Rheem Professional Powered Damper Series Brochure - Page 2

Superior Construction and Reliability • Hot Water Outlet: The connection point for the hot water service piping, which ­carries the hot water to faucets and other hot water fixtures or appliances. • T emperature and Pressure Relief Valve (T&P valve): this ­safety device opens to a­ llow water to escape from the water heater in the unlikely event that either the tank pressure or temperature become excessive. • Rigid Foam Insulation: A thick layer of rigid polyurethane foam insulation helps ­minimize heat loss. • Anode Rod: The patented R-Tech anode rod, a replaceable c­ omponent made of magnesium, p­ rotects tank against ­premature corrosion. • Flue: The flue is a steel tube passing through the center of the water heater tank which carries combustion gasses to the water heater venting system. • EverKleen™ Self Cleaning System: The patented EverKleen System creates a ­turbulent swirling action as water enters the tank. It fights s­ ediment build-up and helps improve operating e­ fficiency. • Brass Drain Valve: Allows tank to be ­emptied should service be required. • Gas Control Valve: Also referred to as the thermostat, this device takes the unregulated main supply gas and regulates the gas for use by the water heater. • Draft Hood: This capping device, which connects to the venting system, assists in the upward movement of combustion gases. • Heat Trap Nipples: They create a gap ­preventing conductive heat loss to the hot and cold service pipes. • Cold Water Inlet and Dip Tube: The connection point for incoming cold water. The inlet connects directly to a dip tube which directs the water to the bottom of the tank. • Exclusive Rheemglas® Porcelain Enamel Tank Lining: Engineered for durability and long tank life. • Flue Baffle: The flue baffle slows the upward motion of combustion gases to maximize dispersion of heat into the tank. • Thermocouple: Detects pilot operation. Shuts down burner valve should pilot light go out, thus preventing gas emissions when there is no source of ignition. • Burner Pilot: Operates continuously to ignite main burner when the thermostat calls for heat. • Gas Burner: Heats water from below the ­storage tank. • Guardian System™: Automatically shuts down the water heater if flammable vapors are detected. Maintenance-free ­protection. No filters to clean. Standard ­replacement parts. Available on most models. Spark Ignition Flexible Burner Supply Tube Sight Glass Sealed Inner Door The Guardian System™ from Rheem Damper Pan Air Shut-off Plate Corrosion Resistant Bottom Shut-off Spring Air Intake System Arrestor Plate Shield Thermal Safety Device Flame Arrestor Plate WINaTteErGR| RATeEsDidHeOnMtEiaCl OGMaFsOWRTater Heaters