Ruud AP14236 For Your Records, Read This Manual, Read The Safety Information, Danger

Safety Information

Safety Precautions. . . . 3–6 LP Gas Models . . . . . . 5

Installation Instructions

Location. . . . . . . . . 7 Water Supply Connections. . 9 Gas Supply. . . . . . . . 11 Venting. . . . . . . . 12-16 Wiring Diagram. . . . . . 18 Pipe Insulation. . . . . . .19 Heat Traps . . . . . . . . 20 Installation Checklist. . . . 21 Potable/Space Heating . . . 22

Operating Instructions

Lighting Instructions. . . . 23 Water Temperature . . . 24, 25

Care and Cleaning

Draining. . . . . . . . . 27 Maintenance. . . . . . . 27 Vent System Inspection. . . 28 Burner Inspection . . . . . 28 Extended Shut-Down. . . .29

Troubleshooting Tips

Before You Call

For Service. . . . . . 30-32

FOR YOUR RECORDS

Write the model and serial numbers here:

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You can find them on a label on the appliance.

Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.

Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty.

READ THIS MANUAL

Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your water heater properly. A little preventive care on your part can save you time and money over the life of your water heater.

You’ll find many answers to common problems in the Troubleshooting Guide. If you review the chart of Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call for service.

READ THE SAFETY INFORMATION

Your safety and the safety of others are very important. There are many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. Recognize this symbol ! as an indication of Important Safety Information!

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER”, “WARNING”, “CAUTION” or “NOTICE”.

These words mean:
! DANGER	An imminently hazardous situation
	that will result in death or serious
	injury.

Customer Service

Parts List. . . . . . . . . 33 If You Need Service . . . . 36

!WARNING

!CAUTION

Notice:

A potentially hazardous situation that could result in death or serious injury and/or damage to property.

A potentially hazardous situation that may result in minor or moderate injury.

Attention is called to observe a specified procedure or maintain a specific condition.

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