GE AP13787 installation instructions Care and Cleaning, Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips

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Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions

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.

Care and Cleaning

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.

Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

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Contents Rheem Manufacturing Company With Installation Instructions for the InstallerResidential 40 and 50 Gallon Do not try to light any applianceFor Your Records R N I N G Water Temperature Time To Produce a Serious Burn 120F 90F 160F Vacation SettingFor Hot Water Scalds Safety Instructions Installation Care and Cleaning Customer Service Troubleshooting TipsInstalling the water heater LocationFront Sides Rear Top Combustion and Ventilation Air Customer ServiceInspect Shipment Corrosive AtmospheresThermal Expansion Typical InstallationCleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Water Supply ConnectionsTo Fill the Water Heater Care and Cleaning OperatingRelief Valve CondensationTroubleshooting Tips Customer Service Leak TestingPressure Testing the Gas Supply System Gas SupplyCustomer Service Troubleshooting Blower Assembly InstallationIf not factory installed VentingMaximum and Minimum Vent Lengths Venting information for 2 VentsVenting information for 3 Vents Additional Considerations Care and CleaningHorizontal Vent Terminal Location OperatingInstructions Care and Cleaning Horizontal Vent InstallationVertical Vent Installation Vertical Vent Termination LocationCleaner-Primer and Medium Body Solvent Cement Draining the CondensateCementing Joints Wiring ServiceInsulation Blankets Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation During Installation of this water heaterHeat Trap Installation Checklist Water Heater LocationWater Supply Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Combination Potable and Space Heating ApplicationLighting the water heater Installation Instructions Operating Safety PrecautionsOperating Procedure Troubleshooting Tips Customer ServiceWater Temperature Setting… Water Temperature120F Safety Routine Preventative MaintenanceInstructions Installation Instructions Draining the Water HeaterVenting System Inspection Installation Instructions SafetyHousekeeping Burner InspectionVacation and Extended Shut-Down Anode RodBefore You Call For Service… Producing popping Rumbling noiseRelief valve Noise or drainingGas Valve LED Error Codes Second SecondsOperating Instructions Care and Cleaning Replacement PartsBurner Assembly Kit Instructions For Placing a Parts OrderInstallation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips If YOU Need Service Please place in envelope and mail to If you require service, call Consumer Product Ownership Registration