Rheem PG Series- Manuals

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

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

Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.; DO NOT

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 money. Pay particular attenti...

Page 4 - Time/Temperature Relationship in Scalds; D A N G E R; HOT; Water temperature over 125; B U R N; WATER TEMPERATURE SETTING

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; Do not; try to light any appliance.; Do not; touch any electrical switch.; Do not; 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 notphysically be able to smell or recognize this odorant. If you are unsure or unfa...

Page 6 - attempt to repair or replace; 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 if necessary. Turn off the manual shut-off valve if the water heater has been subj...

Page 7 - Installing the water heater.; install the water heater in

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

Page 8 - Combustion and Ventilation Air; Corrosive Atmospheres

8 Installing the water heater. Customer Service T roubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Combustion and Ventilation Air Proper operation of the water heaterrequires air for combustion andventilation. Provisions for combustionand ven...

Page 9 - Safety Instructions; Thermal Expansion

CO LD HO T CO LD HO T Drain valve 9 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting Tips Customer Service Thermal Expansion Determine if a check valve exists in the inlet water line. Check with your local waterutility. It may have been installe...

Page 10 - Relief Valve; Condensation

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

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

Customer Service T roubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions 12 DANGER: Failure to install the draft hood andproperly vent the waterheater to the outdoors asoutlined in the Ventingsection of this manual willresult in unsafe operationof...

Page 13 - Heat Traps

Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting Tips Customer Service 13 Typical vertical piping arrangement Typical horizontal piping arrangement Heat Traps For increased energy efficiency, somewater heaters have been supplied withfactory inst...

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

Water Supply ■ Water heater completely filled with water. ■ Air purged from water heater andpiping. ■ Water connections tight and free of leaks. 14 Customer Service T roubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installation checklist. Wa...

Page 15 - Combination Potable and Space Heating Application

Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting Tips Customer Service Local codes or plumbing authority requirements may vary from the instructions or diagrams provided in thismanual and take precedent over these instructions. Tee fitting for v...

Page 18 - Operating the water heater.; Water Temperature Setting...

18 Customer Service T roubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Temperature dial (Temperatures are approximate) WA R M V A C A T IO N H O T C A UT ION T H E R I S K O F S C A L D I N J U R Y W A TE R IN C R E A S E S H O T T E R W A R ...

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

19 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting 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; Reinstall the draft hood.; Vacation and Extended Shut-Down

Customer Service T roubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Proper burner and pilot flamepattern 20 Care and cleaning of the water heater. Venting System Inspection The water heater’s internal flue must beinspected annually to be cert...

Page 21 - Troubleshooting Tips; 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

22 Customer Service T roubleshooting 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 ...

Page 26 - If you need service...; Address where the water heater is located and physical location.

Customer Service T roubleshooting 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 firs...

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

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

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...