Reliance Water Heaters 11-03, 606, 184333-001 Troubleshooting, Thermostat and GAS Supply Check

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Troubleshooting

WARNING

This troubleshooting guide has been supplied for use by qualified service personnel who have a complete under- standing of both electricity and gas.

WARNING

Label all wiring before disconnecting any wiring; to ensure correct reconnection. Failure to follow this instruction could cause improper and possible danger- ous operation, resulting in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

THERMOSTAT AND GAS SUPPLY CHECK

Turn “ON” gas supply.

Is gas being supplied to the thermostat?

Yes

Is thermostat calling for heat? Run (hot) water from heater and turn adjustment knob higher. Check using a manometer at thermostat pressure tap.

Yes

Call gas company to increase gas pressure.

Is there a minimum gas pressure 4″ W.C. for natural gas or 10″ W.C. for propane (L.P.) gas?

Yes

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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 Rious Bodily INJURY, or Property Damage General Safety cont’dDEATH, Serious Bodily INJURY, or Property Damage JURY, 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 75 Gallon Models and 50 Gallon 65,000 BTU/HR Models Venting cont’dALL 40 and 50 Gallon 40,000 BTU/HR Models Venting Through AN Outside WallMinimum vent length for all models is 18 inches Installing the New Water Heater contdVenting System Example Installations for ALL Models Vent piping can be installed as followsCementing PVC, ABS or Cpvc Pipe and Fittings PrecautionsVent Pipe Separation Venting Through a Roof Connecting Vent to BlowerTypical installation Venting contdVenting Through a Roof CONT’D Gas PipingGAS Piping with ALL Black Iron Pipe to GAS Control GAS Piping with Flexible ConnectorSediment Trap Model Rating Plate Installation ChecklistBefore Operating the Water Heater Its hookup?ALL Models OperatingBefore the Water Heater will Operate OperationWater Heating Ignition Sequence Make sure gas and electric power are connected properlyOperating cont’d Check for LeaksFor 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 Inspection Periodic MaintenanceBurner Cleaning Venting System InspectionAnode Rod Inspection Periodic Maintenance cont’dTemperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation HousekeepingService Drain Valve Washer ReplacementDraining Leakage Checkpoints Thermostat and GAS Supply Check TroubleshootingSystems Check Troubleshooting cont’dProtection Not EnoughHOT Water CondensationRepair Parts 40 Gal.† Repair Parts cont’dThis is a Repair Parts LIST, not a Packing List Part Part Number DescriptionRepair Parts 50 Gal.† Page