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FLAMMABLES

Flammable Vapors

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD

Can result in serious injury or death.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids

in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Storage of or use of gasoline

or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other

appliance can result in serious injury or death.

W A R N I N G

Be sure to read and understand the entire Use and Care Manual before attempting to install or operate this
water heater. It may save you time and money. Pay particular attention to the Safety Instructions. Failure to
follow these warnings could result in serious bodily injury or death. Should you have problems understanding
the instructions in this manual, or have any questions, STOP, and get help from a qualified service technician,
or the local gas utility.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

Failure to install the blower assembly and properly vent the water heater to the outdoors as
outlined in the Venting Section of the Installation Instructions in this manual can result in
unsafe operation of the water heater. To avoid the risk of fire, explosion, or asphyxiation from
carbon monoxide, never operate this water heater unless it is properly vented and has an
adequate air supply for proper operation. Be sure to inspect the vent 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.

DANGER!

INSTALL THE BLOWER ASSEMBLY AND PROPERLY VENT 
THE WATER HEATER…

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Gasoline, as well as other flammable materials and liquids (adhesives, solvents, paint thinners,
etc.), and the vapors 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 or any other appliance. Be sure to read and follow the warning label pictured
below and other labels on the water heater, as well as the warnings printed in this manual.
Failure to do so can result in property damage, bodily injury or death.

WARNING!

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Safety Instructions

Installation Instructions

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning

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roubleshooting Tips

Customer Service

Содержание Powervent AP13787

Страница 1: ...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 very important 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 understan...

Страница 2: ...portant Safety Information This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you 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 death or serious injury WARNING A potentially hazardous situation that could result in death or serious i...

Страница 3: ... the Installation Instructions in this manual can result in unsafe operation of the water heater To avoid the risk of fire explosion or asphyxiation from carbon monoxide never operate this water heater unless it is properly vented and has an adequate air supply for proper operation Be sure to inspect the vent system for proper installation at initial start up and at least annually thereafter Refer...

Страница 4: ... scalded See instruction manual before setting temperature at water heater Feel water before bathing or showering Temperature limiting valves are available see manual BURN 4 Temperatures are approximate 120 F 160 F Vacation Setting 90 F DANGER WATER TEMPERATURE SETTING Safety and energy conservation are factors to be considered when selecting the water temperature setting of a water heater s therm...

Страница 5: ...d 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 and smell for gas leaks Use a soapy solution to check all gas fittings and connections Bubbling at a connection indicates a leak that must be corrected When smelling to detect a gas leak be sure to sniff near the floor also Gas detectors are recommended in LP nat...

Страница 6: ...afety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion electric shock or to prevent property damage personal injury or loss of life FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Law requires that residential water heaters must be braced anchored or strapped to resist falling or horizontal displacement due to earthquake motions For residential wate...

Страница 7: ...n 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 water heater must be located so it is not subject to physical damage for example by moving vehicles area flooding etc If local codes require the use of a stand kit to raise the water heater 18 above the floor plea...

Страница 8: ...d 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 ducts are used to communicate with the outdoors each opening must have a minimum net free area of not less than one square inch per 2000 Btuh of the total input rating of all the appliances in the enclosure If ducts are use...

Страница 9: ...Other methods of controlling thermal expansion are also available Contact your installing contractor water supplier or plumbing inspector for additional information regarding this subject Typical Installation COLD HOT Heat trap 6 minimum Heat trap 6 minimum Union Hot water outlet to fixtures Temperature and pressure relief valve Relief valve discharge line to suitable open drain To gas supply Sedi...

Страница 10: ...d and should be protected from freezing No valve of any type restriction or reducer coupling should be installed in the discharge line To Fill the Water Heater Make certain that the drain valve is closed then open the shut off valve in the cold water supply line Open each hot water faucet slowly to allow the air to vent from the water heater and piping A steady flow of water from the hot water fau...

Страница 11: ... gas Gas Supply The branch gas supply line to the water heater should be clean 1 2 black steel pipe or other approved gas piping 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 National Fuel Gas Code NFGC mandates a manual gas shut off valve See NFGC for complete instructions If ...

Страница 12: ... venting system for any signs of cracks or fractures particularly at the joints between elbows or other fittings and the straight runs of vent pipe Check the system for signs of sagging or other stresses in the joints as a result of misalignment of any components in the system If any of these conditions are found they must be corrected in accordance with the venting instructions in this manual bef...

Страница 13: ...Length in Feet ft One 1 None 95 00 One 1 One 1 92 50 Two 2 None 90 00 Two 2 One 1 87 50 Three 3 None 85 00 Three 3 One 1 82 50 Four 4 None 80 00 Four 4 One 1 77 50 Five 5 None 75 00 Venting information for 2 Vents Venting information for 3 Vents For the 2 vent one 90 elbow is approximately equal to 6 feet of pipe One 45 elbow is approximately equal to 3 feet of pipe For the 3 vent one 90 elbow is ...

Страница 14: ...e vent terminal In cold weather this condensate can freeze on the exterior wall under the eaves and on surrounding objects Some discoloration to the exterior of the building is to be expected However improper location or installation can result in severe damage to the structure or exterior finish of the building Horizontal Vent Terminal Location The location of the vent terminal depends on the fol...

Страница 15: ...er or other roof structure with building interior access i e vent window etc Ten 10 feet from any forced air inlet to the building Any fresh or make up air inlet such as a dryer or furnace area is considered to be a forced air inlet Short Piece of Vent Pipe Min 12 Above Roof Min 12 Above Anticipated Snow Level Max 24 Above Roof Without Additional Support Insert 1 2 Mesh Protective Screen Inside Te...

Страница 16: ...ith a Flammable Vapor Sensor Do not apply power until enough time has passed to allow the vapors from the primer and cement to dissipate Cementing Joints WARNING DANGER OF FIRE OR BODILY INJURY Solvent cements and primers are highly flammable Provide adequate ventilation and do not assemble near heat source or open flame Do not smoke Avoid skin or eye contact Observe all cautions and warnings on m...

Страница 17: ...The maximum current draw is approximately 5 0 amps The water heater must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes in accordance with latest edition of the National Electric Code ANSI NFPA No 70 Refer to pictorial below for water heater internal wiring NOTE It is not recommended that this unit be installed on a GFCI circuit CAUTION Label all wires pri...

Страница 18: ...nction 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 insulation blanket Do not apply insulation to the top of the water heater This will interfere with the safe operation of the blower assembly Do not cover the burner access door jacket door gas control thermostat gas valve or pressure and ...

Страница 19: ...y 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 removed DON T install this water heater where standing water may occur The base of the water heater is meant to be mounted on a dry surface DON T operate the water heater if the sight glass or burner access door grommet is damaged or broken R E L I ...

Страница 20: ...urged from water heater and piping Water connections tight and free of leaks Gas line equipped with shut off valve union and sediment trap Approved pipe joint compound used Soap and water solution used to check all connections and fittings for possible gas leak Gas Company inspected installation if required Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly installed and discharge line run to open dra...

Страница 21: ...Hot water supply to house From HOT outlet on water heater From HOT outlet on water heater Hot water supply to heating unit Hot water supply to house Hot water supply to heating unit R E L I E F V A L V E COLD HOT COLD HOT Typical Piping Diagram for Combination Potable Space Heating Installation Spring loaded check valve in heating unit hot water supply line and cold water return line not supplied ...

Страница 22: ...ings printed in this manual 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 manual STOP and get help from a qualified person Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions ...

Страница 23: ...ning appliances in the vicinity should be shut off including their pilot burners to avoid vapors lighting NOTICE Flammable vapors can be drawn by air currents from surrounding areas to the water heater 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 Operatin...

Страница 24: ...he gas control thermostat is constructed with a built in safety shut off device designed to shut off the gas supply to the burner if the pilot flame is extinguished for any reason The gas control thermostat is also equipped with a single use gas shut off device that will shut off the gas supply to the burner if the water heater exceeds normal operating temperatures Refer to the Before You Call For...

Страница 25: ...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 water deposits to accumulate in the bottom of the tank If allowed to accumulate these solids can cover the gas control thermostat sensors causing the sensors to operate erratically Because accumulated solids can prevent the gas control thermosta...

Страница 26: ...er of the water heater A minimum of 1 is required between these combustion air inlet openings and any obstruction DO NOT obstruct or block the Flammable Vapor Sensor The sensor does not require any maintenance or cleaning DO NOT expose to cleaning agents DANGER Combustible materials such as clothing cleaning materials or flammable liquids etc must not be placed against or next to the water heater ...

Страница 27: ...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 consumed thereby eliminating or minimizing corrosion of the glass lined tank Water sometimes contains a high sulfate and or mineral content and together with cathodic protection process can produce a hydrogen sulfide or rotten egg odor in the heated water Chlorinat...

Страница 28: ...om the gas line Pilot burner orifice clogged The pilot burner should be cleaned or replaced by a qualified service technician Pilot burner tube pinched or The pilot burner should be cleaned repaired or clogged replaced by a qualified service technician Gas Cock Knob not See the Lighting The Water Heater section of this correctly positioned manual Pilot burner does not stay Gas Controls Thermostat ...

Страница 29: ... valve error codes Refer to gas valve error code table on page 30 ON OFF switch turned off Turn ON Blower unplugged Plug in Verify power supply 120VAC Combustion Shutoff System Contact a qualified service technician tripped Water is too hot The gas control thermostat See the Water Temperature Setting of The Water is set too high Heater section of this manual Gas Control Thermostat Contact a qualif...

Страница 30: ...n 3 Flashes 3 Flash Lockout condition Pressure Switch Fails to Close Contact local qualified service agent Inspect vent pipe and dilution air inlet for blockage Refer to Routine Preventive Maintenance Section 4 Flashes 1 Flash Lockout condition Line Neutral Polarity Failure Check the electrical supply outlet 4 Flashes 2 Flash Lockout condition ECO Failure Contact local qualified service technician...

Страница 31: ...o qualified service personnel Blower Assembly Temperature and pressure relief valve Burner supply tube Flue baffle and hanger Anode rod Dip tube Dip tube gasket Spark Igniter Wire Drain valve Gas Control Thermostat Burner orifice Spark Igniter Assembly Burner Jacket Door Burner Access Door Grommet Sight Glass Burner Access Door Burner Access Door Gasket Burner Assembly Kit The kit provides extra s...

Страница 32: ...Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Notes 32 ...

Страница 33: ...Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 33 Notes ...

Страница 34: ...e Manufacturer s National Service Department at the following address 2600 Gunter Park 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 rating plate attached to the jacket of the heater b Address where the water heater is located and physical locat...

Страница 35: ...Rheem Manufacturing Company Warranty Registration Department P O Box 34070 Louisville KY 40232 4070 Please place in envelope and mail to Cut here Cut here 35 ...

Страница 36: ... Ms Mrs Miss Street Address City State Date Placed In Use Month Day Year Zip Code Apt Last Name Phone Number _ _ Complete and mail this Consumer Product Ownership Registration today After mailing the registration below store this document in a safe place It contains information you will need should you require service Read your Use and Care Manual carefully It will help you operate your new applia...

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