Rheem SP20892 Installation And Instruction Manual Download Page 1

Wring Throughway

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Parts

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Cascade System Cable

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Manual

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WARNING

Read this instruction carefully and failure to follow 

these instructions exactly could result in a fire or 

explosion, serious bodily injury and/or property 

damage. Installation must be performed by a qualified 

plumber, a licensed gas fitter, or a professional 

technician in accordance with all local codes. 

Improper installation and operation by an unqualified 

person will void the warranty.

CAUTION

1. About Rheem Cascade System

Cascade System can allows up to 2 units.

All units within Cascade System must be of the same type.

Different types cannot work as Cascade System.

■ Included parts on KIT

Before installing this KIT, verify that the parts contained in this KIT with followed table.

2. Overall System Diagram

Electrical Shock Hazard 

Do not turn power on until electrical wiring is 

finished. Disconnect power before servicing.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury 

from electrical shock.

3. Installation

1) Basic Plumbing Diagram

Turn off both gas and water supply to the water heater. And, turn the power off.

 

Use a hand screwdriver to remove the 4 screws for the front cover. See Figure 1 for

illustration of the front cover on the unit. 

 Pass the Cascade System Cord through the wiring throughway at the bottom of the

both units. See Figure 2 for illustration of the throughway location at the bottom of the

units.

 

Plug the wire connector into the ‘Main PCB’ connector inside both each other units.

See Figure 3 for illustration of the Main PCB connector inside units.

 Set the proper setting on the control panel to activate the Cascade system. For more

detailed configuring, refer to next page on “Setting on the control panel.”

 

Close the front cover with secure 4 screws.

2) Installing

[NOTE] 

 

The Cascade System Cords are 6 feet (1.8 m) long each. Install the units 2~18” (50~457

mm) apart from each other to ensure the cable will be able to reach between the units.

(See a Basic Plumbing Diagram).

 

If the distance between the two units is too great, not only the cable won’t be able to

reach, but the water temperature may also become unstable because of the difference

in pipe length between the two units.

[NOTE]
All units must be set to the same settings listed below before using in the Cascade 

System.

 

Set “on” at [12:Cn] in installer mode (Refer to the next page on the Panel Setting)

 Current Clock Setting.

   

Recirculation Timer Setting, if recirculation is used. (Please refer to pages 62-63 in the

U&C Manual)

Figure 1

KIT# : 

SP20892

Cascade System Installations and Instruction Manual

* Insulate the hot water piping to prevent heat

loss. Insulate and apply heang materials to 

the cold water supply piping to prevent heat 

loss and freezing of pipes when exposed to 

excessively cold temperature 

Leave enough clearance around the plumbing 

to apply insulaon. It will be necessary to add 

bends to the piping to ensure that this 

clearance is available 

Size the piping to allow for the 

maximum flow rate of the units 

The backflow preventer is put 

up before it diverges 

Hot Water 

Cold Water 

Distance at center : 18~36 in. (489~916 mm) 

Union 

Pressure 

Relief Valve 

Shutoff 

Valve 

Distance on Sides 

2~18 in. (50~457 mm) 

Cascade System Cable 

Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 3

Cascade 

System

Cable 

Gas Supply

Cold Water Supply

Hot Water Supply

Connector on PCB detail

Connection

Connection

Do not connect

anything here 

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