Rheem AP13731- Manuals

5 Both LP and natural gas have an odorant added to aid in detecting a gas leak. Some people may not physically be able to smell or recognize this odorant. If you are unsure orunfamiliar with the smell of LP or natural gas, ask the gas supplier. Other conditions, suchas “odorant fade”, which causes t...

6 Have the installer show you the location of the gas shut-off valve and how to shut it off ifnecessary. Turn off the manual shut-off valve if the water heater has been subjected tooverheating, fire, flood, physical damage or if the gas supply fails to shut off. ● Read this manual entirely beforeins...

Installing the (INDOOR) water heater : This water heater must be installed in accordance with these instructions, local codes, utility companyrequirements, and/or in the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of the American NationalStandard/National Fuel Gas Code. A copy can be purchased fr...

8 Installing the (OUTDOOR) water heater: This water heater must be installed in accordance with these instructions, local codes, utility companyrequirements, and/or in the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of the American NationalStandard/National Fuel Gas Code. A copy can be purchased ...

Installing the water heater: Proper operation of the water heater requires air for combustion and ventilation. Provisions forcombustion and ventilation air must comply with referenced codes and standards. Combustion and Ventilation Air (Indoor Water Heater Only) NOTICE: If the water heater is instal...

10 Water Supply Connections IMPORTANT: Do notapply heat to the HOT orCOLD water connections. Ifsweat connections are used,sweat tubing to adapterbefore fitting adapter to thewater connections onheater. Any heat applied tothe water supply fittingswill permanently damagethe internal components ofthe w...

Installing the water heater: Relief Valve A new pressure relief valve, complyingwith the Standard for Relief Valves andAutomatic Gas Shut-Off Devices for HotWater Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22/CSA 4.4, must be installed at the hotwater outlet connection of the waterheater at the time of installation. ...

Installing the water heater: The water heater must be installed with a RTG20002B vent adapter or a UL approved Category III StainlessSteel equivalent. Venting The installation of venting must comply withnational codes, local codes, and the ventmanufacturer’s instructions. The water heater must be ve...

14 Venting Through Closed Spaces If the vent piping passes through a closed space, a minimumclearance of 8” (20 cm) when installed horizontally, 6” (15 cm)when installed vertically should be maintained between the ventpipe and combustibles and noncombustibles. Be sure to followlocal codes. For maint...

15 D V V E FIXEDCLOS ED OPE RAB LE OPE RAB LE FIXE D CLOS ED v v B L F C B v v v X B B B A J B I H X v M K v G A The following information should be used for determining the proper location of the vent terminalfor indoor and outdoor tankless water heaters. Canadian Installations 1 US Installations 2...

16 Installing the water heater: Additional Considerations Do Not install vent terminal under any patio or deck. To help prevent moisture from freezing on walls and under eaves, do not locate vent terminal on the side of a buildingwith prevailing winter winds. To help prevent water lines from freezin...

17 Vent Horizontal Wall Thimble Installation An approved 4 inch (10 cm) VentHorizontal Wall Thimble must be used. The Wall Thimble requires mechanicalsupport from the wall sufficient to supportany incidental loads on the system. If thewall is not sufficient enough to support theWall Thimble, then ap...

18 Installing the water heater. Vertical Vent Installation Once the vent terminal location has beendetermined, make a hole through the roofand interior ceiling to accommodate thevent pipe. Complete the vent pipeinstallation to the water heater's ventconnector fitting on the water heater ventcollar o...

19 Remote Control Installation One (1) remote control is provided withthe water heater. The following are considerations fordetermining the location of the remotecontrol(s): ● DO NOT install any remote control outdoors or areas were it can come incontact with water. ● Place remote control out of chi...

20 Installing the Main Remote Control. WARNING: Field wiring connections and electrical grounding must comply with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the latest edition of the National Electrical Code,ANSI/NFPA 70, or in Canada, Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1 Part 1. Remote Con...

21 Electrical Connection POWER CORD (Indoor water heatersonly): ● The electric power supply requirementfor this water heater is 120 VAC/60HZ,2 Amps. ● The water heater comes with a three (3)pin power supply cord (INDOORMODELS ONLY). Use only a poweroutlet with a ground terminal. ● The installation o...

22 Installing the water heater. Typical Installation of Indoor Water Heater 90° Elbow 1/4" Per Foot Downward Pitch Wall Thimble Vent Termination With Protective Screen To Hot Water Faucet(s) Discharge Line (To Suitable Drain) ReliefValve Union Drain Valve 6" (15 cm) Air Gap Manual Gas Applia...

23 Installing the water heater: Typical Installation of Outdoor Water Heater To Hot Water Faucet(s) Discharge Line (To Suitable Drain) ReliefValve Union Drain Valve 6" (15 cm) Air Gap

Installing the water heater: 25 A. Outdoor Water Heater Location ❑ Outdoor water heaters must be installed outdoors. ❑ Protected from freezing temperatures. B. Indoor Water Heater Location ❑ Close to area of vent termination. ❑ Indoors and protected from freezing temperatures . C. Outdoor and Indoor...

26 Lighting the water heater: Before operating this water heater, be sure to read and follow the instructions on the label picturedbelow and all other labels on the water heater, as well as the warnings printed in this manual. Failure todo so can result in unsafe operation of the water heater result...

27 Time/Temperature Relationship in Scalds Water Temperature Time To Produce a Serious Burn 120°F (49°C) More than 5 minutes 125°F (52°C) 1 1 / 2 to 2 minutes 130°F (54°C) About 30 seconds 135°F (57°C) About 10 seconds 140°F (60°C) Less than 5 seconds 145°F (63°C) Less than 3 seconds 150°F (66°C) Ab...

28 Water Temperature Setting… Maximum water temperature occurs whilethe burner is on. To determine the watertemperature, turn on a hot water faucetand place a thermometer in the waterstream. Water temperature at the faucetmay vary depending on season and lengthof pipe from the water heater. The fact...

29 Care and cleaning of the water heater: Routine Preventative Maintenance Properly maintained, your water heaterwill provide years of dependable trouble-free service. It is recommended that a periodicinspection of the burner, relief valve, airintake filter, water filter and ventingsystem should be ...

30 Venting System Inspection The venting system of an indoor waterheater should be inspected annually toensure all of the vent sections are secureand air-tight. It is recommended that qualified servicepersonnel familiar with Category IIIventing inspect the venting system. Check vent connection joint...

32 Before You Call For Service… Troubleshooting TipsSave time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of electrical wiring, gas piping, remote control, burners, vent connectors or other safety ...

Error Code Guide When an error code is displayed: ● Close the hot water faucet, turn off the switch on theremote control. ● Wait for about 5 minutes before turning the switch onagain. ● Open the hot water faucet. If the error code remains shown: ● Close the hot water faucet and turn off the switch o...

SP ARK UNIT ACS-201X A.C. 100V 0401 ON 1 2 3 4 DIP1 ON OFF 1 2 3 4 SW1 SW2 SW3 Gas Valve Assembly Heat Exchanger Thermistor Heat Exchanger Outlet Thermistor Burner Assembly (with ODS) Blower Motor Flame Rod/ Electrodes Transformer Water Flow Solenoid Inlet Thermistor Ignitor PC Board (PCB) Burner As...

35 Required adjustment for up to 180°F (82°C) water temperature settings WARNING: Refer to scald potential warnings on page 4 before making adjustment. Changing this setting is done at your own risk. DO NOT alter the #4 DIP Switch if the setting of up to 180°F (82°C) is not required. Follow the inst...

36 IF YOU NEED SERVICE 1. Should you have any questions about your new water heater, or if it requiresadjustment, repair, or routine maintenance, it is suggested that you first contactyour installer, plumbing contractor or previously agreed upon service agency. Inthe event the firm has moved, or is ...

5 Both LP and natural gas have an odorant added to aid in detecting a gas leak. Some people may not physically be able to smell or recognize this odorant. If you are unsure orunfamiliar with the smell of LP or natural gas, ask the gas supplier. Other conditions, suchas “odorant fade”, which causes t...

6 Have the installer show you the location of the gas shut-off valve and how to shut it off ifnecessary. Turn off the manual shut-off valve if the water heater has been subjected tooverheating, fire, flood, physical damage or if the gas supply fails to shut off. ● Read this manual entirely beforeins...

Installing the (INDOOR) water heater : This water heater must be installed in accordance with these instructions, local codes, utility companyrequirements, and/or in the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of the American NationalStandard/National Fuel Gas Code. A copy can be purchased fr...

8 Installing the (OUTDOOR) water heater: This water heater must be installed in accordance with these instructions, local codes, utility companyrequirements, and/or in the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of the American NationalStandard/National Fuel Gas Code. A copy can be purchased ...

Installing the water heater: Proper operation of the water heater requires air for combustion and ventilation. Provisions forcombustion and ventilation air must comply with referenced codes and standards. Combustion and Ventilation Air (Indoor Water Heater Only) NOTICE: If the water heater is instal...

10 Water Supply Connections IMPORTANT: Do notapply heat to the HOT orCOLD water connections. Ifsweat connections are used,sweat tubing to adapterbefore fitting adapter to thewater connections onheater. Any heat applied tothe water supply fittingswill permanently damagethe internal components ofthe w...

Installing the water heater: Relief Valve A new pressure relief valve, complyingwith the Standard for Relief Valves andAutomatic Gas Shut-Off Devices for HotWater Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22/CSA 4.4, must be installed at the hotwater outlet connection of the waterheater at the time of installation. ...

Installing the water heater: The water heater must be installed with a RTG20002B vent adapter or a UL approved Category III StainlessSteel equivalent. Venting The installation of venting must comply withnational codes, local codes, and the ventmanufacturer’s instructions. The water heater must be ve...

14 Venting Through Closed Spaces If the vent piping passes through a closed space, a minimumclearance of 8” (20 cm) when installed horizontally, 6” (15 cm)when installed vertically should be maintained between the ventpipe and combustibles and noncombustibles. Be sure to followlocal codes. For maint...

15 D V V E FIXEDCLOS ED OPE RAB LE OPE RAB LE FIXE D CLOS ED v v B L F C B v v v X B B B A J B I H X v M K v G A The following information should be used for determining the proper location of the vent terminalfor indoor and outdoor tankless water heaters. Canadian Installations 1 US Installations 2...

16 Installing the water heater: Additional Considerations Do Not install vent terminal under any patio or deck. To help prevent moisture from freezing on walls and under eaves, do not locate vent terminal on the side of a buildingwith prevailing winter winds. To help prevent water lines from freezin...

17 Vent Horizontal Wall Thimble Installation An approved 4 inch (10 cm) VentHorizontal Wall Thimble must be used. The Wall Thimble requires mechanicalsupport from the wall sufficient to supportany incidental loads on the system. If thewall is not sufficient enough to support theWall Thimble, then ap...

18 Installing the water heater. Vertical Vent Installation Once the vent terminal location has beendetermined, make a hole through the roofand interior ceiling to accommodate thevent pipe. Complete the vent pipeinstallation to the water heater's ventconnector fitting on the water heater ventcollar o...

19 Remote Control Installation One (1) remote control is provided withthe water heater. The following are considerations fordetermining the location of the remotecontrol(s): ● DO NOT install any remote control outdoors or areas were it can come incontact with water. ● Place remote control out of chi...

20 Installing the Main Remote Control. WARNING: Field wiring connections and electrical grounding must comply with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the latest edition of the National Electrical Code,ANSI/NFPA 70, or in Canada, Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1 Part 1. Remote Con...

21 Electrical Connection POWER CORD (Indoor water heatersonly): ● The electric power supply requirementfor this water heater is 120 VAC/60HZ,2 Amps. ● The water heater comes with a three (3)pin power supply cord (INDOORMODELS ONLY). Use only a poweroutlet with a ground terminal. ● The installation o...

22 Installing the water heater. Typical Installation of Indoor Water Heater 90° Elbow 1/4" Per Foot Downward Pitch Wall Thimble Vent Termination With Protective Screen To Hot Water Faucet(s) Discharge Line (To Suitable Drain) ReliefValve Union Drain Valve 6" (15 cm) Air Gap Manual Gas Applia...

23 Installing the water heater: Typical Installation of Outdoor Water Heater To Hot Water Faucet(s) Discharge Line (To Suitable Drain) ReliefValve Union Drain Valve 6" (15 cm) Air Gap

Installing the water heater: 25 A. Outdoor Water Heater Location ❑ Outdoor water heaters must be installed outdoors. ❑ Protected from freezing temperatures. B. Indoor Water Heater Location ❑ Close to area of vent termination. ❑ Indoors and protected from freezing temperatures . C. Outdoor and Indoor...

26 Lighting the water heater: Before operating this water heater, be sure to read and follow the instructions on the label picturedbelow and all other labels on the water heater, as well as the warnings printed in this manual. Failure todo so can result in unsafe operation of the water heater result...

27 Time/Temperature Relationship in Scalds Water Temperature Time To Produce a Serious Burn 120°F (49°C) More than 5 minutes 125°F (52°C) 1 1 / 2 to 2 minutes 130°F (54°C) About 30 seconds 135°F (57°C) About 10 seconds 140°F (60°C) Less than 5 seconds 145°F (63°C) Less than 3 seconds 150°F (66°C) Ab...

28 Water Temperature Setting… Maximum water temperature occurs whilethe burner is on. To determine the watertemperature, turn on a hot water faucetand place a thermometer in the waterstream. Water temperature at the faucetmay vary depending on season and lengthof pipe from the water heater. The fact...

29 Care and cleaning of the water heater: Routine Preventative Maintenance Properly maintained, your water heaterwill provide years of dependable trouble-free service. It is recommended that a periodicinspection of the burner, relief valve, airintake filter, water filter and ventingsystem should be ...

30 Venting System Inspection The venting system of an indoor waterheater should be inspected annually toensure all of the vent sections are secureand air-tight. It is recommended that qualified servicepersonnel familiar with Category IIIventing inspect the venting system. Check vent connection joint...

32 Before You Call For Service… Troubleshooting TipsSave time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of electrical wiring, gas piping, remote control, burners, vent connectors or other safety ...

Error Code Guide When an error code is displayed: ● Close the hot water faucet, turn off the switch on theremote control. ● Wait for about 5 minutes before turning the switch onagain. ● Open the hot water faucet. If the error code remains shown: ● Close the hot water faucet and turn off the switch o...

SP ARK UNIT ACS-201X A.C. 100V 0401 ON 1 2 3 4 DIP1 ON OFF 1 2 3 4 SW1 SW2 SW3 Gas Valve Assembly Heat Exchanger Thermistor Heat Exchanger Outlet Thermistor Burner Assembly (with ODS) Blower Motor Flame Rod/ Electrodes Transformer Water Flow Solenoid Inlet Thermistor Ignitor PC Board (PCB) Burner As...

35 Required adjustment for up to 180°F (82°C) water temperature settings WARNING: Refer to scald potential warnings on page 4 before making adjustment. Changing this setting is done at your own risk. DO NOT alter the #4 DIP Switch if the setting of up to 180°F (82°C) is not required. Follow the inst...

36 IF YOU NEED SERVICE 1. Should you have any questions about your new water heater, or if it requiresadjustment, repair, or routine maintenance, it is suggested that you first contactyour installer, plumbing contractor or previously agreed upon service agency. Inthe event the firm has moved, or is ...