Troubleshooting | Reliance Water Heaters 11-03, 606, 184333-001

Troubleshooting

WARNING

This troubleshooting guide has been supplied for use by qualified service personnel who have a complete under- standing of both electricity and gas.

WARNING

Label all wiring before disconnecting any wiring; to ensure correct reconnection. Failure to follow this instruction could cause improper and possible danger- ous operation, resulting in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

THERMOSTAT AND GAS SUPPLY CHECK

No

Turn “ON” gas supply.

Is gas being supplied to the thermostat?

Yes

Is thermostat calling for heat? Run (hot) water from heater and turn adjustment knob higher. Check using a manometer at thermostat pressure tap.

Yes

Call gas company to increase gas pressure.

Is there a minimum gas pressure 4″ W.C. for natural gas or 10″ W.C. for propane (L.P.) gas?

No

Yes

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Reliance Water Heaters 11-03, 606, 184333-001 instruction manual Troubleshooting, Thermostat and GAS Supply Check

Contents

What to do if YOU Smell GAS Used by this Water Heater Discharge Pipe General SafetyMust not be plugged or blocked Rious Bodily INJURY, or Property Damage General Safety cont’dDEATH, Serious Bodily INJURY, or Property Damage JURY, 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 75 Gallon Models and 50 Gallon 65,000 BTU/HR Models Venting cont’dALL 40 and 50 Gallon 40,000 BTU/HR Models Venting Through AN Outside Wall Minimum vent length for all models is 18 inches Installing the New Water Heater contdVenting System Example Installations for ALL Models Vent piping can be installed as follows Cementing PVC, ABS or Cpvc Pipe and Fittings PrecautionsVent Pipe Separation Venting Through a Roof Connecting Vent to BlowerTypical installation Venting contd Venting Through a Roof CONT’D Gas Piping GAS Piping with ALL Black Iron Pipe to GAS Control GAS Piping with Flexible ConnectorSediment Trap Model Rating Plate Installation ChecklistBefore Operating the Water Heater Its hookup? ALL Models OperatingBefore the Water Heater will Operate Operation Water Heating Ignition Sequence Make sure gas and electric power are connected properlyOperating cont’d Check for Leaks 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 Inspection Periodic MaintenanceBurner Cleaning Venting System Inspection Anode Rod Inspection Periodic Maintenance cont’dTemperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation Housekeeping Service Drain Valve Washer ReplacementDraining Leakage Checkpoints Thermostat and GAS Supply Check Troubleshooting Systems Check Troubleshooting cont’d Protection Not EnoughHOT Water Condensation Repair Parts 40 Gal.† Repair Parts cont’dThis is a Repair Parts LIST, not a Packing List Part Part Number Description Repair Parts 50 Gal.† Page