Rheem 30 Gallon- User Manual

Installing the water heater. The location chosen for the water heater must take into consideration the following: Local Installation Regulations This water heater must be installed inaccordance with these instructions, localcodes, utility codes, utility companyrequirements or, in the absence of loca...

Installing the water heater. Thermal Expansion Water Supply Connections Determine if a check valve exists in the inletwater line. It may have been installed in the cold water line as a separate back flowpreventer, or it may be part of a pressurereducing valve, water meter or water softener.A check v...

Typical Installation Recommended heat trap 6 ″ minimum Hot water outlet to fixtures 6 ″ air gap Suitable open drain 6 ″ Union Temperature & pressure relief valve Cold water supply To cold water supply Shut-off valve Reliefvalvedischargeline tosuitableopendrain Unions *The drain valve is located ...

CAUTION: The presence of water in the piping and waterheater does not providesufficient conduction for aground. Non-metallic piping,dielectric unions, flexibleconnectors etc. can cause thewater heater to be electricallyisolated. Electrical Connections All wiring must conform to local codes orlatest ...

For increased energy efficiency, somewater heaters have been supplied withtwo 24” sections of pipe insulation. Please install the insulation, according tothe illustrations above, that best meetsyour requirements. R E L I E F V A L V E CO LD HO T Typical vertical piping arrangement R E L I E F V A L ...

10 Installing the water heater. For increased energy efficiency, somewater heaters have been supplied witha 2-3/8” section of pipe insulation. Please install the insulation, according tothe illustrations above, that best meetsyour requirements. Slip the insulation cover over the T&PValve through...

11 Installation Checklist A. Water Heater Location B. Water Supply C. Relief Valve D. Wiring ❑ Close to area of heated water demand. ❑ Indoors and protected from freezing temperatures. ❑ Area free of flammable vapors. ❑ Provisions made to protect area from water damage. ❑ Sufficient room to service ...

12 Safety Precautions Do turn off power to water heater if it has been subjected to over heating,fire, flood, physical damage. Do Not turn on water heater unless it is filled with water. Do Not turn on water heater if cold water supply shut-off valve is closed. If there is any difficulty inunderstan...

13 If adjustment is necessary… Turn off the power to the waterheater. Remove the jacket access panel(s)and insulation exposing thethermostat(s). The thermostat protective cover(s)should not be removed. Using a small screwdriver, set thethermostat(s) dial pointer(s) to the desired temperature. Replac...

14 Routine Preventative Maintenance Properly maintained, your water heaterwill provide years of dependable trouble-free service. It is suggested that a routine preventivemaintenance program be established andfollowed by the user. It is further recommended that a periodicinspection of the operating c...

15 Problem Possible Causes What To Do Rumbling noise Water conditions in your ● Remove and clean the heating elements. home caused a build up ofscale or mineral depositson the heating elements. Relief valve Pressure build up caused ● This is an unacceptable condition and must be producing popping by...

16 Replacement Parts. For 2 1 / 2 gallon models with single elements. Instructions For Placing a Parts Order Address parts orders to the distributor orstore where the heater was purchased. All parts orders should include: The model and serial number of thewater heater from the rating plate. Specify ...

18 Replacement Parts For 30 gallon models with single and double elements. Instructions For Placing a Parts Order Address parts orders to the distributor orstore where the heater was purchased. All parts orders should include: The model and serial number of thewater heater from the rating plate. Spe...

19 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 ...

20 Wiring diagrams. Therm-O-Disc Thermostats (Type 59T) Grounding conductor may be required.Refer to Wiring Section of Manual * DOUBLE ELEMENT SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION DOUBLE ELEMENT NON-SIMULTANEOUS FIG. A FIG. C FIG. D FIG. E BLA CK LOWER HEATING ELEMENT 2 UPPER THERMOSTAT & HIGH TEMP. LIMIT (EC...