Reliance Water Heaters 11-03, 606, 184333-001 instruction manual Used by this Water Heater

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Instruction Manual for Residential

Power Direct Vent Gas Water Heaters

NOT FOR USE IN MANUFACTURED (MOBILE) HOMES

GAMA certification applies to all residential gas water heaters with capacities of 20 to 100 gallons with input rating of 75,000 BTU/Hr. or less.

ALL TECHNICAL AND WARRANTY QUESTIONS: SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE LOCAL DEALER FROM WHOM THE WATER HEATER WAS PURCHASED. IF YOU ARE UNSUCCESSFUL, PLEASE WRITE TO THE COMPANY LISTED ON THE RATING PLATE ON THE WATER HEATER.

For Your Safety AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS

USED BY THIS WATER HEATER

WARNING: If the information in these instructions are not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result, causing property damage, personal injury or death.

–Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

–WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

•Do not try to light any appliance.

•Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

•Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.

•If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

–Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

Save this Manual for Future Reference.

WARNING

Improper installation, adjustment, alter- ation, service or maintenance can cause

DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manual for assistance or consult the local gas utility for further information.

WARNING

Flammable vapors may be drawn by air cur- rents from other areas of the structure to this appliance.

WARNING

READ THE GENERAL SAFETY SECTION BEGINNING ON INSIDE COVER AND THEN THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THIS WATER HEATER.

184333-001

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Contents What to do if YOU Smell GAS Used by this Water HeaterDischarge Pipe General SafetyMust not be plugged or blocked DEATH, Serious Bodily INJURY, or Property Damage General Safety cont’dJURY, or Property Damage Rious Bodily INJURY, or Property DamageTable of Contents Introduction Preparing for the New InstallationSome models are equipped with Circulating loop fittings Typical InstallationFacts to Consider About the Location Locating the New Water HeaterFacts to Consider About the Location cont’d Locating the New Water Heater cont’dCombustion Air and Exhaust Air for Ventilation for Appliances Located Confined Spaces Wire Fence18″ Water Piping Installing the New Water HeaterTemperature-Pressure Relief Valve Installing the New Water Heater cont’dFilling the Water Heater WiringVenting Wiring DiagramALL 40 and 50 Gallon 40,000 BTU/HR Models Venting cont’dVenting Through AN Outside Wall ALL 75 Gallon Models and 50 Gallon 65,000 BTU/HR ModelsVenting System Example Installations for ALL Models Installing the New Water Heater contdVent piping can be installed as follows Minimum vent length for all models is 18 inchesCementing PVC, ABS or Cpvc Pipe and Fittings PrecautionsVent Pipe Separation Typical installation Connecting Vent to BlowerVenting contd Venting Through a RoofVenting Through a Roof CONT’D Gas PipingGAS Piping with ALL Black Iron Pipe to GAS Control GAS Piping with Flexible ConnectorSediment Trap Before Operating the Water Heater Installation ChecklistIts hookup? Model Rating PlateBefore the Water Heater will Operate OperatingOperation ALL ModelsOperating cont’d Make sure gas and electric power are connected properlyCheck for Leaks Water Heating Ignition SequenceFor Your Safety Read Before Operating Temperature Indicators Temperature Adjustment Buttons Temperature RegulationStart Up Conditions For Your InformationOperational Conditions Operational Conditions cont’d For Your Information cont’dBurner Cleaning Periodic MaintenanceVenting System Inspection Burner InspectionTemperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation Periodic Maintenance cont’dHousekeeping Anode Rod InspectionService Drain Valve Washer ReplacementDraining Leakage Checkpoints Thermostat and GAS Supply Check TroubleshootingSystems Check Troubleshooting cont’dHOT Water Not EnoughCondensation ProtectionRepair Parts This is a Repair Parts LIST, not a Packing List Repair Parts cont’dPart Part Number Description 40 Gal.†Repair Parts 50 Gal.† Page