Use and Care Manual

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PART 2 –SAFETY REGULATIONS
ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER
Vent Screens (2" Mesh) 2 Screens
Table 1 – Items Included with the Appliance
▪ A. OPERATION AND INSTALLATION WARNINGS
To save time and money, review the following initial diagnostic steps before calling for service.
Vapors from ammable liquids will explode and can cause a re, resulting in personal injury or death. The appliance has a burner that can come
on at any time and ignite vapors. DO NOT use or store ammable liquids around the appliance.
Improper venting can cause a build-up of carbon monoxide. Breathing carbon monoxide can result in brain damage or death. DO NOT operate
the appliance unless it is properly vented to the outside and has an adequate fresh air supply for safe operation. Inspect the exterior exhaust gas
outlet port and fresh air inlet port on a regular basis to ensure they are functioning properly.
A concentration of carbon monoxide as small as .04% (400 parts per million) in the air can be fatal. When making high re or low re adjustments,
CO levels must be monitored using a ue gas analyzer such that a CO level of no more than 400 ppm is exceeded at any time during operation.
Adjusting the “low re offset" on the gas valve in even small increments can result in a signicant increase in CO concentration. To avoid serious
injury or death, DO NOT make any adjustments to the gas valve without monitoring the exhaust gases with a fully functional and calibrated ue
gas analyzer.
Failure to follow these statements will result in property damage, severe personal injury, or death.
DANGER
WARNING
This appliance must be installed by a licensed plumber, licensed gas tter, and/or professional service technician. Improper installation and/or
operation can cause a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death, and will void the warranty.
Rheem Manufacturing Company cannot anticipate every circumstance that might involve a potential hazard. Each installation has its own
specialized characteristics, requirements, and possible hazards. Therefore, all possible incidents are not included in these warnings. Proper and
safe installation, operation, and service are the responsibility of the professional service technician.
Proper care of the appliance is the user’s responsibility. Ensure the user carefully reads and understands the User’s Information Manual before
operating and maintaining the appliance.
Make sure the user knows the location of the gas shut-off valve and how to operate it. Immediately close the gas shut-off valve if the appliance
is subjected to re, overheating, ood, physical damage, or any other damaging condition that might affect the operation of the unit. Have the
appliance checked by a qualied technician before resuming operation.
Do not power up the unit unless the gas and water supply valves are fully opened. Make sure the fresh air intake port and exhaust gas port are
open and functional.
No one but a professional service technician should attempt to install, service, or repair this appliance. There are no serviceable parts which can
be changed by the user / owner. User / Owner: Contact the original professional service technician if theappliance needs repair or maintenance. If
the original technician is unavailable, ask your gas supplier for a list of qualied service providers.
Keep the area around the appliance clean and free of all materials that can burn. DO NOT store or place gasoline, oils, spray paint, or other
ammable products near the appliance.
DO NOT use spray paint, hair spray, or any other ammable spray near the appliance or near the exterior fresh air intake port. DO NOT place any
items in or around the exterior exhaust gas outlet port and/or fresh air inlet port that could restrict or block the ow in or out of the vent system.
DO NOT store or place newspapers, laundry, or other combustible items near the appliance or the exterior exhaust gas outlet and/or fresh air inlet
port.
The owner should inspect the system monthly for damage, water stains, signs of rust, corrosion, and exhaust vent and air intake blockage. If
inspection of the unit shows signs of damage, the appliance should be shut off until the problem is repaired by a qualied technician.