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ALL TECHNICAL AND WARRANTY QUESTIONS: SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE LOCAL DEALER FROM WHOM THE WATER HEATER WAS
PURCHASED. IF YOU ARE UNSUCCESSFUL, PLEASE WRITE TO THE COMPANY LISTED ON THE RATING PLATE ON THE WATER HEATER.
PRINTED IN THE U.S.A 0804
RESIDENTIAL GAS W
RESIDENTIAL GAS W A A A A A TER HEA
RESIDENTIAL GAS W
RESIDENTIAL GAS W
RESIDENTIAL GAS W
GAMA certification applies to
all residential gas water
heaters with capacities of 20
to 100 gallons with input rating
of 75,000BTU/Hr. or less.
Everything you need to know is
contained in this fully illustrated
Installation Guide. For most of
you, this simple procedure
booklet is all that's needed.
However, if necessary you can
get help from "HELPFUL HAL".
He is there to help, with advice
and direction. Call our toll free
number and ask for "HELPFUL
HAL" It's your hotline to fast help!
1-800-365-4054
KEEP THIS MANUAL IN THE POCKET ON HEATER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
WHENEVER MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENT OR SERVICE IS REQUIRED.
Instruction Manual
NOT FOR USE IN MANUFACTURED (MOBILE) HOMES
C3 Technology
Gas Water Heaters meet the new
TM
ANSI Z21.10.1 standard that deals with the accidental or
unintended ignition of flammable vapors, such as those
emitted by gasoline.
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For Your Safety
AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED
BY THIS WATER HEATER.
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PART NO. 184253-002
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Page 1: Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual RESIDENTIAL GAS W RESIDENTIAL GAS W A A A A A TER HEA RESIDENTIAL GAS W TER HEA TER HEA TERS TERS RESIDENTIAL GAS W RESIDENTIAL GAS W TER HEA TER HEA TERS TERS TERS NOT FOR USE IN MANUFACTURED (MOBILE) HOMES GAMA certification applies to all residential gas water heaters with capacities of 20... -
Page 2: Safe Installation, Use And Service
SAFE INST SAFE INST SAFE INSTALLA ALLA ALLA ALLATION TION TION, USE AND SERVICE TION , USE AND SERVICE , USE AND SERVICE , USE AND SERVICE SAFE INST SAFE INST ALLA TION , USE AND SERVICE Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use and servicing of this water heater. Many safety-related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you and others of a potential injury hazard. -
Page 3: General Safety
GENERAL SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
T T T T T ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ......2 FOR YOUR INFORMATION ..........19-20 GENERAL SAFETY ..............3 Condensation ..............19 TABLE OF CONTENTS .............. 4 Draft Hood Operation ............. -
Page 5: Typical Installation
TYPICAL INST TYPICAL INST ALLA ALLA TION TION TYPICAL INST TYPICAL INSTALLA TYPICAL INST ALLA ALLATION TION TION GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER - GAS MODELS A Vent Pipe J Drip Leg (Sediment Trap) S Flue Baffle B Drafthood K Inner Door Thermostat C Anode... -
Page 6: Mixing Valve Usage
TYPICAL INST TYPICAL INST ALLA ALLA TION TION TYPICAL INST TYPICAL INSTALLA TYPICAL INST ALLA ALLATION TION TION MIXING VALVE USAGE FIGURE 2. This appliance has been design certified as complying with American HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: National Standard/CSA Standard for water heaters and is considered suitable for: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. -
Page 7: Removing The Old Water Heater
REMO REMO VING THE OLD W VING THE OLD WA A A A A TER HEA VING THE OLD W TER HEA TER HEA REMO REMO REMOVING THE OLD W VING THE OLD W TER HEA TER HEATER 4. Attach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the other end in a floor drain or outdoors. -
Page 8: Materials And Basic Tools Needed
TERIALS AND BASIC T TERIALS AND BASIC T OOLS NEEDED OOLS NEEDED MATERIALS AND BASIC T TERIALS AND BASIC T TERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED OOLS NEEDED OOLS NEEDED DECIDING ON THE TYPE OF INSTALLATION Section B Copper (Sweat) Piping There are typically two different types of installations. -
Page 9: Locating The New Water Heater
L L L L L OCA TING THE NEW W TING THE NEW W TING THE NEW WA A A A A TER HEA TER HEA TER HEA OCATING THE NEW W TING THE NEW W TER HEA TER HEATER be stored or used in the same vicinity or area containing a gas water FACTS TO CONSIDER ABOUT THE LOCATION heater or other open flame or spark producing appliance. -
Page 10: Insulation Blankets
Should you choose to apply an insulation blanket to this heater, you should follow these instructions (For identification of components mentioned below, see Figure 1). Failure to follow these instructions can restrict the air flow required for proper combustion, potentially resulting in fire, asphyxiation, serious personal injury or death. - Page 11 unconfined space. The total input of all gas utilization equipment installed 3. When communicating with the outdoors through horizontal ducts, in the combined space shall be considered in making this determination. each opening shall have a minimum free area of 1 square inch per Each opening shall have a minimum free area of one square inch per 2,000 Btu per hour (11 cm /kW) of total input rating of all equipment...
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Page 12: Installing The Water Heater
INST INST ALLING THE NEW W ALLING THE NEW WA A A A A TER HEA ALLING THE NEW W TER HEA TER HEA INST INSTALLING THE NEW W INST ALLING THE NEW W TER HEA TER HEATER 5. Connect the flexible gas connector to the incoming gas line using the end with the 1/2”... -
Page 13: Section B - Using The (Sweat) Soldering Method
SECTION B the opening of the jaws will allow the cutters to be placed around the pipe. Then close the adjustment until the cutting blade is just USING THE (SWEAT) SOLDERING METHOD tight against the pipe. Do not over tighten. Make one or two (See Figure 19) revolutions of the cutter around the pipe. -
Page 14: Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve
TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE 10. Flux the ends of the length of pipe cut for the T & P line and the inside of the 3/4” male threaded to sweat connector. Then solder this assembly together. Do not screw the connector into the Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve before the assembly is soldered together, see Figure 24. -
Page 15: Filling The Water Heater
The Discharge Pipe: FILLING THE WATER HEATER • Shall not be smaller in size than the outlet pipe size of the valve, or have any reducing couplings or other restrictions. • Shall not be plugged or blocked. • Shall be of material listed for hot water distribution. •... -
Page 16: Gas Piping
Vent dampers must bear evidence of certification as complying with the current edition of the American National Standard ANSI Z21.68 (ANSI Z21.66 & 67, respectively, cover electrically and mechanically actuated vent dampers). Before installation of any vent damper, consult the local gas utility for further information. To insure proper venting of this gas-fired water heater, the correct vent pipe diameter must be utilized. -
Page 17: Sediment Traps
Connecting the gas piping to the gas control valve of the water heater • A flexible gas connector or a ground joint union between the shut off valve and control valve to permit servicing of the unit. can be accomplished by either of the two methods shown in Figures 28 and 29. -
Page 18: Lighting & Operating Label
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. BEFORE OPERATING: ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED WITH WATER AND AIR PURGED FROM ALL LINES •... -
Page 19: Temperature Regulation
TEMPERA TEMPERA TEMPERATURE REGULA TURE REGULA TURE REGULA TURE REGULATION TION TION TION TEMPERA TEMPERA TURE REGULA TION Never allow small children to use a hot water tap, or to draw their own Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water temperature bath water. -
Page 20: Smoke/Odor
may be diagnosed as a “tank leak”. After the water in the tank warms up parts sections) for corrosion protection of the tank. Certain water (about 1-2 hours), the condition should disappear. conditions will cause a reaction between this rod and the water. The most common complaint associated with the anode rod is one of a Do not assume the water heater is leaking until there has been enough “rotten egg smell”... -
Page 21: Periodic Maintenance
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE VENTING SYSTEM INSPECTION You should check for sooting. Soot is not normal and will impair proper combustion. Soot build-up indicates a problem that requires correction before further use. Turn “OFF” gas to water heater and leave off until repairs are made, because failure to correct the cause of the sooting can result in a fire causing death, serious injury, or property damage. -
Page 22: Anode Rod Inspection
INSTALLED IN SUITABLE AREA: To insure sufficient ventilation and the water heater, follow the draining instructions, and replace the temperature-pressure relief valve with a new one. combustion air supply, proper clearances from the water heater must be maintained. See “Locating the New Water Heater” section. If the temperature-pressure relief valve on the appliance weeps or Combustible materials such as clothing, cleaning materials, or flammable discharges periodically, this may be due to thermal expansion. -
Page 23: Service
Use this guide to check a “Leaking” water heater. Many suspected “Leakers” are not leaking tanks. Often the source of the water can be found and corrected. If you are not thoroughly familiar with gas codes, your water heater, and safety practices, contact your gas supplier or qualified installer to check the water heater. -
Page 24: Repair Parts
AIR P AIR P ARTS LIST ARTS LIST REPAIR P AIR P AIR PARTS LIST ARTS LIST ARTS LIST DRAFTHOODS Key No. Part Description (OPTIONAL) Burner Assembly Burner Head Burner Orifice Burner Tube Pilot Assembly Inner Door Inner Door Gasket Flue Baffle Flue Restrictor Drafthood... -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES These guidelines should be utilized by a qualified service agent. When calling for service notify the service agent that this is a “Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant” Product. Problem Cause Solution Improperly sealed, hot or cold supply connection, Tighten threaded connections. -
Page 26: Warranty
• filled with potable water, free to circulate at all times and with the tank free of damaging water sediment or scale Reliance Water Heaters (the warrantor) will furnish the deposits; ORIGINAL OWNER, 1) a replacement Reliance water heater •... - Page 27 Model Number ________________________________ CLAIM PROCEDURE Serial Number ________________________________ Any claim under this warranty should be initiated by contacting: INSTALLATION INFORMATION Reliance Water Heaters Date Installed ________________________________ 500 Lindahl Parkway Ashland City, Tennessee 37015. Company’s Name _____________________________ Phone: 1.800.365.4054 Street or P.O. Box _____________________________...
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