Instructions

Installing the water heater.

The water heater must be installed with the factory supplied draft hood in place.

Instructions Installation Instructions Safety

DANGER: Failure to install the draft hood and properly vent the water heater to the outdoors as outlined in the Venting section of this manual will result in unsafe operation of the water heater causing bodily injury, explosion, fire or death. To avoid the risk of fire, explosion, or asphyxiation from carbon monoxide, NEVER operate the water heater unless it is properly vented and has adequate air supply for proper operation as outlined in the Venting section of this manual.

Venting

Vent connectors must be attached to the draft hood outlet to connect the water heater to the gas vent or chimney. The vent connectors must be the same size (diameter) as the draft hood or larger, never smaller.

For proper venting in certain installations a larger vent connector size may be needed. Consult the Vent Tables in Appendix G of the latest version of the National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI booklet Z223.1 or NFPA booklet 54.)

Horizontal vent connectors must be pitched upward to the chimney at least 1/4per foot of length. Single wall vent connectors must be at least 6from adjacent unprotected combustible surface. Vent joints must be securely fastened by sheet metal screws or other approved method.

Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating

WARNING: If local codes require external application of insulation blanket kits the manufacturer’s instructions included with the kit must be carefully followed.

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For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with two (2) twenty four inch sections of pipe insulation. Please install the insulation, according to the illustration on the left, that best meets your requirements.

The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover any damage or defect caused by installation, attachment or use of any type of energy saving or other unapproved devices (other than those authorized by the manufacturer) into, onto or in conjunction with the water heater. The use of unauthorized energy saving devices may shorten the life of the water heater and may endanger life and property.

The manufacturer disclaims any responsibility for such loss or injury resulting from the use of such unauthorized devices.

CAUTION: Application of any external insulation to this water heater will require careful attention to the following:

Do not cover the operating or warning labels attached to the water heater or attempt to relocate them on the exterior of insulation blanket.

Do not apply insulation to the top of the water heater. This will interfere with the safe operation of the draft hood.

Do not cover the burner access panel, thermostat/gas valve or pressure and temperature relief valve.

Do not apply insulation to the bottom of the water heater or the 2space between the bottom pan of the water heater and the floor. This area must be unobstructed so as not to restrict combustion air flow to the burner.

Inspect the insulation blanket frequently making certain it has not sagged and is restricting the combustion air to the bottom of the water heater. This could result in an unsafe operating condition.

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Rheem HG installation instructions Venting, Instructions

HG specifications

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