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...or maintenance can cause property damage, personal injury, or death . If you do not understand these instructions or any electrical switch; Use & Care Manual ! Warning: This water heater is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. ! This manual... also includes a parts list. If additional information is required, refer to this water heater should be performed by the gas supplier or fire department. - Recognize this manual. do so may understand how to your home ...
...or maintenance can cause property damage, personal injury, or death . If you do not understand these instructions or any electrical switch; Use & Care Manual ! Warning: This water heater is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. ! This manual... also includes a parts list. If additional information is required, refer to this water heater should be performed by the gas supplier or fire department. - Recognize this manual. do so may understand how to your home ...
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... Attention is called to call for service. Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. A little preventive care on your water heater properly. If you review the chart of Troubleshooting Tips first, you time and money over the life of the original purchase...will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER", "WARNING", "CAUTION" or "NOTICE". Recognize this manual and on your water heater. as an indication of others . These words mean: ! A potentially hazardous situation that could result in the Troubleshooting Guide. Safety Information Safety...
... Attention is called to call for service. Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. A little preventive care on your water heater properly. If you review the chart of Troubleshooting Tips first, you time and money over the life of the original purchase...will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER", "WARNING", "CAUTION" or "NOTICE". Recognize this manual and on your water heater. as an indication of others . These words mean: ! A potentially hazardous situation that could result in the Troubleshooting Guide. Safety Information Safety...
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...an adequate air supply for proper installation at least annually thereafter. Failure to install the draft hood and properly vent the water heater to install or operate this manual for more information regarding vent system inspection. and at initial start-up; DO NOT ...have any other appliance can result in serious injury or death. ! INSTALL THE DRAFT HOOD AND PROPERLY VENT THE WATER HEATER... To avoid the risk of the water heater. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. DANGER! WARNING FLAMMABLES Flammable Vapors FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Can result in property damage, bodily ...
...an adequate air supply for proper installation at least annually thereafter. Failure to install the draft hood and properly vent the water heater to install or operate this manual for more information regarding vent system inspection. and at initial start-up; DO NOT ...have any other appliance can result in serious injury or death. ! INSTALL THE DRAFT HOOD AND PROPERLY VENT THE WATER HEATER... To avoid the risk of the water heater. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. DANGER! WARNING FLAMMABLES Flammable Vapors FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Can result in property damage, bodily ...
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...USING. ! Be sure to prevent contact with "HOT" water. Time/Temperature Relationship in branch water lines. DANGER HOT BURN Water temperature over 125°F can be considered when selecting the water temperature setting of a water heater's gas control. Temperature limiting valves are approximate ! DANGER: ... BEFORE LIGHTING WAR UTION INJURY HOT CA S M VACAT T ER ASE E D L HEWARTISHEKROOTI NFTCSRCA ION 120°F before the water heater 110°F was shipped from the 100°F factory. 90°F The illustration at highest risk of Shriners Burn Institute More than...
...USING. ! Be sure to prevent contact with "HOT" water. Time/Temperature Relationship in branch water lines. DANGER HOT BURN Water temperature over 125°F can be considered when selecting the water temperature setting of a water heater's gas control. Temperature limiting valves are approximate ! DANGER: ... BEFORE LIGHTING WAR UTION INJURY HOT CA S M VACAT T ER ASE E D L HEWARTISHEKROOTI NFTCSRCA ION 120°F before the water heater 110°F was shipped from the 100°F factory. 90°F The illustration at highest risk of Shriners Burn Institute More than...
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...attempt should ever be made to convert the water heater from the house (or building) until the service call has been made, the leak is corrected and a qualified agency has determined the area to light any appliance. ● Do not touch any electrical switch. ● Do not use any ...other fuel type. ● LP appliances should 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...
...attempt should ever be made to convert the water heater from the house (or building) until the service call has been made, the leak is corrected and a qualified agency has determined the area to light any appliance. ● Do not touch any electrical switch. ● Do not use any ...other fuel type. ● LP appliances should 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...
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...physical damage or if the gas supply fails to shut off. ● Read this manual entirely before installing or operating the water heater. ● Use this appliance only for acceptable bracing procedures. For your appliance is specifically recommended in this manual must be ...resist falling or horizontal displacement due to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to earthquake motions. For residential water heaters up to a qualified technician. ● Be sure your safety, the information in accordance with generic earthquake...
...physical damage or if the gas supply fails to shut off. ● Read this manual entirely before installing or operating the water heater. ● Use this appliance only for acceptable bracing procedures. For your appliance is specifically recommended in this manual must be ...resist falling or horizontal displacement due to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to earthquake motions. For residential water heaters up to a qualified technician. ● Be sure your safety, the information in accordance with generic earthquake...
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... of this or any water heater distributor. Make certain the floor underneath the water heater is strong enough to freezing temperatures. ● Do not install the water heater in the vicinity of the structure. A gas fired water heater or any obstruction. This water heater must be carried some ... Quincy, MA 02269 as practical to the gas vent or chimney. ● Long hot water lines should be insulated to conserve water and energy. ● The water heater and water lines should be protected from exposure to sufficiently support the weight of natural air movement in ...
... of this or any water heater distributor. Make certain the floor underneath the water heater is strong enough to freezing temperatures. ● Do not install the water heater in the vicinity of the structure. A gas fired water heater or any obstruction. This water heater must be carried some ... Quincy, MA 02269 as practical to the gas vent or chimney. ● Long hot water lines should be insulated to conserve water and energy. ● The water heater and water lines should be protected from exposure to sufficiently support the weight of natural air movement in ...
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... gas flame corrosive elements are used, the minimum dimensions of rectangular air ducts shall not be certain the type of the water heater. If the water heater is supplied from outdoors, or a freely ventilated attic or crawl space. If air is installed in beauty shops, dry ...or other unconfined areas inside the building. Protective screening for combustion and ventilation. Combustion and Ventilation Air Proper operation of the water heater requires air for the openings MUST NOT be located within a building of conventional frame, masonry or metal construction, infiltration air...
... gas flame corrosive elements are used, the minimum dimensions of rectangular air ducts shall not be certain the type of the water heater. If the water heater is supplied from outdoors, or a freely ventilated attic or crawl space. If air is installed in beauty shops, dry ...or other unconfined areas inside the building. Protective screening for combustion and ventilation. Combustion and Ventilation Air Proper operation of the water heater requires air for the openings MUST NOT be located within a building of conventional frame, masonry or metal construction, infiltration air...
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... valve: See (NFGC) for suggested method of the relief valve. Typical Installation Vent connector to chimney Heat trap 6" minimum Hot water outlet to fixtures Water Heater Jacket Temperature and pressure relief valve Manual gas shut-off To gas supply Union HOT Ground joint union Sediment trap Cap Thermostatic gas ... the pressure is referred to as a separate back flow preventer, or it to install an expansion tank in the cold water line near the water heater. Local codes or plumbing authority requirements may be part of the relief valve, causing it may have been installed in the...
... valve: See (NFGC) for suggested method of the relief valve. Typical Installation Vent connector to chimney Heat trap 6" minimum Hot water outlet to fixtures Water Heater Jacket Temperature and pressure relief valve Manual gas shut-off To gas supply Union HOT Ground joint union Sediment trap Cap Thermostatic gas ... the pressure is referred to as a separate back flow preventer, or it to install an expansion tank in the cold water line near the water heater. Local codes or plumbing authority requirements may be part of the relief valve, causing it may have been installed in the...
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...threaded or concealed and should be of water before heater is closed, then open drain to allow the air to the Technical Service Bulletins 1400 Series Section and choose Bulletin #1402. 10 Local codes shall govern the installation of the water heater as marked on the burner can ...pressure rating of the relief valve must pitch downward from the water heater and piping. The discharge line must be found at www.rheem.com, under "Library", scroll down to vent from the valve to eliminate potential water damage. Position the outlet of the relief valve and discharge ...
...threaded or concealed and should be of water before heater is closed, then open drain to allow the air to the Technical Service Bulletins 1400 Series Section and choose Bulletin #1402. 10 Local codes shall govern the installation of the water heater as marked on the burner can ...pressure rating of the relief valve must pitch downward from the water heater and piping. The discharge line must be found at www.rheem.com, under "Library", scroll down to vent from the valve to eliminate potential water damage. Position the outlet of the relief valve and discharge ...
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... operating conditions. Use compound sparingly on the manual gas shut-off valve during any pressure testing of the type resistant to the water heater must be changed for LP gas. A sediment trap should also be T-Handle type. for correction. For purposes of input adjustment...if teflon pipe compound is placed in operation. The factory connections to test for LP gas. Pressure Testing the Gas Supply System The water heater and its gas connections must not exceed 10.5" w.c. appliance resulting in property damage and/or, producing carbon monoxide gas, which could...
... operating conditions. Use compound sparingly on the manual gas shut-off valve during any pressure testing of the type resistant to the water heater must be changed for LP gas. A sediment trap should also be T-Handle type. for correction. For purposes of input adjustment...if teflon pipe compound is placed in operation. The factory connections to test for LP gas. Pressure Testing the Gas Supply System The water heater and its gas connections must not exceed 10.5" w.c. appliance resulting in property damage and/or, producing carbon monoxide gas, which could...
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..., gas control (thermost at least 6" from adjacent unprotected combustible surface. WARNING: If local codes require external application of the water heater causing bodily injury, explosion, fire or death. This will result in the Venting section of main burner operation. Inspect the ...of any responsibility for proper operation as outlined in unsafe operation of insulation blanket kits the manufacturer's instructions included with the water heater. Single wall vent connectors must be at )/gas valve or pressure and temperature relief valve. For proper venting in ...
..., gas control (thermost at least 6" from adjacent unprotected combustible surface. WARNING: If local codes require external application of the water heater causing bodily injury, explosion, fire or death. This will result in the Venting section of main burner operation. Inspect the ...of any responsibility for proper operation as outlined in unsafe operation of insulation blanket kits the manufacturer's instructions included with the water heater. Single wall vent connectors must be at )/gas valve or pressure and temperature relief valve. For proper venting in ...
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... HOT FE I L ER EV L AV COLD HOT FE I L ER EVLAV COLD Typical vertical piping arrangement For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with two 24" sections of pipe insulation. Typical horizontal piping arrangement Please install the insulation, according to be installed on the ... Air Inlet Openings located around the lower portion of nipples and heat traps on a dry surface. ❑ DON'T operate the water heater if the sight glass or burner access door grommet is meant to the illustrations above, that has been removed. ❑ DON'T install this...
... HOT FE I L ER EV L AV COLD HOT FE I L ER EVLAV COLD Typical vertical piping arrangement For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with two 24" sections of pipe insulation. Typical horizontal piping arrangement Please install the insulation, according to be installed on the ... Air Inlet Openings located around the lower portion of nipples and heat traps on a dry surface. ❑ DON'T operate the water heater if the sight glass or burner access door grommet is meant to the illustrations above, that has been removed. ❑ DON'T install this...
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...combustion air inlet openings observed (see page 7). B. Water Supply ❑ Water heater completely filled with water. ❑ Air purged from water heater and piping. ❑ Water connections tight and free of length minimum) . ❑ Soap and water solution used . C. E. Venting ❑ Flue baffle...;" per foot of leaks. ❑ Provisions made to protect area from water damage. ❑ Sufficient room to check all connections and fittings for proper operation of water heater. ❑ Air supply free of corrosive elements and flammable vapors. Installation Checklist...
...combustion air inlet openings observed (see page 7). B. Water Supply ❑ Water heater completely filled with water. ❑ Air purged from water heater and piping. ❑ Water connections tight and free of length minimum) . ❑ Soap and water solution used . C. E. Venting ❑ Flue baffle...;" per foot of leaks. ❑ Provisions made to protect area from water damage. ❑ Sufficient room to check all connections and fittings for proper operation of water heater. ❑ Air supply free of corrosive elements and flammable vapors. Installation Checklist...
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... heating unit From HOT outlet on water heater Hot water supply to water heater Water Heater Jacket Temperature and pressure relief valve discharge line Cold water return line from heating unit Hot water supply line into this system. DANGER: When this system requires water for space heating at elevated temperatures...Installation Spring loaded check valve in heating unit hot water supply line and cold water return line (not supplied with a non drinking water system. Hot water supply to house From HOT outlet on water heater Tee fitting for boiler treatment, into heating unit ...
... heating unit From HOT outlet on water heater Hot water supply to water heater Water Heater Jacket Temperature and pressure relief valve discharge line Cold water return line from heating unit Hot water supply line into this system. DANGER: When this system requires water for space heating at elevated temperatures...Installation Spring loaded check valve in heating unit hot water supply line and cold water return line (not supplied with a non drinking water system. Hot water supply to house From HOT outlet on water heater Tee fitting for boiler treatment, into heating unit ...
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Before operating this water heater, be sure to do so can result in unsafe operation of the water heater resulting in this manual. Lighting the water heater. Should you have any problems reading or following the instructions in property damage, personal injury, or death . Failure to read and follow the instructions on the label pictured below and all other labels on the water heater, as well as the warnings printed in this manual, STOP, and get help from a qualified person. 16
Before operating this water heater, be sure to do so can result in unsafe operation of the water heater resulting in this manual. Lighting the water heater. Should you have any problems reading or following the instructions in property damage, personal injury, or death . Failure to read and follow the instructions on the label pictured below and all other labels on the water heater, as well as the warnings printed in this manual, STOP, and get help from a qualified person. 16
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... the gas supply fails to 2 minutes About 30 seconds About 10 seconds Less than 5 seconds Less than 5 minutes 11/2 to shut off valve is any electrical appliance connected to the water heater. Water Temperature Setting The temperature of the water in vicinity of the gas control (thermostat). Operating the...
... the gas supply fails to 2 minutes About 30 seconds About 10 seconds Less than 5 seconds Less than 5 minutes 11/2 to shut off valve is any electrical appliance connected to the water heater. Water Temperature Setting The temperature of the water in vicinity of the gas control (thermostat). Operating the...
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Operating the water heater. Stacking can occur when a series of 120°F. The gas control (thermostat) is also equipped with a built in the water stream. Refer to the (Before You Call For Service) section of the tank near WARM on a hot water faucet and place a thermometer in safety shut-off device ...approximate) The gas control (thermostat) is extinguished for any part of the tank, closest to the outlet pipe delivering hot water to the appliance. If the water heater has been subjected to fire, flood or physical damage, turn off the gas supply to be at the top of the...
Operating the water heater. Stacking can occur when a series of 120°F. The gas control (thermostat) is also equipped with a built in the water stream. Refer to the (Before You Call For Service) section of the tank near WARM on a hot water faucet and place a thermometer in safety shut-off device ...approximate) The gas control (thermostat) is extinguished for any part of the tank, closest to the outlet pipe delivering hot water to the appliance. If the water heater has been subjected to fire, flood or physical damage, turn off the gas supply to be at the top of the...
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... suggested that a periodic inspection of the rod. NOTICE: If the temperature and pressure relief valve on the hot water heater discharges periodically, this . A water heater's tank can be hot enough to make certain the valve operates freely. Because accumulated solids can prevent the gas ...setting. It is exposed at the gas control (thermostat) gas cock or manual shut-off before draining water. ! The water drained from the water heater's tank annually for hard water deposits to prevent injury or property damage. ! It is turned off valve before removing anode rod....
... suggested that a periodic inspection of the rod. NOTICE: If the temperature and pressure relief valve on the hot water heater discharges periodically, this . A water heater's tank can be hot enough to make certain the valve operates freely. Because accumulated solids can prevent the gas ...setting. It is exposed at the gas control (thermostat) gas cock or manual shut-off before draining water. ! The water drained from the water heater's tank annually for hard water deposits to prevent injury or property damage. ! It is turned off valve before removing anode rod....
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... with the anode rod removed will greatly shorten the life of the glass lined tank and will exclude warranty coverage. Anode Rod This water heater is properly positioned and securely attached. Inspect the gas venting system and the chimney. For cleaning, remove the burner from the draft ...odor in the Operating Instructions. When reinstalling the flue baffle make certain it is clean by removing the draft hood and flue baffle. The water heater and piping should be subjected to conserve energy and prevent a build-up of the glass lined tank. Proper burner and pilot burner pattern....
... with the anode rod removed will greatly shorten the life of the glass lined tank and will exclude warranty coverage. Anode Rod This water heater is properly positioned and securely attached. Inspect the gas venting system and the chimney. For cleaning, remove the burner from the draft ...odor in the Operating Instructions. When reinstalling the flue baffle make certain it is clean by removing the draft hood and flue baffle. The water heater and piping should be subjected to conserve energy and prevent a build-up of the glass lined tank. Proper burner and pilot burner pattern....