If You Need Service - Rheem GG50T06PVT Use And Care Manual

IF YOU NEED SERVICE

Important Instructions for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires compliance with regulation
248 CMR 4.00 and 5.00 for installation of through – the – wall vented gas
appliances as follows:
(a) For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in every
dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part for residential purposes,
including those owned or operated by the Commonwealth and where the side
wall exhaust vent termination is less than seven (7) feet above finished grade
in the area of the venting, including but not limited to decks and porches, the
following requirements shall be satisfied:
1. INSTALLATION OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS. At the time of
installation of the side wall horizontal vented gas fueled equipment, the
installing plumber or gasfitter shall observe that a hard wired carbon
monoxide detector with an alarm and battery back-up is installed on the floor
level where the gas equipment is to be installed. In addition, the installing
plumber or gasfitter shall observe that a battery operated or hard wired
carbon monoxide detector with an alarm is installed on each additional level
of the dwelling, building or structure served by the side wall horizontal vented
gas fueled equipment. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to
secure the services of qualified licensed professionals for the installation of
hard wired carbon monoxide detectors
a. In the event that the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment
is installed in a crawl space or an attic, the hard wired carbon monoxide
detector with alarm and battery back-up may be installed on the next
adjacent floor level.
b. In the event that the requirements of this subdivision can not be met
at the time of completion of installation, the owner shall have a period of
thirty (30) days to comply with the above requirements; provided, however,
that during said thirty (30) day period, a battery operated carbon monoxide
detector with an alarm shall be installed.
2. APPROVED CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS. Each carbon monoxide
detector as required in accordance with the above provisions shall comply
with NFPA 720 and be ANSI/UL 2034 listed and IAS certified.
3. SIGNAGE. A metal or plastic identification plate shall be permanently
mounted to the exterior of the building at a minimum height of eight (8) feet
above grade directly in line with the exhaust vent terminal for the horizontally
vented gas fueled heating appliance or equipment. The sign shall read, in print
size no less than one-half (1/2)" in size, "GAS VENT DIRECTLY BELOW. KEEP
CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS".
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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 the firm has moved, or is unavailable, refer to the telephone directory, commercial listings or
local utility for qualified service assistance.
2. Should your problem not be solved to your complete satisfaction, you should then contact the Manufacturer' s
National Service Department at the following address:
When contacting the manufacturer, the following information will be requested:
a. Model and serial number of the water heater as shown on the rating plate attached to the jacket of the heater.
b. Address where the water heater is located and physical location.
c. Name and address of installer and any service agency who performed service on the water heater.
d. Date of original installation and dates any service work was performed.
e. Details of the problems as you can best describe them.
f. List of people, with dates, who have been contacted regarding your problem.
1241 Carwood Court
Montgomery, Alabama 36117
Phone: 1-800-432-8373.
4. INSPECTION. The state or local gas inspector of the side wall horizontally
vented gas fueled equipment shall not approve the installation unless, upon
inspection, the inspector observes carbon monoxide detectors and signage
installed in accordance with the provisions of 248 CMR 5.08(2)(a)1 through 4.
(b) EXEMPTIONS: The following equipment is exempt from 248 CMR
5.08(2)(a)1 through 4:
1. The equipment listed in Chapter 10 entitled "Equipment Not Required To Be
Vented" in the most current edition of NFPA 54 as adopted by the Board; and
2. Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment
installed in a room or structure separate from the dwelling, building or
structure used in whole or in part for residential purposes.
(c) MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS - GAS EQUIPMENT VENTING SYSTEM
PROVIDED. When the manufacturer of Product Approved side wall horizontally
vented gas equipment provides a venting system design or venting
system components with the equipment, the instructions provided by the
manufacturer for installation of the equipment and the venting system shall
include:
1. Detailed instructions for the installation of the venting system design or
the venting system components; and
2. A complete parts list for the venting system design or venting system.
(d) MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS - GAS EQUIPMENT VENTING SYSTEM
NOT PROVIDED. When the manufacturer of a Product Approved side wall
horizontally vented gas fueled equipment does not provide the parts for
venting the flue gases, but identifies "special venting systems", the following
requirements shall be satisfied by the manufacturer:
1. The referenced "special venting system" instructions shall be included with
the appliance or equipment installation instructions; and
2. The "special venting systems" shall be Product Approved by the Board,
and the instructions for that system shall include a parts list and detailed
installation instructions.
(e) A copy of all installation instructions for all Product Approved side wall
horizontally vented gas fueled equipment, all venting instructions, all parts
lists for venting instructions, and/or all venting design instructions shall
remain with the appliance or equipment at the completion of the installation.