Reliance Water Heaters 650HTPDT, Instruction Manual

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Thank You for purchasing this water heater. Properly installed and
maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service.
ABBREVIATIONS USED
Abbreviations found in this Instruction Manual include :
• ANSI - American National Standards Institute
• ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers
• AHRI - Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute
• NEC - National Electrical Code
• NFPA - National Fire Protection Association
• CSA - Canadian Standards Association
QUALIFICATIONS
QUALIFIED INSTALLER OR SERVICE AGENCY
Installation and service of this water heater requires ability
equivalent to that of a Qualified Agency (as defined by ANSI below)
in the field involved. Installation skills such as plumbing, air supply,
venting, gas supply and electrical supply are required in addition to
electrical testing skills when performing service.
ANSI Z223.1 2006 Sec. 3.3.83: “Qualified Agency” - “Any
individual, firm, corporation or company that either in person or
through a representative is engaged in and is responsible for (a)
the installation, testing or replacement of gas piping or (b) the
connection, installation, testing, repair or servicing of appliances
and equipment; that is experienced in such work; that is familiar
with all precautions required; and that has complied with all the
requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.”
If you are not qualified (as defined by ANSI above) and licensed or
certified as required by the authority having jurisdiction to perform
a given task do not attempt to perform any of the procedures
described in this manual. If you do not understand the instructions
given in this manual do not attempt to perform any procedures
outlined in this manual.
PREPARING FOR THE INSTALLATION
1. Read the entire manual before attempting to install or operate
the water heater. Pay close attention to the General Safety
Information on Page 4 through Page 6. If you don’t follow the
safety rules, the water heater may not operate safely. It could
cause property damage, injury and/or death.
This manual contains instructions for the installation, operation,
and maintenance of the water heater. It also contains warnings
throughout the manual that you must read and be aware of.
All warnings and all instructions are essential to the proper
operation of the water heater and your safety.
Detailed installation diagrams are also found in this manual.
These diagrams will serve to provide the installer with a
reference. It is essential that all venting, water piping, gas piping
and wiring be installed as shown.
Particular attention should be given to the installation of
thermometers at the locations indicated in the piping diagrams as
these are necessary for checking the operation of the water heater.
The principal components of the water heater are identified in
Features And Components on Page10 & Page 11 in this manual.
Use this reference to locate and identify various components on
the water heater.
See the Installation Checklist and Troubleshooting on page
52. By using this checklist the user may be able to make
minor operational adjustments and avoid unnecessary service
calls. However, service and diagnostic procedures should only
be performed by a Qualified Service Agency.
NOTE: Costs to correct installation errors are not covered
under the limited warranty.
2. Be sure to turn off power when working on or near the electrical
system of the water heater. Never touch electrical components
with wet hands or when standing in water.
3. The installation must conform to all instructions contained in
this manual and the local code authority having jurisdiction.
These shall be carefully followed in all cases. Authorities having
jurisdiction should be consulted before installation begins if
there are any questions regarding compliance with local, state
or national codes.
In the absence of local codes, the installation must comply
with the current editions of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54 and the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.
All documents are available from the Canadian Standards
Association, 8501 East Pleasant Valley Road, Cleveland, OH
44131. NFPA documents are also available from the National
Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy,
MA 02269.
4. If after reading this manual you have any questions or
do not understand any portion of the instructions, call
the toll free number on the back cover of this manual for
technical assistance. In order to expedite your request,
please have the full Model, Serial and Series number
of the water heater you are working with available for
the technician. This information is located on the water
heater’s rating plate.
5. Carefully plan the placement of the water heater. Examine
the location to ensure that it complies with the requirements
in Locating The Water Heater on Page 14 and the Rough In
Dimensions on Page 8.
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6. For installation in California this water heater must be braced
or anchored to avoid falling or moving during an earthquake.
See instructions for correct installation procedures.
Instructions may be obtained from California Office of the
State Architect, 1102 Q Street, Suite 5100, Sacramento, CA
95811.
7. Massachusetts Code requires this water heater to be installed in
accordance with Massachusetts 248-CMR 2.00: State Plumbing
Code and 248-CMR 5. See Commonwealth of Massachusetts
on Page 24.
INTRODUCTION