Reliance Water Heaters 11-03, 606 Periodic Maintenance cont’d, Housekeeping, Anode Rod Inspection

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Periodic Maintenance (cont’d)

L.P. Gas Control Valve & Burner Assembly Replacement Information

WARNING

PROPANE (L.P.) GAS CONTROL VALVE AND BURNER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT INFORMATION.

For Propane (L.P.) Gas Models Only:

Your water heater is equipped with a Propane (L.P.) gas control valve and a main burner assembly with left hand threads for the following fittings and their connections.

(1)The connection between the manifold and the gas control valve (A to B) are left hand threads.

(2)The connection between the main burner orifice and the manifold (C to D) are left hand threads.

For ordering these replacement parts, please refer to the “Repair Parts” section of this manual.

A

B

C

D

Housekeeping

Vacuum around base of water heater for dust, dirt, and lint on a regular basis.

WARNING

INSTALLED IN SUITABLE AREA: To insure sufficient ventilation and combustion air supply, proper clear- ances from the water heater must be maintained. See “Locating the New Water Heater” section. Combustible materials such as clothing, cleaning materials, or flammable liquids, etc. must not be placed against or adjacent to the water heater which can cause a fire.

Anode Rod Inspection

The anode rod is used to protect the tank from corrosion. Most hot water tanks are equipped with an anode rod. The submerged rod sacrifices itself to protect the tank. Instead of corroding the tank, water ions attack and eat away the anode rod. This does not affect the water’s taste or color. The rod must be maintained to keep the tank in operating condition.

Anode deterioration depends on water conductivity, not necessarily water condition. A corroded or pitted anode rod indicates high water conductivity and should be checked and/or replaced more often than an anode rod that appears to be intact. Replacement of a depleted anode rod can extend the life of your water heater. Inspection should be conducted by a qualified technician, and at a minimum should be checked annually after the warranty period.

Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation

The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year.

TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE

RELIEF VALVE

DISCHARGE PIPE

WARNING

When checking the temperature-pressure relief valve operation, make sure that (1) no one is in front of or around the outlet of the temperature-pressure relief valve discharge line, and (2) that the water manually discharged will not cause any property damage because the water may be extremely hot.

If after manually operating the valve, it fails to complete- ly reset and continues to release water, immediately close the cold water inlet to the water heater, follow the drain- ing instructions, and replace the temperature-pressure relief valve with a new one.

Failure to install and maintain a new properly listed tem- perature-pressure relief valve will release the manufacturer from any claim which might result from excessive tempera- ture or pressure.

WARNING

If the temperature-pressure relief valve on the appliance weeps or discharges periodically, this may be due to thermal expansion. Your water heater may have a check valve installed in the water line or a water meter with a check valve. Consult the water supplier and/or plumbing contractor for further information. Do not plug the tem- perature-pressure relief valve.

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Contents Used by this Water Heater What to do if YOU Smell GASDischarge Pipe General SafetyMust 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 LocationFacts 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″ 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 inchesCementing PVC, ABS or Cpvc Pipe and Fittings PrecautionsVent Pipe Separation Connecting Vent to Blower Typical installationVenting contd Venting Through a RoofGas Piping Venting Through a Roof CONT’DGAS Piping with ALL Black Iron Pipe to GAS Control GAS Piping with Flexible ConnectorSediment 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 ButtonsStart Up Conditions For Your InformationOperational 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 InspectionService Drain Valve Washer ReplacementDraining 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
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