Rheem Side Inlet Gas Water Heaters

Conversion Instructions—Natural Gas to LP Gas

Pilot Burner

Gas Cock Knob

Thermocouple

Burner Supply Tube

Pilot Supply

Tube

Contents

Main Use & Care Manual Water Heaters With Installation Instructions for the Installer Side Inlet Gas For Manufactured Housing (Mobile Home) Safety Information ! READ THIS MANUAL READ THE SAFETY INFORMATION ! Installation Instructions WARNING! ! IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. DANGER BURN ! HOT WATER TEMPERATURE SETTING LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM (LP - PROPANE OR BUTANE) AND NATURALGAS MODELS ! SAFETYPRECAUTIONS IMPORTANTSAFETY INFORMATION. WARNING! FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOWTHIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. Location Installation Methods METHOD A METHOD C METHOD B Recommended forCold Climates Thermal Expansion Water Supply Connections Typical Installation To Fill the WaterHeater Condensation Relief Valve Leak Testing Pressure Testing the Gas Supply System Gas Supply High Altitude Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation Installation Checklist A. Water Heater Location B. Water Supply C. Gas Supply D. Relief Valve E. Venting Page Safety Precautions Operating the water heater. Water Temperature Setting Operating the water heater. Time/Temperature Relationship in Scalds Water Temperature Setting Care and cleaning of the water heater. Draining the Water Heater Routine Preventative Maintenance Housekeeping Venting System Inspection Burner Inspection Before You Call For Service Problem Possible Causes What To Do Before You Call For Service Problem Possible Causes What To Do Replacement Parts. Instructions For Placing a Parts Order Conversion instructionsNatural Gas to LP Gas If your gas supply is LP gas, your water heater can be converted to burn LPgas as follows: Natural Gas to Liquefied Petroleum (LP or Propane) Gas Page Conversion InstructionsLP Gas to Natural Gas Liquefied Petroleum (LP or Propane) Gas to Natural Gas Page IF YOU NEED SERVICE