Rheem GHE100-130 Use & Care Manual

Rheem GHE100-130 Use & Care Manual

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Commercial high Efficiency 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.
Printed in USA
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Do Not Destroy this manual. Please read carefully and
keep in a safe place for Future Reference.
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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AP14729-1(10/09)

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  • Page 1 Commercial high Efficiency Water heater USE & CARE mANUAl WiTh iNSTAllATiON iNSTRUCTiONS FOR ThE CONTRACTOR ® Recognize this symbol as an indication of important Do Not Destroy this manual. Please read carefully and Safety information! keep in a safe place for Future Reference. 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.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    READ THE SAFETY INFORMATION TABlE OF CONTENTS Your safety and the safety of others are very impor- tant. There are many important safety messages Safety Information in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. Safety Precautions .
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    general Safety Precautions To meet commercial water use needs, the temperature on this The following chart details the relationship of water temperature water heater is adjustable up to 185°F (85° C). however, water tem- and time with regard to scald injury and may be used as a guide peratures over 125°F (52°...
  • Page 4 general Safety Precautions 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

    Rheem's UL Listed NSF Seal Kit. A factory designed If a recirculation line is installed, the return connection should be made sealing kit is available from the distributor or store where the water to a tee close to the inlet connection on the water heater.
  • Page 6: Water Heater Location

    installation WATER CONNECTIONS — This water heater may be connected indi- vidually, in multiples with others, or with an external hot water storage The gas line should be of adequate size to prevent undue pressure tank. drop. Sizing based upon information in Table 2. No additional allowance Inlet water connections are made to the lower coupling on the heater, is necessary for an ordinary number of fittings.
  • Page 7 installation Plastic Cap Figure 1 - Condensate Trap iNSTAllATiON OF A CONDENSATE NEUTRAliZER AND PUmP (Not Supplied) CONDENSATE LINE CONDENSATE LINE WITH PUMP TO DRAIN TO DRAIN Condensate line must be pitched down at least 1/4" per foot to prop- of 1"...
  • Page 8 installation Figure 2. — Typical installation Drawing. To Gas Supply Manual Gas Shut Off Gas Pipe to Gas Valve Sediment Trap Gas Valve Pipe Size *130,160 & 200 1/2" NPT *250, 300 ,350 3/4" NPT * Can be GHE or THE Discharge Line to suitable open drain Vacuum Relief Valve...
  • Page 9: Vent Installation

    installation 7. VENTING — Refer to Figure 3, for connecting the vent pipe to the water heater. NOTE: This unit can be vented either as a Direct These models can be vented either as a Direct Vent or as a Power Vent Vent or Power Vent configuration.
  • Page 10 installation NOTICE: Stir the solvent cement frequently while using. Use a natural air for combustion. Check to be sure the intake and exhaust terminals bristle brush or the dauber supplied with the can. The proper brush are not obstructed, especially during periods of below freezing weather. size is one inch.
  • Page 11 For each 45° elbow, reduce pipe length by five ( 2.5 ) feet. For each 45° elbow, reduce pipe length by five ( 2.5 ) feet. Example of Venting for a 4” Power Vent Setup (GHE100-130) Example of Venting for 2” Power Direct Vent Setup : Refer to the chart above, “...
  • Page 12 installation HORIZONTAL VENT INSTALLATION – Once the vent terminal location has been determined, make a hole through the exterior wall to accommodate the vent pipe. Vent pipe must exit exterior wall horizontally only (See Figure 5). Insert a small length of vent pipe through the wall and connect the Min.
  • Page 13 installation Figure - 7- Typical Horizontal Direct Vent System EVERY 3' MAX. 2, 3, OR 4" PVC PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET 45° TERMINAL 1" WATER HEATER WALL DRAIN PAN FLOOR...
  • Page 14 installation Figure 8. Typical Vertical Direct Vent System Installation NOTICE: Intake and exhaust terminals must be on the same outside wall. STRAIGHT EXHAUST TERMINAL 24" Min. 90° INTAKE TERMINAL 24" Above anticipated. snow level. SUPPORT BRACKET WATER HEATER FLOOR Through The Wall Venting With Low Ground Clearance: When venting cannot exit through the wall at a height greater than or equal to 12”...
  • Page 15 installation Figure 10 X AIR SUPPLY INLET AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED V VENT TERMINAL Horizontal Vent Terminal Location for Power Direct Vent The following information should be used for determining the proper location of the vent terminal for direct vent water heaters. Canadian Installations US Installations 12 inches (30 cm) above anticipated A= Clearance above grade, veranda, 12 inches (30 cm) above anticipated...
  • Page 16 installation POWER VENT INSTALLATION: pening, the pipe should be installed with a slight upward slope of ¼” per foot. The vent system must be supported every 5 feet of vertical Power venting is where the indoor air is used and the exhaust is vented run and every 3 feet of horizontal run of vent pipe length.
  • Page 17 installation Figure 11 X AIR SUPPLY INLET AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED V VENT TERMINAL Horizontal Vent Terminal Location for Power Vent The following information should be used for determining the proper location of the vent terminal for direct vent water heaters. Canadian Installations US Installations A= Clearance above grade, veranda, 12 inches (30 cm) above anticipated 12 inches (30 cm) above anticipated...
  • Page 18 installation Figure 12: multiple Unit Venting NOTiCE: All spacing is horiziontal. Do not stack kits vertically. 24" Min, 24" to 36" 24" to 36" between heater Heater #1 Heater #2 vents Exhaust Intake Exhaust Intake Example of 2 Units' Vents. 24"...
  • Page 19 installation CONCENTRIC VENT TERMINAL INSTALLATION: PROCEDURE CAUTION Improper installation, adjustment, service, or maintenance can cause property damage, personal injury, or death. Consult a qualified in- DO NOT operate this water heater with the rain cap removed or recircu- staller, service agency, or the gas supplier for information or assistance. lation of combustion products may occur.
  • Page 20 installation Figure 15 - Rain Cap to Small Vent Pipe Assembly NOTICE Ensure termination height is above the roof surface or antici- pated snow level. Figure 16. If assembly is too short to meet height requirements, the two pipes supplied in the kit may be replaced by using the same diameter pipe.
  • Page 21 installation NOTICE: Position termination where vent vapors Install concentric Y fitting and pipe assembly through the structure’s hole will not damage plants/shrubs or air conditioning and field-supplied roof boot/flashing. Do not allow insulation or other equipment. materials to accumulate inside pipe assembly when installing through the hole.
  • Page 22: Water Supply Connections

    installation Check list A. Water Heater Location ❑ Soap and water solution used to check all connections and ❑ Close to area of vent. fittings for possible gas leak. ❑ Indoors and protected from freezing temperatures. ❑ Gas Company inspected installation (if required). ❑...
  • Page 23: Operating Instructions

    Operation Before operating this water heater, be sure to read and follow the instructions on the label pictured below and all other labels on the water heater, as well as the warnings printed in this manual. Failure to do so can result in unsafe operation of the water heater resulting in property damage, bodily injury, or death.
  • Page 24: 4. Emergency Shutdown

    Operation SAFETY PRECAUTIONS A. Do turn off manual gas shut-off valve if water heater has been sub- CAUTION jected to over heating, fire, flood, physical damage or if gas supply hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system fails to shut off.
  • Page 25: User Interface

    User interface Overview of the functionality provided by each button of OK: To confirm storage of adjustments to system settings. the user interface. HELP: Access to heater information in the event of a MENU: To enter user menu mode for access to Tempera- system fault.
  • Page 26 User interface Temperature Adjustment : Enter Menu Mode by pressing the “MENU” button on the LCD interface screen, see Figure 11. Press the UP or DN button to move the arrow to the Temperatures header. Press OK to enter the Temperatures submenu, see Figure 12. Figure 12 Menu Mode Water Temperature...
  • Page 27: Anode Inspection

    maintenance Properly maintained, this water heater will provide years of dependable, Cleaning should be performed if the scale has accumulated above the trouble free service. It is strongly suggested that a regular routine mainte- drain valve opening. A wet-dry shop vac with a nozzle fashioned from 1” and/or 3/4” poly- nance program be established and followed by the owner.
  • Page 28: Before You Call For Service

    Before You Call For Service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. If the screen on the display is flashing, the burner did not light.
  • Page 29: Before You Call For Service

    Before You Call For Service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Cause What To Do Unable to light Gas Control Problem. Contact a qualified service technician.
  • Page 30 Replacement Parts Instructions For Placing a Parts Order All parts orders should include: CAUTiON: For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of gas piping, gas control burner, vent connectors or other safety devices. Refer The model and serial number of the water heater from the rating repairs to qualified service personnel.
  • Page 31 Wiring and Schematic Diagrams IONIZATION IGNITION SPARK IGNITER CABLE RETURN AIR FLOW   IONIZATION BURNER PROVING SWITCH IGNITION SPARK EXTERNAL RETURN IGNITER CABLE DISPLAY AIR FLOW PROVING SWITCH BURNER BLOWER TEMPERATURE PROBE EXTERNAL DISPLAY BLOWER JUMPER BLOCKED INTAKE/EXHAUST SWITCHES TEMPERATURE PROBE FLUE...
  • Page 32: How To Obtain Service Assistance

    Department at one of the following address: performed service on the water heater. In The U.S.A.: d. Date of original installation and dates any service work was Rheem Manufacturing Co., Water Heater Division performed. 1241 Carwood Court Montgomery, Alabama 36117 e.

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