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Rheem 136-1826 Operating And Installation Manual

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OPERATING AND
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Models 136-1826
MODEL
SERIAL NUMBER
INSTALLATION DATE
START UP DATE
FOR YOUR SAFETY
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.
WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property
damage, personal injury or loss of life. Refer to the user's information manual provided
with this heater. Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
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.
IMPORTANT WARNING
THE HEATER MUST BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL. WAR-
RANTY WILL NOT APPLY TO UNITS NOT INSTALLED, OPERATED OR MAINTAINED ACCORDING TO THESE
INSTRUCTIONS. THE INSTALLATION MUST CONFORM TO THE AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION AND/
OR WITH THE LATEST EDITIONS OF THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE ANSI Z223.1, THE NATIONAL
ELECTRIC CODE ANSI/NFPA 70.
Rheem Commercial Water Heater Products
Ruud Commercial Water Heater Products
One Bell Road • Montgomery, AL 36117
(205) 260-1500
CATALOG NO.: RM-001
Effective : 01-15-02
Replaces: 03-15-01
Part No. 240454

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  • Page 1: Installation Instructions

    INSTRUCTIONS. THE INSTALLATION MUST CONFORM TO THE AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION AND/ OR WITH THE LATEST EDITIONS OF THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE ANSI Z223.1, THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE ANSI/NFPA 70. Rheem Commercial Water Heater Products Ruud Commercial Water Heater Products One Bell Road • Montgomery, AL 36117 (205) 260-1500 Part No.
  • Page 2 INDEX COPPER SANIMASTER AND TYPHOON HOT WATER HEATERS Specification Data INTRODUCTION INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Base Requirements Combustible Construction Clearances Combustion Air Supply Outdoor Venting Indoor Venting Power Venting Outdoor Heaters Vent Damper Installation Piping (Gas and Water) Cold Water Supply Hot Water Supply Heater Piping Diagram - 1 Heater 1 Tank Thermostat Supplied Piping Diagram - 1 Heater 2 Tank Piping Diagram - 1 Heater 3 Tank...
  • Page 3 COPPER SANIMASTER AND TYPHOON HOT WATER HEATERS Series GB for circulating tank systems 136 through 1826 MBTUH Model Applications Hot water Supply Heaters are designed to provide hot water service to a variety of applications when used in conjunction with an appropriately sized storage tank. Models are available for indoor or outdoor installations, and controls and pump are factory tested and mounted.* Construction Features 1.

  • Page 4: Specification Data

    SPECIFICATION DATA MBH Natural Gas Sanimaster Typhoon STYLE MODEL (Indoor) (Outdoor) Out- Input Output Input Output Door Door ELECTRICAL RATINGS 136.0 112.0 136.0 112.0 • • Model 181.0 148.0 181.0 148.0 • • Size With Pump 264.0 216.0 264.0 216.0 •...
  • Page 6 SHIPPING WEIGHT Jacket Flue Height Water Reference LBS (APPROX) Height Dia. MODEL Overall Conn. Width Connection SIZE Drawing Indoor Outdoor Less Pump W/Pump 30-1/8 • • 9-1/4 1-1/4 24-1/8 12-1/16 62-5/8 • • 1-1/2 18-1/4 11-1/8 • • 62-7/8 1-1/2 22-3/8 10-3/4 •...
  • Page 7 A. INTRODUCTION WE RECOMMEND THAT THIS MANUAL BE REVIEWED THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING THE WATER HEATER. SHOULD ANY QUESTIONS ARISE, NOT COVERED BY THIS DATA, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR OR THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT THE FACTORY. MODEL IDENTIFICATION The model number of the water heater is found on the rating plate. Each model number identifies the application, the construction and the function of the water heater , and provides a positive means of identification for application, installation, operation, service and parts of the unit in a minimum amount of time.
  • Page 8 BASE REQUIREMENTS Indoor water heaters must be installed on a level noncombustible surface, except as noted below. Do not install on carpeting. Heater sizes 926 to 1758 Typhoon (Outdoor) are supplied with a combustible flooring base as standard. The following chart lists the part number required for a combustible base, for water heaters supplied without a combustible base.

  • Page 9: Minimum Clearances

    COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION CLEARANCES The water heater should be positioned to provide the minimum clearances from combustible surfaces and to provide sufficient space for servicing the unit as follows. MINIMUM CLEARANCES: PROTECTED SURFACES Clearances to surfaces installed in rooms which are large (2) in comparison with size of heater.

  • Page 10: Combustion And Ventilation Air Supply

    COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR SUPPLY CAUTION: Combustion air must not be contaminated by corrosive chemical fumes which can damage the heater and void the warranty. IMPORTANT: Adequate air must be provided for proper combustion and ventilation of the surrounding area. An inadequate supply of combustion air will result in incomplete combustion and eventual sooting of the heater.

  • Page 11: Indoor Heaters

    2. Snap tabs into keyholes so as not to pull out. MODELS 926-1758 Heater shipped with outdoor vent terminal factory installed. INDOOR HEATERS Indoor Installations MODEL 136 Step 1: Shut off main electrical per switch to heater. Step 2: Turn heater manual switch located in upper control panel to the "OFF"...
  • Page 12 Step 7: Remove door and locate wire from roll out sensor to Hi Limit with the male/female connector. Fig. #8947 Step 8: Disconnect male/female connector and attach to the 2 wires from drafthood vent sensor harness. MODELS 181-399 VENT TERMINAL/INDOOR STACK INSTALLATION 1.
  • Page 13 MODELS 181-399 Step 1. Shut off main electrical power switch to heater. Step 2. Turn heater manual switch located in upper control panel to the "OFF" position. Step 3. Shut off gas supply and water supply to the heater. Step 4. Mount drafthood on top of boiler as shown on page 8. Drafthood should be positioned with the vent sensor located on the front right side as shown.
  • Page 14 MODELS 962 - 1826 Locate and assemble as shown below. Secure with screws supplied in envelope in carton. Fig. #8265.0 WARNING: Indoor heaters require a drafthood that must be connected to a vent pipe and properly vented to the outside. Failure to follow this procedure can cause fire or fatal carbon monoxide poisoning.
  • Page 15 At the time of removal of an existing heater, the following (d) Place in operation the appliance being inspected. steps shall be followed with each appliance remaining Follow the lighting instructions. Adjust thermostat connected to the common venting system placed in so appliance will operate continuously.

  • Page 16: Power Venting

    POWER VENTING Heaters may be connected to systems requiring mechanical draft exhaust fans. The installation must be engineered by competent personnel in accordance with the latest edition of ANSI Z 223.1, local codes and with the supplier of the fan. Particular attention must be given to the type of vent pipe used, its size and location.
  • Page 17 MOUNTING On vertical vents, the vent damper may be mounted with the actuator in any position. On horizontal vents, do not mount the actuator either directly above or directly below the vent pipe; mount the vent damper actuator to the side of the vent.

  • Page 18: Pipe Sizes

    PIPING: General. Consult particular heater section for specific information. a. GAS Gas piping must be installed in accordance with the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z 223.1 and other local or regulatory agency codes that have jurisdiction. 1.
  • Page 19 CAUTION: The heater and its manual shut off valve must be disconnected from the gas supply during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.45 KPA). Dissipate test pressure in the gas supply line before reconnecting the heater and its manual shut off valve to gas supply line.

  • Page 20: Cold Water Supply

    b. WATER Water piping should be installed according to the local code requirements, ASHRAE, ASPE and BOCA or other regulatory agencies. COLD WATER SUPPLY The cold water supply piping, to the heater must be adequate to handle the design load requirements of the hot water system.

  • Page 21: Tank Temperature Control

    HOT WATER SUPPLY HEATER Model 136- 1826 The heater is direct fired and used with a storage tank. The model number indicates the BTU/holds input. (i.e. an 1826 holds input of 1,826,000 BTU/ HR) See specification and dimension information on pages 4, 5 and 6. TANK TEMPERATURE CONTROL 1.

  • Page 22: Sequence Of Operation

    8.25 GPM. This pump is in addition to the pump supplied with the heater. The pump should be set for constant recirculation. DO NOT WIRE to heater or tank operating controls. PIPING DIAGRAM-1 HEATER 1 TANK THERMOSTAT SUPPLIED Fig. # 8054-RHEEM...
  • Page 23 PIPING DIAGRAM-1 HEATER 2 TANK * PIPING MUST BE EQUAL BETWEEN TEES AND TANKS. NOTES: Plumb all swing check valves in gravity closed position. Minimum pipe size equal to heater inlet/outlet connection size (between heater and tanks). Pipe sizes between tanks are to be based on estimated GPM flow rates (Max. 10 FPS Vel.) Pipe all relief valves to drain or as local codes require.
  • Page 24 PIPING DIAGRAM-1 HEATER 3 TANK Fig. # 8067-RHEEM * PIPING MUST BE EQUAL BETWEEN TEES AND TANKS. NOTES: Plumb all swing check valves in gravity closed position. Minimum pipe size equal to heater inlet/outlet connection size (between heater and tanks).
  • Page 25 PIPING DIAGRAM-1 HEATER 4 TANK * PIPING MUST BE EQUAL BETWEEN TEES AND TANKS. NOTES: Plumb all swing check valves in gravity closed position. Minimum pipe size equal to heater inlet/outlet connection size (between heater and tanks). Pipe sizes between tanks are to be based on estimated GPM flow rates (Max. 10 FPS Vel.) Pipe all relief valves to drain or as local codes require.
  • Page 26 PIPING DIAGRAM-2 HEATER 1 TANK SPECIAL THERMOSTAT AND WELL NOTES: Plumb all swing check valves in gravity closed position. Minimum pipe size to be (1) size larger than heater inlet/outlet connection size. Pipe all relief valves to drain or as local codes require. 115 gallon jacketed and insulated storage tanks available from factory.

  • Page 27: Electronic Ignition

    DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS IN GENERAL ENERGY SAVING PUMP CONTROL ELECTRONIC IGNITION The energy saving pump control is an electronic The intermittent ignition device conserves energy by device that allows the operator to set the desired time for automatically extinguishing the pilot when desired tem- the pump to run after the heater shuts off.

  • Page 28: Flow Switch

    TANKSTAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FLOW SWITCH This is a bulb immersion type device that will Dual purpose control shuts off heater in case of pump failure or low water flow condition. regulate the water temperature in the storage tank. Factory mounted on all boilers except 136 and wired When the water temperature rises to the set point, the in series with main gas valve.

  • Page 29: On-Off Operation

    100% PILOT SAFETY (IID Units) All heaters employ electronic devices, which close the main gas valve within 8/10 of a second whenever the pilot flame is interrupted. Pilot flame is automatically lit when the device is powered. Unit performs its own safety check and opens the main valve only after the pilot is proven to be lit.

  • Page 30: Time/Temperature Relationships In Scalds

    General Safety Precautions To meet commercial water use needs, the thermostat on The following chart details the relationship of water this water heater is adjustable up to 210°F. However, temperature and time with regard to scald injury and may water temperatures over 125°F. can cause severe burns be used as a guide in determining the safest water instantly or death from scalds.

  • Page 31: For Your Safety Read Before Operating

    LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR HEATERS WITH ELECTRONIC IGNITION (IID) For Models with Manual Gas Valves 512, 627, 726 FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING WARNING:If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire de- automatically lights the pilot.

  • Page 32: To Shut Down

    LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR HEATERS WITH ELECTRONIC IGNITION (IID) FOR MODELS WITH AUTOMATIC GAS VALVES 726-1826 1. Close all gas valves. Turn off electric power supply. Wait five (5) minutes. 2. Open manual pilot valve. Turn on electric power. Pilot is automatically lighted. 3.

  • Page 33: Inspection And Maintenance Procedures

    INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Six Months: It is a good practice to make a periodic inspection of the 1. Heat Exchanger Surfaces. heater. It is recommended that the home owner or user a. Shut off electric and gas supply to heater. checks the heater after the first and third month of b.

  • Page 34: System Shut Down Procedure

    DANGER: Keep heater area clear and free from com- 2. Venting System Inspection bustibles and flammable materials. Do not obstruct the Visually inspect the venting system. Make sure the flow of combustion and ventilating air into the heater vent connections are secure and have not become enclosure.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION When thermostat is turned on nothing IID Pilot is not lit….……………………. Check pilot gas line. happens. No power to the heater…………………. Check the circuit breaker, outdoor con- troller, etc., upstream of heater. Trans- If power to Leads L1 and L2 of trans- former…………………………...
  • Page 36 TROUBLE SHOOTING Action roblem ossible Cause Heater will not operate: Electrical: Check circuit breaker, fuses, etc. • Main power Power at boiler control switch should be 115 volts. Check all controls. If reset is tripped • Manual reset switch. determine reason and correct. Check power to all controls with •...
  • Page 37 Electrical continued Pilot lights - Main burner cyles. Intermittent Ignition Module • Poor ground connection Check ground connection. Install or replace. Main burners do not light. Check for spark Pilot lights - Spark stays on while pilot is on. • Check for loose ignition wire. •...
  • Page 38 LECTRICAL (ELECTRONIC IGNITION IID) MODELS 512 - 1826 WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE For qualified Technicians ONLY C. Trouble shooting for S8600 control. Refer to the following chart for future NOTE: Some heaters may be equipped with an ignition module that servicing or the ignition control. shuts off pilot gas if pilot fails to light.

  • Page 39: Wiring Diagram Key

    WIRING DIAGRAM KEY...

  • Page 40: Wiring Diagrams

    WIRING DIAGRAMS WIRING DIAGRAM - MODELS 136 -264 WITH ENERGY PUMP SAVING CONTROL Fig. # 2288e...
  • Page 41 WIRING DIAGRAM - MODELS 331 - 399 Fig. # 1930e WIRING DIAGRAM MODELS 512 - 627 Fig. # 1924e...
  • Page 42 WIRING DIAGRAM MODELS 512-726 Fig. # 2194e WIRING DIAGRAM MODELS 726 - 825 Fig. #2297e...
  • Page 43 WIRING DIAGRAM MODEL 825 - 1826 WIRING DIAGRAM MODELS 962 - 1826 Fig. # 1967e...

  • Page 44: Replacement Parts Lists

    REPLACEMENT PARTS LISTS MODEL 136 GB ONLY...
  • Page 45 MODEL 136 GB ONLY...
  • Page 46 MODELS 181, 264, 331, 399 GB...
  • Page 48 MODELS 181, 264, 331, 399 GB...
  • Page 49 MODELS 181, 264, 331,339 GB...
  • Page 50 MODELS 512, 627, 726, 825 GB...
  • Page 51 MODELS 512, 627, 726, 825 GB...
  • Page 52 MODELS 512, 627, 726, 825 GB...
  • Page 53 MODELS 926-1826 GB...
  • Page 54 MODELS 926-1826 GB...
  • Page 55 MODELS 926-1826 GB NOTE: To supply the correct part it is important that you state the model number, serial number and type of gas. Any part returned for replacement under standard company warranties must be properly tagged with the return parts tag, completely filled in with the heater serial number, model number etc., and shipped to the Company freight prepaid.

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