Reliance Water Heaters RUF 100 199 SERIES 100 General Information, Maintenance, Precautions

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CATHODIC PROTECTION

PRECAUTIONS WARNING

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE INPUT EXCEED THE RATE SHOWN ON THE HEATER RATING PLATE. OVER FIRING COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE OR SOOTING OF THE HEATER.

CATHODIC PROTECTION

GENERAL INFORMATION CAUTION

HYDROGEN GAS CAN BE PRODUCED IN A HOT WATER SYSTEM SERVED BY THIS HEATER THAT HAS NOT BEEN USED FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME (GENERALLY TWO WEEKS OR MORE). HYDROGEN GAS IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. To reduce the risk of injury under these conditions, it is recommended that a hot water faucet be opened for several minutes before using any electrical appliance connected to the hot water system. If hydrogen is present, there will probably be an unusual sound such as air escaping through the pipe as the water begins to flow. There should be no smoking or open flame near the faucet at the time it is open.

PRECAUTIONS

IF THE UNIT IS EXPOSED TO THE FOLLOWING, DO NOT OPERATE HEATER UNTIL ALL CORRECTIVE STEPS HAVE BEEN MADE BY A QUALIFIED SERVICEMAN.

1.FLOODING TO OR ABOVE THE LEVEL OF THE BURNER OR CONTROLS

2.EXTERNAL FIRING

3.DAMAGE

4.FIRING WITHOUT WATER

5.SOOTING

NEVER OPERATE THE HEATER WITHOUT FIRST BEING CERTAIN IT IS FILLED WITH WATER AND A TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE IS INSTALLED IN THE RELIEF VALVE OPENING OF THE HEATER.

SHOULD OVERHEATING OCCUR OR THE GAS SUPPLY FAIL TO SHUT OFF, TURN OFF THE MANUAL GAS CONTROL VALVE TO THE APPLIANCE.

GENERAL INFORMATION

POWER BURNER

The initial start-up procedure of the unit is provided on page 20.

TABLE 4

GAS SUPPLY

Natural

Propane

SPECIFICATIONS

Gas 199

Gas 199

 

 

 

Maximum Gas Supply Pressure

10. 5” WC

14.CTWC

(2.59kpa)

(3.45kpa)

 

Nominal Gas Supply Pressure

7.0” WC

11.0”WC

(1 .74Kpa)

(2.74Kpa)

 

Minimum Gas Supply Pressure

4.8” WC

8.5” WC

(1.18Kpa)

(2.08 Kpa)

 

Manifold Pressure

0” WC

0” WC

(OKpa)

(OKpa)

 

HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATIONS

POWER BURNER WARNING

THESE HEATERS ARE CERTIFIED FOR USE WITHOUT MODIFICATION FOR ALTITUDES UP TO 10,100 ft. (3078 m). INSTALLATIONS ABOVE

THESE ALTITUDES MAY REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF THE BURNER ORIFICE. CALL THE TECHNICAL CENTER @ (800) 527-1953 FOR REQUIREMENTS.

Some gas utility companies derate their gas for altitude, making it unnecessary to install high altitude orifices. Call the local gas or utility company to verify BTU content.

Due to the input rating reduction at high altitudes, the output rating of the appliance is also reduced and should be compensated for in the sizing of the equipment for applications.

MAINTENANCE

GENERAL

KEEP APPLIANCE AREA CLEAR AND FREE FROM COMBUSTIBLE

MATERIALS, GASOLINE AND OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS. (SEE WARNING ON PAGE 5, LOCATING THE HEATER).

Water heater maintenance includes periodic tank flushing and cleaning, and removal of lime scale. The unit should be inspected and adjusted to maintain proper combustion. Refer to the following table. A periodic inspection of the venting system should be made. Where used, the water circulating pump should be oiled.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Following are the instructions for performing some of the recommended maintenance. Unit inspection and adjustment should be performed by a competent technician.

COMPONENT

OPERATION
INTERVAL
REQUIRED

 

 

 

 

Tank

Sediment

Monthly

Flushing

 

Removal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tank

Lime Scale

Semi

UN-LIME®

 

Removal

Annually

Delimer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relief Valve

Inspect

Semi

 

 

 

Annually

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean Inlet

 

 

Blower

Screen and

As Required

Soft Brush

 

Blower Wheel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vent System

Inspect

Every 3

Joints should

 

 

Months

be sealed

 

 

 

 

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