Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RUTG2-42(PVN)(PVP) Rheem
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Indoor W ater Heater Outdoor W ater Heater AP14016 (04/06) FOR Y OUR 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 result in an explosion or f ire.
Safety Inf ormation Safety Precautions . . . . . . . 3–6 LP Gas Models . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installation Instructions Location, Outdoor . . . . . . . . . . 7 Location, Indoor . . . . . . . . . 8, 9 V enting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15 W ater Connections .
Be sure to r ead and understand the entire Use and Care Manual bef ore attempting to install or operate this water heater . It may sav e you time and money . Pay particular attention to the Safety Instructions. Failur e to f ollow these warnings could result 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 ha ve 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 Ha ve the installer show you the location of the gas shut-off v alve 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, f ire, flood, ph ysical damage or if the gas supply fails to shut off.
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 Standard/National Fuel Gas Code.
3” (8 cm) min 3” (8 cm) min. 3” (8 cm) min Ve n t Pipe W ARNING: Follow vent manufacturer’ s instruction while installing vent. If requir ed, provide additional clearances from v ent to combustibles per v ent manufacturer’ s instruction.
Manual Appliance Gas Shut-off V alve W ood Screw x 5pcs. W asher x 4 pcs. Use & Care Manual Tankless Unit 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 otherappliance.
10 Installing the water heater: The water heater must be installed with a 3” diameter UL appro ved Category III Stainless Steel appliance vent pipe and an appr opriate adapter . V enting The installation of venting must comply with national codes, local codes and the vent manufacturer’ s instructions.
V enting Through Closed Spaces If the vent piping passes through a closed space, a minimum clearance of 8” (20 cm) when installed horizontally or 6” (15 cm) when installed v ertically should be maintained between the v ent pipe and combustibles and noncomb ustibles.
12 D V V E FIXED CLOSED OPERABLE O PE RABLE FIXED 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 v ent terminal for indoor and outdoor tankless water heaters.
Installing the water heater: Additional Considerations Do NO T install vent terminal under any patio or deck. T o help prev ent moisture from freezing on walls and under eav es, do not locate vent terminal on the side of a building with prev ailing winter winds.
Example A: T ypical Horizontal T ermination w/ 1/4” per f oot DO WNW ARD Slope 14 Installing the water heater: V ent Horizontal W all Thimble Installation An approv ed 3 inch (7.6 cm) V ent Horizontal W all Thimble must be used. The W all Thimble requires mechanical support from the wall suf ficient to support any incidental loads on the system.
V ertical V ent Installation A fire stop plate should be installed at e very penetration of a floor or ceiling if the vent is not running in a fire-rated shaft. Maintain the recommended air space clearance to combustible materials and b uilding insulation.
16 W ater Supply Connections IMPOR T ANT : Do not apply heat to the HO T or COLD water connections. If sweat connections are used, sweat tubing to adapter befor e 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 .
W ater Supply Connections, continued Notice: If the water flo w resistance of a shower head is too high, the b urner in the water heater will fail to ignite.
Relief V alve A new pressur e relief valve, complying with the Standard for Relief V alves and A utomatic Gas Shut-Off Devices f or 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.
This water heater is certif ied for installations up to 3,280 feet (1000 m) abov e sea level. The input rating of this water heater is based on sea le vel operation. At higher elev ations, the actual input rate may be lower than the value listed on the rating label.
Remote Control Installation One (1) remote control is provided with the water heater . Additional remote controls may be purchased separately . Up to three (3) remote controls can be used with this water heater .
21 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 C22.1 Part 1.
Installing the Main Remote Contr ol: Electrical Connection PO WER CORD (Indoor water heaters only): ● The electric power supply requirement for this water heater is 120 V A C/60HZ, 2 Amps. ● The water heater comes with a three (3) pin power supply cord (INDOOR MODELS ONL Y).
23 Installing the water heater: T ypical Installation of W ater Heater (V enting Required f or Indoor Models Only) Discharge Line (To Suitable Drain) T o Hot Water Faucet(s) Relief Va l v e Union Drai.
24 Installing the water heater: For increased ener gy efficienc y , use pipe insulation. Please install the insulation according to the diagram abov e, making sure to insulate all the way to the top. Do not cov er any drain or pressure relief valv e(s).
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: Bef ore operating this water heater , be sure to read and f ollow the instructions on the label pictured below and all other labels on the water heater , as well as the warnings printed in this manual.
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.
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 v ary depending on season and length of pipe from the water heater .
Car e and cleaning of the water heater: Routine Pre ventativ e Maintenance Properly maintained, your water heater will provide years of dependable trouble- free service.
CA UTION: Do not operate without the condensate trap connected to the vent and r outed to the proper drain. ! 30 Condensate T rap Inspection On a regular basis, inspect the condensate trap to ensure there is enough water in the trap and the condensate is draining properly .
Draining the W ater Heater W ARNING: Failure to drain the water heater can cause serious damage to the water heater as well as personal injury . Below are instructions for draining w ater out of the water heater . T urn off the switch on the remote control.
32 Bef or e Y ou Call F or Service… T roubleshooting Tips Sav e time and money! Revie w the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. CA UTION: For y our safety , DO NOT attempt r epair of electrical wiring, gas piping, remote control, b urners, vent connectors or other safety devices.
Err or Code Guide: When an error code is displayed: ● Close the hot water faucet, turn of f 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 in the display: ● Close the hot water faucet and turn of f the switch on the remote control.
34 Replacement Parts: Outdoor W ater Heater Instructions For Placing a P arts Order Address parts orders to the distributor or store where the water heater was purchased. All parts orders should include: The model and serial number of the water heater from the rating plate.
Required adjustment f or up to 140°F (60°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 NO T alter the #4 DIP Switch if the setting of up to 140°F (60°C) is not required.
36 IF Y OU NEED SER VICE 1. Should you hav e any questions about your ne w 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 agenc y .
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