Rheem RTG2-53(PVN)(PVP)(XN)(XP) warranty Lighting the water heater, To Turn OFF GAS to Appliance

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GAS SHUTOFF VALVE

Lighting the water heater:

Before operating this water heater, be sure to read and follow the instructions on the label pictured below and all other labels on the water heater, as well as the warnings printed in this manual. Failure to do so can result in unsafe operation of the water heater, resulting in property damage, personal injury or death. Should you have any problems reading or following the instructions in this manual, STOP, and get help from a qualified person.

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING

WARNING : If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1.STOP! Read the safety information above on this label. 2.Turn off all electric power to the appliance.

3.Do not attempt to light the burner by hand.

4.Turn the Gas Shutoff Valve located on the outside of the unit

clockwise to the "OFF" position.

OPEN CLOSE

 

5.Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you then smell gas, STOP! Follow "B" in the safety information above on this label. If you don't smell gas, go to the next step.

6.Turn the Gas Shutoff Valve located on the outside of the unit counterclockwise to the "ON" position.

7.Turn on all electric power to the appliance.

8.If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions "To Turn Off Gas To Appliance" and call your service technician or gas supplier.

TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE

1.Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed.

2.Turn the Gas Shutoff Valve located on the outside of the unit clockwise to the "OFF" position.

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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 Installing the Outdoor water heater Location of the Outdoor water heaterInstalling the Indoor water heater Location of Indoor Water HeaterInspect Shipment Combustion and Ventilation Air Indoor Water Heater OnlyCorrosive Atmospheres Maximum Vent Length VentingVenting Lengths Minimum Vent Length The ventingDraining the Condensate Venting Through Closed SpacesAppliance Vent Adapter Installing the water heater Horizontal Vent Terminal LocationAdditional Considerations Outdoor Water HeaterIndoor Water Heater Vent Horizontal Wall Thimble Installation Vertical Vent Installation Vertical Vent Termination LocationWater Supply Connections Mounting the Water HeaterThermal Expansion Water Filter Clean Water Inlet Check Valve Nipple Relief Valve Gas Supply Leak TestingPressure Testing the Gas Supply System High AltitudeModel Remote Control InstallationControl Description Range NumberRemote Control ExtensionWall CablePenetration Suitable Indoor or Outdoor water heaters Electrical ConnectionIndoor water heaters only Indoor Models Outdoor ModelsInsulation Blankets Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation InstallationDuring Installation of this water heater… Do’sInstallation Check List Lighting the water heater To Turn OFF GAS to ApplianceTime/Temperature Relationship in Scalds Safety PrecautionsWater Temperature Setting Operating the water heaterWater Temperature Setting… Drain heater. See Draining Water Heater section on Routine Preventative MaintenanceHousekeeping Vacation and Extended Shut-Down Venting System InspectionBurner Inspection Condensate Trap InspectionDraining the Water Heater Freeze ProtectionBefore You Call For Service… Indoor Water Heater Only Outdoor Water Heater OnlyReplacement Parts Instructions For Placing a Parts OrderTemperature Setting DIP Switch Adjustment If YOU Need Service

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