Rheem 30 Gallon Use & Care Manual Download Page 1

AP14328 (03/07)

     

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.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

 

Do not try to light any appliance.

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Do not touch any electrical switch; do not 
use any phone in your building.

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Immediately call your gas supplier from a 
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s 
instructions.

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If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call 
the fire department.

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Do not return to your home until authorized 
by the gas supplier or fire department.

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, 
service or maintenance can cause property 
damage, personal injury, or death . Refer to 
this manual. 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.

The purpose of this manual is twofold: one, to provide the installer with the basic directions and 
recommendations for the proper installation and adjustment of the water heater; and two, for the owner–
operator, to explain the features, operation, safety precautions, maintenance and troubleshooting of the 
water heater. This manual also includes a parts list.

It is imperative that all persons who are expected to install, operate or adjust this water heater read the 
instructions carefully so they may understand how to perform these operations. If you do not understand 
these instructions or any terms within it, seek professional advice.

Any questions regarding the operation, maintenance, service or warranty of this water heater should 
be directed to the seller from whom it was purchased. If additional information is required, refer to the 
section on “If you need service.”

Do not destroy this manual. Please read carefully and keep in a safe place for future reference.

Recognize this symbol as an indication of Important Safety Information!

California Proposition 65 Warning:

 This product contains chemicals known to the State of 

California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Residential 30, 38, 40, 50 and 60 Gallon

Use & Care Manual

With Installation Instructions for the Installer

Printed in USA

Water Heaters

Residential Gas 

DESIGN

CERTIFIED

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Warning: 

This water heater is not suitable 

for use in manufactured (mobile) homes!

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Summary of Contents for 30 Gallon

Page 1: ...the proper installation and adjustment of the water heater and two for the owner operator to explain the features operation safety precautions maintenance and troubleshooting of the water heater This...

Page 2: ...of your water heater You ll find many answers to common problems in the Troubleshooting Guide If you review the chart of Troubleshooting Tips first you may not need to call for service READ THIS MANU...

Page 3: ...nt system for proper installation at initial start up and at least annually thereafter Refer to the Care and Cleaning section of this manual for more information regarding vent system inspection DANGE...

Page 4: ...5 minutes 125 F 11 2 to 2 minutes 130 F About 30 seconds 135 F About 10 seconds 140 F Less than 5 seconds 145 F Less than 3 seconds 150 F About 11 2 seconds 155 F About 1 second Table courtesy of Shr...

Page 5: ...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 Before attempting to light the water heater make sure to look...

Page 6: ...installation For residential water heaters of a capacity greater than 52 gallons consult the local building jurisdiction for acceptable bracing procedures Have the installer show you the location of t...

Page 7: ...ilot or main burner can ignite these vapors and create a shut down condition of the water heater which will not allow the water heater to ignite until examined by a Qualified Service Technician The wa...

Page 8: ...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 rating of all the appliances in the enclosure If horizontal duc...

Page 9: ...reby relieving the over pressure condition and eliminating the repeated operation of the relief valve Other methods of controlling thermal expansion are also available Contact your installing contract...

Page 10: ...e 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 in the discharge line To...

Page 11: ...er must be isolated from the gas piping system by closing the manual gas shut off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping at pressures equal to or less than 3 8 psi 10 5 w c for nat...

Page 12: ...y saving devices may shorten the life of the water heater and may endanger life and property The manufacturer disclaims any responsibility for such loss or injury resulting from the use of such unauth...

Page 13: ...ter heater jacket DON T remove the Burner Access Door unless absolutely necessary This should only be done by a qualified service technician A new burner access door gasket must be installed on any bu...

Page 14: ...tion air inlet openings observed see page 7 Water heater completely filled with water Air purged from water heater and piping Water connections tight and free of leaks Gas line equipped with shut off...

Page 15: ...ng unit hot water supply line and cold water return line not supplied with water heater NOTE This check valve is incorporated in some heating units Refer to the installation instructions supplied with...

Page 16: ...ual Failure to do so can result in unsafe operation of the water heater resulting in property damage personal injury or death Should you have any problems reading or following the instructions in this...

Page 17: ...MMABLE To dissipate such gas and to reduce risk of injury it is recommended that the hot water faucet be opened for several minutes at the kitchen sink before using any electrical appliance connected...

Page 18: ...t Therefore always remember to test the water temperature with your hand before use and remember that hotter water increases the risk of scald injury Also always supervise young children or others who...

Page 19: ...plumbing contractor on how to correct this DO NOT plug the relief valve outlet A water heater s tank can act as a settling basin for solids suspended in the water It is therefore not uncommon for hard...

Page 20: ...r cleaning remove the burner from the water heater A vacuum cleaner can be used on the burner and floor shield inside the water heater The burner can also be cleaned by scrubbing with mild detergent P...

Page 21: ...he water heater requires air for ventilation air supplied to combustion and ventilation See the Combustion and the water heater location Ventilation Air information in the Installing The Water Heater...

Page 22: ...ighting The Water Heater section of this manual The gas control thermostat z See the Water Temperature Setting of The Water may be set too low Heater section of this manual Leaking or open hot z Make...

Page 23: ...thermostat burners vent connectors or other safety devices Refer repairs to qualified service personnel Draft hood Flue baffle and hanger Anode rod Heat Trap Heat Trap Nipple Nipple Dip tube Dip tube...

Page 24: ...Drive East Montgomery Alabama 36109 1413 Phone 1 800 432 8373 When contacting the manufacturer the following information will be requested a Model and serial number of the water heater as shown on the...

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