Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product AP13731 Rheem
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Indoor W ater Heater Outdoor W ater Heater AP13731 (03/05) 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. T o do so may r esult in an explosion or fir e.
Safety Information Safety Precautions . . . . . . . 3–6 LP Gas Models . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installation Instructions Location of Indoor . . . . . . . . . 7 Location of Outdoor . . . . . . . . 8 W ater Connections . . . . . 10-11 Gas Supply . . . .
Be sure to r ead and understand the entire Use and Care Manual befor e 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 r esult in serious bodily injury or death.
Time/T emperature Relationship in Scalds W ater T emperature T ime T o Produce a Serious Burn 120°F (49°C) More than 5 minutes 125°F (52°C) 1 1 / 2 to 2 minutes 130°F (54°C) About 30 seconds 135.
5 Both LP and natural gas have an odorant added to aid in detecting a gas leak. Some people may not physically be able to smell or r ecognize this odorant.
6 Have the installer show you the location of the gas shut-off valve and how to shut it off if necessary . T urn off the manual shut-off valve if the water heater has been subjected to overheating, fire, flood, physical damage or if the gas supply fails to shut off.
Installing the (INDOOR) water heater : This water heater must be installed in accordance with these instructions, local codes, utility company requir ements, and/or in the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of the American National S tandard/National Fuel Gas Code.
8 Installing the (OUTDOOR) water heater: This water heater must be installed in accordance with these instructions, local codes, utility company requir ements, and/or in the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of the American National S tandard/National Fuel Gas Code.
Installing the water heater: Proper operation of the water heater requir es air for combustion and ventilation. Pr ovisions for combustion and ventilation air must comply with r eferenced codes and standards.
10 W ater Supply Connections IMPOR T ANT : Do not apply heat to the HOT or COLD water connections. If sweat connections are used, sweat tubing to adapter before fitting adapter to the water connections on heater . Any heat applied to the water supply fittings will permanently damage the internal components of the water heater .
Installing the water heater: Relief V alve A new pressure r elief valve, complying with the S tandard for Relief V alves and Automatic Gas Shut-Off Devices for Hot W ater Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22/ CSA 4.4, must be installed at the hot water outlet connection of the water heater at the time of installation.
12 W ARNING: Do not attempt to convert this water heater for use with a different type of gas other than the type shown on the rating plate. Such conversion could result in hazardous operating conditions. Leak T esting The water heater and its gas connections must be leak tested at normal operating pressures before it is placed in operation.
Installing the water heater: The water heater must be installed with a R TG20002B vent adapter or a UL approved Category III S tainless S teel equivalent. V enting The installation of venting must comply with national codes, local codes, and the vent manufacturer ’ s instructions.
14 V enting Thr ough Closed Spaces If the vent piping passes through a closed space, a minimum clearance of 8” (20 cm) when installed horizontally , 6” (15 cm) when installed vertically should be maintained between the vent pipe and combustibles and noncombustibles.
15 D V V E FIXED CL OS ED O P E RAB LE O P E RA B LE FIXE D CLO S ED v v B L F C B v v v X B B B A J B I H X v M K v G A The following information should be used for determining the proper location of the vent terminal for indoor and outdoor tankless water heaters.
16 Installing the water heater: Additional Considerations Do Not install vent terminal under any patio or deck. T o help prevent moisture from freezing on walls and under eaves, do not locate vent terminal on the side of a building with prevailing winter winds.
17 V ent Horizontal W all Thimble Installation An approved 4 inch (10 cm) V ent Horizontal W all Thimble must be used. The W all Thimble requires mechanical support from the wall sufficient to support any incidental loads on the system.
18 Installing the water heater . V ertical V ent Installation Once the vent terminal location has been determined, make a hole through the roof and interior ceiling to accommodate the vent pipe. Complete the vent pipe installation to the water heater's vent connector fitting on the water heater vent collar outlet.
19 Remote Control Installation One (1) remote control is provided with the water heater . The following are considerations for determining the location of the remote control(s): ● DO NOT install any remote control outdoors or areas were it can come in contact with water .
20 Installing the Main Remote Contr ol. W ARNING: Field wiring connections and electrical grounding must comply with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFP A 70, or in Canada, Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.
21 Electrical Connection POWER CORD (Indoor water heaters only): ● The electric power supply requirement for this water heater is 120 V AC/60HZ, 2 Amps. ● The water heater comes with a three (3) pin power supply cord (INDOOR MODELS ONL Y). Use only a power outlet with a ground terminal.
22 Installing the water heater . T ypical Installation of Indoor W ater Heater 90° Elbow 1/4" Per Foot Downward Pitch W all Thimble V ent Termination With Protective Screen T o Hot Water Faucet(.
23 Installing the water heater: T ypical Installation of Outdoor W ater Heater T o Hot W ater Faucet(s) Discharge Line (T o Suitable Drain) Relief V alve Union Drain V alve 6" (15 cm) Air Gap.
24 For increased energy ef ficiency , use pipe insulation. Please install the insulation, according to the illustrations above, making sure to insulate all the way to the top. Do not cover any drain or pressure relief valve(s). Do’ s ❑ Do follow all installation instructions convered in this manual.
Installing the water heater: 25 A. Outdoor W ater Heater Location ❑ Outdoor water heaters must be installed outdoors. ❑ Protected from freezing temperatures. B. Indoor W ater Heater Location ❑ Close to area of vent termination. ❑ Indoors and protected from freezing temperatures .
26 Lighting the water heater: Before operating this water heater , be sur e to read and follow the instructions on the label pictur ed below and all other labels on the water heater , as well as the warnings printed in this manual.
27 Time/T emperature Relationship in Scalds W ater T emperature T ime T o Produce a Serious Burn 120°F (49°C) More than 5 minutes 125°F (52°C) 1 1 / 2 to 2 minutes 130°F (54°C) About 30 seconds .
28 W ater T emperature Setting… Maximum water temperature occurs while the burner is on. T o determine the water temperature, turn on a hot water faucet and place a thermometer in the water stream. W ater temperature at the faucet may vary depending on season and length of pipe from the water heater .
29 Car e and cleaning of the water heater: Routine Preventative Maintenance Properly maintained, your water heater will provide years of dependable trouble- free service.
30 V enting System Inspection The venting system of an indoor water heater should be inspected annually to ensure all of the vent sections are secure and air-tight. It is recommended that qualified service personnel familiar with Category III venting inspect the venting system.
31 Draining the W ater Heater Freeze Pr otection Where the water heater may be exposed to freezing conditions, even for a short period of time, be sure to drain all water from the unit as instructed above. Exposure to freezing conditions can occur from down draft of venting system or from installation in areas exposed to cold air .
32 Befor e Y ou Call For Service… T roubleshooting T ips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of electrical wiring, gas piping, r emote control, burners, vent connectors or other safety devices.
Err or Code Guide When an error code is displayed: ● Close the hot water faucet, turn off the switch on the remote control. ● W ait for about 5 minutes before turning the switch on again. ● Open the hot water faucet. If the error code remains shown: ● Close the hot water faucet and turn off the switch on the remote control.
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35 Required adjustment for up to 180°F (82°C) water temperature settings W ARNING: Refer to scald potential warnings on page 4 before making adjustment. Changing this setting is done at your own risk. DO NOT alter the #4 DIP Switch if the setting of up to 180°F (82°C) is not required.
36 IF YOU NEED SER VICE 1. Should you have any questions about your new water heater , or if it requires adjustment, repair , or routine maintenance, it is suggested that you first contact your installer , plumbing contractor or previously agreed upon service agency .
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