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Rheem 50, 85, 105 gallon Use & Care Manual

Marathon thermal storage tanks
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Marathon  Thermal  Storage  Tanks
III!III
®
LISTED
44LR
Printed  in  USA
Use  &  Care  Manual
With  Installation  Instructions  for  the  Installer
50,  85,  &  105  Gallon
III!III
III!III
The  purpose  of  this  manual  is  twofold:  
one,  to  provide  the  installer  with  the  basic  
directions  and  recommendations  for  the  
proper  installation  of  the  storage  tank;;  and  
two,  for  the  owner–operator,  to  explain  
the  features,  operation,  safety  precautions,  
maintenance  and  troubleshooting  of  the  
storage  tank.  This  manual  also  includes  a  
parts  list.
It  is  imperative  that  all  persons  who  are  
expected  to  install,  operate  or  adjust  this  
storage  tank  read  the  instructions  carefully  
so  they  may  understand  how  to  perform  
these  operations.  If  you  do  not  understand  
these  instructions  or  any  terms  within  it,  
seek  professional  advice.
Any  questions  regarding  the  operation,  
maintenance,  service  or  warranty  of  this  
storage  tank  should  be  directed  to  the  
seller  from  whom  it  was  purchased.  If  
additional  information  is  required,  refer  to  
the  section  on  "If  you  need  service."
Do  not  destroy  this  manual.  Please  read  
carefully  and  keep  in  a  safe  place  for  
future  reference.
  Recognize  this  symbol  as  an  
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indication  of  Important  Safety  
Information!
  California  Proposition  65  
!
Warning:  This  product  contains  
chemicals  known  to  the  State  of  
California  to  cause  cancer,  birth  
defects  or  other  reproductive  
harm.
120003  (09/09)            

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  • Page 1 Use  &  Care  Manual With  Installation  Instructions  for  the  Installer Marathon  Thermal  Storage  Tanks 50,  85,  &  105  Gallon The  purpose  of  this  manual  is  twofold:   one,  to  provide  the  installer  with  the  basic   directions  and  recommendations  for  the   proper  installation  of  the  storage  tank;;...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    FOR   Y OUR  RECORDS Safety  Information Safety  Precautions   ..  2,3 Write  the  model  and  serial  numbers  here: You  can  find  them  on  a  label  on  the  appliance. Installation  Instructions Staple  sales  slip  or  cancelled  check  here.   Location  .

  • Page 3: Safety  Precautions

    IMPORTANT  SAFETY  INFORMATION. READ   A LL  INSTRUCTIONS  BEFORE  USING. WARNING! For  your  safety,  the  information  in  this  manual  must  be  followed  to  minimize  the  risk  of   fire  or  explosion,  electric  shock,  or  to  prevent  property  damage,  personal  injury,  or  loss  of   life.

  • Page 4: Location

    Installing  the  storage  tank. Local  Installation  Regulations This  storage  tank  must  be  installed  in   In  order  to  meet  NSF  International   accordance  with  these  instructions,   requirements  for  Standard  5,  the   local  or  federal  codes. base  of  the  storage  tank  must  be   sealed  to  the  floor  to  prevent  seepage  ...
  • Page 5 Thermal  Expansion Determine  if  a  check  valve  exists  in  the  inlet   pressure  increase  in  the  storage  tank  and   water  line.  Check  with  your  local  water  utility.   system  piping.  This  rapid  pressure  increase  can   It  may  have  been  installed  in  the  cold  water   quickly  reach  the  safety  setting  of  the  relief  ...
  • Page 6 Installing  the  storage  tank. Temperature  and  Pressure  Relief  Valve Connect  the  outlet  of  the  relief  valve     pitch  downward  from  the  valve  to   WARNING:   T he   allow  complete  drainage  (by  gravity)   to  a  suitable  open  drain  so  that  the   pressure  rating  of  the  ...
  • Page 7 Water  Supply  Connections  -­  Top  of  Storage  Tank Refer  to  the  illustration  on  next  page   the  rubber  seal  rings  that  are  provided   for  suggested  typical  installation.   with  the  heater  when  re-­installing   The  installation  of  unions  or  flexible   the  components.
  • Page 8 Installing  the  storage  tank. Typical  Installation Support the relief valve drain pipe using metal strapping or wire Pre-solder 12" minimum fastened to the structure overhead Cold Inlet Shut Off stub pipes before installing to unit. Temperature & Pressure Hot Water Outlet Relief Valve Heat Trap 6"...
  • Page 9 Insulation  Blankets Insulation  blankets,  available  to  the   CAUTION:  If  local  codes  require   WARNING:  If  local   general  public,  for  external  use  on   the  application  of  an  external   codes  require  external   storage  tanks  are  not  necessary.    The   insulation  blanket  to  this  storage  ...

  • Page 10: Water  Supply  Connections

    Installation  Checklist A.  Storage  tank  Location Close  to  area  of  heated  water  demand.   Indoors  and  protected  from  freezing   temperatures.   Area  free  of  flammable  vapors.   Provisions   made   to   protect   area   from   water  damage.

  • Page 11: Care  And  Cleaning

    Care  and  cleaning  of  the  storage  tank. Draining  the  Storage  tank water  faucet  first  or  lift  the  handle  on   DANGER:  Before  manually   the  relief  valve  (and  keep  open)  to   operating  the  relief  valve,  make   admit  air  to  the  tank  during  draining.     certain  no  one  will  be  exposed  to  the  ...

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting  Tips

    Before   Y ou  Call  For  Service… Troubleshooting  Tips   Save  time  and  money!  Review  the  chart  on  this  page  first  and  you  may  not  need  to  call  for   service. Problem Possible  Causes What  to  Do Rumbling  noise   Normal  settling  of  internal  compo-­...
  • Page 13 Replacement  Parts. Key  No. Description Dip  Tube Grommet,  Large Grommet,  Small Seal  Ring,  Large Seal  Ring,  Small Vacuum  Valve   Temperature  and  Pressure  Relief  Valve Nipple,  3/4"  NPT  x  3" Reducer  Bushing,  3/4"  NPT  x  1"  NPT  -­  (105  Gallon  Only) Knock-­Out  Bracket Screw,  #8  x  3/4"...
  • Page 14 Replacement  Parts. 50,  85,  105  gallon  models. 13 12...

  • Page 15: If   Y Ou  Need  Service

      Details  of  the  problems  as  you  can  best  describe  them. f.   List   of   people,   with   dates,   who   have   been   contacted   regarding   your   problem.   Additional  service  information  can  be  found  at  www.marathonheaters. com  and  www.rheem.com.

  • Page 16: Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY GENERAL Water  Heater  Innovations,  Inc.  warrants  its  products  to  be  free  from  factory  defects  in  workmanship  and  material,  and  will  furnish  a  replacement  for  any  part  which  fails  in  normal  use,   within  the  applicable   W arranty  Periods  stated  below.    If  an  exact  replacement  storage  tank  is  not  available  for  any  reason,   W ater  Heater  Innovations,  Inc.  reserves  the  right  to  provide  a  com-­ parable  model.

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