Rheem HG- Manuals

Page 2 - You can find them on a label on the appliance.; IF YOU NEED SERVICE; Customer Service

Safety Information Safety Precautions. . . . . . 3–6 LP Gas Models . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Installation Instructions Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Water Connections . . . . . . . . 9 Gas Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Potable Space Heating . . . . 13 Operating Instructions Lig...

Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.; D A N G E R

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 operatethis water heater. It may save you time and cost. Pay particular attention...

Page 4 - LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM MODELS; If LP gas is present or suspected:; Do not

Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Both LP and natural gas have an odorant added to aid in detecting a gas leak. Some people may not physicall...

Page 5 - Time/Temperature Relationship in Scalds; Temperature; HOT; Water temperature over 125; B U R N; WATER TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT

5 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Time/Temperature Relationship in Scalds 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. Abou...

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 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 subjec...

Page 7 - Installing the water heater.; Location; Stand kits to raise the water heater 18; WARNING: Combustible construction; Safety Instructions; WARNING: If a location

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 - Combustion and Ventilation Air; above the; mesh to prevent; Corrosive Atmospheres

8 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. Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation I...

Page 9 - Thermal Expansion; Water Supply Connections

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. It may have been installed in the cold water line as a separate back flow preventer, or it may b...

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 andAutomatic Gas Shut-Off Devices for Ho...

Page 11 - Leak Testing; black steel; WARNING: Never use an

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 haz...

Page 12 - Venting; per foot of length. Single wall vent; CAUTION: Application of any; space; WARNING: If local codes

Customer Service Troubleshooting 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 draf t hood in place. Venting Vent connectors must be attached tothe draf t hood o...

Page 13 - Combination Potable and Space Heating Application; WARNING: When this system

Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Supplemental instructions for gas water heatersinstalled in potable/space heating applications. Local codes or plumbing authority requirements may vary from the instructions o...

Page 14 - Lighting the water heater.; FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING; result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.; . S TO P ! R E A D T H E S A F E T Y I N F O R M AT I O N A B O V E

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 socan result in unsafe operation of the water heater resulting...

Page 15 - . STOP! READ THE SAFETY INFORMATION ABOVE

Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 15 Lighting the water heater. (With SmartWater™ Ignition System) Before operating this water heater, be sure to read and follow the instructions on the label pictured belowand...

Page 16 - DANGER: There is a hot; Water Temperature Setting; Do; Operating the water heater.

Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions 16 Time/Temperature Relationship in Scalds 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. Abo...

Page 17 - If adjustment is necessary...; WARNING: Should overheating occur

Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 17 Operating the water heater. If adjustment is necessary… Maximum water temperatures occur justaf ter the burner has shut off. Todetermine the hot water temperatureturn on a ...

Page 18 - Care and cleaning of the water heater.; Draining the Water Heater; CAUTION: Shut off gas to the water; Routine Preventative Maintenance; of core wire is exposed at either end; Housekeeping

Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions 18 Care and cleaning of the water heater. Draining the Water Heater CAUTION: Shut off gas to the water heater at the thermostat gas cock ormanual shut-off valve before drainin...

Page 19 - Venting System Inspection; Visually inspect the burners annually.; Vacation and Extended Shut-Down

Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 19 Venting System Inspection The water heater’s internal flue must beinspected annually to be certain it isclean by removing the draf t hood andflue baffle. When reinstalling ...

Page 20 - Problem; safety devices. Refer repairs to qualified service personnel.; Before You Call For Service...

Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions 20 Problem Possible Causes What To Do Condensation This usually happens when ● This is normal. Af ter the water in the tank warms a new water heater is up the condensation wil...

Page 22 - For 30, 40 and 50 gallon models using natural or LP gas.; Instructions For Placing a Parts Order; All parts orders should include:; CAUTION: For your safety DO; For models equipped with

Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions 22 Replacement Parts. For 30, 40 and 50 gallon models using natural or LP gas. Instructions For Placing a Parts Order To place orders using a Visa/MasterCard call 800-431-1549...

Page 23 - Rheem Manufacturing Company; Please place in envelope and mail to:

23 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 24 - Model Number; Model Number

24 ✁ 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...