Location - Rheem 50, 85, 105 gallon Use & Care Manual

Installing the storage tank.
4
Local Installation Regulations
This storage tank must be installed in
accordance with these instructions,
local or federal codes.
If the storage tank is to be installed in
a restaurant, or other location where
NSF International listing is required,
it must be weather sealed to the floor,
a raised base, or on a shelf so that
seepage cannot accumulate under it;; or
elevated to provide at least (6) inches
of clearance from the floor.

Location

The location chosen for the storage
tank must take into consideration
the following:
Locate the storage tank in a clean dry
area as near as practical to the area of
greatest heated water demand. Long
un-­insulated hot water lines can waste
energy and water.
The storage tank and water lines
should be protected from freezing
temperatures. Do not install the
storage tank in outdoor unprotected
areas or near any other appliances
Unit
Unit
Capacity
Capacity
(Imperial
(Gallons)
Gallons)
50 40
85 70
105 84
1
Height includes factory installed Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve.
In order to meet NSF International
requirements for Standard 5, the
base of the storage tank must be
sealed to the floor to prevent seepage
underneath. A pply a 3/8" bead of
RTV Silicone completely around the
floor edge of the base of the tank.
where high temperatures are present,
such as wood burning stoves, boilers,
or furnaces. High temperatures can
warp or otherwise damage the non-­
metallic construction of this storage
tank.
Make certain the floor underneath
the storage tank is strong enough to
sufficiently support the weight of
the storage tank once it is filled with
water.
Unit
Dimensions (Inches)
Capacity
Height Diameter
1
(Liters)
189 66 3/4 23 1/2
322 70 1/4 28 1/4
397 70 3/4 30 1/4
Shipping Approxi-­
Weight mate Full
(lbs) Weight (lbs)
100 517
134 843
152 1,028