Rheem Warrior DVX Series Use and Care Manual

Rheem Warrior DVX Series Manual

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    the features, operation, safety precautions, maintenance and troubleshooting of the water heater. This manual also includes a parts list. It is very these instructions or any terms within it, seek professional assistance. Any questions regarding the operation, maintenance, service or warranty
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    . 19 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service 20, 21 Customer Service Parts List 22 Conversion Instructions. . 23-26 If You Need Service 28 2 to common problems in the Troubleshooting Guide. If you review the chart of Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call for service. READ
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    follow these warnings could result in serious bodily injury or death. Should you have problems understanding the instructions in this manual, or have any questions, STOP, and get help from a qualified service technician, or the local gas utility. DANGER! Install the VENTING SYSTEM and properly vent
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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. DANGER! water temperature SETTING seconds About 11/2 seconds About 1 second The chart shown above may be used as a guide in determining the proper water temperature for your home. DANGER: Households with small children, disabled,
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    natural gas. Be sure to read and carefully follow the Conversion Instructions included in this manual ! DANGER: If a gas leak is present or suspected: will collect first in lower areas making it hard to detect at until the service call has been made, the leak is corrected and a qualified agency has
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    up to 52 gallon capacity, a brochure with generic earthquake bracing instructions can be obtained from: Office of the State Architect, 1102 Q of your water heater unless it is specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician. ● Be sure
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    and the following instructions; instructions supplied with the servicing of the water heater. Make certain the floor underneath the water heater is strong enough to sufficiently support Refer to installation illustration as shown in this manual. Install the water heater with minimum clearance
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    in this manual, and marked as approved by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. for use on manufactured homes (mobile homes). The installation instructions supplied with Select correct size Co-Axial Roof Jack from Co-Axial Roof Jack Sizing Guide on Page 9, Dimension X. Remove the Co-Axial Roof Jack from
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    Safety Standard (Title 24, CFR; Part 3280), the following instructions, local codes and utility company requirements governing the installation of recommended distance from the top of the water heater to the ceiling for servicing the water heater. This water heater complies with Section 3280.707(d)
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    the heater itself. Replacing the relief valve will not correct the problem! The suggested method of controlling thermal expansion is to install an Anode (Located under , not a serviceable a part.) Flue baffle (underneath) Drain valve Piezo Igniter Striker Manual gas shut-off To gas supply Sediment
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    piping and fittings for possible leaks. Additional information on this subject may be found at www.rheem.com, under "Library", scroll down to the Technical Service Bulletins 1400 Series Section and choose Bulletin #1402. 11
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    which the water heater is built. The water heater can be converted from natural gas to LP or vice versa. See the Conversion Instructions section of this manual. The branch gas supply line to the water heater should be clean 1/2" black steel pipe or other approved gas piping material. A ground joint
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    DO maintain proper clearances to combustibles as specified on the instruction/ warning label. ❑ DO ensure that the venting system complies with the guidelines found in the Use and Care Manual and National Fuel Gas Code. ❑ DO contact a qualified service technician if the pilot or main burner will not
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    water heater and piping. ❑ Water connections tight and free of leaks. ❑ Provisions made to protect area from water damage. ❑ Sufficient room to service heater. ❑ C ombustible materials, such as clothing, cleaning materials, rags, etc. clear of the base of the heater. C. Gas Supply ❑ G as line
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    injury, or death. Should you have any problems reading or following the instructions in this manual, STOP, and get help from a qualified water heater. Do not attempt to remove the inner door. THERMOSTAT DIAL your service technician or gas supplier. 10. Once the pilot ame is established replace
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    is any difficulty in understanding or following the Operating Instructions or the Care and Cleaning section, it is recommended sure to read and follow the warnings outlined in this manual and on the label on the water heater. This guide in determining the proper water temperature for your home. 16
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    operating temperatures. Refer to the (Before You Call For Service) section of this manual, or contact your dealer. ! WARNING: Should overheating occur or the gas has been subjected to fire, flood or physical damage, turn off the manual gas control (shut-off) valve, and do not operate the water
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    valve. ! DANGER: Before Routine Preventative Maintenance manually operating the relief valve, make certain no one provide years of dependable trouble-free service. It is recommended that hammer arresting devices can be used to minimize the problem. The anode rod should be inspected and replaced
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    the local gas utility to correct the problem and clean or replace the flue and Refer to the Hydrogen Gas Caution in the Operating Instructions. Vacation and Extended Shut-Down If the water heater and controls should be checked by qualified service personnel. Make certain the water heater is
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    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. Problem Possible heater section of this manual. Improper fuel or ● Check fuel type and Contact a qualified service fuel conversion technician to
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    Problem of fittings in operation. and does not indicate a need for service. water usage Not enough or no hot water Water usage may pilot. If necessary, relight using the instructions in the "Lighting the Water Heater" section of this manual. The gas control (thermostat) may ●
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    Replacement Parts. Instructions For Placing a Parts Order All parts orders should include: control (thermostat) , burners, vent connectors or other safety devices. Refer repairs to qualified service personnel. LP Burner Assembly Kit Roof Jack (Purchased Sepa rately) Flue Baffle and Hanger The
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    Gas to Liquefied Petroleum (LP or Propane) Gas WARNING: This conversion kit must be installed by a qualified installer or service technician in accordance with these instructions. Installation must conform with local codes, or in their absence, with the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code
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    heater near the gas control. Label should be signed by qualified installer or service organization. Return the unused parts to the bag for possible future conversions. Return the bag and this Use and Care manual to the plastic bag attached to the water heater. Reinstall entire burner assembly
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    kit must be installed by a qualified installer or service technician in accordance with these instructions. Installation must conform with local codes, or in the bag. Refer to the Replacement parts section of the Use & Care manual for the location of the orifice on the burner assembly. Remove outer
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    Conversion instructions-LP Gas to Natural Gas Slide the notch on the cone onto the should be signed by qualified installer or service organization. Return the unused parts to the bag for possible future conversions. Return the bag and this Use and Care manual to the plastic bag attached to the
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    Notes 27
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    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
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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, for 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 very important 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 do not
understand these instructions or any terms within it, seek professional assistance.
Any questions regarding the operation, maintenance, service or warranty of this water heater should
be directed to the seller from whom it was purchased. If additional information is required, refer to the
section on “If You Need Service.”
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!
California Proposition 65 Warning:
This product contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
AP14381 (05/07)
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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
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Do not try to light any appliance.
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Do not touch any electrical switch; do not
use any phone in your building.
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Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions.
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If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
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Do not return to your home until authorized
by the gas supplier or fire department.
— Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can cause injury,
property damage or death. Refer to this
manual. Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.
WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.
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Use & Care Manual
With Installation Instructions for the Installer
Printed in USA
Water Heaters
Direct Vent Gas
For Manufactured Housing (Mobile Home)
40 and 50 Gallon Vertical Co-Axial Vent System
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