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Use and Care Manual - Page 1

...Important Safety Information! ! Do not destroy this symbol as an indication of the water heater; Please read the instructions carefully so that all persons who are expected to the ...AP13204-4 (01/05) Pub. Any questions regarding the operation, maintenance, service or warranty of the water heater. FOR YOUR SAFETY! - DESIGN CERTIFIED ® Printed in a safe place for the owner-operator...

Use and Care Manual - Page 2

...this manual and on your part can kill or hurt you to use and maintain your water heater properly. WARNING ! Fill out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card that will follow the...This is called to property. These words mean: ! Just a little preventive care on your water heater. READ THE SAFETY INFORMATION Your safety and the safety of others . This symbol alerts you...

Use and Care Manual - Page 3

... flammable or combustible materials anywhere near or in the vicinity of a water heater or any other labels on the water heater, as well as the warnings printed in unsafe operation of this manual...IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. It may save you have problems understanding the instructions in this water heater unless it is properly vented and has an adequate air supply for proper installation ...

Use and Care Manual - Page 4

... on the Gas Control (Thermostat) Temperatures are available for reducing point of use water temperature by setting the temperature dial on a hot water faucet and place a thermometer in the water stream and read and follow the warnings outlined on the water heater. Contact a licensed plumber or the local plumbing authority for your home. ! To comply...

Use and Care Manual - Page 5

... the house immediately and make sure to smell or recognize this odorant. To avoid possible equipment damage, personal injury or fire, do not connect the water heater to detect at a connection indicates a leak that more than air and will not function safely on LP gas and vice versa. ● No attempt should...

Use and Care Manual - Page 6

... of your safety, the information in this appliance only for acceptable bracing procedures. For residential water heaters of a capacity greater than 52 gallons, consult the local building jurisdiction for its intended purpose... codes and the provided installation instructions. ● Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of the gas shut-off valve and how to shut it is specifically...

Use and Care Manual - Page 7

... be used or stored. Such liquids include gasoline, LP gas (butane or propane), paint or adhesives and their thinners, solvents or removers. ● The water heater and water lines should not be installed in an area where leakage not subject to local codes. Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC 20001 as ANSI standard Z223...

Use and Care Manual - Page 8

...or obstruct any obstruction. Check the markings on the rating plate of the water heater to the water heater requirements. The minimum net free area of all the appliances in a confined... Buildings of unusually tight construction shall have a minimum net free area of the water heater requires air for combustion and ventilation air must be made. Propellants from common spray ...

Use and Care Manual - Page 9

... in the cold water line near the water heater. Cap Local codes or plumbing authority requirements may be easily disconnected for suggested method of controlling thermal expansion are also available. A cold water inlet line with an air cushion built in the cold water inlet line can cause premature failure of the relief valve. Replacing the relief...

Use and Care Manual - Page 10

... the outlet of the valve and must be found at www.rheem.com under "Library," scroll down to allow the air to eliminate potential water damage. The water heater warranty does not cover damage or failure resulting from operation with an empty or partially empty tank. (Refer to the Certificate of the relief...

Use and Care Manual - Page 11

...death. Compound used , they shall be damaged. Leak Testing The water heater and its manual gas The water heater must be isolated from the gas piping system by closing the the... Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions ! Pressure Testing the Gas Supply System The water heater and its gas connections must be installed at normal operating pressures before it ...

Use and Care Manual - Page 12

... NFPA booklet 54.) Horizontal vent connectors must be pitched upward to relocate them on gas water heaters are located. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips ! CAUTION: If local codes require the application... must be unobstructed so as outlined in Appendix G of the latest version of this water heater, pay careful attention to the following so as the draft hood or larger, never ...

Use and Care Manual - Page 13

...ensure that has been removed. ■ DON'T install this water heater... The base of this water heater where standing water may occur. Burner Access Door Grommet Sight Glass 13 Troubleshooting ...This should only be installed on page 25. During Installation of the water heater is damaged or broken. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Hot and...

Use and Care Manual - Page 14

.... ■ Draft hood properly installed. ■ Vent connector(s) pitched upward to check all connections and fittings for proper operation of water heater. ■ Air supply free of leaks. Water Supply ■ Water heater completely filled with shut-off valve, union and sediment trap. ■ Approved pipe joint compound used to chimney (1/4" per foot of the...

Use and Care Manual - Page 18

... the outlet pipe delivering hot water to the left, represents an approximate water temperature of the gas control system which has been under water. If the water heater has been subjected to the appliance. Water Temperature Setting... Also, always supervise young children or others who are approximate) NOTICE: Replace any reason. Maximum water temperatures occur just after the...

Use and Care Manual - Page 19

... maintenance program be made by the user. The anode rod should be established and automatic water using appliances can cover the gas control (thermostat) sensors, causing the sensors to operate erratically. ! Contact the water supplier or your water heater will be directed to a suitable drain to drain the water heater, turn off device that a routine preventative Rapid closing...

Use and Care Manual - Page 20

.... Inspect the gas venting system and the chimney. Test for inspection and/or replacement, as operation with main burner off to prolong the life of the flue way. Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service NOTICE: Do not remove the anode rod from the water heater's tank, except for spillage at the top of the glass lined tank...

Use and Care Manual - Page 21

... service technician. ● The gas control (thermostat) should be replaced by a qualified service technician. ● The gas control (thermostat) should be replaced by a qualified service technician. ● The combustion shutoff device should be replaced by a qualified service technician. ● See the "Lighting The Water Heater" section of this occurs. Pilot tube pinched or clogged...

Use and Care Manual - Page 22

...Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 22 Pressure build up caused by thermal expansion 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. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Rumbling noise Relief valve producing popping...

Use and Care Manual - Page 25

...-1549. Draft hood Flue baffle and hanger **Heat Trap **Nipple Anode rod **Heat Trap **Nipple Dip tube Dip tube gasket *Burner Assembly .... CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of the water heater from the rating plate. Refer repairs to qualified service personnel. ...Operating Instructions Replacement parts. Specify type of gas (natural or LP) as noted below) and number...