Rheem Side Inlet Gas Water Heaters - Manuals

5 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 orunfamiliar with the smell of LP or natural gas, ask the gas supplier. Other conditions, suchas “odorant fade”, which causes the od...

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 subjected tooverheating, fire, flood, physical damage or if the gas supply fails to shut off. ● Read this manual entirely before in...

Installing the water heater. The installation of this water heater must be in accordance with the Manufactured Home Constructionand Safety Standard (Title 24, CFR; Part 3280) and the following instructions; instructions suppliedwith the roof jack assembly, local codes, and utility company requiremen...

8 Installing the water heater. Installation Methods Inspect shipment. — Inspect the water heater for possible shipping damage. Placement of water heater. — Locate the water heater as desired, makecertain the minimum clearancesoutlined in this manual are observed. Combustion and ventilation air. — Ai...

9 Roof Jack (Not Supplied) Roof Ceiling Floor Floor Relief Valve Opening "Cold" Water Inlet "Hot" Water Outlet Sheet MetalScrews (2supplied) toSecure Legsto floor Sheet MetalScrews (2supplied) toSecure Legs tofloor 0" Min. Clearance (side & rear) 3" Min. from Front of Con...

10 Installing the water heater. Thermal Expansion Determine if a check valve exists in the inlet water line. Check with your local water utilitycompany. 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...

11 Typical Installation HO T ALTERNATE SEDIMENT TRAP LOCATION Hot Water Outlet To Fixtures Roof Jack Draft Hood Anode Flue Baffle (Underneath) Temperatureand PressureRelief Valve Relief ValveDischarge Lineto Suitable Drain Drain Valve Jacket Door Thermostat Sediment Trap Sediment Trap Manual Gas Shu...

12 Installing the water heater. WARNING: The tank must be full of waterbefore heater is turnedon. The water heaterwarranty does not coverdamage or failureresulting from operationwith an empty orpartially empty tank. To Fill the Water Heater Make certain that drain valve is closed, thenopen the shut-...

14 Installing the water heater. High Altitude Ratings of gas appliances are based on sea level operation and need not bechanged for installations at elevations upto 2,000 feet. For installations above 2,000 feet, reducethe input per the the National Gas FuelCode for each 1,00 feet above sea level.Co...

15 Installation Checklist A. Water Heater Location B. Water Supply C. Gas Supply D. Relief Valve E. Venting ❑ Water heater securely anchored. ❑ Indoors and protected from freezing temperatures. ❑ Proper clearance from combustible surfaces observed and water heater not installed on carpeted floor. ❑ ...

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

17 Safety Precautions Do turn off manual gas shut-off valve if water heater has beensubjected to overheating, fire, flood, physical damage or if the gas supply fails to shut off. Do Not turn on water heater unless it is filled with water. Do Not turn on water heater if cold water supply shut-off val...

Operating the water heater. 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°...

Care and cleaning of the water heater. Draining the Water Heater CAUTION: Shut off gas to the water heater at the thermostat gas cock or manualshut-off valve before draining water. DANGER: Before manually operating the relief valve, make certain no one will beexposed to the hot water released by the...

21 Before You Call For Service … Troubleshooting TipsSave time and money! Review the charts on thefollowing pages first and you may not need to callfor 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 h...

22 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 unacceptable condition and must be producing popping caused by thermal corrected. Contact the water supplier or plumbing noise or draini...

Replacement Parts. Instructions For Placing a Parts Order Address parts orders to the distributor orstore from where the heater waspurchased. All parts orders should include: The model and serial number of thewater heater from the rating plate. Specify type of gas (natural or LP) asmarked on the rat...

Conversion instructions—Natural Gas to LP Gas If your gas supply is LP gas, your water heater can be converted to burn LP gas as follows: 24 WARNING : This conversion kit must be installed by a qualified installer or service technician in accordance with these instructions. Installation must conform...

Conversion Instructions—Natural Gas to LP Gas 25 Pilot Burner Gas Cock Knob Thermocouple Burner Supply Tube Pilot SupplyTube

26 Conversion Instructions—LP Gas to Natural Gas Turn gas cock knob and manual shut-off valveto the OFF position. Change main burner regulator setting byunscrewing slotted cap from the gas cock knob;then with a small screwdriver depress and rotatethe plunger 90° to align the slot with the NAT markin...

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