Rheem AP15121-1- 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 in accordance with these instructions, local codes, utility codes, utility company requirements or, in the absence of l...

Installing the water heater. 6 Thermal Expansion Determine if a check valve exists in the inlet water line. Check with your local water utility. It may have been installed in the cold water line as a separate back flow preventer, or it may be part of a pressure reducing valve, water meter or water s...

! WARNING: The pressure rating of the relief valve must not exceed 150 PSI, the maximum working pressure of the water heater as marked on the rating plate. A new combination temperature and pressure relief valve, complying with the Standard for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shut-Off Devices for Ho...

8 Installing the water heater. Electrical Connections To Fill the Water Heater Make certain the drain valve is completely closed. Open the shut-off valve in the cold water supply line.Open each hot water faucet slowly to allow the air to vent from the water heater and piping. A steady flow of water ...

Insulation blankets, available to the general public, for external use on electric water heaters are not necessary. The purpose of an insulation blanket is to reduce the standby heat loss encountered with storage tank heaters. This water heater meets or exceeds the National Appliance Energy Conserva...

10 Installing the water heater. Please install the insulation on the cold water supply inlet and the hot water outlet as shown in the illustration. Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation For increased energy efficiency, this water heater has been supplied with two 2-3/8” sections of pipe insulati...

Installation Checklist 11 A. Water Heater Location ❑ Close to area of heated water demand. ❑ Indoors and protected from moisture, wet conditions and freezing temperatures. ❑ Area free of flammable vapors. ❑ 1,000 cu. ft unconditioned indoor space. ❑ Provisions made to protect area from water damage....

The water heater is equipped with a temperature limiting control (ECO) that is located above the upper heating element in contact with the tank surface. If for any reason the water temperature becomes excessively high, the temperature limiting control (ECO) breaks the power circuit to the heating el...

13 For the most efficient operation of the heat pump water heater, the "Energy Saver" mode is recommended. Press the key on the control pad labeled "En- ergy Saver". The corresponding LED will light up upon activation. If the "Energy Saver" setting does not supply enough hot ...

14 Care and cleaning of the water heater. Draining the Water Heater CAUTION: Shut off power to the water heater before draining water. DANGER: Before manually operating the relief valve, make certain no one will be exposed to the hot water released by the valve. The water drained from the tank may b...

16 Before You Call For Service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the chart on this page first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What to Do Rumbling noise Water conditions in your home caused a build up of scale or mineral deposits in the water heater. ...

17 140 130 120 1 10 100 90 T H E R M - O - D I S C Air Filter Temperature & Pressure Relief Valve Drain Valve Replacement Parts. For 50 gallon Heat Pump Water Heaters. Instructions For Placing a Parts Order Address parts orders to the distributor or store where the heater was purchased.All parts...

18 Cavity Insert Instructions The following instructions are intended for qualified service personnel ONLY, and should only be done when necessary. In order to replace the ECO,thermistor or heating element, remove the cavity insert crossbar by following the instructions below: Turn off the power to ...

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

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 in accordance with these instructions, local codes, utility codes, utility company requirements or, in the absence of l...

Installing the water heater. 6 Thermal Expansion Determine if a check valve exists in the inlet water line. Check with your local water utility. It may have been installed in the cold water line as a separate back flow preventer, or it may be part of a pressure reducing valve, water meter or water s...

! WARNING: The pressure rating of the relief valve must not exceed 150 PSI, the maximum working pressure of the water heater as marked on the rating plate. A new combination temperature and pressure relief valve, complying with the Standard for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shut-Off Devices for Ho...

8 Installing the water heater. Electrical Connections To Fill the Water Heater Make certain the drain valve is completely closed. Open the shut-off valve in the cold water supply line.Open each hot water faucet slowly to allow the air to vent from the water heater and piping. A steady flow of water ...

Insulation blankets, available to the general public, for external use on electric water heaters are not necessary. The purpose of an insulation blanket is to reduce the standby heat loss encountered with storage tank heaters. This water heater meets or exceeds the National Appliance Energy Conserva...

10 Installing the water heater. Please install the insulation on the cold water supply inlet and the hot water outlet as shown in the illustration. Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation For increased energy efficiency, this water heater has been supplied with two 2-3/8” sections of pipe insulati...

Installation Checklist 11 A. Water Heater Location ❑ Close to area of heated water demand. ❑ Indoors and protected from moisture, wet conditions and freezing temperatures. ❑ Area free of flammable vapors. ❑ 1,000 cu. ft unconditioned indoor space. ❑ Provisions made to protect area from water damage....

The water heater is equipped with a temperature limiting control (ECO) that is located above the upper heating element in contact with the tank surface. If for any reason the water temperature becomes excessively high, the temperature limiting control (ECO) breaks the power circuit to the heating el...

13 For the most efficient operation of the heat pump water heater, the "Energy Saver" mode is recommended. Press the key on the control pad labeled "En- ergy Saver". The corresponding LED will light up upon activation. If the "Energy Saver" setting does not supply enough hot ...

14 Care and cleaning of the water heater. Draining the Water Heater CAUTION: Shut off power to the water heater before draining water. DANGER: Before manually operating the relief valve, make certain no one will be exposed to the hot water released by the valve. The water drained from the tank may b...

16 Before You Call For Service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the chart on this page first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What to Do Rumbling noise Water conditions in your home caused a build up of scale or mineral deposits in the water heater. ...

17 140 130 120 1 10 100 90 T H E R M - O - D I S C Air Filter Temperature & Pressure Relief Valve Drain Valve Replacement Parts. For 50 gallon Heat Pump Water Heaters. Instructions For Placing a Parts Order Address parts orders to the distributor or store where the heater was purchased.All parts...

18 Cavity Insert Instructions The following instructions are intended for qualified service personnel ONLY, and should only be done when necessary. In order to replace the ECO,thermistor or heating element, remove the cavity insert crossbar by following the instructions below: Turn off the power to ...

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