Heat Traps - Rheem GG50T06PVT Use And Care Manual

Dilution Air Inlet
Tall Models
Blower Assembly Dilution Air Holes
Location of Dilution Air Holes

Heat Traps

For increased energy efficiency, some
water heaters have been supplied with
factory installed 3/4" NPT heat traps in
the hot outlet line and cold water inlet
line.
During Installation of this water heater...........
DO
❑
check inlet gas pressure to ensure
DO
that it is within the range specified on the
rating plate.
❑ provide adequate air for combustion
DO
and ventilation as discussed in the Use and
Care Manual and the National Fuel Gas
Code.
❑
maintain proper clearances to
DO
combustibles as specified on the rating
plate.
❑
allow enough time for joint cement
DO
vapors to dissipate BEFORE applying power
to the water heater.
❑ ensure that the venting system
DO
complies with the guidelines found in the
Use and Care Manual and National Fuel Gas
Code.
❑
contact a qualified service technician
DO
if the pilot or main burner will not stay lit.
The burner chamber is designed to be sealed
utilizing a gasket and tamper resistant
screws.
Burner Access
Door Grommet
Flammable
Vapor Sensor
These heat traps may require a minimum
of one (1) 90 3/4" NPT elbow and may
°
require an additional 90° 3/4" NPT elbow
or a 3/4" coupling depending on your
installation needs. See Illustration of
nipples and heat traps on page 33.
DON'T
❑
block or restrict Combustion
DON'T
Air Inlet Openings or the Flammable Vapor
Sensor located around the lower portion of
the water heater jacket.
❑ block or restrict the Blower
DON'T
Assembly Dilution Air holes.
❑
remove the Burner Access Door
DON'T
unless absolutely necessary. This should
only be done by a qualified service technician.
A new burner access door gasket must be
installed on any burner access door that
has been removed.
❑ install this water heater where
DON'T
standing water may occur. The base of the
water heater is meant to be mounted on a
dry surface.
❑
operate the water heater if the
DON'T
sight glass or burner access door grommet
is damaged or broken.
Sight Glass
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