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Page 1: ...e 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 pre...

Page 2: ...ou and others All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER WARNING CAUTION or NOTICE These words mean DANGER An imminently hazardous situation that will result in...

Page 3: ...t thinners etc and the vapours they produce are extremely dangerous DO NOT handle use or store gasoline or other flammable or combustible materials anywhere near or in the vicinity of a water heater o...

Page 4: ...perature over 125 can cause severe burns instantly or death from scalds Children disabled and elderly are at highest risk of being scalded See instruction manual before setting temperature at water he...

Page 5: ...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 a...

Page 6: ...overheating fire flood physical damage or if the gas supply fails to shut off Read this manual entirely before installing or operating the water heater Use this appliance only for its intended purpose...

Page 7: ...eding 125 F 52 C The water heater should be installed so as to minimize the length of plastic vent pipe and the number of vent connection fittings required Refer to the INSTALLATION Section of this ma...

Page 8: ...uare inch 6 5 sq cm per 4000 Btuh of the total input rating of all the appliances in the enclosure If horizontal ducts are used to communicate with the outdoors each opening must have a minimum net fr...

Page 9: ...ondition and eliminating the repeated operation of the relief valve Other methods of controlling thermal expansion are also available Contact your installing contractor water supplier or plumbing insp...

Page 10: ...nage by gravity of the relief valve 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 reduc...

Page 11: ...material A ground joint union or ANSI design certified semi rigid or flexible gas appliance connector should be installed in the gas line close to the water heater The Canadian Standards Association m...

Page 12: ...locations as detailed in this manual have been met Carefully inspect the entire venting system for any signs of cracks or fractures particularly at the joints between elbows or other fittings and the...

Page 13: ...y be installed in attics provided ambient temperatures DO NOT exceed 125 F 52 C and CPVC pipe and fittings are used for the entire vent system Vent pipe materials must be chosen based upon the ambient...

Page 14: ...ndensation collected must be discharged per local codes DO NOT drain over public way or walkway Refer to local codes for any condensate requirements If the venting system is vertical and condensation...

Page 15: ...None 75 22 8 m 55 16 7 m For the 3 vent one 90 elbow is approximately equal to 5 feet 1 52 m of vent pipe One 45 elbow is approximately equal to 2 5 feet 0 76 m of vent pipe Minimum vent length for 3...

Page 16: ...cal pipe before first elbow Minimum Vent Restrictor Vent Pipe Mesh Vent Restrictor Vent Terminal Install the vent restrictor only at the minimum vent lengths listed on page 15 Additional Venting Requi...

Page 17: ...way located on public property 7 ft 92 13 M M Clearance under veranda porch deck or balcony 12 in 30 CM 1 In accordance with the current CSA B149 1 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code A vent sha...

Page 18: ...cold conditions attics crawl spaces etc with inflammable material to help prevent moisture from accumulating in vent pipe DO NOT extend exposed vent pipe outside of building If other vent terminal con...

Page 19: ...vel Maximum twenty four 24 inches 61 cm above roof level without additional support for vent Four 4 feet 1 2 cm from any gable dormer or other roof structure with building interior access i e vent win...

Page 20: ...nce of local codes in accordance with latest edition of the Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22 1 Refer to Figure below for water heater internal wiring NOTE It is not recommended that this unit be insta...

Page 21: ...ith Optional Electronic Display 120 V NEUTRAL CAUTION Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation VERIFY PROPER OPERATIONAFT...

Page 22: ...as not to restrict the proper function and operation of the water heater DO NOT cover the operating or warning labels attached to the water heater or attempt to relocate them on the exterior of insul...

Page 23: ...ded in the User Display Mounting Kit without pinching any wires NOTICE DO NOT over tighten to avoid cracking plastic enclosure 4 Determine where the User Display will be located The display can be att...

Page 24: ...e battery cover 22 Pass thermostat wire through wire hole in wall plate 23 Use mounting holes on wall plate to mark wall hole locations 24 Drill 3 16 holes and install wall anchors if required 25 Use...

Page 25: ...ton presses are detected within a 60 second period C A U T I O N R i s k o f S c a l d i n g I n c r e a s e s w i t h H o t t e r Wa t e r Heat Very Hot C B A Hot Low Max Setting SERVICE NEEDED Error...

Page 26: ...emperature Setting Limits The user display setpoint temperature cannot exceed maximum water heater valve setpoint temperature at any time Max Setting icon ap pears when the user display setpoint excee...

Page 27: ...ed Hot Water Error Display ON Est Hot Water Very Hot C B A Hot Low Service Needed Installing the water heater continued The user display features a vacation mode which sets the water heater temperatur...

Page 28: ...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 burner access door that has been rem...

Page 29: ...h shut off valve union and sediment trap The required inlet gas pressure to the water heater is shown on the water heater rating plate Pressure test as Required in B149 Soap and water solution used to...

Page 30: ...discharge must comply with Local and State Code 49 C to 54 C 140 F 60 C Tee fitting for vertical hot water supply lines Hot water supply to house From HOT outlet on water heater Hot water supply to h...

Page 31: ...ve thermostat dial to LOW This appliance has an automatic spark ignition system DO NOT attempt to light the pilot by hand Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas If you smell gas stop Follow B in the...

Page 32: ...lit pilot to light the main burner The pilot is automatically lit each time there is a demand for heating the water On initial start up it is recommended that the outer door be removed leave inner doo...

Page 33: ...he water toward the bottom of the tank near the gas control thermostat Therefore always remember to test the water temperature with your hand before use and remember that hotter water increases the ri...

Page 34: ...e blower motor will stay energized for an additional 30 seconds after the control verifies that the burner flame is extinguished in order to clear combustion gases from the water heater 9 After the po...

Page 35: ...the temperature pressure relief valve located near the top of the water heater to make certain the valve operates freely Allow several gallons to flush through the discharge line to an open drain NOTI...

Page 36: ...gasket must be replaced For 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 scru...

Page 37: ...er to the Hydrogen Gas Caution in the Operating Instructions Anode Rod This water heater is equipped with an anode rod designed to prolong the life of the glass lined tank The anode rod is slowly cons...

Page 38: ...Excessive conden sation can cause main burner outage An undersized water heater will cause condensation Use a water heater size that meets the requirements of your needs Yellow flame or soot Scale on...

Page 39: ...heater to recover after an abnormal demand Low gas pressure Check gas supply pressure and manifold pressure The gas control thermostat may be set too low See the Water Temperature Setting of The Water...

Page 40: ...gnition Insufficient gas supply unstable pilot carbon buildup on electrode or wire pilot tube damage 1 Check gas supply 2 Replace pilot 45 Six Two Flash three second pause Recycle limit PS limit opene...

Page 41: ...clips and tamper resistant screws May differ in actual appearance Flammable Vapor Sensor Rubber Coupling Appearance may differ Instructions For Placing a Parts Order All parts orders should include Th...

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Page 44: ...e Department at the following address Rheem Canada Ltd Ltee 125 Edgeware Road Unit 1 Brampton Ontario Canada L8Y 0P5 Customer Service Phone 1 800 432 8373 Warranty 1 800 263 8342 When contacting the m...

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