Rheem PVR50-80 (NAT) warranty For Installations in the State of California, Safety Precautions

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

!WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

California Law requires that residential water heaters must be braced, anchored or strapped to resist falling or horizontal displacement due to earthquake motions. For residential water heaters up to 52-gallon capacity, a brochure with generic earthquake bracing instructions can be obtained from: Office of the State Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 or you may call 916-445-8100 or ask a water heater dealer.

However, applicable local codes shall govern installation. For residential water heaters of a capacity greater than 52 gallons, consult the local building jurisdiction for acceptable bracing procedures.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Have the installer show you the location of the gas shut-off valve and how to shut it off if necessary. Turn off the manual shut-off valve if the water heater has been subjected to overheating, fire, flood, physical damage or if the gas supply fails to shut off.

Read this manual entirely before installing or operating the water heater.

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Manual.

Be sure your appliance is properly installed in accordance with local codes and the provided installation instructions.

Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your water heater unless it is specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Contents Water Heaters Read the Safety Information For Your RecordsRead this Manual Install the Draft Hood and Properly Vent the Water HEATER… R N I N GWater Temperature Setting N G E RPage For Installations in the State of California Safety PrecautionsRead and Follow this Safety Information Carefully Installing the water heater LocationInspect Shipment Combustion and Ventilation AirCorrosive Atmospheres Typical Installation Thermal ExpansionWater Supply Connections Relief Valve To Fill the Water HeaterCondensation Gas Supply Leak TestingPressure Testing the Gas Supply System High AltitudeVenting Insulation BlanketsHot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation During Installation of this water heaterHeat Trap Installation Checklist Water Heater LocationWater Supply Combination Potable and Space Heating Application Lighting the water heater Water Temperature Setting Time/Temperature Relationship in ScaldsOperating the water heater Water Temperature Setting… Routine Preventative Maintenance Draining the Water HeaterHousekeeping Vacation and Extended Shut-Down Venting System InspectionBurner Inspection Anode RodBefore You Call For Service… Problem Possible Causes What To DoRumbling noise Replacement Parts Instructions For Placing a Parts OrderIf YOU Need Service