Venting, Wiring Diagram | Reliance Water Heaters 11-03, 606 specs

Installing the New Water Heater (cont’d)

5.The water heater must be electrically “grounded” by the installer. The unit will not operate unless it is prop- erly grounded. For complete grounding details and all allowable exceptions, refer to local codes or in the

absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 (current edition).

6.Replace the wiring junction cover using the screws provided.

Wiring Diagram

CAUTION

Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing con- trols. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing.

Venting

WARNING

To insure proper venting of this gas-fired water heater, the correct vent pipe diameter must be utilized. Any additions of other gas appliances on vent with this water heater will adversely affect the operation of the water heater.

WARNING

The vent outlet must connect to the water heater exhaust out- let. The vent inlet piping must connect to the water heater air inlet. Both the water heater connections are clearly marked. Failure to read this instruction can result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

WARNING

The vent pipe from the water heater must be 3″ diameter vent pipe and must slope upward 1⁄8 inch per five linear feet.

All vent gases must be completely vented to the outdoors of the structure (dwelling).

MIN. RISE 1⁄8″

PER FIVE FEET

WARNING

Obstructed or deteriorated vent systems may present seri- ous health risk or asphyxiation.

WARNING

Failure to have required clearances between water heater and combustible material will result in a fire hazard.

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Reliance Water Heaters 11-03, 606, 184333-001 instruction manual Venting, Wiring Diagram

Contents

What to do if YOU Smell GAS Used by this Water Heater Discharge Pipe General SafetyMust not be plugged or blocked DEATH, Serious Bodily INJURY, or Property Damage General Safety cont’dJURY, or Property Damage Rious Bodily INJURY, or Property Damage Table of Contents Introduction Preparing for the New Installation Some models are equipped with Circulating loop fittings Typical Installation Facts to Consider About the Location Locating the New Water Heater Facts to Consider About the Location cont’d Locating the New Water Heater cont’dCombustion Air and Exhaust Air for Ventilation for Appliances Located Confined Spaces Wire Fence18″ Water Piping Installing the New Water Heater Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Installing the New Water Heater cont’d Filling the Water Heater Wiring Venting Wiring Diagram ALL 40 and 50 Gallon 40,000 BTU/HR Models Venting cont’dVenting Through AN Outside Wall ALL 75 Gallon Models and 50 Gallon 65,000 BTU/HR Models Venting System Example Installations for ALL Models Installing the New Water Heater contdVent piping can be installed as follows Minimum vent length for all models is 18 inches Cementing PVC, ABS or Cpvc Pipe and Fittings PrecautionsVent Pipe Separation Typical installation Connecting Vent to BlowerVenting contd Venting Through a Roof Venting Through a Roof CONT’D Gas Piping GAS Piping with ALL Black Iron Pipe to GAS Control GAS Piping with Flexible ConnectorSediment Trap Before Operating the Water Heater Installation ChecklistIts hookup? Model Rating Plate Before the Water Heater will Operate OperatingOperation ALL Models Operating cont’d Make sure gas and electric power are connected properlyCheck for Leaks Water Heating Ignition Sequence For Your Safety Read Before Operating Temperature Indicators Temperature Adjustment Buttons Temperature Regulation Start Up Conditions For Your InformationOperational Conditions Operational Conditions cont’d For Your Information cont’d Burner Cleaning Periodic MaintenanceVenting System Inspection Burner Inspection Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation Periodic Maintenance cont’dHousekeeping Anode Rod Inspection Service Drain Valve Washer ReplacementDraining Leakage Checkpoints Thermostat and GAS Supply Check Troubleshooting Systems Check Troubleshooting cont’d HOT Water Not EnoughCondensation Protection Repair Parts This is a Repair Parts LIST, not a Packing List Repair Parts cont’dPart Part Number Description 40 Gal.† Repair Parts 50 Gal.† Page