Rheem AP13731 warranty Read and Follow this Safety Information Carefully

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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, 1102 Q Street, Suite 5100, 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 or tankless-style, consult the local building jurisdiction code 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.

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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 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 LengthVenting Through Closed Spaces Vent AdapterDraining 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… Routine Preventative Maintenance HousekeepingDrain heater. See Draining The Water Heater section on Venting System Inspection Burner 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