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This manual includes a parts list. It is imperative that all persons who are expected to install, operate or adjust this water heater read the instructions carefully so that they may understand how to perform these operations. Do not destroy this manual. Please read carefully and keep in a safe place for future reference. ! ! 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. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING—When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons should be followed, including: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS Do Not use an extension cord set with this water heater. WATER HEATER. If no receptacle is available adjacent to the water heater, The cord and plug connected water heater covered in contact a qualified electrician to have one properly installed. this manual (21/2 gallon models) must be grounded. Do Not operate this water heater if it has a damaged Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See “Electrical cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has Connections” section on page 8. been damaged or dropped. Install or locate this water heater in accordance with This water heater should be serviced only by qualified the provided installation instructions. service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service Use this water heater only for its intended use as center for examination, repair or adjustment. described in this manual. SAVE THESE As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children. INSTRUCTIONS ® Manufactured under trademark license by: Rheem Manufacturing Company 2600 Gunter Park Drive East, Montgomery, AL 36124-4020 LISTED 786H Part No. AP12169-5 (01/05) Pub. No. 49-50013-4 11-03 JR Printed in USA IMPORTANT! Fill out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card that is in the back of this manual. Safety Information Safety Precautions . . . . . . 3, 4 Installation Instructions Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Water Connections . . . . . . . . . 6 Electrical Connections . . . . . . 8 Pipe Insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Heat Traps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Installation Checklist . . . . . . . 11 Operating Instructions Safety Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Water Temperature . . . . . . . . 13 Care and Cleaning Draining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Extended Shut-Down . . . . . . 14 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Customer Service Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Product Registration . . 19, 20 2 Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here: # # You can find them on a label on the appliance. Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty. READ THIS MANUAL Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your water heater properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your water heater. You’ll find many answers to common problems in the Before You Call For Service section. If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call for service at all. IF YOU NEED SERVICE If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away. For service call 800-431-1549. READ THE SAFETY INFORMATION Your safety and the safety of others are very important. There are many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. ! This is the safety alert symbol. Recognize this symbol as an indication of Important Safety Information! This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER”, “WARNING”, “CAUTION” or “NOTICE”. These words mean: ! DANGER An imminently hazardous situation that will result in death or serious injury. ! WARNING A potentially hazardous situation that could result in death or serious injury and/or damage to property. ! CAUTION A potentially hazardous situation that may result in minor or moderate injury. Notice: Attention is called to observe a specified procedure or maintain a specific condition. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Customer Service DANGER! WATER TEMPERATURE SETTING Safety and energy conservation are factors to be considered when selecting the water tempera...
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