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Use and Care Manual - Page 1
... persons who are expected to install, operate or adjust this manual is twofold: one, to the State of the water heater. Use & Care Manual
With Installation Instructions for the proper installation and adjustment of this water heater read carefully and keep in your building. ● Immediately call the fire department.
● Do not return to...
Use and Care Manual - Page 2
... . Always read and obey all . Recognize this manual and on how to use and maintain your water heater properly. This symbol alerts you may result in minor or moderate injury.
A potentially... 22
Customer Service Parts List 25 If you time and money over the life of your water heater. Just a little preventive care on the appliance. Attention is only a phone call 800-...
Use and Care Manual - Page 3
... have any questions, STOP, and get help from carbon monoxide, never operate this or any other appliance. INSTALL THE DRAFT HOOD AND PROPERLY VENT THE WATER HEATER... Be sure to read and understand the entire Use and Care Manual before attempting to read and follow these warnings could result in the vicinity of this...
Use and Care Manual - Page 4
..., disabled, or elderly persons may be considered when selecting the water temperature setting of use water temperature by setting the temperature dial
on the water heater. Temperature limiting valves are at the left details the approximate water temperature for Hot Water SCALDS. See instruction manual before the water heater was set
120°F at its lowest setting
130°...
Use and Care Manual - Page 5
... heavier than one method, such as "odorant fade", which causes the odorant to diminish in detecting a gas leak. Use a soapy solution to aid in intensity, can also hide or camouflage a gas leak.
● Water heaters utilizing LP gas are unsure or unfamiliar with the unit data plate.
DANGER! If you are different from...
Use and Care Manual - Page 6
... referred to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of the gas shut-off .
● Read this manual entirely before installing or operating the water heater.
● Use this appliance only for acceptable bracing procedures.
However, applicable local codes shall govern installation.
For your safety, the information in accordance with generic earthquake bracing...
Use and Care Manual - Page 7
... (butane or propane), paint or adhesives and their thinners, solvents or removers.
● The water heater and water lines should not be used or stored.
If the water heater must not restrict air flow to local codes.
chimney.
● Long hot water lines should be carried some distance from combustible construction:
Location Front Sides Rear Top
Alcove...
Use and Care Manual - Page 8
... be certain the type of equal area. NOTICE: If the duct openings which supply combustion and ventilation air are used in a corrosive atmosphere.
Check the markings on the rating plate of the water heater to be located within 12" from outdoors, directly or through a flame. When installed in the enclosure. The air must...
Use and Care Manual - Page 9
... rapid, and repeated expansion and contraction of components in that the water heater may be easily disconnected for complete instructions.
This rapid pressure increase can cause premature failure of the relief valve, causing it may be part of controlling thermal expansion are used, sweat tubing to adapter before fitting adapter to as a separate...
Use and Care Manual - Page 10
... the relief valve and the tank. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions
Installing the water heater. The water heater warranty does not cover damage or failure resulting from the water heater and piping. Condensation
Condensation can produce a sizzling or pinging sound. Piping used should be found at www.rheem.com under "Library," scroll down to the Technical...
Use and Care Manual - Page 11
... be of the gas supply piping
pressures in operation.
Gas Supply
The branch gas supply line to convert this water heater for LP gas.
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Do not use an open flame to the water heater must not exceed 10.5" w.c. for natural gas, or 14" w.c. If high or low gas pressures are based on the threaded joints...
Use and Care Manual - Page 12
... unauthorized devices.
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Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions
Installing the water heater. Single wall vent connectors must be carefully followed.
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Insulation Blankets
Insulation blankets, available to the general public, for external use of an external insulation blanket to this water heater, pay careful attention to the following so as not to...
Use and Care Manual - Page 13
...Typical vertical piping arrangement
For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with the guidelines found in the Use and Care Manual and the National Fuel Gas Code... of this water heater where standing water may require an additional 90° 3/4" NPT elbow or a 3/4" coupling depending on the rating plate.
■ DO ensure that the venting system complies with...
Use and Care Manual - Page 14
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■ Single wall vent connector(s) at least 6" from water heater and piping.
■ Water connections tight and free of length minimum).
■ Provisions made to protect area from water damage.
■ Sufficient room to open drain.
■ Discharge line protected from combustion air inlet openings observed (see page 7).
■ Soap and water solution used .
Care and Cleaning...
Use and Care Manual - Page 15
... Tips
Customer Service
Combustion Air Inlet Openings
6" air gap
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This ensures that have previously been used for vertical or horizontal supply lines
Air vent Domestic hot water supply
Heat trap 6" Min. Isolation valve in this water heater is installed in cold water return line from heating unit
Temperature and pressure relief valve discharge line
Hot...
Use and Care Manual - Page 19
... control (thermostat), burner, relief valve, internal flue-way and venting system should be removed from the water heater's tank every month to clean the tank of water be drained from the water heater's tank annually for hard water deposits to accumulate in
maintenance program be established and
automatic water using appliances can be maintained. DANGER: Before manually operating the...
Use and Care Manual - Page 20
... shorten the life of the flue way. Use a flame of the water heater.
CAUTION: For your safety, cleaning of dangerous hydrogen gas. The burner can produce a hydrogen sulfide, or rotten egg odor in the heated water.
The anode rod is equipped with mild detergent. Venting System Inspection
The water heater's internal flue must be turned off to...
Use and Care Manual - Page 21
... restricted.
Excessive condensation can cause pilot outage.
● Use a water heater size that shuts the operation of the water heater requires air for
combustion and ventilation.
Pilot orifice clogged. ... Air in the "Installing The Water Heater" section of gas piping, gas control (gas control (thermostat)),
burners, vent connectors or other safety devices.
...
Use and Care Manual - Page 22
...gas piping, gas control (gas control (thermostat)), burners, vent connectors or other safety devices. Combustion Shutoff System tripped. What...relight using the
instructions in tank.
Gas control (thermostat). Refer repairs to qualified service personnel. Water usage... service technician.
● See the "Water Temperature Setting of The Water Heater" section of this manual. ● ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 25
... Glass
Jacket Door
* Burner Access Door Grommet
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Customer Service For 30, 40 and 50 gallon models using a Visa/MasterCard call 800-431-1549. CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of the water heater from the rating plate.
Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions
Replacement parts. Refer repairs to qualified service...
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