Rheem GHE100-130 Use & Care Manual page 7

Figure 1 - Condensate Trap
iNSTAllATiON OF A CONDENSATE NEUTRAliZER AND PUmP (Not Supplied)
CONDENSATE LINE
Condensate line must be pitched down at least 1/4" per foot to prop-
erly drain. If this cannot be done or a very long length of condensate
hose is used, you must increase the condensate hose to a minimum
6. WIRING — A polarized 120V 50/60 Hz power supply, with suitable
disconnect means, must be connected to the black and white leads
provided. The maximum current draw by these models is 6 Amps.
The water heater, when installed, must be electrically grounded in ac-
cordance with local codes, or, in the absence of local codes, with the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 in the United States; or CSA
C22.1 Electrical Code, in Canada. Improper grounding may result
in abnormal operation of the unit . Refer on page 31 of this manual
for water heater internal wiring diagrams.
WARNING
!
The water heater must be vented to the outdoors as
described in these instructions.
WARNING
!
DO NOT connect this water heater to an existing Vent or Chim-
ney; it must be vented separately from all other appliances.
installation
Plastic Cap
TO DRAIN
of 1" ID and place a tee in the line after the condensate neutralizer, to
properly reduce vacuum lock in the drain line.
!
Failure to properly vent the water heater to the outdoors as out-
lined above and in the following section can result in unsafe opera-
tion of the water heater causing bodily injury, explosion, fire or
death.
!
NOTICE: DO NOT use in conjunction with a GFCI.
To avoid the risk of fire, explosion or asphyxiation from carbon
monoxide, NEVER operate this water heater unless it is properly
vented and has an adequate air supply for proper operation. The
vent pipe must overlap a minimum of ½" on each connection. it is
important that the vent pipe engages fully into any pipe fitting and
be kept in that position until the adhesive has fully cured. DO NOT
drill or punch holes in the plastic pipe or fittings.
7
CONDENSATE LINE WITH PUMP
WARNING
WARNING
TO DRAIN