Reliance Water Heaters 606, 11-03, 184333-001 instruction manual Filling the Water Heater, Wiring

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Installing the New Water Heater (cont’d)

Filling the Water Heater

You must provide all wiring of the proper size outside of the water heater. You must obey local codes and electric company requirements when you install this wiring.

CAUTION

Never use this water heater unless it is completely filled with water. To prevent damage to the tank, the tank must be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning “ON” gas to the water heater.

To fill the water heater with water:

1.Close the water heater drain valve by turning the han- dle to the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower front of the water heater.

2.Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater.

NOTE: The cold water supply valve must be left open when the water heater is in use.

3.To insure complete filling of the tank, allow air to exit by opening the nearest hot water faucet. Allow water to run until a constant flow is obtained. This will let air out of the water heater and the piping.

4.Check all new water piping for leaks. Repair as needed.

Wiring

The water heater comes equipped with a 7 foot power cord which can be used to connect to a 110/120 volt power source if, (1) local codes allow, and (2) there is a three prong receptacle available. This unit must have a grounded outlet to operate.

You must provide all wiring, (1) to a receptacle or, (2) between the water heater and junction box when the power cord is not used.

WARNING

This appliance must be grounded for safety and to insure proper operation. Failure to do so could result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

7’ MAXIMUM

CORD LENGTH (Factory Supplied)

If you are not familiar with electric codes and practices, or if you have any doubt in your ability to connect the wiring to this water heater, obtain the service of a competent elec- trician. Contact a local electrical contractor and/or the local electric utility.

WARNING

WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE TYPE VOLTAGE ONLY: This water heater is equipped for 110/120 volts only.

DO NOT USE THIS WATER HEATER WITH ANY VOLTAGE OTHER THAN THE ONE SHOWN ABOVE. Failure to use the correct voltage can cause problems which can result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. If you have nay questions or doubts consult your electric company.

CAUTION

If wiring from the fuse box or circuit breaker box was aluminum for the old water heater, replace it with copper wire. If you wish to reuse the existing aluminum wire, have the connection at the water heater made by a competent electrician. Contact a local electrical contractor and/or the local electric utility.

OPTIONAL Field Installed Wiring

1.Provide a way to easily shut off the electric power when working on the water heater. This could be with a cir- cuit breaker or fuse block in the entrance box or a sepa- rate disconnect switch.

2.Install and connect a circuit directly from the main fuse or circuit breaker box. This circuit must be the right size and have its own fuse or circuit breaker.

WIRE NUTS

CONDUIT

GREEN

GROUND SCREW

WARNING

Do not use an extension cord. If there is not a suitable receptacle and/or local codes prohibit use of a power cord, field wiring must be provided.

3.A standard 12conduit opening has been made in the water heater junction box for the conduit connection.

4.Use wire nuts and connect the power supply wiring to the wires inside the water heater’s junction box.

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Contents Used by this Water Heater What to do if YOU Smell GASGeneral Safety Discharge PipeMust not be plugged or blocked General Safety cont’d DEATH, Serious Bodily INJURY, or Property DamageJURY, or Property Damage Rious Bodily INJURY, or Property DamageTable of Contents Preparing for the New Installation IntroductionTypical Installation Some models are equipped with Circulating loop fittingsLocating the New Water Heater Facts to Consider About the LocationLocating the New Water Heater cont’d Facts to Consider About the Location cont’dCombustion Air and Exhaust Wire Fence Air for Ventilation for Appliances Located Confined Spaces18″ Installing the New Water Heater Water PipingInstalling the New Water Heater cont’d Temperature-Pressure Relief ValveWiring Filling the Water HeaterWiring Diagram VentingVenting cont’d ALL 40 and 50 Gallon 40,000 BTU/HR ModelsVenting Through AN Outside Wall ALL 75 Gallon Models and 50 Gallon 65,000 BTU/HR ModelsInstalling the New Water Heater contd Venting System Example Installations for ALL ModelsVent piping can be installed as follows Minimum vent length for all models is 18 inchesPrecautions Cementing PVC, ABS or Cpvc Pipe and FittingsVent Pipe Separation Connecting Vent to Blower Typical installationVenting contd Venting Through a RoofGas Piping Venting Through a Roof CONT’DGAS Piping with Flexible Connector GAS Piping with ALL Black Iron Pipe to GAS ControlSediment Trap Installation Checklist Before Operating the Water HeaterIts hookup? Model Rating PlateOperating Before the Water Heater will OperateOperation ALL ModelsMake sure gas and electric power are connected properly Operating cont’dCheck for Leaks Water Heating Ignition SequenceFor Your Safety Read Before Operating Temperature Regulation Temperature Indicators Temperature Adjustment ButtonsFor Your Information Start Up ConditionsOperational Conditions For Your Information cont’d Operational Conditions cont’dPeriodic Maintenance Burner CleaningVenting System Inspection Burner InspectionPeriodic Maintenance cont’d Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve OperationHousekeeping Anode Rod InspectionDrain Valve Washer Replacement ServiceDraining Leakage Checkpoints Troubleshooting Thermostat and GAS Supply CheckTroubleshooting cont’d Systems CheckNot Enough HOT WaterCondensation ProtectionRepair Parts Repair Parts cont’d This is a Repair Parts LIST, not a Packing ListPart Part Number Description 40 Gal.†Repair Parts 50 Gal.† Page