Rheem AP13731 warranty Typical Installation of Indoor Water Heater, Not Supplied

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Installing the water heater.

Typical Installation of Indoor Water Heater

Outside Wall

1/4" Per Foot Downward Pitch

90° Elbow

 

 

 

 

Wall Thimble

 

 

 

 

Vent Termination

 

Vent Adapter

 

 

With Protective

 

 

 

Screen

 

 

 

PRIORITY

 

 

 

 

°F

 

 

 

 

POWER

Outside Wall

 

 

 

ON/OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote

 

 

 

 

Control

 

 

 

 

Manual

 

 

 

 

Gas Supply Line

 

To Hot Water

 

Power

Shut-off

 

Faucet(s)

 

Supply

Valve

 

 

Cord

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Union

Manual Gas

 

 

 

Check

 

 

 

Appliance

 

 

 

Valve

Shut-off

 

 

 

 

(supplied)

 

 

 

 

Union

 

 

Water Filter

 

 

 

 

 

Relief

 

 

Vacuum Relief Valve

Drain Valve

Valve

Sediment

 

 

 

 

(Not Supplied)

 

 

Trap

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cap

 

 

Cold Water

Discharge

 

Supply

Line

 

Shut-off

(To Suitable Drain)

 

Valve

6" (15 cm) Air Gap

If required, install per local codes

 

 

and valve manufacturer’s

 

 

instructions.

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

22vary from the instructions or diagrams provided and take precedent over these instructions.

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Contents Tankless Water Heater That will result in death or serious You can find them on a label on the applianceInjury Installand Properly Vent the Water HEATER… N G E R Natural GAS and Liquefied Petroleum Models Read and Follow this Safety Information Carefully Installing the Indoor water heater Location of Indoor Water HeaterInstalling the Outdoor water heater Location of the Outdoor water heaterCorrosive Atmospheres Installing the water heaterCombustion and Ventilation Air Indoor Water Heater Only Inspect ShipmentMounting the Water Heater Water Supply ConnectionsRelief Valve Lines.ReliefGas Supply Leak TestingPressure Testing the Gas Supply System High AltitudeMaximum Vent Length VentingVenting Lengths Minimum Vent LengthVent Adapter Venting Through Closed SpacesDraining the Condensate US Installations Horizontal Vent Terminal LocationIndoor Water Heater Additional ConsiderationsVent Horizontal Wall Thimble Installation Vertical Vent Installation Vertical Vent Termination LocationAvailability Remote Control InstallationRemote Control Model Number DescriptionInstalling the Main Remote Control Connecting the remote control to the water heaterPower Cord Indoor water heaters only Electrical ConnectionTypical Installation of Indoor Water Heater Not SuppliedInstalling the water heater Typical Installation of Outdoor Water HeaterInsulation 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… Housekeeping Routine Preventative MaintenanceDrain heater. See Draining The Water Heater section on Burner Inspection Venting System InspectionVacation and Extended Shut-Down Draining 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