Rheem GG Series- Manuals

Page 2 - READ THIS MANUAL; You can find them on a label on the appliance.; IF YOU NEED SERVICE; DANGER; READ THE SAFETY INFORMATION

Safety Information Safety Precautions . . . . . . 3–6 LP Gas Models . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installation Instructions Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Water Connections . . . . . . . . . 9 Gas Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Pipe Insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Heat ...

Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.; Do not; handle, use or store gasoline or other; D A N G E R

Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting Tips Customer Service Be sure to read and understand the entire Use and Care Manual before attempting to install or operate thiswater heater. It may save you time and cost. Pay particular attentio...

Page 4 - Time/Temperature Relationship in Scalds; HOT; Water temperature over 125; B U R N; WATER TEMPERATURE SETTING; Customer Service

Time/Temperature Relationship in Scalds Water Temperature Time To Produce a Serious Burn 120°F More than 5 minutes 125°F 1 1 / 2 to 2 minutes 130°F About 30 seconds 135°F About 10 seconds 140°F Less than 5 seconds 145°F Less than 3 seconds 150°F About 1 1 / 2 seconds 155°F About 1 second Table court...

Page 5 - attempt to find the cause yourself.; try to light any appliance.; touch any electrical switch.; use any phone in your building.

5 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting Tips Customer Service 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 or unf...

Page 6 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Customer Service T roubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions 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 subje...

Page 7 - Installing the water heater.; Location; Stand kits to raise the water heater 18; install the water heater in; Safety Instructions

Installing the 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 from either ...

Page 8 - Inspect Shipment; Combustion and Ventilation Air; above the floor; Corrosive Atmospheres

Inspect Shipment Inspect the water heater for possible damage. Check the markings on the rating plateof the water heater to be certain the type of gas supplied corresponds to the waterheater requirements. 8 Installing the water heater. Customer Service T roubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operati...

Page 9 - It may have been; “closed water system”.; A cold; “open water; expanding water which exceeds the; “closed water system”,; correct the problem.; Thermal Expansion; NPT; Typical Installation

Determine if a check valve exists inthe inlet water line. It may have been installed in the cold water line as a separateback flow preventer, or it may be part of apressure reducing valve, water meter or watersofterner. A check valve located in the coldwater inlet line can cause what is referred toa...

Page 10 - Relief Valve

Customer Service T roubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions 10 Installing the water heater. A new combination temperature and pressure relief valve, complying with the Standard for Relief Valves andAutomatic Gas Shut-Off Devices for H...

Page 11 - Leak Testing; black steel

Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting Tips Customer Service 11 WARNING: Do not attempt to convert this water heater for use with a different type of gas other than the type shown on the rating plate. Such conversion could result in ha...

Page 12 - Venting; per foot of length. Single wall vent; space

Customer Service T roubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions 12 Installing the water heater. The water heater must be installed with the factory supplied draft hood in place. Venting Insulation Blanket Vent connectors must be attached ...

Page 13 - Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation

13 Typical vertical piping arrangement Typical horizontal piping arrangement 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, according tothe illustrations above, t...

Page 14 - Installation Checklist.; Water Supply; Close to area of vent.; Gas Supply; Approved pipe joint compound used.; Draft hood properly installed.

14 Installation Checklist. Water Supply ■ Water heater completely filled with water. ■ Air purged from water heater andpiping. ■ Water connections tight and free of leaks. Water Heater Location ■ Close to area of vent. ■ Indoors and protected fromfreezing temperatures. ■ Proper clearance from combus...

Page 15 - Combination Potable and Space Heating Application

CO LD HO T Typical Piping Diagram for Combination Potable/Space Heating Installation Spring loaded check valve in heating unit hot water supply line and cold water return line (not supplied with water heater) NOTICE: This check valve is incorporated in some heating units. Refer to the installation i...

Page 16 - Lighting the water heater.

Lighting the water heater. Before operating this water heater, be sure to read and follow the instructions on the label pictured belowand all other labels on the water heater, as well as the warnings printed in this manual. Failure to do so canresult in unsafe operation of the water heater resulting...

Page 17 - Alternate Lighting Instructions*

17 Alternate Lighting Instructions* Before operating this water heater, be sure to read and follow the instructions on the label pictured belowand all other labels on the water heater, as well as the warnings printed in this manual. Failure to do so canresult in unsafe operation of the water heater ...

Page 18 - Safety Precautions; Do; Operating the water heater.; Components of Your Water Heater

Customer Service T roubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Jacket door Dip tube (cold water inlet) Anode Thermostat and burner Pilot burner Thermocouple Mainburnerorifice Mainburner Thermostaticgas valve Gas cock knob Red button Ther...

Page 19 - Water Temperature Setting

19 Water Temperature Time To Produce a Serious Burn 120°F More than 5 minutes 125°F 1 1 / 2 to 2 minutes 130°F About 30 seconds 135°F About 10 seconds 140°F Less than 5 seconds 145°F Less than 3 seconds 150°F About 1 1 / 2 seconds 155°F About 1 second Table courtesy of Shriners Burn Institute Time/T...

Page 20 - Water Temperature Setting...

Operating the water heater. 20 Water Temperature Setting… M a x i m u m w a t e r t e m p e ra t u re s o c c u rj u s t a f t e r t h e b u r n e r h a s s h u t o f f.To d e t e r m i n e t h e w a t e r t e m p e ra t u ret u r n o n a h o t w a t e r f a u c e t a n d p l a c ea t h e r m o m e ...

Page 21 - Care and cleaning of the water heater.; Draining the Water Heater; Routine Preventative Maintenance; of core wire is exposed at either end of; Housekeeping

Care and cleaning of the water heater. Draining the Water Heater CAUTION: Shut off gas to the water heater at the gas control (thermostat)gas cock or manual shut-off valvebefore draining water. DANGER: Before manually operating the relief valve, make certain no one willbe exposed to the hot water re...

Page 22 - Venting System Inspection; positioned and securely attached.; Burner Inspection; Visually inspect the burners annually.; Vacation and Extended Shut-Down

Venting System Inspection The water heater’s internal flue must beinspected annually to be certain it is cleanby removing the draft hood and flue baffle. When reinstalling the flue baffle makecertain it is hung securely by its hangerat the top of the flue way. Remove any scale that may have fallen o...

Page 23 - Before You Call For Service...

23 Problem Possible Causes What To Do Condensation This usually happens when ● This is normal. After the water in the tank warms a new water heater is up the condensation will disappear. If, however, the filled for the first time. condition persists, examine the piping and fittings for possible leak...

Page 24 - Problem

Customer Service T roubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions 24 Before You Call For Service… Problem Possible Causes What To Do Rumbling noise Scale and sediment ● Clean tank. in tank. Relief valve Pressure build up ● This is an unacce...

Page 25 - Instructions For Placing a Parts Order; All parts orders should include:

25 Replacement Parts. Instructions For Placing a Parts Order To place orders using a Visa/MasterCard call 800-431-1549. All parts orders should include: The model and serial number of thewater heater from the rating plate. Specify type of gas (natural or LP)as marked on the rating plate. Part descri...

Page 27 - Rheem Manufacturing Company; Please place in envelope and mail to:

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

Page 28 - Model Number; Model Number

28 ✁ 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...