Reliance Water Heaters 2919340 Use and Care Guide

This water heater complies with ANSI Z21.10.1-current edition regarding the accidental or unintended ignition of fl ammable vapors, such as those emitt

10GAS CONVERSION (Con’t)For your safety, the following procedures should be performed by a qualified technician as it involves disconnection of gas pi

11Explosion Hazard• Use a new CSA approved gas supply line.• Install a shut-off valve.• Do not connect a natural gas water heater to an L.P. gas su

12LP Gas Only Liquefi ed petroleum gas is over 50% heavier than air and in the occur

13Carbon Monoxide WarningThe vent system must be installed according to all local and state codes or, in the absence of local and state codes, the “Na

14Enclosure Installation Air for combustion and ventilation must not be supplied from the occupied spaces of the manufactured (mobile) h

15WATER SYSTEM PIPINGPiping Installation Piping, fi ttings, and valves should be installed according t

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17T&P Relief Valve and Pipe Insulation (Some Models) 1. Locate the temperature and pressure relief valve on the water heater (also known as a T

18IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS WATER HEATERThis gas water heater was manufactured to voluntary safety standards to reduce the likelihood of a fl am

19OPERATING YOUR WATER HEATERLighting Instructions Read and understand these directions thoroughly b

2SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICEFlammable VaporsFLAMMABLESFIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDCan result in serious injury or death Do not store or

20FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTINGWARNING: FLAMMABLE If you do not follow these instructions exactly, afire or explosion may result causing proper

21Checking the Draft Do not touch vent.Doing so can result in burns.WARNINGBurn HazardAfter success

22IMPORTANT: Adjusting the thermostat past the 120°F mark on the temperature dial will increase the risk of scald injury. Hot water can produce first

23tank warms up (about 1-2 hours), the condition should disappear. Do not assume the water heater is leaking until there has been enough time for the

24MAINTENANCE OF YOUR WATER HEATERRoutine Preventive Maintenance At least annually, a visual in

25prevent water damage, the valve must be properly connected to a discharge line which terminates at an adequate drain (see Figure 1). Standing clear

267. Grasp the manifold tube and push down slightly to free the manifold tube and pilot tube. 8. Remove the screws (1/4” nut driver) securing the ma

27RED THERMAL SWITCH WIRECONNECTIONS AT MANIFOLD DOORRED (+) THERMAL SWITCH WIRECONNECTS TO THE GAS CONTROLVALVE\THERMOSTAT. WHITE (-) THERMOPILE WIRE

288. Reconnect the igniter wire (Figure 22).9. Turn on the gas supply to the water heater at the manual gas shut-off valve (Figure 7).10. Follow th

296. To remove the gas control valve/thermostat, thread a 4” section of gas pipe into the inlet and use it to turn the gas control valve/thermostat (

3Fire or Explosion HarzardDo not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors andliquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Avoid all

30TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTNOITCA EVITCERROC)S(ESUAC ELBISSOPMELBORPBURNER WILL NOT IGNITE 1. Pilot not lit2. Thermostat set too low3. Main burner line

31TROUBLESHOOTING CHART (CONTINUED)NOITCA EVITCERROC)S(ESUAC ELBISSOPMELBORPSLOW HOT WATER RECOVERY1. Insufficient combustion air2. Water heater flu

32PILOT LIGHT TROUBLESHOOTING FLOWCHARTHave you bled all the air from the pilot tube and gas supply line?NOWhile repeatedly depressing the igniter but

33NOITCA EVITCERROCMELBORPSUTATS DEL0 FLASHES (LED NOT LIT) Pilot light is not lit or Thermopile has not yet reached normal operating temperature.Turn

34STATUS LIGHT AND DIAGNOSTIC CODE TROUBLESHOOTING CHART (Continued)NOITCA EVITCERROCMELBORPSUTATS DEL4 FLASHES The Gas Control Valve’s temperature se

35REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATIONItem No. Part Description1 Anode Rod2 Base-Ring Filter3 Burner Head (natural gas or LP gas)4 Burner Orifi ce (natural gas or

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4TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE...

5TYPICAL INSTALLATIONNABDFGHIWVUTRJKQMLEPY(U) MANIFOLD/BURNER ASSEMBLYDISCHARGE PIPE(DO NOT CAP OR PLUG.)(S) GAS CONTROL VALVE/THERMOSTAT DRAIN LINE M

6Important Information About Your Water Heater This gas water heater was manufactured to voluntary safety standards to reduce the likelihood of a fla

7Location Requirements Carbon Monoxide Poisoning HazardWARNINGDo not install this water heater in any occ

8IMPORTANT: The water heater should be located in an area where leakage of the tank or connections will not result in damage to the area adjacent to t

9Filling the Water Heater