Rheem Commercial Power Direct Vent Water heater Use And Care Manual
Rheem Commercial Power Direct Vent Water heater Use And Care Manual

Rheem Commercial Power Direct Vent Water heater Use And Care Manual

Commercial power direct vent water heater

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Commercial Power Direct Vent Water heater
USE & CARE mANUAl
WiTh iNSTAllATiON iNSTRUCTiONS FOR ThE CONTRACTOR
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Recognize this symbol as an indication of important
Safety information!
NOTiCE: This water heater is designed for use in a commercial application and the installation and maintenance of it should be per-
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formed by a qualified, licensed service personnel. if the foregoing assumption is not appropriate, then we recommend that you obtain
and retain our Residential Use & Care manual.
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CAliFORNiA PROPOSiTiON 65 WARNiNg: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNiNg: if the information in these instructions are not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result
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causing property damage, personal injury or death.
FOR YOUR SAFETY!
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— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors or liquids or other combustible materials in
the vicinity of this or any other appliance. To do so
may result in an explosion or fire.
— WhAT TO DO iF YOU SmEll gAS
Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any
phone in your building.
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immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's
phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
if you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
Do not return to your building until authorized by
the gas supplier or fire department.
— improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service
or maintenance can cause injury, property dam-
age or death. Refer to this manual. installation and
service must be performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
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  • Page 1 Safety information! NOTiCE: This water heater is designed for use in a commercial application and the installation and maintenance of it should be per- formed by a qualified, licensed service personnel. if the foregoing assumption is not appropriate, then we recommend that you obtain and retain our Residential Use &...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Regulations ..5 Water heater location ....5 installation instructions inspect Shipment ..... 6 Water Supply Connections .
  • Page 3: General Safety Precautions

    BURN CAUTiON!! - hotter water increases the risk of SCAlDiNg! honeywell NOTiCE: Each water heater will contain one (1) of the above ther- mostats. Refer to actual unit to determine which one. DANGER hotter water increases the Potential for hot Water SCAlDS.
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions 3

    Be sure to read and understand the entire Use & Care Manual before attempting to install or operate this water heater. Pay particular attention to the following General Safety Precautions. Failure to follow these warnings could result in a fire or explosion, causing property damage, bodily injury or death .
  • Page 5: Local Installation Regulations

    The water heater and water lines should be protected from exposure to freezing temperatures. B. A gas fired water heater should not be installed in a space where liquids which give off flammable vapors are to be used or stored. Such liquids include gasoline, LP gas (butane and propane), paint or adhesives and their thinners, solvents or removers.
  • Page 6 If a recirculation line is installed, the return connection should be made to a tee close to the inlet connection on the water heater. A check valve should always be installed in the recirculation line to prevent cold water from entering.
  • Page 7 installation...
  • Page 8 If the water heater is being installed as a replacement for an existing power vented water heater, a thorough inspection of the existing venting system must be performed prior to any installation work.
  • Page 9 (5) equivalent feet. GP100-250 can only be vented with four (4) inch PVC pipe and fit- tings. Use only the vent terminals supplied withthe water heater HORIZONTAL VENT TERMINAL LOCATION - The location of the...
  • Page 10 gP100-150 & gP100-200 § Mortar or § § Silicone Caulk 3” Pipe Coupling § 3” Vent Pipe 3” Vent 3” Pipe Pipe Coupling § § From Water Heater Figure a – Typical horizontal 3” Vent installation § Mortar or § §...
  • Page 11 Com- plete the vent pipe installation to the water heater’s vent connector fitting on the blower outlet. Support vertical or horizontal runs as previously mentioned.
  • Page 12 Canadian Installations H = Clearance to each side of center line 3 feet (91 cm) within a height 15 feet (4.57 extended meter/regulator assembly. m) above the meter/regulator assembly. above I = Clearance to service regulator vent outlet. J = Clearance to nonmechanical air supply 6 inches (15 cm) for appliances <...
  • Page 13: Water Heater Location

    The current draw by the Power Direct Vent unit is 1.5 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;...
  • Page 14: Lighting Instructions

    1. LIGHTING PROCEDURE - Lighting procedures are outlined on the label pictured below. This label is also located on the water heater near the thermostat. NOTICE: The Gas Valve supplied with this water heater may vary from the one pictured on the label below, but the Lighting Instructions are the same for all types of valves supplied with this model water heater.
  • Page 15: Operating Instructions

    1. LIGHTING PROCEDURE - Lighting procedures are outlined on the label pictured below. This label is also located on the water heater near the thermostat. NOTICE: The Gas Valve supplied with this water heater may vary from the one pictured on the label below, but the Lighting Instructions are the same for all types of valves supplied with this model water heater.
  • Page 16: Water Temperature

    A. Do turn off manual gas shut-off valve if water heater has been sub- jected to over heating, fire, flood, physical damage or if gas supply fails to shut off. B. Do Not turn on water heater unless it is filled with water.
  • Page 17: Emergency Shutdown

    If the water heater has been subjected to fire or physical damage, turn off gas at the manual gas control (shut-off) valve. Do not operate the water heater again until it has been checked out by a qualified service technician.
  • Page 18: Anode Inspection

    The anode(s) should be replaced when more than 6 inches (15 cm) of core wire is exposed at either end. 3. SEASONAL OPERATION — If the water heater is to remain idle for an extended period (60 days or more) the heater should be turned off. The water heater and piping should be drained if they might be subjected to freezing temperatures.
  • Page 19 The “System Sentinel” Diagnostic system on this water heater provides the user or service technician with a visual representation of the operational status of the various sections of the water heater’s control system. A quick glance at the System Sentinel panel on the front of the heater will give an indication of where to begin trouble shooting of a non operational heater.
  • Page 20 “System Sentinel” Troubleshooting guide Section 1... the “POWER” lED is the “ON/OFF” Switch in the “ON” position? is 120 VAC power present at the branch circuit connections to Black wire of the switch and White wire of the transformer ? is 120 VAC power present between the Black and White wires to the transformer ?
  • Page 21 Section 2... the “ThERmOSTAT” lED Ensure that power is being supplied to the water heater. Refer to “Section 1...the POWER lED” in this Troubleshooting guide, and correct if necessary. is the “ThERmO- STAT lED” now illuminated. is Thermostat set at a tempera-...
  • Page 22 “System Sentinel” Troubleshooting guide Section 3... the “igNiTiON” lED is the Blower Operating? is there 120 VAC across Black wire and White wire of blower? is there 120 VAC between the black wire at Blower is the relay and the d e f e c t i v e white wire on the and must be...
  • Page 23 “System Sentinel” Troubleshooting guide Section 4... the “PilOT VAlVE” lED is the Spark ignitor operating? (Can sparking be heard?) 1. Remove ignition Cable and check for good conti- nuity, replace if necessary. 2. Check ignitor Electrode gap for proper spacing (1/8”...
  • Page 24 “System Sentinel” Troubleshooting guide Section 5... the “ECO” lED ECO is “open”. Allow tank to cool, and reset. if ECO again trips, the Thermostat/high limit is defective. Replace as required. is “ECO lED now illuminated? is the Pilot Flame burning? Refer to Section 3...the “igNiTiON”...
  • Page 25: Replacement Parts

    Instructions For Placing a Parts Order All parts orders should include: The model and serial number of the water heater from the rating plate. Specify type of gas (natural or LP) as marked on the rating plate. Part description (as noted below) and number of parts desired.
  • Page 26: Connection Diagram

    THERMOSTAT HIGH LIMIT BLOWER GR/YL TEMP SWITCH GAS VALVE CONNECTION DIAGRAM Figure 14. — Diagrams for units supplied with honeywell VR8304P or VR8304m gas Valve and honeywell S8600m ignition Control, honeywell Thermo- HONEYWELL VR8304P OR VR8304M GAS VAL VE - HONEYWELL S8600M IGNITION CONTROL stat and Temperature limiting Switch for vent pipe..
  • Page 27 NOTICE: If any of the original wire as supplied with this appliance must be replaced, it MUST be replaced with 18 GA., 600V, 105°C wire or its equiv- alent, unless otherwise noted. THERMOSTAT LIMIT SWITCH BLOWER GR/YL C NC BR-1 BR-3 BL-2 ANY REPLACEMENT WIRE...
  • Page 28: How To Obtain Service Assistance

    1. Should you have any questions about your new water heater, or if it requires adjustment, repair, or routine maintenance, it is suggested that you first contact your installer, plumbing contractor or previously agreed upon service agency. In the event that the firm has moved, or is unavailable, refer to the telephone directory commercial listings or local utility for qualified service assistance.

This manual is also suitable for:

Gp100-150Gp100-200Gp100-250

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