Rheem MTS105200 - Manual

6 A  new  combination  temperature  and  pressure  relief  valve,  complying  with  the  Standard  for  Relief   Valves  and  Automatic  Gas  Shut-­Off  Devices  for  Hot  Water  Supply  Systems,  ANSI  Z21.22,  is  supplied   and  must  be  installed  in  the  opening  provided  and  marked  for  t...

7 Water  Supply  Connections  -­  Top  of  Storage  Tank Refer  to  the  illustration  on  next  page   for  suggested  typical  installation.   The  installation  of  unions  or  flexible   copper  connectors  is  recommended   on  the  hot  and  cold  water  connections   so  that  the  storage  t...

8 Installing  the  storage  tank. Typical  Installation Temperature & Pressure Relief Valve Union (The addition of a union at this point will help in the replacement of the T & P Relief Valve should the need arise.) Drain Pipe Drain Valve Support the relief valve drain pipe using metal strap...

Insulation  blankets,  available  to  the   general  public,  for  external  use  on   storage  tanks  are  not  necessary.    The   purpose  of  an  insulation  blanket   is  to  reduce  the  standby  heat  loss   encountered  with  storage  tanks.The  manufacturer’s  warranty  does  not   cover  a...

Installation  Checklist A.  Storage  tank  Location B.  Water  Supply C.    Relief  Valve ❑ 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  damag...

11 Vacation  and  Extended  Shut-­Down If  the  storage  tank  is  to  remain  idle  for   an  extended  period  of  time,  the  water   to  the  appliance  should  be  turned  off   to  conserve  energy.If  the  storage  tank  is  installed  in  a   location  where  it  could  freeze  when   not  o...

12 Before  You  Call  For  Service… Troubleshooting  Tips   Save  time  and  money!  Review  the  chart  on  this  page  first  and  you  may  not  need  to  call  for   service. Problem Possible  Causes What  to  Do Rumbling  noise  upon  start-­up Normal  settling  of  internal  compo-­nents. z No...

15 head IF  YOU  NEED  SERVICE 1.    Should  you  have  any  questions  about  your  new  storage  tank,  or  if  it   requires  repair,  or  routine  maintenance,  it  is  suggested  that  you  first   contact  your  installer,  plumbing  contractor  or  previously  agreed  upon   service  agency. ...

16 LIMITED WARRANTY GENERAL Water   Heater   Innovations,   Inc.   warrants   its   products   to   be   free   from   factory   defects   in   workmanship   and   material,   and   will   furnish   a   replacement   for   any   part   which   fails   in   normal   use,   within  the  applicable  Wa...