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Question posted by jds12568 on July 9th, 2016

Blower Assembly Is Squealing.

Blower assembly is squealing bad, is there anything I can do to fix it or do I just buy a new one.. thanks Jim

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Answer #1: Posted by TommyKervz on July 11th, 2016 5:43 AM

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...the installer with the basic directions and recommendations for the owner-operator, to this water heater should be performed by : Rheem Manufacturing Company 2600 Gunter Park Drive East, Montgomery,...qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. FOR YOUR SAFETY! - WARNING: This water heater is very important that all persons who are expected to install, operate or adjust this ...

Use and Care Manual - Page 2

...and obey all . For service call away. WARNING ! Recognize this manual and on your water heater properly. A potentially hazardous situation that can kill or hurt you may result in this symbol ... save you time and money over the life of Important Safety Information! Just a little preventive care on your water heater. You'll find many helpful hints on the appliance. If you review...

Use and Care Manual - Page 3

... operate this manual for more information regarding vent system inspection. ! Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Failure to install the blower assembly and properly vent the water heater to inspect the vent system for proper operation. Be sure to the outdoors as other appliance. DO NOT handle, use or store gasoline...

Use and Care Manual - Page 4

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Use and Care Manual - Page 5

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Use and Care Manual - Page 6

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Use and Care Manual - Page 7

...Minimum clearance from where liquids which give off flammable vapors are to lower floors of the water heater once it is recommended that a suitable catch pan, adequately drained, must be carried some... (perforation openings) located around the perimeter of the water heater. Make certain the floor underneath the water heater is installed in a space where liquids which will ...

Use and Care Manual - Page 9

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Use and Care Manual - Page 12

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Use and Care Manual - Page 15

... (4) feet from any gable, dormer or other roof structure with mortar or silicone caulk as a dryer or furnace area is considered to the water heater's vent connector fitting on the blower outlet. Complete the vent pipe installation to be a forced air inlet. Vent Terminal with 1¼2" Mesh Protective Screen Inside Insert a small length...

Use and Care Manual - Page 16

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Use and Care Manual - Page 18

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Use and Care Manual - Page 19

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Use and Care Manual - Page 20

... Valve properly installed and discharge line run to open drain. ❑ Discharge line protected from freezing. ❑ Soap and water solution used . Venting ❑ Flue baffle properly hung in top of heater's flue. ❑ Blower assembly properly installed. ❑ Vent connector(s) pitched upward to chimney (¼" per foot of length minimum) . ❑ Vent connector...

Use and Care Manual - Page 23

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Use and Care Manual - Page 25

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Use and Care Manual - Page 26

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Use and Care Manual - Page 29

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Use and Care Manual - Page 30

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Use and Care Manual - Page 31

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