Reliance Water Heaters 184333-001, 606, 11-03 Introduction, Preparing for the New Installation

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Introduction

Thank You for purchasing this water heater. When installed according to State and Local Codes and main- tained according to the manufacturers instructions, it should give you years of trouble free service.

Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual

CSA - Canadian Standards Association

ANSI - American National Standards Institute NFPA - National Fire Protection Association

WARNING

This gas-fired water heater is design certified by CSA International under American National Standard/CSA Standard for Gas Water Heaters, ANSI Z21.10.1 • CSA

4.1(current edition). The installation must conform with this manual, Local Codes and with the current edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.

This publication is available from your local government or public library, gas company, or by writing NFPA, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

Preparing for the New Installation

1.Read the “General Safety” section, pages 2 and 3 of this manual first and then the entire manual carefully. If you don’t follow the safety rules, the water heater will not operate properly. It could cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

This manual contains instructions for the installation, operation, and maintenance of the gas-fired water heater. It also contains warnings through out the manu- al that you must read and be aware of. All warnings and all instructions are essential to the proper operation of the water heater and your safety. Since we cannot put everything on the first few pages, READ THE ENTIRE

MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OR OPERATE THE WATER HEATER.

2.The installation must conform with the instructions in this manual; gas company rules; and Local Codes, or in the absence of Local Codes, with the current edition of the National Fuel Gas code, ANSI Z223.1, also referred to as NFPA 54. This publication is available from your local government or public library or gas company or by writ- ing NFPA, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

3.If after reading this manual you have any questions or do not understand any portion of the instructions, call the local gas utility or the manufacturer whose name appears on the rating plate.

4.Carefully plan the place where you are going to put the water heater. Correct combustion, vent action, and intake air and exhaust vent pipe installation are very important in preventing death from possible carbon monoxide poisoning and fires.

Examine the location to ensure the water heater com- plies with the “Locating the New Water Heater” section in this manual.

5.For California installation this water heater must be braced, anchored, or strapped to avoid falling or moving during an earthquake. See instructions for correct installation pro- cedures. Instructions may be obtained from your local dealer, wholesaler, public utilities or California Office of the State Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.

6.Massachusetts Code requires this water heater to be installed in accordance with Massachusetts 248-CMR 2.00: State Plumbing Code and 248-CMR 5.00.

7.Complies with SCAQMD rule #1121 and districts having equivalent NOx requirements.

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Contents What to do if YOU Smell GAS Used by this Water HeaterMust not be plugged or blocked General SafetyDischarge Pipe 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 HeaterCombustion Air and Exhaust Locating the New Water Heater cont’dFacts to Consider About the Location cont’d 18″ Wire FenceAir for Ventilation for Appliances Located Confined Spaces 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 inchesVent Pipe Separation PrecautionsCementing PVC, ABS or Cpvc Pipe and Fittings Typical installation Connecting Vent to BlowerVenting contd Venting Through a RoofVenting Through a Roof CONT’D Gas PipingSediment Trap GAS Piping with Flexible ConnectorGAS Piping with ALL Black Iron Pipe to GAS Control 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 RegulationOperational Conditions For Your InformationStart Up 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 InspectionDraining Drain Valve Washer ReplacementService 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
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