TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE

2

APPROVALS

2

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

3-4

TABLE OF CONTENTS

5

INTRODUCTION

5

Qualified Installer or Service Agency

5

Preparing for the Installation

5

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMMONWEALTH

OF MASSACHUSETTS

6

TYPICAL INSTALLATION

7-9

ROUGH IN DIMENSIONS

10

LOCATING THE NEW WATER HEATER

11-14

Facts to Consider About Location

11-12

Insulation Blankets

12

Air Requirements

12

Unconfined Space

13

Confined Space

13

Fresh Air Openings for Confined Spaces

13

Outdoor Air Through One and Two Openings

13

Outdoor Air Through Horizontal and Vertical Ducts

14

Air from Other Indoor Spaces

14

INSTALLING THE NEW WATER HEATER

15-27

Chemical Vapor Corrosion

15

Water Piping

15

Space Heating and Potable Water System

15

Closed Water Systems

15

Thermal Expansion

16

Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve

16-17

High Altitude Installation

17

Gas Piping

17

Sediment Traps

18

Filling the Water Heater

18

Vent Pipe Assembly

19

Venting

19

Vent Pipe Termination

20

Planning the Vent System

21

Condensate

21-22

Blower Assembly Installation

22

Installation of Vent System

22

Vent Terminal Installation, Sidewall

22-23

Installation of Vent System, Sidewall

24

Installation of Vertical Vent System

24

Vent Attenuation Assembly Installation Instructions

25

Vent Attenuation Assembly Kit Parts List

25

Vent Attenuation Assembly Installation

25

Vent Pipe Preparation

27-28

LIGHTING & OPERATING LABEL

29

TEMPERATURE REGULATION

30

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

31

Start Up Conditions

31

Operational Conditions

31

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

32-34

Venting System Inspection

32

Burner Operation and Inspection

32

Burner Cleaning

32

Housekeeping

32

Anode Rod Inspection

32-33

Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Test

33

Draining and Flushing

33

Service

34

LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS

34

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES

35-38

LIMITED WARRANTY

39

INTRODUCTION

Thank You for purchasing this water heater. Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service.

Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual:

CSA - Canadian Standards Association

ANSI - American National Standards Institute

NFPA - National Fire Protection Association

ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers

GAMA - Gas Appliance Manufacturer’s Association

UL - Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

This gas-fired water heater is design certified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. under American National Standard/CSA Standard for Gas Water Heaters ANSI Z21.10.3 • CSA 4.3 (current edition).

Qualified Installer or Service Agency

Installation and service of this water heater requires ability equivalent to that of a Qualified Agency (as defined by ANSI below) in the field involved. Installation skills such as plumbing, air supply, venting, gas supply and electrical supply are required in addition to electrical testing skills when performing service.

ANSI Z223.1 2006 Sec. 3.3.83: “Qualified Agency” - “Any individual, firm, corporation or company that either in person or through a representative is engaged in and is responsible for (a) the installation, testing or replacement of gas piping or (b) the connection, installation, testing, repair or servicing of appliances and equipment; that is experienced in such work; that is familiar with all precautions required; and that has complied with all the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.”

If you are not qualified (as defined by ANSI above) and licensed or certified as required by authority having jurisdiction to perform a given task do not attempt to perform any of the procedures described in this manual. If you do not understand the instructions given in this manual do not attempt to perform any procedures outlined in this manual.

Preparing for the Installation

1.Read “General Safety Information” section, page 3 and 4 of this manual first and then entire manual carefully. If you don’t follow safety rules, the water heater will not operate properly. It could cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

This manual contains instructions for installation, operation, and maintenance of the gas-fired water heater. It also contains warnings throughout the manual that you must read and be aware of. All warnings and all instructions are essential to proper operation of the water heater and your safety. Since we cannot put everything on the first few pages, READ ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING

TO INSTALL OR OPERATE THE WATER HEATER.

2.The installation must conform with these instructions and local code authority having jurisdiction. In absence of local codes, installation must comply with current editions of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54 and National Electrical Code, NFPA70 or CAN/ CSA-B149.1, the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code and CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code. All documents are available from Canadian Standards Association, 8501 East Pleasant Valley Road, Cleveland, OH 44131. NFPAdocuments are also available from National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

3.The water heater when installed must be grounded in accordance with the local codes, or in the absence of local codes: the National

Electrical Code (NFPA 70) or the Canadian Electrical Code (C22.1).

4.If after reading this manual you have any questions or do not understand any portion of the instructions, call the local gas utility or the manufacturer whose name appears on the rating plate.

5.Carefully plan the place where you are going to put the water heater. Correct combustion, vent action, and vent pipe installation are very important in preventing death from possible carbon monoxide poisoning and fires, see Figures 1 and 2.

Examine the location to ensure the water heater complies with the

“Locating the New Water Heater” section in this manual.

6.For California installation this water heater must be braced, anchored, or strapped to avoid falling or moving during an earthquake. See instructions for correct installation procedures.

Instructions may be obtained from California Office of the State

Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.

7.Massachusetts Code requires this water heater to be installed in accordance with Massachusetts 248-CMR 2.00: State Plumbing Code and 248-CMR 5.00.

8.Complies with SCAQMD rule #1146 and districts having equivalent NOx requirements.

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Reliance Water Heaters 317775-000, HE50 76N Series 100 instruction manual Table of Contents, Introduction

317775-000, HE50 76N Series 100 specifications

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