Rheem Tankless Water Heater User Manual
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Have the installer show you the location of the gas shut-off valve and how to shut it off
if necessary. Turn off the manual shut-off valve if the water heater has been subjected
to overheating, fire, flood, physical damage or if the gas supply fails to shut off.
if necessary. Turn off the manual shut-off valve if the water heater has been subjected
to overheating, fire, flood, physical damage or if the gas supply fails to shut off.
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Read this manual entirely before installing
or operating the water heater.
or operating the water heater.
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Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose as described in this Use and Care
Manual.
purpose as described in this Use and Care
Manual.
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Be sure your appliance is properly installed
in accordance with local codes and the
provided installation instructions.
in accordance with local codes and the
provided installation instructions.
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Do not attempt to repair or replace any
part of your water heater unless it is
specifically recommended in this manual.
All other servicing should be referred to a
qualified technician.
part of your water heater unless it is
specifically recommended in this manual.
All other servicing should be referred to a
qualified technician.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk
of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury or
loss of life.
of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury or
loss of life.
!
FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
California Law requires that water heaters must be braced, anchored or strapped to resist
falling or horizontal displacement due to earthquake motions. For water heaters up to 52
gallon capacity, a brochure with generic earthquake bracing instructions can be obtained from:
Office of the State Architect, 1102 Q Street, Suite 5100, Sacramento, CA 95814 or you may call
916-445-8100 or ask a water heater dealer.
falling or horizontal displacement due to earthquake motions. For water heaters up to 52
gallon capacity, a brochure with generic earthquake bracing instructions can be obtained from:
Office of the State Architect, 1102 Q Street, Suite 5100, Sacramento, CA 95814 or you may call
916-445-8100 or ask a water heater dealer.
However, applicable local codes shall govern installation. For residential water heaters
of a capacity greater than 52 gallons or tankless-style, consult the local building jurisdiction
code for acceptable bracing procedures.
of a capacity greater than 52 gallons or tankless-style, consult the local building jurisdiction
code for acceptable bracing procedures.
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
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