Rheem GP Series- Manuals

Page 2 - Customer; READ THE SAFETY INFORMATION

Care and Cleaning Draining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Burner Inspection . . . . . . . . . 20Extended Shut-Down . . . . . . 20 Safety Information Safety Precautions. . . . . . . 3–6LP Gas Models . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installation Instructions...

Page 3 - or the local gas utility.; IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.; INSTALL THE DRAFT HOOD AND PROPERLY VENT; DO NOT; handle, use or store gasoline or other flammable or combustible; W A R N I N G

Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Be sure to read and understand the entire Use and Care Manual before attempting to install or operate this water heater. It may save you time and money. Pay particular attenti...

Page 4 - Time/Temperature Relationship in Scalds; Safety; water increases the

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 - AND NATURAL GAS MODELS; If a gas leak is present or; Do not

5 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting 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 unfa...

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

Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions 6 ● Read this manual entirely before installing or operating the water heater. ● Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Manual. ● B...

Page 7 - Installing the water heater.; Top View Closet

Installing the water heater. This water heater must be installed in accordance with these instructions, local codes, utility company requirements, and/or in the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of the American National Standard/National Fuel Gas Code. A copy can be purchased from eithe...

Page 8 - Installation; Combustion and Ventilation Air; Proper operation of the water heater; Corrosive Atmospheres

8 Installing the water heater. Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Combustion and Ventilation Air Proper operation of the water heater requires air for combustion and ventilation. Provisions for combustion and v...

Page 9 - Thermal Expansion

Drain valve 9 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 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 li...

Page 10 - Relief Valve

Customer Service Troubleshooting 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 and Automatic Gas Shut-Off Devices for H...

Page 11 - Leak Testing

Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting 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 h...

Page 12 - Venting

Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions 12 ! DANGER: Failure to install the draft hood and properly vent the water heater to the outdoors as outlined in the Venting section of this manual will result in unsafe opera...

Page 13 - Heat Traps

Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Typical vertical piping arrangement Typical horizontal piping arrangement Heat Traps For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with factory instal...

Page 14 - Installation checklist.; Water Heater Location

14 Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installation checklist. Water Heater Location ■ Close to area of vent. ■ Indoors and protected from freezing temperatures. ■ Proper clearance from combustible surfaces obse...

Page 15 - manual and take precedent over these instructions.; Combination Potable and Space Heating Application; Supplemental instructions for gas water heaters

Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Local codes or plumbing authority requirements may vary from the instructions or diagrams provided in this manual and take precedent over these instructions. Combination Potab...

Page 16 - Lighting the water heater.

Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions 16 Lighting the water heater. Before operating this water heater, be sure to read and follow the instructions on the label pictured below and all other labels on the water hea...

Page 17 - Operating; Operating the water heater.; Safety Precautions; Do; Water Temperature Setting

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 ! DANGER:...

Page 18 - Water Temperature Setting...

18 Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating the water heater. Water Temperature Setting… Maximum water temperatures occur just after the burner has shut off. To determine the water temperature, turn on a ho...

Page 19 - Care and cleaning of the water heater.; Draining the Water Heater

Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 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 valve ...

Page 20 - Venting System Inspection

Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Proper burner and pilot flame pattern 20 Care and cleaning of the water heater. Venting System Inspection The water heater’s internal flue must be inspected annually to be cer...

Page 21 - pages first and you may not need to call for service.; Before you call for service...

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 leaks. ...

Page 22 - Problem; Troubleshooting Tips

22 Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Problem Possible Causes What To Do Rumbling noise Scale and sediment ● Clean tank. in tank. Relief valve Pressure build up ● This is an unacceptable condition and must be p...

Page 25 - Instructions For Placing a Parts Order

Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 25 Replacement parts. For 28, 38, 40. 48 and 50 gallon models using natural or LP gas. Instructions For Placing a Parts Order To place orders using a Visa/MasterCard call 800-...

Page 26 - If you need service...

Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions 26 If you need service… 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...

Page 27 - Rheem Manufacturing Company; Warranty Registration Department

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

Page 28 - Follow these three steps to protect your; 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 3 Model Number Serial Number Water Heater Serial Number Consumer Product Ownership Registration Model Number Important Mail Today! Fir...