Important Safety Information - Rheem RTG-3 Series Use And Care Manual

Water Heater Venting Safety
DANGER:
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• Failure to install and properly vent the water
heater to the outdoors as outlined in the
"Venting" section of the Installation Instructions
in this manual will result in death from 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.
• Be sure to inspect the vent terminal, the air intake, and
the coaxial vent system on the water heater for proper
installation at initial start-up and at least annually thereafter.
Refer to the "Care and Cleaning" section of this manual for
more information regarding coaxial vent system inspection.
WARNINGS:
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• Gasoline and other flammable liquids, materials,
and vapors (including paint thinners, solvents,
and adhesives) are extremely dangerous.
DO NOT handle, use, or store gasoline or other
flammable or combustible materials anywhere
in the vicinity of a water heater or any other
appliance. Be sure to read and follow the labels
on the water heater, as well as the warnings
printed in this manual. Failure to do so can result
in death, bodily injury, or property damage.
• Combustible construction refers to adjacent
walls and ceilings and should not be confused
with combustible or flammable products and
materials. Combustible materials, such as
clothing, cleaning materials, or flammable
liquids, should never be stored in the vicinity of
this or any gas appliance. Fire or explosion can
occur causing death, personal injury, and/or
product damage. See page 16 for clearances to
combustible materials.
• Follow vent manufacturer's instructions for
venting installation, including additional
clearances from combustibles, to avoid
conditions that can lead to death, personal
injury, and/or property damage.
• Use tankless water heater manufacturer-
approved Category III Stainless Steel vent
material only. No other vent material is
permitted.
• Moisture in the flue gas will condense as it
leaves the vent terminal. In cold weather this
condensate can freeze on the exterior wall,
under the eaves, and on surrounding objects.
Some discoloration to the exterior of the building
is to be expected. However, improper location or
installation can result in severe damage to the
structure or exterior finish of the building.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

FLAMMABLES
Vapors from flammable
liquids will explode and
catch fire causing death or
severe burns.
Do not use or store flammable
products such as gasoline,
solvents or adhesives in the
same room or area near the
water heater.
Keep flammable products:
1. far away from heater,
2. in approved containers,
3. tightly closed and
4. out of children's reach.
Installation:
Do not install water heater
where flammable products will
be stored or used unless the
main burner flame is at least
Read and follow water heater warnings and instructions. If
owners manual is missing, contact the retailer or manufacturer.
• For multiple-unit installation, a minimum
distance between vent terminations must be
maintained to prevent recirculation of vent gases.
Maintain a center-to-center distance between
vent terminations of 19 in. (48 cm) for two-unit
installation. Maintain a center-to-center distance
between vent terminations of 21 in. (53 cm) for
installation of three or more units.
CAUTIONS:
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• Ensure that the appliance vent is securely
attached to the water heater collar.
• Condensate must drain away from the water
heater and should not be allowed to drain back
into any part of the vent system.
• DO NOT operate without the condensate trap
connected to the vent and routed to the proper
drain.
• Follow the vent manufacturer's installation
instructions because the design might vary from
manufacturer to manufacturer.
D A N G E R
Flammable Vapors
Water heater has a main
burner flame.
The main burner flame:
1. which can come on
at any time and
2. will ignite flammable
vapors.
Vapors:
1. cannot be seen,
2. are heavier than air,
3. go a long way on the
floor and
4. can be carried from
other rooms to the
main burner flame by
air currents.
18" above the floor. This will
reduce, but not eliminate, the
risk of vapors being ignited
by the main burner flame.
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