Rheem PTG53-(PVN)(PVP)(XN)(XP), RUTG2-53(PVN)(PVP)(XN)(XP) warranty If YOU Need Service

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IF YOU NEED SERVICE

1. Should you have any questions about your new water heater, or if it requires adjustment, repair, or routine maintenance, it is suggested that you first contact your installer, plumbing contractor or previously agreed upon service agency. In the event the firm has moved, or is unavailable, refer to the telephone directory, commercial listings or local utility for qualified service assistance.

2.Should your problem not be solved to your complete satisfaction, you should then contact the Manufacturer’s National Service Department at the following address:

2600 Gunter Park Drive Montgomery, Alabama 36109-1413 Phone: 1-800-432-8373.

When contacting the manufacturer, the following information will be requested:

a.Model and serial number of the water heater as shown on the rating plate attached to the front panel of the heater.

b.Address where the water heater is located and physical location.

c.Name and address of installer and any service agency who performed service on the water heater.

d.Date of original installation and dates any service work was performed.

e.Details of the problem as you can best describe them.

f.List of people, with dates, who have been contacted regarding your problem.

Important Instructions for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires compliance with regulation 248 CMR 4.00 and 5.00 for installation of through – the – wall vented gas appliances as follows:

(a)For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part for residential purposes, including those owned or operated by the Commonwealth and where the side wall exhaust vent termination is less than seven (7) feet above finished grade in the area of the venting, including but not limited to decks and porches, the following requirements shall be satisfied:

1.INSTALLATION OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS. At the time of installation of the side wall horizontal vented gas fueled equipment, the installing plumber or gasfitter shall observe that a hard wired carbon monoxide detector with an alarm and battery back-up is installed on the floor level where the gas equipment is to be installed. In addition, the installing plumber or gasfitter shall observe that a battery operated or hard wired carbon monoxide detector with an alarm is installed on each additional level of the dwelling, building or structure served by the side wall horizontal vented gas fueled equipment. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to secure the services of qualified licensed professionals for the installation of hard wired carbon monoxide detectors

a.In the event that the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment is installed in a crawl space or an attic, the hard wired carbon monoxide detector with alarm and battery back-up may be installed on the next adjacent floor level.

b.In the event that the requirements of this subdivision can not be met at the time of completion of installation, the owner shall have a period of thirty (30) days to comply with the above requirements; provided, however, that during said thirty (30) day period, a battery operated carbon monoxide detector with an alarm shall be installed.

2.APPROVED CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS. Each carbon monoxide detector as required in accordance with the above provisions shall comply with NFPA 720 and be ANSI/UL 2034 listed and IAS certified.

3.SIGNAGE. A metal or plastic identification plate shall be permanently mounted to the exterior of the building at a minimum height of eight (8) feet above grade directly in line with the exhaust vent terminal for the horizontally vented gas fueled heating appliance or equipment. The sign shall read, in print size no less than one-half (1/2)“ in size, "GAS VENT DIRECTLY BELOW. KEEP CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS".

4.INSPECTION. The state or local gas inspector of the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment shall not approve the installation unless, upon inspection, the inspector observes carbon monoxide detectors and signage installed in accordance with the provisions of 248 CMR 5.08(2)(a)1 through 4.

(b)EXEMPTIONS: The following equipment is exempt from 248 CMR 5.08(2)(a)1 through 4:

1.The equipment listed in Chapter 10 entitled "Equipment Not Required To Be Vented" in the most current edition of NFPA 54 as adopted by the Board; and

2.Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in a room or structure separate from the dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part for residential purposes.

(c)MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS - GAS EQUIPMENT VENTING SYSTEM PROVIDED. When the manufacturer of Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas equipment provides a venting system design or venting system components with the equipment, the instructions provided by the manufacturer for installation of the equipment and the venting system shall include:

1.Detailed instructions for the installation of the venting system design or the venting system components; and

2.A complete parts list for the venting system design or venting system.

(d)MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS - GAS EQUIPMENT VENTING SYSTEM NOT PROVIDED. When the manufacturer of a Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment does not provide the parts for venting the flue gases, but identifies "special venting systems", the following requirements shall be satisfied by the manufacturer:

1.The referenced "special venting system" instructions shall be included with the appliance or equipment installation instructions; and

2.The "special venting systems" shall be Product Approved by the Board, and the instructions for that system shall include a parts list and detailed installation instructions.

(e)A copy of all installation instructions for all Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment, all venting instructions, all parts lists for venting instructions, and/or all venting design instructions shall remain with the appliance or equipment at the completion of the installation.

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Contents Tankless Water Heater You can find them on a label on the appliance That will result in death or seriousInjury 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 HeaterCombustion and Ventilation Air Indoor Water Heater Only Corrosive AtmospheresInspect Shipment Venting Venting LengthsMaximum Vent Length Minimum Vent Length The ventingVenting Through Closed Spaces Appliance Vent AdapterDraining the Condensate Installing the water heater Horizontal Vent Terminal LocationOutdoor Water Heater Indoor Water HeaterAdditional Considerations Vent Horizontal Wall Thimble Installation Vertical Vent Installation Vertical Vent Termination LocationMounting the Water Heater Thermal ExpansionWater Supply Connections Water Filter Clean Water Inlet Check Valve Nipple Relief Valve Leak Testing Pressure Testing the Gas Supply SystemGas Supply High AltitudeRemote Control Installation ControlModel Description Range NumberRemote Control ExtensionWall CablePenetration Suitable Electrical Connection Indoor water heaters onlyIndoor or Outdoor water heaters Indoor Models Outdoor ModelsHot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation During Installation of this water heater…Insulation Blankets Do’sInstallation Check List Lighting the water heater To Turn OFF GAS to ApplianceSafety Precautions Water Temperature SettingTime/Temperature Relationship in Scalds Operating the water heaterWater Temperature Setting… Routine Preventative Maintenance HousekeepingDrain heater. See Draining Water Heater section on Venting System Inspection Burner InspectionVacation and Extended Shut-Down 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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