Rheem AP13731 Water Heater User Manual


 
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Remote Control Installation
One (1) remote control is provided with
the water heater.
The following are considerations for
determining the location of the remote
control(s):
DO NOT install any remote control
outdoors or areas were it can come in
contact with water.
Place remote control out of children’s reach.
The remote control can be installed in
convenient locations such as the kitchen,
laundry room, utility room, or directly beside
the indoor water heater.
Avoid areas where the remote control
may be exposed to heat, e.g. stove
ranges or heaters.
Avoid areas where the remote control
may be subjected to oil and/or steam
from cooking.
Avoid areas where chemical agents
(such as thinner, benzine and alkaline)
are used.
Avoid areas of direct sunlight.
The MAXIMUM distance between the
water heater and the remote control
installation location is limited to 195
feet (59 m) of wire.
NOTICE: Only main remote control
(UMC-117) and manifolding control can
be connected to the water heater.
No other manufacturer’s controls are
suitable for use with this water heater.
DO NOT attempt to disassemble the
remote control.
WARNING: Field wiring connections and electrical grounding must comply with local
codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the latest edition of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70, or in Canada, Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1 Part 1.
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PRIORITY
POWER
ON/OFF
MAIN
Control
Base Plate
Control screw
Mounting Screw x 2
Remote Control
Model Number
Remote Control
Description
Temperature
Set Point Range
Availability
UMC-117 MAIN
100°F - 120°F
(38°C)-(49°C)
Factory Default
125°F - 180°F
(52°C)-(82°C)
With Dip Switch
Adjustment
NOTICE: The provided
remote control will allow
a maximum temperature
setting of 120°F (49°C).
Temperatures of up to
180°F (82°C) can be
achieved with dip switch
adjustment. Only qualified
service personnel should
perform this adjustment.
NOTICE:
Manifolding Applications: Certain Commercial installations may require more than
one water heater piped together in a manifold to supply enough capacity for high
temperature and/or water flow applications. Special manifolding control kits are
available for operating multiple heaters together. Contact your dealer for details.