Rheem RTE 3 User Manual Download Page 10

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Installation Checklist

A. Water Heater Location

B. Water Supply

D.  Wiring

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Close to area of heated water demand.

 

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Indoors and protected from freezing  

     temperatures.

 

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Area free of flammable vapors.

 

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Sufficient room to service heater.

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Water  heater  completely  filled  with 

water.

 

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Air  purged  from  water  heater  and 

piping.

 

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Water  connections  tight  and  free  of 

leaks.

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Power  Supply  voltage  agrees  with 

water heater rating plate.

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Branch  circuit  wire  and  fusing  or 

circuit breaker of proper size.

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Electrical  connections  tight  and  unit 

properly grounded.

Operating the water heater.

Safety Precautions

   Do turn off power to water heater 

if it has been subjected to over 

heating, fire, flood, physical 

damage.

   Do Not turn on water heater 

unless it is filled with water.

   Do Not turn on water heater if 

cold water supply shut-off valve 

is closed.

    If there is any difficulty in 

understanding or following the 

Operating Instructions or the  

Care and Cleaning section, it is 

recommended that a qualified 

person or serviceman perform the 

work.

Summary of Contents for RTE 3

Page 1: ...f 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...

Page 2: ...e Before You Call For Service section If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first you may not need to call for service at all READ THIS MANUAL Your safety and the safety of others are very i...

Page 3: ...anual for detailed instructions in how to adjust the thermostat s DANGER Hotter water increases the potential for Hot Water SCALDS D A N G E R HOT Water temperature over 125 F can cause severe burns i...

Page 4: ...generic earthquake bracing instructions can be obtained from Office of the State Architect 1102 Q Street Suite 5100 Sacramento CA 95814 or you may call 916 445 8100 or ask a water heater dealer Howeve...

Page 5: ...om the National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch park Quincy MA 02269 as booklet ANSI NFPA 70 Location Locate the water heater in a clean dry area as near as practical to the area of greatest...

Page 6: ...water heater 5 Mount unit to wall at selected location See Figure 1 6 Install the water lines to the tankless water heater using supplied compression fittings See Figure 2 7 Open the main water valve...

Page 7: ...rost may occur remove the unit before freezing temperatures set in 3 Leave a minimum of 12 of clearance on top and bottom of the unit for servicing Mounting The Water Heater Mounting kit contains shee...

Page 8: ...red to be equipped with a Pressure and Temperature Relief Valve PTRV If the local inspector will not pass the installation without a PTRV it should be installed on the hot water outlet side of unit 6...

Page 9: ...l Electric Code Refer to wiring diagrams in this manual for field wiring connections WARNING The heater chamber must be full of water before the water heater is turned on The water heater warranty doe...

Page 10: ...g plate Branch circuit wire and fusing or circuit breaker of proper size Electrical connections tight and unit properly grounded Operating the water heater Safety Precautions Do turn off power to wate...

Page 11: ...on top of the next page may be used as a guide in determining the proper water temperature for your home Operating the water heater Preparing the Water Heater for Operation Warning Open hot water fau...

Page 12: ...operly maintained your water heater will provide years of dependable trouble free service It is suggested that a routine preventive maintenance program be established and followed by the user Normal M...

Page 13: ...13 Notes...

Page 14: ...ing or open hot Make sure all faucets are closed water faucets Electric service to your Contact the local electric utility home may be interrupted Improper wiring See the Installing the water heater s...

Page 15: ...40 60 54 6 18 240 2 40 75 2 8 27 240 2 60 112 2 6 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS MINIMUM MAX ACTIVATION FLOW KW FLOW RATE RATE GPM GPM 240V 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 0 4 1 5 1 5 1 0 0 7 0 5 0 4 2 5 7 2 5...

Page 16: ...act the Manufacturer s National Service Department at the following address 1241 Carwood Court Montgomery Alabama 36117 Phone 1 800 432 8373 When contacting the manufacturer the following information...

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