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This water heater complies with ANSI Z21.10.1-current 
edition regarding the accidental or unintended ignition of 

fl

 ammable vapors, such as those emitted by gasoline.

For Your Safety

 

AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED 

BY THIS WATER HEATER.

• Safety Instructions
• Installation
• Operation

 FVIR GAS WATER HEATER

(FLAMMABLE VAPOR IGNITION RESISTANT)

FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY. 

NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES.

PRINTED IN THE U.S.A  0910 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

              PART NO. 319554-000

ALL TECHNICAL AND WARRANTY QUESTIONS:

 SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE LOCAL DEALER FROM WHOM THE WATER HEATER WAS PURCHASED. 

IF YOU ARE UNSUCCESSFUL, CONTACT RESIDENTIAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE  AT 1-800-365-4054 OR WWW.RELIANCEWATERHEATERS.COM.

—  Do not store or use gasoline or other 

flammable vapors and liquids in the 
vicinity of this or any other appliance.

—  WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

 

•  Do not try to light any appliance.

 

•  Do not touch any electrical switch;  
 

do not use any phone in your    

 

 building.

 

•  Immediately call your gas supplier  
 

from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the  

 

gas supplier’s instructions.

 

•  If you cannot reach your gas    

 

 

supplier, call the fire department.

—  Installation and service must be 

performed by a qualified installer, 
service agency or the gas supplier.

WARNING: If the information in these
instructions is not followed exactly, a fire 
or explosion may result causing property 
damage, personal injury or death.

RESIDENTIAL GAS WATER HEATERS  

Installation Instructions and Use & Care Guide

INSTALLER:
• 

AFFIX THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO OR ADJACENT 

TO THE WATER HEATER.

OWNER:
• 

RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY 

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. RETAIN THE 

ORIGINAL RECEIPT AS PROOF OF PURCHASE.

WARNING: Gas leaks can not always be detected by 
smell. 
Gas suppliers recommend that you use a gas detector 
approved by UL or CSA. 
For more information, contact the your gas supplier.
If a gas leak is detected, follow the “WHAT TO DO IF YOU 
SMELL GAS” instructions.

•  Care and Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Parts List

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Summary of Contents for 616 series

Page 1: ...ny electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call...

Page 2: ...Installation 17 Important Information About this Water Heater 18 Operating Your Water Heater 19 21 Lighting Instructions 19 Checking the Draft 20 Burner Flames 20 Emergency Shutdown 20 Water Temperat...

Page 3: ...t water heaters and have a thorough understanding of this instruction manual Service Agency A service agency also must have ability equivalent to a licensed tradesman in the fields of plumbing air sup...

Page 4: ...oid all ignition sources if you smell Natural or LP gas Do not expose water heater control to excessive gas pressure Use only gas shown on rating plate Maintain required clearances to combustibles Kee...

Page 5: ...n Valve U Pilot and Main Burner V Flue W Metal Drain Pan X Igniter Wire Y Base Ring Filter Z FV Sensor AA Transformer BB Flue Damper ALL PIPING MATERIALS TO BE SUPPLIED BY CUSTOMERS TO VENT TERMINATIO...

Page 6: ...instructions you should not proceed but have a qualified technician perform the installation of this water heater Massachusetts code requires this water heater to be installed in accordance with Mass...

Page 7: ...to clean the spill until all ignition sources have been extinguished Fire or Explosion Hazard WARNING Read instruction manual before installing using or servicing water heater Improper use may result...

Page 8: ...ctor or water shut off device used in conjunction with a piped metal drain pan These devices are available from some plumbing supply wholesalers and retailers and detect and react to leakage in variou...

Page 9: ...ural gas water heater to an L P gas supply Do not connect an L P gas water heater to a natural gas supply Failure to follow these instructions can result in death explosion or carbon monoxide poisonin...

Page 10: ...in the occurrence of a leak in the system the gas will settle at floor level Basements crawl spaces closets and areas below ground level will serve as pockets for the accumulation of gas Before lighti...

Page 11: ...y a qualified technician using the installation instructions Examples of a qualified technican include gas technicians authorized gas company personel and authorized service persons Failure to so do c...

Page 12: ...typical examples of each method Louvers and Grilles In calculating free area for ventilation and combustion air supply openings consideration must be given to the blocking effect of protection louver...

Page 13: ...re certified by CSA International this certification applies to the vent damper device only and does not mean they are certified for use on this water heater U L recognized fuel gas and carbon monoxid...

Page 14: ...Before connecting a vent to a chimney make sure the chimney passageway is clear and free of obstructions The chimney must be cleaned if previously used for venting solid fuel appliances or fireplaces...

Page 15: ...off valve in the cold water inlet line It should be located close to the water heater and be easily accessible Know the location of this valve and how to shut off the water to the heater 6 A temperatu...

Page 16: ...se excessive restriction to water flow is not recommended Use only 95 5 tin antimony or other equivalent solder Any lead based solder must not be used Piping that has been treated with chromates boile...

Page 17: ...h duct tape 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 for the hot water outlet pipe 8 Add additional sections of pipe insulation as needed T P RELIEF VALVE T P RELIEF VALVE MANUAL RELIEF LEVER T P RELIEF VALVE INSULATIO...

Page 18: ...es Questions Contact Residential Technical Assistance by referencing the phone number on the front of the Installation Instructions and Use Care Guide Installation Checklist Water Heater Location Wate...

Page 19: ...ier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Use only your hand to turn the gas control knob Never use tools If the...

Page 20: ...emperature range of 120 F 140 F 49 C 60 C is recommended by most dishwasher manufacturers The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at the VAC Vacation position It is adjustable and mus...

Page 21: ...erature set by the user Vacation Setting The Vacation Setting VAC sets the controller at approximately 70 F This setting is recommended when the water heater is not in use for a long period of time Th...

Page 22: ...YL YL BN 24VAC V 24VAC BK 120VAC WH 120VAC GR BK 24VAC HOT WH 24VAC NEUTRAL BL RD BL RD YL YL BK 24VAC HOT WH 24VAC NEUTRAL YL 24VAC YL 24VAC TRANSFORMER YL 24 VAC GAS CONTROL VALVE THERMOSTAT FV SENS...

Page 23: ...ce information at 1 800 365 4054 A temperature limit switch or ECO Energy Cut Off sensor located in the gas control valve thermostat is used to shut off the water heater if the water temperature excee...

Page 24: ...ting Your Water Heater See the Repair Parts Illustration section for anode rod location TEFLON is a registered trademark of E I Du Pont De Nemours and Company Draining and Flushing It is recommended t...

Page 25: ...ush down slightly to free the manifold and pilot tube 7 Carefully remove the manifold assembly from the burner compartment NOTE Be sure not to damage internal parts Replacement Parts IMPORTANT The fol...

Page 26: ...lot before going to the next step FIRST BEND S OTHER FITTINGS NOT SHOWN FOR CLARITY PILOT TUBE SCREWS OLD PILOT IGNITER FLAME SENSOR ASSEMBLY FIGURE 30 7 Push the new pilot tube and igniter wire throu...

Page 27: ...ssembly door is tightened visually inspect the door gasket between the manifold burner assembly door and the combustion chamber for spaces or gaps that would prevent a seal IMPORTANT Do not operate th...

Page 28: ...26 NOTE L P Gas systems use reverse left hand threads on the manifold tube 6 Refer to Gas Piping section Figure 5 and disconnect the ground joint union in the gas piping Disconnect the remaining pipe...

Page 29: ...roubleshooting Table section 2 See Pilot Light Troubleshooting Flowchart section 3 Seat connector firmly in socket 4 Bleed the air from the gas line 5 Check with gas utility company 6 Check with gas u...

Page 30: ...at COMBUSTION ODORS 1 Insufficient secondary air 2 Flue clogged 3 Heater installed in a confined area 1 Provide ventilation to water heater Check flue way flue baffle and burner 2 Clean locate source...

Page 31: ...wer switch on the gas control valve to the OFF position and unplug the power cord from the power outlet 1 Attempt to depress the TCO door switch button see figure 27 If the TCO door switch button depr...

Page 32: ...e electrode flame sense rod replace the igniter pilot assembly Follow the directions on page 27 to re install the burner assembly into the combustion chamber Follow the instructions for lighting on pa...

Page 33: ...alve Open Is Main Flame Sensed Is Demand for Heat Satisfied Pilot Main Valve De Energize Is Flame Sensed Damper Energizes and Closes Will not light 8 4 flash error code See Corrective Action Table on...

Page 34: ...List Item No Parts Description 1 DRAFT HOOD 2 FLUE DAMPER 3 FLUE BAFFLE 4 HEAT TRAP COLD SOME MODELS 5 HEAT TRAP HOT SOME MODELS 6 COLD WATER DIP TUBE 7 ANODE ROD 8 TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE L...

Page 35: ...assembly which contains the manifold tube gasket door pilot igniter flame sensor assembly manifold component block with retainer clip thermal switch and pilot tube Natural Gas Low Nox Item 14B Manifol...

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Page 39: ...ntaminated atmosphere used with factory approved anode s installed in its original installation location in the United States its territories or possessions and Canada sized in accordance with proper...

Page 40: ...OF USE OF THE UNIT INCONVENIENCE LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY OR OTHER CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE BY VIRTUE OF THIS WARRANTY OR OTHERWISE FOR DAMAGE TO ANY PERSONS...

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