Rheem Side Inlet Gas Water Heaters Water Heater User Manual


 
9
Roof Jack
(Not Supplied)
Roof
Ceiling
Floor
Floor
Relief
Valve
Opening
"Cold"
Water
Inlet
"Hot"
Water Outlet
Sheet Metal
Screws (2
supplied) to
Secure Legs
to floor
Sheet Metal
Screws (2
supplied) to
Secure Legs to
floor
0" Min.
Clearance
(side & rear)
3" Min. from
Front of
Control
Secure Draft Hood to Water Heater
with TWO Sheet Metal Screws.
Secure Roof Jack to Draft Hood
with Sheet Metal Screws
SecureStrapping
(AP11154) to
Water Heater
Top Pan and
Enclosure Sides
with Sheet Metal
Screws provided
Minimum Free
Area - 36 sq. in.
Outside Fresh Air
Opening. Cut Door
Opening
Commencing
within 12" of the
floor. Suggested
Protection Outside
Air Opening
1
/4"
Mesh (min.) Metal
Screen
METHOD A
METHOD C
METHOD B — Recommended for Cold Climates
6'6" Min.
Ceiling
Height
Access Panel (Door)
Opening Required
Access Panel (Door)
Opening Required
Roof Jack
(Not Supplied)
Roof
Ceiling
Floor
Cut Hole Thru Floor
12" Minimum
Ground Level
Center Line of Heater and Air Inlet
Secure Air Inlet to
Flooring with Screws
provided
Optional Air Inlet (AP11596)
Relief
Valve
Opening
"Cold"
Water
Inlet
"Hot"
Water Outlet
Sheet Metal
Screws (2
supplied) to
Secure Legs
to floor
Cut Hole thru Floor(s)
20 Sq. In. Minimum
Equivalent Free Air Opening
1/4" Wire Mesh (Min.)
Metal Protection Screen
0" Min.
Clearance
(side & rear)
3" Min. from
Front of
Control
Secure Draft Hood to Water Heater
with TWO Sheet Metal Screws.
Secure Roof Jack to Draft Hood
with Sheet Metal Screws
Secure
Strapping
(AP11154) to
Water Heater
Top Pan and
Enclosure
Sides with
Sheet Metal
Screws
provided
6'6" Min.
Ceiling
Height
Access Panel (Door)
Opening Required
Optional Leg Enclosure
(Part No. AE24609C for 30 gallon models,
or AE24609D for 40 gallon models).
ROOF JACK — This water heater is certified for use with Rheem Models
AP12119B, AP12118B, AP12118C, AP12118D roof jacks:
Additional information on other Rheem approved and certified roof jacks
may be found at www.r
heem.com
, under
“Library”, scroll down to the Technical Service Bulletins Manufactered Housing Series Section and choose
Bulletin #1504 or by
consulting your distributor.
NOTE: Refer to Section 4, on the reverse side for additional requirements