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FOR YOUR SAFETY
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.
WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property
damage, personal injury or loss of life. Refer to the user's information manual provided
with this heater. Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
IMPORTANT WARNING
THE HEATER MUST BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL. WAR-
RANTY WILL NOT APPLY TO UNITS NOT INSTALLED, OPERATED OR MAINTAINED ACCORDING TO THESE
INSTRUCTIONS. THE INSTALLATION MUST CONFORM TO THE AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION AND/
OR WITH THE LATEST EDITIONS OF THE
NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE ANSI Z223.1, THE NATIONAL
ELECTRIC CODE ANSI/NFPA 70.
Rheem Commercial Water Heater Products
Ruud Commercial Water Heater Products
One Bell Road • Montgomery, AL 36117
(205) 260-1500
Part No. 240454
CATALOG NO.: RM-001
Effective : 01-15-02
Replaces: 03-15-01
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids or other combustible
materials in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. To do so may result in an explosion
or fire.
OPERATING AND
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Models 136-1826
MODEL
SERIAL NUMBER
INSTALLATION DATE
START UP DATE