Rheem 136-1826 installation instructions Baserequirements, Combustible Floor Base, Boiler Part

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BASEREQUIREMENTS

Indoor water heaters must be installed on a level noncombustible surface, except as noted below. Do not install on carpeting. Heater sizes 926 to 1758 Typhoon (Outdoor) are supplied with a combustible flooring base as standard. The following chart lists the part number required for a combustible base, for water heaters supplied without a combustible base.

COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR BASE

BOILER	PART	BOILER	PART	BOILER	PART	BOILER	PART
136	001749	399	058316	825	056202	1337	059236
181	058313	512	056199	962	059233	1467	059237
264	058314	627	056200	1125	059234	1630	059238
331	058315	726	056201	1223	059235	1826	059239

Fig. #8148.1

Fig. #8276

Hollow concrete cinder block; align holes and leave ends open.

Alternative method for providing a non-combustible base.

HEATER WITH COMBUSTIBLE	HEATER INSTALLATION
FLOORSHIELD	ON CONCRETE BLOCKS OR TILE

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Contents

Electric Code ANSI/NFPA Catalog NO. RM-001Important Warning Index Construction Features Series GB For circulating tank systems Through 1826 MbtuhSpecification Data Page Shipping Installation Regulations ReceivingequipmentWater Flow Water ConditionsBoiler Part BaserequirementsCombustible Floor Base Combustibleconstructionclearances Protected SurfacesCombustion and Ventilation AIR Supply Recommended Minimum AIR OpeningsMODEL181-399 ModelIndoorheaters Models 512MODELS926-1758 Models Heater Before Heater After Drafthood Installation MODELS181-399Page Fig. #7043.1 Power Venting Vent Damper InstallationModels 136 Through 264 Where Required Location OutdoorwaterheatersMounting Normal Operation SummaryGas Natural Propane BTU/CFSP. GR Pipe SizesTest piping as follows Fig.#8185.1GPM NPT WaterCold Water Supply Series with 115 Volt Supply to the Heater TanktemperaturecontrolHOT Water Supply Heater Sequenceofoperation Installation Water Heater PlumbingPiping DIAGRAM-1 Heater 1 Tank Thermostat Supplied Piping DIAGRAM-1 Heater 2 Tank Piping Must be Equal Between Tees and TANKS. NotesPiping DIAGRAM-1 Heater 3 Tank Fig. # 8067-RHEEMPiping DIAGRAM-1 Heater 4 Tank Piping DIAGRAM-2 Heater 1 Tank Special Thermostat and Well Electronicignition Description of Controls in GeneralEnergy Saving Pump Control Highlimit Tankstat Temperature ControlFlow Switch Electrical Single Stage TankstatSTART-UP ON-OFFOPERATIONTIME/TEMPERATURE Relationships in Scalds ScaldingFor Your Safety Read Before Operating Close all manual gas valves. Turn off electric power To Shut DownSix Months Inspectionand MaintenanceproceduresMonthly System Shut Down Procedure Service AssistanceBurner Inspection Venting System InspectionTrouble Shooting Problem If okay replace ignition module Electrical Electronic Ignition IID Models 512 StartWiring Diagram KEY Wiring Diagrams Wiring Diagram Models 331 Wiring Diagram Models 512Wiring Diagram Models Wiring Diagram Models 726Wiring Diagram Model 825 Wiring Diagram Models 962 Fig. # 1967eReplacement Parts Lists Model 136 GB onlyModel 136 GB only Models 181, 264, 331, 399 GB Page Models 181, 264, 331, 399 GB Models 181, 264, 331,339 GB Models 512, 627, 726, 825 GB Models 512, 627, 726, 825 GB Models 512, 627, 726, 825 GB Models 926-1826 GB Models 926-1826 GB Models 926-1826 GB