Paloma PH-28RIFSN Installation And Operating Instruction Manual
Paloma PH-28RIFSN Installation And Operating Instruction Manual

Paloma PH-28RIFSN Installation And Operating Instruction Manual

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Residential Indoor Gas
Tankless Water Heater
WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly,
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a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.
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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.
— 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.
Models:
PH-28RIFSN (Natural Gas)
PH-28RIFSP (L.P. Gas)
Installation and Operating Instruction Manual
With Installation Instructions for the Installer
Warning: This water heater is not suitable
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for use in manufactured (mobile) homes!
The purpose of this manual is twofold: one, to provide the installer with
the basic directions and recommendations for the proper installation and
adjustment of the water heater; and two, to the owner–operator, to
explain the features, operation, safety precautions, maintenance and
troubleshooting of the water heater. This manual also includes a parts
list.
It is imperative that all persons who are expected to install, operate or
adjust this water heater read the instructions carefully so they may
understand how to perform these operations. If you don't understand
these instructions or any terms within it, seek professional advice.
Any questions regarding the operation, maintenance, service or
warranty of this water heater should be directed to the seller from whom
it was purchased, local distributor or Paloma.
Do not destroy this manual. Please read carefully and keep in a safe
place for future reference.
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Recognize this symbol as an indication of Important Safety
Information!
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California Proposition 65 Warning: This product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
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.
— Improper installation, adjustment,
199,900 BTU Max Input
alteration, service or maintenance can cause
property damage, personal injury, or death.
Refer to this manual. Installation and service
must be performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
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  • Page 1 Any questions regarding the operation, maintenance, service or warranty of this water heater should be directed to the seller from whom it was purchased, local distributor or Paloma. Do not destroy this manual. Please read carefully and keep in a safe place for future reference.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    FOR YOUR RECORDS Safety Information Safety Precautions..3–6 Write the model and serial numbers here: LP Gas Models ... 5 Installation Instructions You can find them on a label on the appliance. Location .
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Be sure to read and understand the entire Instruction Manual before attempting to install or operate this water heater. It may save you time and money. Pay particular attention to the Safety Instructions. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious bodily injury or death.
  • Page 4: Water Temperature Setting

    140* control and a dip switch adjustment. Contact the *Requires the optional MAIN (UMC-117) remote control (Sold Separately). dealer, distributor, or Paloma to purchase the MAIN (UMC-117) remote control. Only qualified service personnel should perform this adjustment. Only factory authorized remote control(s) should be used.
  • Page 5 DANGER! NATURAL GAS AND LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM MODELS Both LP and natural gas have an odorant added to aid in detecting a gas leak. Some people may not physically be able to smell or recognize this odorant. If you are unsure or unfamiliar with the smell of LP or natural gas, ask the gas supplier.
  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
  • Page 7: Location

    Installing the water heater. This water heater must be installed in accordance with these instructions, local codes, utility company requirements, and/or in the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of the American National Standard/National Fuel Gas Code. A copy can be purchased from either the American Gas Association, 400 North Capitol Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001 as ANSI standard Z223.1 or National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269 as NFPA 54.
  • Page 8: Combustion And Ventilation Air

    Installing the water heater. Proper operation of the water heater requires air for combustion and ventilation. Provisions for combustion and ventilation air must comply with referenced codes and standards. Combustion and Ventilation Air NOTICE: If the water heater is installed in If air is supplied from outdoors, directly or an unconfined space within a building of through vertical ducts, there must be two...
  • Page 9: Water Connections

    Mounting the Water Heater Make sure the location of the appliance The brackets can be adjusted to change CAUTION: allows for easy access and operation. the distance between the back of the Reinforcement of the wall is appliance and the wall within the range of required in case the wall is Wall studs should be utilized when 3/8”...
  • Page 10: Relief Valve

    Installing the water heater. Water Supply Connections Continued. Install a shutoff valve near the inlet of the Install a Check Valve between the water Water Filter water heater for service and draining heater and the water shutoff valve. (See purposes. illustration the top left).
  • Page 11: Gas Supply

    PC board changed for installations at elevations up must be replaced for High Altitude to 3,280 feet. installations. Please contact your local distributor, dealer, or Paloma for replacement connector.
  • Page 12: Venting

    Installing the water heater. The water heater must be installed with a vent adapter such as 9401RHM or FSAA4 or a UL approved Category III Stainless Steel equivalent. Venting DANGER: Failure to install the vent adapter and properly vent the water The installation of venting must comply Follow vent manufacturer’s installation heater to the outdoors as...
  • Page 13: Venting

    Venting Through Closed Spaces If the vent piping passes through a closed space, wrap the vent pipe with inflammable insulation material that is at least 3/4” thick. DO NOT let the insulation material make contact with 1/4” per foot Insulation Wall Thimble flammable materials.
  • Page 14: Installing The Water Heater

    Installing the water heater. Horizontal Vent Terminal Location The location of the vent terminal depends on the following minimum clearances and considerations (see illustration): Twelve (12) inches above grade level and above normal snow levels. Soffit vents Four (4) feet below, or four (4) feet horizontally from any door, window, soffit, under eave vent or gravity air inlet to the building or other appliances, or from gas or electric Inside...
  • Page 15 Vent Horizontal Wall Thimble Installation An approved 4 inch Vent Horizontal Wall Use 4 hollow wall anchors, at least 1/8” Outer Thimble Inner Thimble Section Section Thimble (Round Type) must be used. in diameter and of appropriate length for the thickness of the sheathing, if The Wall Thimble requires mechanical sheathing is particle board or other support from the wall sufficient to support...
  • Page 16 Installing the water heater. Vertical Vent Termination Location The location of the vent terminal depends on the following Small (6” min) section of vent minimum clearances and considerations (see illustration): Elbow Minimum twelve (12) inches above roof. Minimum twelve (12) inches above anticipated snow level.
  • Page 17: Remote Control

    WARNING: Field wiring connections and electrical grounding must comply with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or in Canada, Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1 Part 1. Remote Control Installation One (1) remote control is provided with Avoid areas where the remote control(s)
  • Page 18: Remote Control

    Installing the water heater. WARNING: Field wiring connections and electrical grounding must comply with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or in Canada, Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1 Part 1. Remote Control Installation Continued...
  • Page 19: Electrical Connection

    WARNING: Field wiring connections and electrical grounding must comply with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or in Canada, Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1 Part 1. Electrical Connection POWER CORD: HARDWIRING THE ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 20: Typical Installation

    Installing the water heater. Typical Installation 1/4" Per Foot Downward Pitch 90° Elbow Wall Thimble Vent Termination Vent Adapter PRIORITY °F POWER ON/OFF Remote Control Air Relief Valve Manual Gas Supply Line Shut-off To Hot Water Power Supply Valve Faucet(s) Cord NOTICE: The National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC) mandates a manual gas shut-off valve: See (NFGC) for complete...
  • Page 21: Pipe Insulation

    Insulation Blankets Insulation blankets, available to the The use of unauthorized energy saving WARNING: If local general public, for external use on gas devices may shorten the life of the water codes require external water heaters are not necessary. The heater and may endanger life and property.
  • Page 22: Installation Checklist

    Installing the water heater. Installation Check List D. Relief Valve A Water Heater Location Pressure Relief Valve properly installed and Close to area of vent termination. discharge line run to open drain Indoors and protected from freezing temperatures . Discharge line protected from freezing. Proper clearance from combustible surfaces E.
  • Page 23: Lighting The Water Heater

    Lighting the water heater. 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 property damage, personal injury, or death .
  • Page 24: Water Temperature

    Operating the water heater. Safety Precautions Do turn off manual gas shut-off valve if water heater Do Not store or use gasoline or other flammable has been subjected to over heating, fire, flood, vapors and liquids, such as adhesives or paint thinner, physical damage or if the gas supply fails in vicinity of this or any other appliance.
  • Page 25 (sold separately) remote control and a dip does not operate and hot water faucet is switch adjustment. Contact the dealer, completely open, increase the temperature distributor, or Paloma to purchase the setting on the remote control. MAIN (UMC-117) remote control. Only Priority Indicator...
  • Page 26: Care And Cleaning

    Care and cleaning of the water heater. Routine Preventative Maintenance DANGER: Before manually operating the Properly maintained, your water heater Inspect the area around the water heater to relief valve, make certain will provide years of dependable trouble- ensure a safe operating environment. Keep no one will be exposed to free service.
  • Page 27: Vent Inspection

    Care and cleaning of the water heater. Housekeeping continued CLEANING THE AIR INTAKE FILTER: CLEANING THE WATER HEATER DANGER: DO NOT attempt AND REMOTE CONTROL(S): to operate the water heater Make sure the unit is OFF and the without the air intake filter. DO electrical power supply has been Make sure the unit is OFF and the NOT alter the proving switch to...
  • Page 28: Draining

    Care and cleaning of the water heater. Draining the Water Heater Below are instructions for draining water To put the water heater back into out of the water heater. operation after draining, follow the steps below. Turn off the switch on the remote control.
  • Page 29: Troubleshooting Tips

    Before You Call For Service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. This water heater incorporates a combustion shut off device that shuts the operation of the water heater down if undesirable combustion conditions occur.
  • Page 30 Close the hot water faucet and turn off the switch on the control and contact your Paloma dealer or distributor for remote control. service.
  • Page 31: Parts List

    Replacement Parts. For models using natural or LP gas. Instructions For Placing a Parts Order Address parts orders to the distributor or Part description (as noted below) and WARNING: For your store from where the water heater was number of parts desired. safety, DO NOT attempt to purchased.
  • Page 32: Warranty

    Paloma Industries, Inc. (Paloma) warrants this Paloma water heater, and its component parts, to be free from defects in materials and workmanship, under normal use and service, for the Applicable Warranty Period. At its option, Paloma will replace the defective component part(s), in accordance with the terms of this Limited Warranty, if it falls in normal use and service during the Applicable Warranty Period.
  • Page 33: Warranty

    “In-warranty” status of the defective component part. EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY - LIMITATION OF LIABILITY This Limited Warranty is the only Warranty for this unit given by Paloma. No one is authorized to make any other warranties on behalf of Paloma. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIODS SPECIFIED ABOVE.
  • Page 34: Specifications

    7.4 GPM at 45ºF Temperature Rise, 23 psi Gas Connection 3/4” NPT Female (With Supplied Gas Shutoff Valve) Water Connection 3/4” NPT Male Manifold Pressure (in. w.c.) Contact your distributor, dealer whom you purchased or Paloma Vent Size 4” Special Venting Efficiency Rating Energy Factor 0.82...
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  • Page 36 Paloma Industries, Inc. 2151 Eastman Avenue Oxnard, CA 93030 PRINTED IN JAPAN 31-50641...

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