Rheem RMTG2-53(PVN)(PVP)(XN)(XP), PTG53-(PVN)(PVP)(XN)(XP) warranty Indoor Models, Outdoor Models

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Installing the water heater:

Typical Installation of Water Heater (Venting Required for Indoor Models Only)

1/4" Per Foot Downward Pitch

90û Elbow

Vent Adapter

To Hot Water

Faucet(s)

 

 

 

Manual

 

Manual

 

Gas Supply Line

 

Gas Supply Line

To Hot Water

Shut-off

 

Shut-off

Valve

Power

Faucet(s)

Supply

Valve

 

 

 

Cord

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water Filter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drain Valve

 

 

Manual Gas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manual Gas

 

 

 

Appliance

Water Filter

 

 

Appliance

 

 

 

Shut-off

 

 

 

Shut-off

 

 

Check

(supplied)

Drain Valve

 

Check

(supplied)

On/Off

 

Valve

Union

 

 

 

 

 

 

Valve

 

 

 

 

 

 

Union

Switch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Union

Relief

 

 

Union

Relief

 

 

Valve

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Valve

 

 

 

 

Sediment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sediment

 

 

 

Trap

 

 

 

 

Drain Valve

 

 

Drain Valve

 

 

Trap

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cap

 

 

 

Cap

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discharge

 

 

 

Discharge

 

 

 

Line

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Line

 

Cold Water

(To Suitable Drain)

 

Cold Water

 

(To Suitable Drain)

 

Supply

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6" (15 cm) Air Gap

Supply

 

6" (15 cm) Air Gap

Shut-off

 

 

 

 

 

Shut-off

 

 

 

Valve

Drain

 

 

Valve

Drain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hose

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hose

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(To Suitable Drain)

 

 

 

(To Suitable Drain)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Indoor Models

Outdoor Models

Vacuum Relief Valve

(Not Supplied)

If required, install per local codes

and valve manufacturer’s

instructions.

PRIORITY

F

POWER

ON/OFF

Remote

Control

Install indoors only.

Alternate Water Piping Arrangement with Optional Valve Kit

Hot Water Service

Valve

Cold Water

Service Valve

Pressure Relief

Valve

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drain

 

Water

 

 

 

Water Inlet

 

 

 

Outlet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTICE: The National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC) and B149 mandates a manual gas shut-off valve: See NFGC/B149 for complete instructions. Local codes or plumbing authority requirements may vary from the instructions or diagrams provided and take precedent over these instructions.

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Contents Tankless Water Heater Injury You can find them on a label on the applianceThat will result in death or serious Install and Properly Vent the Water HEATER… N G E R Natural GAS and Liquefied Petroleum Models Read and Follow this Safety Information Carefully Location of the Outdoor water heater Installing the Outdoor water heaterLocation of Indoor Water Heater Installing the Indoor water heaterInspect Shipment Combustion and Ventilation Air Indoor Water Heater OnlyCorrosive Atmospheres Minimum Vent Length The venting VentingVenting Lengths Maximum Vent LengthDraining the Condensate Venting Through Closed SpacesAppliance Vent Adapter Horizontal Vent Terminal Location Installing the water heaterAdditional Considerations Outdoor Water HeaterIndoor Water Heater Vent Horizontal Wall Thimble Installation Vertical Vent Termination Location Vertical Vent InstallationWater Supply Connections Mounting the Water HeaterThermal Expansion Water Filter Clean Water Inlet Check Valve Nipple Relief Valve High Altitude Leak TestingPressure Testing the Gas Supply System Gas SupplyDescription Range Number Remote Control InstallationControl ModelRemote Control ExtensionWall CablePenetration Suitable Indoor or Outdoor water heaters Electrical ConnectionIndoor water heaters only Outdoor Models Indoor ModelsDo’s Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation InstallationDuring Installation of this water heater… Insulation BlanketsInstallation Check List To Turn OFF GAS to Appliance Lighting the water heaterOperating the water heater Safety PrecautionsWater Temperature Setting Time/Temperature Relationship in ScaldsWater Temperature Setting… Drain heater. See Draining Water Heater section on Routine Preventative MaintenanceHousekeeping Condensate Trap Inspection Venting System InspectionBurner Inspection Vacation and Extended Shut-DownFreeze Protection Draining the Water HeaterBefore You Call For Service… Outdoor Water Heater Only Indoor Water Heater OnlyInstructions For Placing a Parts Order Replacement PartsTemperature Setting DIP Switch Adjustment If YOU Need Service

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