Reliance Water Heaters 184123-000 Water Heater User Manual


 
General Safety................................................................................................................................2,3
Table of Contents .........................................................................................................................4
Introduction .........................................................................................................................................5
Preparing for the New Installation ..................................................................5
Typical Installation.....................................................................................................................6
Locating the New Water Heater.......................................................................7,8
Facts to Consider About Location ..........................................................................................................................7
Installing the New Water Heater ..................................................................8-15
Securing Water Heater to Floor and Wall ..............................................................................................................8
Water Piping .........................................................................................................................................................9
Water Piping Pressure Test...................................................................................................................................9
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve.......................................................................................................................10
Filling the Water Heater.......................................................................................................................................11
Venting...........................................................................................................................................................11,12
Gas Piping...........................................................................................................................................................12
“Fuel” Conversion Instructions From Natural Gas To Propane (L.P.) Gas .........................................................13,14
“Fuel” Conversion Instructions From Propane (L.P.) Gas To Natural Gas ..............................................................14
Installation Checklist ...........................................................................................................................................15
Lighting.................................................................................................................................................16,17
Temperature Regulation ..................................................................................................18
For Your Information ......................................................................................................19,20
Start Up Conditions .............................................................................................................................................19
Draft Hood Operation .......................................................................................................................................19
Condensation ....................................................................................................................................................19
Smoke/Odor......................................................................................................................................................19
Thermal Expansion ............................................................................................................................................19
Strange Sounds..................................................................................................................................................19
Operational Conditions ..................................................................................................................................19,20
Smelly Water................................................................................................................................................19,20
“Air” In Hot Water Faucets ................................................................................................................................20
High Temperature Shut Off System ....................................................................................................................20
Not Enough or No Hot Water ............................................................................................................................20
Water Is Too Hot ...............................................................................................................................................20
Periodic Maintenance....................................................................................................21,22
Venting System Inspection...................................................................................................................................21
Burner Inspection ................................................................................................................................................21
Burner Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................................21
Housekeeping .....................................................................................................................................................21
Anode Rod Inspection .........................................................................................................................................22
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation ......................................................................................................22
Draining..............................................................................................................................................................22
Drain Valve Washer Replacement .......................................................................................................................22
Service ................................................................................................................................................................22
Leakage Checkpoints............................................................................................................23
Repair Parts.........................................................................................................................................24
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