Reliance Water Heaters 606 Series, 196296-001 instruction manual Residential GAS Water Heaters

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Instruction Manual

RESIDENTIAL GAS WATER HEATERS

NOT FOR USE IN MANUFACTURED (MOBILE) HOMES

Everything you need to know is contained in this fully illustrated Installation Guide. For most of you, this simple procedure booklet is all that’s needed. However, if necessary you can get help from “HELPFUL HAL”. He is there to help, with advice and direction. Call our toll free number and ask for “HELPFUL HAL” It’s your hotline to fast help!

1-800-365-4054

• For Your Safety •

AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED

BY THIS WATER HEATER.

ALL TECHNICAL AND WARRANTY QUESTIONS: SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE LOCAL DEALER FROM WHOM THE WATER HEATER WAS PURCHASED.IFYOUAREUNSUCCESSFUL,PLEASEWRITETOTHECOMPANYLISTEDONTHERATINGPLATEONTHEWATERHEATER.

KEEP THIS MANUAL IN THE POCKET ON HEATER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

WHENEVER MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENT OR SERVICE IS REQUIRED.

PRINTED IN THE U.S.A 1004

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PART NO. 196296-001

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Contents Residential GAS Water Heaters Important Definitions Safe INSTALLATION, USE and ServiceGeneral Safety Introduction Table of ContentsGET to Know Your Water Heater GAS Models Typical InstallationMixing Valve Usage Removing the OLD Water Heater Materials and Basic Tools Needed Deciding on the Type of InstallationFacts to Consider about the Location Locating the NEW Water HeaterInsulation Blankets ALL AIR from Inside Buildings See Figures 10 Page Section a Galvanized Piping Installing the NEW Water HeaterSection B Copper Sweat Piping Page TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE Relief Valve Venting Filling the Water HeaterGAS Piping Sediment Traps GAS Piping with Flexible ConnectorFor Your Safety Read Before Lighting For Your Safety Read Before Lighting For Your Information Temperature RegulationStart UP Conditions Draft Hood OperationThermal Expansion Smoke / OdorStrange Sounds Smelly WaterHigh Water Temperature Shut OFF System Periodic MaintenanceVenting System Inspection Burner InspectionTEMPERATURE-PRESSURE Relief Valve Operation Burner CleaningHousekeeping Anode ROD InspectionService Drain Valve Washer ReplacementLeakage Checkpoints Problem Cause Solution Troubleshooting GuidelinesDrain PAN Repair Parts ListT&P Relief Valve Model Series Service and Labor ResponsibilityConditions and Exceptions Installation Information Claim ProcedureLimitation on Implied Warranties DisclaimersLindahl Parkway Ashland City, TN