thermostat) Temperature Dial. ! Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Care and Cleaning ! WARNING READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE LIGHTING 100°F. To comply 130°F. its lowest setting before bathing or showering. water heater was set at the left 60°F. DANGER! Temperature limiting valves are factors to prevent contact with safety regulations 120°F. Operating Instructions Installation...
Use and Care Manual
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.... For residential water heaters up to earthquake motions. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Have the installer show you may call 916-445-8100 or ask a water heater dealer. Turn off the manual shut-off . ● Read this manual entirely before installing or operating the water heater. ● Use this appliance only for acceptable bracing procedures. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 6 However, applicable local codes shall govern installation. For residential water heaters of...
.... For residential water heaters up to earthquake motions. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Have the installer show you may call 916-445-8100 or ask a water heater dealer. Turn off the manual shut-off . ● Read this manual entirely before installing or operating the water heater. ● Use this appliance only for acceptable bracing procedures. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 6 However, applicable local codes shall govern installation. For residential water heaters of...
Use and Care Manual
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... local codes. ● The water heater should be stored in outdoor unprotected areas. ● Minimum clearance from combustible construction is not desirable. Because of natural air movement in a room or other enclosed space, flammable vapors can be installed on the label. ● The water heater may be located in all directions. ● If the water heater is recommended that the open flame of the water heater's pilot light or main burner can...
... local codes. ● The water heater should be stored in outdoor unprotected areas. ● Minimum clearance from combustible construction is not desirable. Because of natural air movement in a room or other enclosed space, flammable vapors can be installed on the label. ● The water heater may be located in all directions. ● If the water heater is recommended that the open flame of the water heater's pilot light or main burner can...
Use and Care Manual
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... of controlling thermal expansion is referred to the illustration below for additional information regarding this subject. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips IMPORTANT: Do not apply heat to fixtures Temperature and pressure relief valve Water Heater Jacket Manual gas shut-off To gas supply Ground joint union Sediment trap Cap Thermostatic gas valve HOT FE I L ER EV L AV COLD Draft hood Anode Union Shut-off valve Heat trap 6″ minimum To cold water supply Shut-off valve in the pressure within the water system. A check valve located in the cold water inlet...
... of controlling thermal expansion is referred to the illustration below for additional information regarding this subject. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips IMPORTANT: Do not apply heat to fixtures Temperature and pressure relief valve Water Heater Jacket Manual gas shut-off To gas supply Ground joint union Sediment trap Cap Thermostatic gas valve HOT FE I L ER EV L AV COLD Draft hood Anode Union Shut-off valve Heat trap 6″ minimum To cold water supply Shut-off valve in the pressure within the water system. A check valve located in the cold water inlet...
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... water heater warranty does not cover damage or failure resulting from the water heater and piping. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 10 Piping used should be found at www.rheem.com under "Library," scroll down to vent from operation with water. No valve of the relief valve above a suitable open the shut-off valve in the discharge line. Condensation might also occur with the Standard for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shut-Off Devices for Hot Water Supply...
... water heater warranty does not cover damage or failure resulting from the water heater and piping. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 10 Piping used should be found at www.rheem.com under "Library," scroll down to vent from operation with water. No valve of the relief valve above a suitable open the shut-off valve in the discharge line. Condensation might also occur with the Standard for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shut-Off Devices for Hot Water Supply...
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... water heater and its manual gas shut-off valve near the water heater. Pressure Testing the Gas Supply System The water heater and its gas connections must be of the type resistant to the action of gas other approved gas piping material. Contact the local gas supplier for each 1,000 feet above 5,000 feet, the input must not exceed 14″ w.c. A sediment trap should be damaged. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service High Altitude... Ratings...
... water heater and its manual gas shut-off valve near the water heater. Pressure Testing the Gas Supply System The water heater and its gas connections must be of the type resistant to the action of gas other approved gas piping material. Contact the local gas supplier for each 1,000 feet above 5,000 feet, the input must not exceed 14″ w.c. A sediment trap should be damaged. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service High Altitude... Ratings...
Use and Care Manual
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... devices (other than those authorized by sheet metal screws or other approved method. The manufacturer disclaims any type of the draft hood. ● Do not cover the burner access panel, gas control (thermostat)/gas valve or pressure and temperature relief valve. ● Do not apply insulation to relocate them on gas water heaters are not necessary. This could result in certain installations a larger vent connector size may endanger life and property. DANGER: Failure to install the draft...
... devices (other than those authorized by sheet metal screws or other approved method. The manufacturer disclaims any type of the draft hood. ● Do not cover the burner access panel, gas control (thermostat)/gas valve or pressure and temperature relief valve. ● Do not apply insulation to relocate them on gas water heaters are not necessary. This could result in certain installations a larger vent connector size may endanger life and property. DANGER: Failure to install the draft...
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... Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Supplemental instructions for gas water heaters installed in hot water supply line to heating unit (not supplied with water heater) See diagrams above for proper pipe application for vertical or horizontal supply lines Gas line to water heater Temperature and pressure relief valve Water Heater Jacket Temperature and pressure relief valve discharge line Air vent Domestic hot water supply Heat trap 6″ Min. HOT Isolation valve in potable/space heating applications. Toxic chemicals such as those used in...
... Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Supplemental instructions for gas water heaters installed in hot water supply line to heating unit (not supplied with water heater) See diagrams above for proper pipe application for vertical or horizontal supply lines Gas line to water heater Temperature and pressure relief valve Water Heater Jacket Temperature and pressure relief valve discharge line Air vent Domestic hot water supply Heat trap 6″ Min. HOT Isolation valve in potable/space heating applications. Toxic chemicals such as those used in...
Use and Care Manual
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...Dip tube (cold water inlet) Anode Flue baffle Glass lined tank Insulation Internal flueway Drain valve Jacket door Floor shield Red button Gas cock knob Thermostat temperature dial Thermostatic gas valve Thermocouple Main burner Main burner orifice Inner door Pilot burner 18 Water heater Thermostat and burner Customer Service Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Components of a typical water heater. Do not smoke or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids, such as newspaper, rags or mops to avoid vapors lighting. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions...
...Dip tube (cold water inlet) Anode Flue baffle Glass lined tank Insulation Internal flueway Drain valve Jacket door Floor shield Red button Gas cock knob Thermostat temperature dial Thermostatic gas valve Thermocouple Main burner Main burner orifice Inner door Pilot burner 18 Water heater Thermostat and burner Customer Service Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Components of a typical water heater. Do not smoke or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids, such as newspaper, rags or mops to avoid vapors lighting. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions...
Use and Care Manual
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...is the recommended starting point. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Adjustments The thermostatic gas valve is equipped for total regulation of the gas control (thermostat). The natural gas and liquified petroleum (LP) gas water heater equipped with HOT water. Final air adjustment should be considered when selecting the water temperature setting of the water in energy and operating costs. or lower gas control (thermostat) setting to sharpen the flame. The lower the temperature setting, the greater the savings in the water heater can cause...
...is the recommended starting point. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Adjustments The thermostatic gas valve is equipped for total regulation of the gas control (thermostat). The natural gas and liquified petroleum (LP) gas water heater equipped with HOT water. Final air adjustment should be considered when selecting the water temperature setting of the water in energy and operating costs. or lower gas control (thermostat) setting to sharpen the flame. The lower the temperature setting, the greater the savings in the water heater can cause...
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... the water heater has been subjected to the home. WARNING READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE LIGHTING WAR UTION 90°F. 80°F. 70°F. 60°F. Water Temperature Setting... The gas control (thermostat) is extinguished for any part of scald injury. To determine the water temperature turn off the manual gas control (shut-off device that hotter water increases the risk of the gas control system which has been under water. The hottest temperature water will shut off...
... the water heater has been subjected to the home. WARNING READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE LIGHTING WAR UTION 90°F. 80°F. 70°F. 60°F. Water Temperature Setting... The gas control (thermostat) is extinguished for any part of scald injury. To determine the water temperature turn off the manual gas control (shut-off device that hotter water increases the risk of the gas control system which has been under water. The hottest temperature water will shut off...
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... Preventative Maintenance can act as clothing, cleaning materials, or flammable liquids, etc., must To insure sufficient ventilation and combustion air supply, proper clearances not be placed against or next to the water heater. 21 must be used to clean the tank of the rod. Open the valve. It is exposed at the gas control (thermostat) gas cock or manual shut-off valve before removing anode rod. The water may be due to thermal expansion in the water pipe...
... Preventative Maintenance can act as clothing, cleaning materials, or flammable liquids, etc., must To insure sufficient ventilation and combustion air supply, proper clearances not be placed against or next to the water heater. 21 must be used to clean the tank of the rod. Open the valve. It is exposed at the gas control (thermostat) gas cock or manual shut-off valve before removing anode rod. The water may be due to thermal expansion in the water pipe...
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... burner) Venting System Inspection The water heater's internal flue must be inspected annually to the Hydrogen Gas Caution in the heated water. Water sometimes contains a high sulfate and/or mineral content and together with cathodic protection process can be cleaned by removing the draft hood and flue baffle. positioned and securely attached. Chlorination of the glass lined tank. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Figure B: Main burner and pilot flame pattern. (Sheet...
... burner) Venting System Inspection The water heater's internal flue must be inspected annually to the Hydrogen Gas Caution in the heated water. Water sometimes contains a high sulfate and/or mineral content and together with cathodic protection process can be cleaned by removing the draft hood and flue baffle. positioned and securely attached. Chlorination of the glass lined tank. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Figure B: Main burner and pilot flame pattern. (Sheet...
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... burner. Thermocouple breakdown. Thermostat's single use gas shut-off the water heater and remove scale. ● Remove lint or debris and inspect air inlet opening for combustion and ventilation. Scale on the tank surface. Safety magnet breakdown. Air in time. After the water in the Locating the water heater section of this manual. ● See the Lighting the water heater section of this manual. ● The pilot should be cleaned or replaced by a qualified service technician. ● The pilot should be cleaned, repaired...
... burner. Thermocouple breakdown. Thermostat's single use gas shut-off the water heater and remove scale. ● Remove lint or debris and inspect air inlet opening for combustion and ventilation. Scale on the tank surface. Safety magnet breakdown. Air in time. After the water in the Locating the water heater section of this manual. ● See the Lighting the water heater section of this manual. ● The pilot should be cleaned or replaced by a qualified service technician. ● The pilot should be cleaned, repaired...
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... attempt repair of the water heater. Problem Rumbling noise Relief valve producing popping noise or draining Rattling noise during the winter months. Internal heat trap fittings in operation and does not indicate a need for service. ● Wait for heat trap fittings when in operation. What To Do ● Clean tank. ● This is set too low. The gas control (thermostat) may have exceeded the capacity of gas piping, gas control (thermostat), burners, vent connectors or other safety devices. Leaking or open hot water...
... attempt repair of the water heater. Problem Rumbling noise Relief valve producing popping noise or draining Rattling noise during the winter months. Internal heat trap fittings in operation and does not indicate a need for service. ● Wait for heat trap fittings when in operation. What To Do ● Clean tank. ● This is set too low. The gas control (thermostat) may have exceeded the capacity of gas piping, gas control (thermostat), burners, vent connectors or other safety devices. Leaking or open hot water...
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... Anode rod **Heat Trap **Nipple Flue baffle collar Flue baffle Dip tube Dip tube gasket Temperature and pressure relief valve For models equipped with Sheet Metal Burner Burner Pilot Thermocouple Burner Pilot supply tube Burner orifice Drain valve shroud Drain valve Burner Pilot burner Burner supply tube Gas Control (Thermostat) Piezo Ignitor Striker* Mounting Bracket* Pilot supply tube Inner door Jacket door Thermocouple Burner orifice Piezo Ignitor Striker Wire* Burner supply tube * Optional Equipment on some models. ** Optional on the rating plate. Safety Instructions...
... Anode rod **Heat Trap **Nipple Flue baffle collar Flue baffle Dip tube Dip tube gasket Temperature and pressure relief valve For models equipped with Sheet Metal Burner Burner Pilot Thermocouple Burner Pilot supply tube Burner orifice Drain valve shroud Drain valve Burner Pilot burner Burner supply tube Gas Control (Thermostat) Piezo Ignitor Striker* Mounting Bracket* Pilot supply tube Inner door Jacket door Thermocouple Burner orifice Piezo Ignitor Striker Wire* Burner supply tube * Optional Equipment on some models. ** Optional on the rating plate. Safety Instructions...
Use and Care Manual
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... de un manual de uso y cuidado en espanol, usted puede obtanerlo en www.rheem.com. 26 Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Details of the problems as shown on the rating plate attached to the jacket of original installation and dates any service agency who have any questions about your new water heater, or if it requires adjustment, repair, or routine maintenance, it...
... de un manual de uso y cuidado en espanol, usted puede obtanerlo en www.rheem.com. 26 Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Details of the problems as shown on the rating plate attached to the jacket of original installation and dates any service agency who have any questions about your new water heater, or if it requires adjustment, repair, or routine maintenance, it...