Reliance Water Heaters 184333-001 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 ......................................................................7-9
Facts to Consider About Location.......................................................................................................................7-8
Combustion Air and Ventilation .........................................................................................................................8-9
Venting Clearances ..........................................................................................................................................8-9
Air for Ventilation for Appliances Located in Confined Spaces ..............................................................................9
Installing the New Water Heater................................................................10-20
Water Piping .......................................................................................................................................................10
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve ......................................................................................................................11
Filling the Water Heater ......................................................................................................................................12
Wiring............................................................................................................................................................12-13
Optional Field Installed Wiring ....................................................................................................................12-13
Wiring Diagram.................................................................................................................................................13
Venting ..........................................................................................................................................................13-18
Gas Piping......................................................................................................................................................18-19
Installation Checklist ...........................................................................................................................................20
Operating ..........................................................................................................................................21-23
Temperature Regulation..................................................................................................24
For Your Information......................................................................................................25-26
Start Up Conditions .............................................................................................................................................25
Condensation ....................................................................................................................................................25
Smoke/Odor......................................................................................................................................................25
Thermal Expansion............................................................................................................................................25
Strange Sounds..................................................................................................................................................25
Operational Conditions..................................................................................................................................25-26
Smelly Water.....................................................................................................................................................25
"Air” In Hot Water Faucets ................................................................................................................................26
Venting Manual Reset Switch ............................................................................................................................26
High Temperature Limit Switch .........................................................................................................................26
Not Enough or No Hot Water............................................................................................................................26
Water Is Too Hot...............................................................................................................................................26
Periodic Maintenance....................................................................................................27-29
Venting System Inspection...................................................................................................................................27
Burner Inspection ................................................................................................................................................27
Burner Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................................27
L.P. Gas Control Valve & Burner Assembly Replacement Information .................................................................28
Housekeeping .....................................................................................................................................................28
Anode Rod Inspection .........................................................................................................................................28
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation......................................................................................................29
Draining..............................................................................................................................................................29
Drain Valve Washer Replacement.......................................................................................................................29
Service ................................................................................................................................................................29
Leakage Checkpoints............................................................................................................30
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................31-33
Repair Parts ....................................................................................................................................34-37
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