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Safety Instructions

Installation Instructions

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning

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roubleshooting Tips

Customer Service

Local codes or plumbing authority requirements may vary from the instructions or diagrams provided in this
manual and take precedent over these instructions.

Tee fitting for vertical hot water
supply lines

Combination Potable and Space Heating Application

Tee fitting must be installed as shown.
This ensures that any air in the water
lines will be purged through the domestic
water faucets and showers.

DANGER:

When this system

requires water for space heating at
elevated temperatures (above 125°F
[52°C]), a mixing or tempering valve
must be installed in the hot water
supply line to the house in order to
reduce the scald hazard potential.

DANGER:

Any piping or components

used in the installation of this water
heater in a combination potable and
space heating application must be
suitable for use with drinking water.

DANGER:

If this water heater is

installed in an application intended to
supply domestic hot water needs and
hot water for space heating purposes,
do not connect the heater to an existing
heating unit or components of a heating
system that have previously been used
with a non drinking water system. 
Toxic chemicals such as those used for
boiler treatment may be present and 
will contaminate the drinking water
supply causing possible health risks.
Never introduce toxic chemicals, such
as those used for boiler treatment, 
into this system.

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Tee fitting for horizontal hot
water supply lines

Hot water
supply to 
house

From HOT 

outlet on 

water heater

From HOT 

outlet on 

water heater

Hot water 
supply to 
heating
unit

Hot water
supply to
house

Hot water supply
to heating unit

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E

L

I

E

F

V

A

L

V

E

CO

LD

HO

T

CO

LD

HO

T

Typical Piping Diagram for Combination Potable/Space Heating Installation

Spring loaded check valve in

heating unit hot water supply line

and cold water return line (not

supplied with water heater)

NOTICE: This check valve is

incorporated in some heating units.

Refer to the installation instructions

supplied with specific heating unit

to determine if it is required.

See diagrams above for proper 

pipe application for vertical 

or horizontal supply lines

Gas line to water heater

Cold water return
line from heating unit

Hot water
supply line into
heating unit

Heating unit

Isolation valve in cold
water return line from
heating unit (not
supplied with water
heater)

Water heater jacket

Temperature and pressure

relief valve discharge line

Drain valve 
(not supplied 
with water heater)

6” air gap

Isolation valve in hot water supply line

to heating unit 

(not supplied with water heater)

Incoming cold water supply

Heat trap
6” Min.

Domestic hot water supply

Shut-off valve

Air vent

Temperature and pressure

relief valve

Combustion Air Inlet Openings

15

Supplemental instructions for gas water heaters
installed in potable/space heating applications.

Mixing or
tempering
valve (refer
to warning
above)

Thermal expansion tank
(if required-not supplied
with water heater)

Summary of Contents for AP13204-4

Page 1: ...ition System The purpose of this manual is twofold one to provide the installer with basic directions and recommendations for the proper installation and adjustment of the water heater and two for the...

Page 2: ...te is needed to obtain service under the warranty IMPORTANT Fill out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card that is in the back of this manual If you do need service you can relax knowing h...

Page 3: ...ate air supply for proper operation Be sure to inspect the vent system for proper installation at initial start up and at least annually thereafter Refer to the Care and Cleaning section of this manua...

Page 4: ...re Dial DANGER Hotter water increases the Potential for Hot Water SCALDS D A N G E R HOT Water temperature over 125 F can cause severe burns instantly or death from scalds Children disabled and elderl...

Page 5: ...federal state and or local laws rules regulations or customs LP gas must be used with great caution It is heavier than air and will collect first in lower areas making it hard to detect at nose level...

Page 6: ...a qualified technician SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING WARNING For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk o...

Page 7: ...not allow the water heater to ignite until examined by a Qualified Service Technician The water heater must be located so it is not subject to physical damage for example by moving vehicles area flood...

Page 8: ...directly or through vertical ducts there must be two openings located as specified above and each must have a minimum net free area of not less than one square inch per 4000 Btuh of the total input r...

Page 9: ...nk is designed with an air cushion built in that compresses as the system pressure increases thereby relieving the over pressure condition and eliminating the repeated operation of the relief valve Ot...

Page 10: ...lve and discharge line The end of the discharge line should not be threaded or concealed and should be protected from freezing No valve of any type restriction or reducer coupling should be installed...

Page 11: ...than 3 8 psi 10 5 w c for natural gas or 1 2 psi 14 w c for LP gas Gas Supply The branch gas supply line to the water heater should be clean 1 2 black steel pipe or other approved gas piping material...

Page 12: ...Blankets Insulation blankets available to the general public for external use on gas water heaters are not necessary The purpose of an insulation blanket is to reduce the standby heat loss encountered...

Page 13: ...the venting system complies with the guidelines found in the Use and Care Manual and National Fuel Gas Code DO contact a Qualified service technician if the pilot or main burner will not stay lit The...

Page 14: ...nt room to service heater Combustible materials such as clothing cleaning materials rags etc clear of the base of the heater Clearances from combustion air inlet openings observed see page 7 Gas Suppl...

Page 15: ...c chemicals such as those used for boiler treatment into this system Tee fitting for horizontal hot water supply lines Hot water supply to house From HOT outlet on water heater From HOT outlet on wate...

Page 16: ...heater be sure to read and follow the instructions on the label pictured below and all other labels on the water heater as well as the warnings printed in this manual Failure to do so can result in u...

Page 17: ...ps to accumulate near water heater Do Not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids such as adhesives or paint thinner in vicinity of this or any other appliance If such flammables m...

Page 18: ...ken The hottest temperature water will be at the top of the tank closest to the outlet pipe delivering hot water to the home Stacking can cause this top layer of water to be hotter than the water towa...

Page 19: ...rs of dependable trouble free service It is recommended that a periodic inspection of the gas control thermostat burner relief valve internal flue way and venting system should be made by service pers...

Page 20: ...g shut down period the water heater s operation and controls should be checked by qualified service personnel Make certain the water heater is completely filled again before placing it in operation NO...

Page 21: ...ed by a clogged qualified service technician Gas Cock Knob not See the Lighting The Water Heater section of this correctly positioned manual Pilot does not stay Loose thermocouple The connection at th...

Page 22: ...essary relight using the instructions in the Lighting The Water Heater section of this manual The gas control thermostat See the Water Temperature Setting of The Water may be set too low Heater sectio...

Page 23: ...Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 23 Notes...

Page 24: ...Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions 24 Notes...

Page 25: ...Tube The kit provides extra speed clips and tamper resistant screws Not supplied with all models Burner Assembly Kit Heat Trap Nipple Heat Trap Nipple Replacement parts For 30 40 and 50 gallon models...

Page 26: ...Manufacturer s National Service Department at the following address 2600 Gunter Park Drive Montgomery AL 36109 1413 When contacting the manufacturer the following information will be requested Model a...

Page 27: ...Rheem Manufacturing Company Warranty Registration Department P O Box 34070 Louisville KY 40232 4070 Please place in envelope and mail to Cut here Cut here 27...

Page 28: ...rs Miss Street Address City State Date Placed In Use Month Day Year Zip Code Apt Last Name Phone Number _ _ Complete and mail this Consumer Product Ownership Registration today After mailing the regis...

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