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Key to symbols and safety instructions

Outdoor kit – 6 720 811 755 (2014/05)

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Key to symbols and safety instructions

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Key to symbols

Warnings

The following keywords are defined and can be used in this 
document:

DANGER

 indicates a hazardous situation which, if not 

avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

 indicates a hazardous situation which, if not 

avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

 indicates a hazardous situation which, if not 

avoided, could result in minor to moderate injury.

NOTICE

 is used to address practices not related to 

personal injury.

Important information

Additional symbols

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Outdoor Installation

2.1

Warnings

Warnings in this document are identified by 
a warning triangle printed against a grey 
background.
Keywords at the start of a warning indicate 
the type and seriousness of the ensuing risk 
if measures to prevent the risk are not taken.

This symbol indicates important information 
where there is no risk to people or property.

Symbol

Explanation

Step in an action sequence

 

Cross-reference to another part of the 
document

List entry

List entry (second level)

Table 1  

DANGER: 

The top of the outdoor kit will get very hot 
during operation.

▶ Keep away from children. Install heater 

in a location where the top of the kit 
cannot be reached by small children.

DANGER: 

Flue gas is very hot and contains 

carbon monoxide.
Flue gas will be released through the 
outdoor kit.

▶ The outdoor kit cannot be installed on a 

water heater mounted indoors. To 
prevent risk of fire and carbon monoxide 
poisoning, maintain all clearances 
indicated in these instructions.

DANGER: 

▶ Do not place or store any combustible 

material within 5 feet of the appliance. 
Maintain specified clearance to 
combustibles on the wall where the 
appliance is installed and any adjacent 
walls or overhang. Observe all 
clearances required in this manual.

DANGER: 

▶ Surface temperature of the kit is less 

than 140 °F, except highest top surface 
which may reach 300 °F.

DANGER: 

▶ Do not mount water heater directly onto 

vinyl siding, see Fig.  10.

Summary of Contents for RTG 199HE

Page 1: ...RTG 199HE RTG 199ME Outdoor kit Warning This kit must be installed by a qualified installer in accordance with these instructions and all applicable codes and requirements of the authorities having jurisdiction 6 720 811 755 2014 05 US ...

Page 2: ...simportantinformation where there is no risk to people or property Symbol Explanation Step in an action sequence Cross reference to another part of the document List entry List entry second level Table 1 DANGER The top of the outdoor kit will get very hot during operation Keep away from children Install heater in a location where the top of the kit cannot be reached by small children DANGER Flue g...

Page 3: ...nkitontheapplianceis designed to provide protection from temperatures down to approximately 5 F for short term conditions only It will not protect the appliance in areas where the temperature is routinely expected to be belowfreezing Thefreezepreventionkitwill not protect plumbing outside the appliance from freezing Precautions must be taken Alwaysdrainthewaterheaterifitwillbe exposed to long term...

Page 4: ...r replacing the control panel shield re position the front cover 1 Remove the cover plate A from the top of the appliance as shown in Fig 4 Fig 4 2 Attach the supports B to the appliance with the four provided screws as shown in Fig 4 Before mounting the outdoor kit on the appliance Remove the exhaust seal from outdoor vent cap For condensing appliances only Remove inner seal see Fig 5 Fig 5 Conde...

Page 5: ...op of the appliance as shown in Fig 7 Fig 7 Attach the outdoor vent cap to the appliance by fastening the two provided screws and washers see Fig 8 Fig 8 Note Freeze Prevention is not designed to protect the appliance during long durations below freezing or to protect plumbing outside the appliance Always drainthewaterheaterifitwillbeexposed to long term freezing conditions 6720645551 15 1V NOTE O...

Page 6: ...must also be kept level on the wall surface Fig 9 Installation on wood siding Fig 10 Installation on vinyl siding 6 Recess box Outdoor installation 6 1 Warnings WARNING Do not mount heater directly to vinyl siding With vinyl siding a 3 x 4 area of the siding must first be removed and then replaced with wood or other non plastic material See Fig 10 DANGER The top of the outdoor kit will get very ho...

Page 7: ...tibles on the wall where the appliance is installed and any adjacent walls or overhang Observe all clearances required in this manual DANGER Surface temperature of the kit is less than 140 F except highest top surface which may reach 300 F DANGER The water in this appliance is cold and alwaysremainscoldexceptforthetimes when the burner is on In the event of power outage in conjunction with freezin...

Page 8: ...ap to the appliance by fastening the two provided screws and washers see Fig 15 Fig 15 Installation of frame in the heater To install the protection grill in the heater Tilt the frame on one direction as showed in Fig 16 Push the frame to fit the Outdoor vent cap Fig 16 WARNING The control panel shield must always remain closed except when making adjustments to prevent damage to heater from weathe...

Page 9: ...grill in the Outdoor vent cap Fig 17 Fix the frame and protection grill with two screws Fig 18 Position the recess box cover as showed in Fig 19 Fig 19 Fixtheframetotherecessboxcoverwith4screws 4metal washers and 4 silicone washers Fig 20 6720645551 05 1V 6720645551 07 1V ...

Page 10: ...ing connections Start and operate the water heater according to the water heater installation manual NOTE Open the control panel shield to access the controls of the heater WARNING For safety reasons disconnect the power supply cord to the heater before any service or testing is performed WARNING This heater must be electrically grounded in accordance with the most recent edition of the National E...

Page 11: ...access test port remove two screws on either side of the louvered grill Pull louvered grill free from vent cap Insert combustion gas analyzer probe approximately 4 inches straight into test port Do not slope probe up or down Confirm CO2 is within proper range specified in the water heater installation manual Refer to water heater installation manual if any adjustment is necessary When measuring is...

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