Use and Care Manual

14
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
▪ B. BEFORE LOCATING THE APPLIANCE
Incorrect ambient conditions can lead to damage to the heating system and put safe operation at risk. Ensure that the appliance installation
location adheres to the information included in this manual. Failure to do so could result in property damage, serious personal injury, or death.
This appliance is certied for indoor installations only. Do not install the appliance outdoors. Failure to install this appliance indoors could result in
substantial property damage, severe personal injury, or death.
Failure to keep appliance area clear and free of combustible materials, liquids, and vapors can result in substantial property damage, severe
personal injury, or death.
This appliance must be installed as described in this manual: upright, with the vent adapters in the vertical position. DO NOT attempt to install this
appliance in any other orientation. Doing so will result in improper appliance operation and property damage, and could result in serious personal
injury or death.
Carefully consider installation when determining appliance location. Please read the entire manual before attempting installation. Failure to
properly take factors such as appliance venting, piping, condensate removal, and wiring into account before installation could result in wasted
time, money, and possible property damage and personal injury.
Failure of appliance or components due to incorrect operating conditions IS NOT covered by product warranty.
The service life of the appliance’s exposed metallic surfaces, such as the casing, as well as internal surfaces, such as the heat exchanger, are
directly inuenced by proximity to damp and salty marine environments. In such areas, higher concentration levels of chlorides from sea spray
coupled with relative humidity can lead to degradation of the heat exchanger and other appliance components. In these environments, appliances
must not be installation using direct vent systems which draw outdoor air for combustion. Such appliances must be installed using room air for
combustion. Indoor air will have a much lower relative humidity and, hence, potential corrosion will be minimized.
Locate the appliance where any leakage from the relief valve, related piping, tank, or connections will not result in damage to surrounding areas
or lower oors of the building. The appliance should be located near a oor drain. RHEEM WILL NOT be held liable for leakage damages.
To conserve water and energy, insulate all water piping, especially the hot and recirculation water lines.
1. Installation Area (Mechanical Room) Operating Conditions
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Ensure ambient temperatures are higher than 32°F/0°C and lower than 104°F/40°C.
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Prevent the air from becoming contaminated by the products, places, and conditions listed in this manual.
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Avoid continuously high levels of humidity
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Never close existing ventilation openings
2. Check for nearby connections to:
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System water piping
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Venting connections
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Gas supply piping
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Electrical power
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Condensate drain
3. Check area around appliance. Remove any combustible materials, gasoline, and other ammable liquids.
4. Gas control system components must be protected from dripping water during operation and service.
5. If the appliance is to replace an existing appliance, check for and correct any existing system problems, such as:
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System leaks
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Location that could cause the system and appliance to freeze and leak.
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Incorrectly-sized expansion tank