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WARNING:
If the information in these
instructions is not followed
exactly, a fire or explosion
may result, causing death,
personal injury, or property
damage.
For Your Safety!
• Do not store or use gasoline
or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
To do so may result in an
explosion or fire.
• Installation and service
must be performed by a
qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.
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.
• 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 home
until authorized by the gas
supplier or fire department.
Do not destroy manual. Please
read carefully and keep in a
safe place for future reference.
Direct Vent
Outdoor
Models
Models
Rheem/EcoSense
Rheem/EcoSense
RTGH-95DV*
RTGH-95X*
RTGH-84V*
RTGH-84X*
ECOH200DV*
ECOH200X*
ECOH160DV*
ECOH160X*
Paloma/Wai Wela
Paloma/Wai Wela
PHH-32RDV*
PHH-32ROF*
PHH-25RDV*
PHH-25ROF*
Ruud
Ruud
RUTGH-95X*
RUTGH-95DV*
RUTGH-84X*
RUTGH-84DV*
Richmond
Richmond
RMTGH95X*
RMTGH95DV*
RMTGH84X*
RMTGH84DV*
*All models available for natural gas (N) or
propane gas (P) usage.
Printed in USA
AP15896-1(11/10)
94% CONDENSING
TANKLESS
WATER HEATER
USE AND CARE MANUAL
With Installation Instructions
for the Installer
Water Heaters for Other Than
Recreational Vehicle Installation Only
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- Page 1 WARNING: 94% CONDENSING If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion TANKLESS may result, causing death, personal injury, or property damage. WATER HEATER For Your Safety! • Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of USE AND CARE MANUAL this or any other appliance.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Important Safety Information If You Need Service Safety Precautions ..........2–8 Call for Assistance ............ 26 Product Information Installation Instructions Product Information ............ 8 Standards Compliance ..........28 Specifications ............9, 10 Choosing a Location ..........28, 29 General Descriptions ..........11, 12 Product Inspection ............ -
Page 3: Important Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Water Heater Venting Safety DANGER: Failure to install and properly D A N G E R vent the water heater to the outdoors as outlined in the “Venting” section of the Installation Instructions in this manual will result in death from fire, explosion, or asphyxiation from carbon monoxide. - Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Water Supply Safety DANGERS: CAUTIONS: D A N G E R • This water heater must only be used • WATER TEMPERATURE with the following water supply system SETTINGS – Safety and energy conditions: conservation are factors to be –...
- Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Natural Gas and Liquefied Petroleum Safety DANGERS: WARNINGS: • Never attempt to convert the water heater from • The installation of gas piping must conform to local natural gas to LP. The water heater should only utility company requirements and/or in the absence use the fuel type in accordance with listing on data of local codes, use the latest edition of National Fuel plate—natural gas for natural gas units and LP for...
- Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 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 death, personal injury, or property damage.
- Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Electrical Safety CAUTIONS: DANGER: Shock Hazard – Make sure the electrical power to the water heater is off to avoid • Label all wires prior to disconnecting for service. electric shock that will result in death or serious Wiring errors can cause dangerous and improper personal injury.
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Page 8: Safety Precautions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION General Installation and Maintenance Safety WARNINGS: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: • Read this manual entirely before installing and/or • This water heater must be installed in accordance operating the water heater. with these instructions, local codes, utility company requirements and/or in the absence of •... -
Page 9: Product Information
PRODUCT INFORMATION Specifications – Direct-Vent Models " (454 mm) " (140 mm) " (86 mm) " (159 mm) " (473 mm) " " (772 mm) (702 mm) " " (140 mm) (59 mm) " (105 mm) " (98 mm) " "... -
Page 10: Specifications
PRODUCT INFORMATION Specifications MANUFACTURER 157k BTU MODELS 199.9k BTU MODELS Rheem RTGH-84DV* and RTGH-84X* RTGH-95DV* and RTGH-95X* EcoSense ECOH160DV* and ECOH160X* ECOH200DV* and ECOH200X* Paloma/Wai Wela PHH-25RDV* and PHH-25ROF* PHH-32RDV* and PHH-32ROF* Ruud RUTGH-84DV* and RUTGH-84X* RUTGH-95DV* and RUTGH-95X* Richmond RMTGH84DV* and RMTGH84X* RMTGH95DV* and RMTGH95X* Appliance Type... -
Page 11: General Descriptions
PRODUCT INFORMATION General Descriptions Typical Direct-Vent Water Heater (Venting Required) Remote Control With Power Switch Water Filter Power Supply Cord Manual Gas Manual Gas To Hot Water Service Supply Line Shut-Off Valve Valve Faucet(s) Shut-Off Valve Relief Relief Union Valve Valve Union Condensate... - Page 12 PRODUCT INFORMATION Typical Outdoor Water Heater (No Venting Required) This water heater is for OUTDOOR installation only. DANGER: DO NOT install this water heater indoors or in an enclosure. It is designed for outdoor installation only. Any other type of installation will result in death or serious personal injury. Flue Terminal Remote Control...
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Page 13: Using Your Water Heater
USING YOUR WATER HEATER Safety Precautions WARNING: • DO turn off manual gas shut-off valve if water Flammable vapors can heater has been subjected to overheating, fire, be drawn by air currents from surrounding areas to flood, physical damage, or if the gas supply fails the water heater. - Page 14 USING YOUR WATER HEATER Setting the Water Temperature (cont.) NOTICES: Maximum water temperature occurs while the water heater burner is on. To determine the water • The temperature set point on the standard temperature: remote control cannot be increased above 112°F (44°C) when a hot water faucet is in the open position.
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Page 15: Caring For Your Water Heater
CARING FOR YOUR WATER HEATER Water Heater Inspections Venting System Condensate Collector CAUTIONS: (Direct Vent Only) • Condensate is known to be acidic; refer to The venting system should be inspected annually federal, state (provincial), and local codes for to ensure all of the vent sections are secure and proper handling and discharge methods. - Page 16 CARING FOR YOUR WATER HEATER Water Heater Inspections (cont.) Burner Visually inspect the main burner annually. DANGER: Shock Hazard – Burner Removing the front cover panel exposes you to Sight Glass live electricity. Electric shock will cause death or serious personal injury. While the water heater is operating, inspect the main burner flames through the burner sight glass.
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Page 17: Care And Cleaning
CARING FOR YOUR WATER HEATER Care and Cleaning NOTICE: DANGER: The air intake requires a Shock Hazard – Make minimum of 12 in. (30 cm) of clearance between certain power to the water heater is OFF before the air intake opening and any obstruction. removing protective cover for any reason. - Page 18 CARING FOR YOUR WATER HEATER Care and Cleaning (cont.) CAUTION: CAUTION: Do not tap or force Do not overtighten the the filter during removal. This can deform and/or water filter. Overtightening can deform and/or damage the filter. damage the filter. Unscrew the water filter from the base of the Replace the filter in the cold water inlet line and cold water inlet line and carefully slide it out...
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Page 19: Preventive Maintenance
CARING FOR YOUR WATER HEATER Preventive Maintenance NOTICE: WARNING: If the pressure relief valve on Failure to perform the hot water heater discharges periodically, this routine preventive maintenance can prevent the may indicate a problem in the water system. water heater from operating properly. Improper Contact the water supplier or a plumbing operation can cause carbon monoxide dangers, contractor to correct the problem. -
Page 20: Draining The Water Heater
CARING FOR YOUR WATER HEATER Draining the Water Heater WARNING: Failure to follow these draining instructions can cause serious personal injury from scalding and/or product damage. Cold Water Supply Shut-Off Valve Close the water shut-off valve. Turn off the water heater by pressing the POWER ON/OFF button on the control panel. - Page 21 CARING FOR YOUR WATER HEATER CAUTION: Even when drained properly, a small amount of water will remain in the water heater. In cold weather conditions, this water can freeze. If this happens, allow the defrost protection on the water heater at least 30 minutes to melt the frozen water.
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Page 22: Freeze Protection
CARING FOR YOUR WATER HEATER Draining the Water Heater (cont.) Standard Drain Method Service isolator valve kits may be purchased from the manufacturer, distributor, or place of purchase. Hot Water The kits include two full-port isolation valves to Service Valve Cold Water be used in the inlet and outlet water lines. -
Page 23: Vacation And Extended Shutdown
CARING FOR YOUR WATER HEATER Vacation and Extended Shutdown WARNING: The water heater and piping should be drained if Failure to drain the they might be subjected to freezing temperatures. water heater can cause serious personal injury See “Freeze Protection” section on page 22. from scalding and/or product damage. - Page 24 CARING FOR YOUR WATER HEATER Troubleshooting Chart (cont.) Problem Possible Cause Solution Water not hot enough. The temperature may be set too low. Increase the temperature setting at the remote control. The gas valve is not completely Check and completely open the gas opened.
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Page 25: Service Error Code Chart
CARING FOR YOUR WATER HEATER Service Error Code Chart Your water heater has an electronic diagnostic system built into it. When the water heater finds a problem, it displays an error code in the LED display on the remote control. The following chart lists the error codes along with their possible problem and solution. -
Page 26: If You Need Service
CARING FOR YOUR WATER HEATER Service Error Code Chart (cont.) Error Code Possible Cause Solution Water heater has buildup of lime deposits. Contact a dealer or qualified service technician. Air intake or vent exhaust opening may be Remove any blockage. (Air intake requires blocked. -
Page 27: Installation Instructions
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Page 28: Standards Compliance
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Standards Compliance This water heater must be installed in North Capitol Street Northwest, Washington, accordance with these instructions, local DC 20001, as ANSI standard Z223.1, or National codes, and utility company requirements. Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, MA 02269 as NFPA 54. In the United States where local codes are not available, use the latest edition of the American In Canada, use the latest edition of the CSA... -
Page 29: Choosing A Location
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Choosing a Location (cont.) 0" min. 12" min. (0 mm) (300 mm) Sealed 0" (0 mm) 12" min. 1/2" min. (300 mm) (13 mm) • Every penetration of a floor or ceiling should be sealed. • Failure to install and properly vent the water heater to the outdoors as outlined on pages 33 12"... -
Page 30: Product Inspection
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Product Inspection • Visually inspect the water heater for any possible • Verify that all included supplied parts are present damage. as shown. • Check the rating plate on the water heater to make sure the water heater was designed to be used with the supplied type of gas (natural or LP). -
Page 31: Condensate
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Water Heater Installation (cont.) NOTICE: The National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC) and CSA B149.1 mandate a manual gas shut-off valve. See NFGC/B149.1 for complete instructions. Local codes or plumbing authority requirements may vary from the instructions or diagrams provided and take precedence over these instructions. - Page 32 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Water Heater Installation (cont.) Typical Installation of WARNING: DO NOT install this water Outdoor Water Heater heater indoors or in an enclosure. It is designed for outdoor installation only. Any other type of installation (No Venting Required) can result in death, personal injury, and/or damage to the product or property.
- Page 33 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Mounting the Water Heater CAUTION: Reinforcement of the wall is required in case the wall is not strong enough to hold the water heater. Failure to do so could result in personal injury and/or product damage. The mounting location for the water heater should allow for easy access and operation.
- Page 34 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Venting for Direct-Vent Water Heater DANGER: in Canada) Failure to properly vent The fittings, other than the VENT TERMINAL, the water heater to the outdoors as outlined in should be equivalent to the following: this Venting section will result in death or serious personal injury.
- Page 35 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE: NOTICES: To use 2-inch vent pipe, a reducing adapter or bushing will be required. • It is recommended that the air intake and Depending on the size of pipe that is chosen for exhaust pipes have a 1/4" per foot downward venting the water heater, it might be necessary slope toward the end of the pipes.
- Page 36 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Venting for Direct-Vent Water Heater (cont.) In the Commonwealth of 3. SIGNAGE. A metal or plastic identification plate shall be permanently mounted to the exterior of the Massachusetts building at a minimum height of eight (8) feet above grade directly in line with the exhaust vent terminal for The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires the horizontally vented, gas-fueled heating appliance...