Rheem 120 Volt- Manuals

Installing the water heater. The location chosen for the water heater must take into consideration the following: Local Installation Regulations This water heater must be installed inaccordance with these instructions, localcodes, utility codes, utility companyrequirements or, in the absence of loca...

Installing the water heater. Thermal Expansion Water Supply Connections Determine if a check valve exists in theinlet water line. It may have been installed in the cold water line as a separate back flowpreventer, or it may be part of a pressurereducing valve, water meter or water softener.A check v...

Typical Installation Recommended heat trap 6 ″ minimum Hot water outlet to fixtures 6 ″ air gap Suitable open drain 6 ″ Union Temperature & pressure relief valve Cold water supply To cold water supply Shut-off valve Relief valvedischargeline tosuitableopen drain Unions *The drain valve is locate...

CAUTION: The presence of water in thepiping and water heaterdoes not providesufficient conduction fora ground. Non-metallicpiping, dielectric unions,flexible connectors etc.can cause the waterheater to be electricallyisolated. To Fill the Water Heater Make certain the drain valve is completelyclosed...

9 NOTICE: This guide recommends minimum branch circuit sizing and wire size based on National Electric Code.Refer to wiring diagrams in this manual for field wiring connections. Insulation blankets, available to thegeneral public, for external use onelectric water heaters are not necessary.The purpo...

10 Installing the water heater. Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation For increased energy efficiency, somewater heaters have been supplied with two 24” sections of pipe insulation. Please install the insulation, accordingto the illustrations above, that bestmeets your requirements. Heat Traps F...

11 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting Tips Customer Service Installation checklist. Water Heater Location ■ Close to area of heated waterdemand. ■ Indoors and protected fromfreezing temperatures. ■ Area free of flammable vapors. ■ ...

Customer Service T roubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions 12 Safety Precautions Do turn off power to water heater if it has been subjected to overheating, fire, flood, physicaldamage. Do Not turn on water heater unless it is filled ...

13 If adjustment is necessary… Turn off the power to the waterheater. Remove the jacket access panel(s)and insulation exposing thethermostat(s). The thermostat protective cover(s)should not be removed. Using a small screwdriver, set thethermostat(s) dial pointer(s) to the desired temperature. Replac...

Routine Preventative Maintenance Properly maintained, your water heaterwill provide years of dependable trouble-free service. It is suggested that a routine preventivemaintenance program be establishedand followed by the user. It is further recommended that aperiodic inspection of the operatingcontr...

Problem Possible Causes What To Do Rumbling noise Water conditions in your ● Remove and clean the heating elements. home caused a build up ofscale or mineral depositson the heating elements. Relief valve Pressure build up caused ● This is an unacceptable condition and must be producing popping by th...

Customer Service T roubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Replacement Parts. For 2 1 / 2 gallon models and 6, 10 & 20 gallon models with single elements. Instructions For Placing a Parts Order To place orders using a Visa/Master...

19 Rheem Manufacturing Company Warranty Registration DepartmentP.O. Box 34070Louisville, KY 40232-4070 Please place in envelope and mail to: ✁ Cut here ✁ Cut her e

20 ✁ Cut here Consumer Product Ownership Registration Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment: If you require service, call 800-431-1549. 1 2 3 Model Number Serial Number Consumer Product Ownership Registration Model Number Water Heater Serial Number Important Mail Today! F...