Rheem Manufacturing GP Series Use & Care Manual

Gas Residential
Water Heaters
Model: HG Series, GG Series, GP Series, PG Series, SG Series,
The purpose of t his manual is t wofold: one, for t he inst alling cont ract or, t o provide requirement s and
recommendat ions for t he proper inst allat ion and adjust ment of t he wat er heat er; and t wo,
for t he owner–operat or, t o explain t he feat ures, operat ion, safet y precaut ions, maint enance and
t rouble shoot ing of t he wat er heat er. This manual includes a part s list .
It is imperat ive t hat all persons who are expect ed t o inst all, operat e or adjust t his wat er heat er read
t he inst ruct ions carefully so t hat t hey may underst and how t o do so.
Any quest ions regarding t he operat ion, maint enance, service or warrant y of t his wat er heat er should
be direct ed t o t he ent it y from whom it was purchased. If addit ional informat ion is required, refer t o
t he sect ion on How t o Obt ain Service Assist ance.
Do not dest roy t his manual. Please read carefully and keep in a safe place for fut ure reference.
WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly,
a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.
FOR YOUR SAFETY!
— Do not st ore or use gasoline or ot her flammable
vapors or liquids or ot her combust ible mat erials
in t he vicinit y of t his or any ot her appliance. T o
do so may result in an explosion or fire.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
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Do not t ry t o light any appliance.
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Do not t ouch any elect rical swit ch; do not
use any phone in your building.
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Immediat ely call your gas supplier from a
neighbor' s phone. Follow t he gas supplier' s
inst ruct ions.
Print ed in USA
Use & Care Manual
With Installation Instructions for the Contractor
Residential 30, 40 and 50 Gallon
SG Series with SmartWater™ Ignition System
Recognize t his symbol as an indicat ion of Import ant Safet y Informat ion!
Proposition 65: This appliance cont ains fiberglass insulat ion. Respirable part icles of
fiberglass are known t o t he St at e of California t o cause cancer. Exhaust gas from t his
appliance cont ains chemicals, including carbon monoxide, known t o t he St at e of California t o
cause birt h defect s or ot her reproduct ive harm.
Manufact ured under t rademark license by:
Rheem Manufacturing Company
P .O. Box 244020, Mont gomery, AL 361 24-4020
Part No. AP12171-4 (3/01)
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If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
t he fire depart ment .
● Do not ret urn t o your home unt il aut horized
by t he gas supplier or fire depart ment .
— Improper inst allat ion, adjust ment , alt erat ion,
service or maint enance can cause injury,
propert y damage or deat h. Refer t o t his
manual. Inst allat ion and service must be
performed by a qualified inst aller, service
agency or t he gas supplier.
P ub. No. 49-50008-4 03-01 JR