Ruud AP13370-2 To Fill the Water Heater, Condensation, Gas Supply, Leak Testing

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Installing the water heater.

WARNING: The tank must be full of water before heater is turned on. The water heater warranty does not cover damage or failure resulting from operation with an empty or partially empty tank.

To Fill the Water Heater

Make certain that the drain valve is closed, then open the shut-off valve in the cold water supply line.

Open each hot water faucet slowly to allow the air to vent from the water heater and piping.

A steady flow of water from the hot water faucet(s) indicates a full water heater.

Condensation

Condensation can form on the tank when it is first filled with water. Condensation might also occur with a heavy water draw and very cold inlet water temperatures.

Drops of water falling on the burner can produce a sizzling or pinging sound.

This condition is not unusual, and will disappear after the water becomes heated.

If, however, the condensation continues, examine the piping and fittings for possible leaks.

Additional information on this subject may be found at www.rheem.com, under “Library”, scroll down to the Technical Service Bulletins 1400 Series Section and choose Bulletin #1402.

WARNING: Do not attempt to convert this water heater for use with a different type of gas other than the type shown on the rating plate. Such conversion could result in hazardous operating conditions.

Gas Supply

 

 

The branch gas supply line to the water

resistant to the action of LP gas. Use

 

 

heater should be clean 1/2” black steel

compound sparingly on male threads only.

 

 

pipe or other approved gas piping

A sediment trap should be installed at the

 

 

material.

 

 

bottom of the gas line.

 

 

 

 

 

A ground joint union or ANSI design

 

 

NOTICE- Local codes or

Do not use excessive force (over 31.5 ft

 

plumbing authority

certified semi-rigid or flexible gas

 

lbs.) (42.708 N.m) in tightening the pipe

 

requirements may vary

appliance connector should be installed in

 

joint at the gas control (thermostat) inlet,

 

from the instuctions or

the gas line close to the water heater. The

 

particularly if teflon pipe compound is

 

diagrams provided and

 

National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC) and/or

 

take precedence over these

used, as the valve body may be damaged.

 

CAN/CSA B149 mandates a manual gas

 

instructions.

 

 

shut-off valve: See (NFGC or CAN/CSA

The inlet gas pressure to the water heater

 

 

 

 

B149) for complete instructions.

must not exceed 10.5” w.c. (2.625 kPa) for

 

 

 

 

If flexible connectors are used, the max.

natural gas, or 14” w.c. (3.5 kPa) for LP

 

 

gas. For purposes of input adjustment, the

 

 

length shall not exceed 36” (91.4cm).

 

 

minimum inlet gas pressure (with main

 

 

 

 

 

If lever type gas shut-offs are used,

burner on) is shown on the water heater

 

 

they shall be T-Handle type.

rating plate. If high or low gas pressures

 

 

Compound used on the threaded joints of

are present, contact your gas supplier for

 

 

correction.

 

 

the gas piping must be of the type

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING: Never use

Leak Testing

 

an open flame to test for

The water heater and its gas connections

The factory connections to the gas control

gas leaks, as property

must be leak tested at normal operating

(thermostat) should also be leak tested

damage, personal injury, or

pressures before it is placed in operation.

after the water heater is placed in

death could result.

 

operation.

 

 

Turn on the manual gas shut-off

 

 

 

 

 

valve near the water heater.

 

 

 

Use a soapy water solution to test for

 

 

 

leaks at all connections and fittings.

 

 

 

Bubbles indicate a gas leak that must

 

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Contents Water Heaters For Your Records N G E R Water Temperature Setting Page Read and Follow this Safety Information Carefully Installing the water heater LocationCorrosive Atmospheres Inspect ShipmentCombustion and Ventilation Air Venting Additional Considerations Blower Assembly InstallationHorizontal Vent Terminal Location Cementing Joints Minimum and Maximum Vent LengthJoining Pipes and Fittings Draining the Condensate Horizontal Vent InstallationVertical Vent Termination Relief Valve Thermal ExpansionWater Supply Connections Condensation Leak TestingTo Fill the Water Heater Gas SupplyHigh Altitude Pressure Testing the Gas Supply SystemWiring Heat Trap Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation InstallationInsulation Blankets Typical Installation Water Supply Installation ChecklistWater Heater Location Combination Potable and Space Heating Application Lighting the water heater Operating the water heater AdjustmentsWater Temperature Setting Water Temperature Setting… Housekeeping Routine Preventative MaintenanceDraining the Water Heater Vacation and Extended Shut-Down Venting System InspectionBurner Inspection Anode RodBefore You Call For Service… Problem Possible Causes What To DoGas Valve Error Code Table No hot water Exceeded the capacity Water heaterReplacement Parts Instructions For Placing a Parts OrderIf YOU Need Service

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