Reliance-water-heaters 606 User Manual

Instruction Manual forResidential Power Direct Vent Gas Water HeatersALL TECHNICAL AND WARRANTY QUESTIONS: SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE LOCAL DEALER FROM

Installing the New Water HeaterSHUTOFFVALVECOLD INLETWATER LINEHOT OUTLETTO HOUSETEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEFVALVEDISCHARGE PIPE (Do not cap or plug)PR

Temperature-Pressure Relief ValveInstalling the New Water Heater (cont’d)TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEFVALVEDISCHARGE PIPE (Do not cap or plug)PROVIDE A

Installing the New Water Heater (cont’d) 12Filling the Water HeaterTo fill the water heater with water:1. Close the water heater drain valve by turnin

Installing the New Water Heater (cont’d) 13absence of local codes, with the National ElectricalCode, ANSI/NFPA 70 (current edition).6. Replace the wir

31⁄2'STRAPPINGInstalling the New Water Heater (cont’d)14Horizontal runs must be securely supported at 31⁄2 footintervals and vertical runs suppor

15Installing the New Water Heater (cont'd)VENTING SYSTEM EXAMPLE INSTALLATIONS FORALL MODELSThe vent piping cannot under any circumstances be run

MOVEMENT COMPLETE OF JOINT SET90°F to 150°F3⁄4 hr. 8 hrs.50°F to 90°F 1 hr. 15 hrs.0°F to 50°F 11⁄3 hr. 18 hrs.16Cementing PVC, ABS OR CPVC Pipe and F

17Installing the New Water Heater (cont'd)Venting (cont'd)INSTALLATION SHOWING USE OF PVC, ABS ORCPVC PIPE FOR INLET AND OUTLET VENT PIPING:

Installing the New Water Heater (cont’d)A gas line of sufficient size must be run to the water heater.Consult the current edition of National Fuel Gas

19Connecting the gas piping to the gas control valve of thewater heater can be accomplished by either of the twomethods shown.SEDIMENT TRAPA sediment

General Safety2WARNINGWATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE TYPE GAS ONLY: Thiswater heater is equipped for one type gas only. Check the modelrating plate ne

20Installation ChecklistBEFORE OPERATING THE WATER HEATER:1. Check the gas line for leaks.a. Use a soapy water solution. DO NOT test for gas leaksusi

21OperatingThis water heater is equipped with an electrically operatedventing system and electronic control. For the burner tocome on, the water heate

22Operating (cont’d)Operating instructions are located on front of the waterheater, above or to one side of the gas control valve. Seepage 23.CHECK FO

23Operating (cont’d)5. This appliance is equipped with a device which auto-matically lights the burner.DO NOT TRY TO LIGHT THE BURNER BY HAND.6. Wai

24Temperature RegulationDue to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the watertemperature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F high-er or l

25Start Up ConditionsCONDENSATIONWhenever the water heater is filled with cold water, a cer-tain amount of condensation will form while the burner iso

26For Your Information (cont’d)Operational Conditions (cont’d)“AIR” IN HOT WATER FAUCETS VENTING MANUAL RESET SWITCHThere is a venting manual reset sw

27Periodic MaintenanceVenting System InspectionAt least once a year a visual inspection should be made ofthe venting system. You should look for:1. Ob

28Periodic Maintenance (cont’d)Failure to install and maintain a new properly listed tem-perature-pressure relief valve will release the manufacturerf

Periodic Maintenance (cont’d)ServiceIf a condition persists or you are uncertain about the oper-ation of the water heater, let a qualified person chec

General Safety (cont’d)3WARNINGThis water heater must not be installed directly on carpeting.Carpeting must be protected by a metal or wood panel bene

30Water at the vent pipe is water vapor which hascondensed out of the combustion products. This iscaused by a problem in the vent. Contact the gasutil

31Troubleshooting THERMOSTAT AND GAS SUPPLY CHECKIs thermostat calling for heat?Run (hot) water from heater andturn adjustment knob higher.Check using

32Troubleshooting (cont’d)SYSTEMS CHECKPlease check guidelines below. For your safety, water heaterservice should be performed only by a qualified ser

33Troubleshooting (cont’d)PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTIONBlower will not run.A) “ON/OFF” control switch turned off. Turn switch to the “ON” position.B) Blower

34Repair Parts119103231302081821287241722163429121526332362514292719135Outlet Parts Only75 Gallon Models and 50 Gallon 65,000 Btu/HrModels312354

Repair Parts (cont’d)Now that you have purchased this Water Heater, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact the com-pany

36Repair Parts119103231302081821287241722163429121526332362514292719135Outlet Parts Only75 Gallon Modelsand 50 Gallon 65,000 Btu/HrModels312354

Repair Parts (cont’d)Now that you have purchased this Water Heater, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact the com-pany

38Notes

39Notes

General Safety...2-3Table

Abbreviations Found In This Instruction ManualCSA - Canadian Standards AssociationANSI - American National Standards InstituteNFPA - National Fire Pro

WARNINGToxic chemicals such as used for treatment of boilers ornon-potable water heating appliances shall never beintroduced into a potable water spac

Facts to Consider About theLocationYou should carefully choose an indoor location for the new waterheater, because the placement is a very important c

12″ min.FORCED AIRINLETA 36″ min. IF “B” DIMENSIONIS LESS THAN 120″A PDVTERMINALPDVTERMINALAGRADE“B” CORNER INSTALLATIONOF INLET AND OUTLETNOT RECOMME

Must maintainadequate serviceand maintenanceaccessibility.Range of degreesavailable for ventpipe installation.Figure 5Figure 7Locating the New Water H