Reliance Water Heaters 184123-000 - Manual (Page 4)

General Safety
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Table of Contents
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Introduction
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Preparing for the New Installation
..................................................................5
Typical Installation
.....................................................................................................................6
Locating the New Water Heater
.......................................................................7,8
Facts to Consider About Location ..........................................................................................................................7
Installing the New Water Heater
..................................................................8-15
Securing Water Heater to Floor and Wall ..............................................................................................................8
Water Piping .........................................................................................................................................................9
Water Piping Pressure Test...................................................................................................................................9
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve .......................................................................................................................10
Filling the Water Heater.......................................................................................................................................11
Venting...........................................................................................................................................................11,12
Gas Piping...........................................................................................................................................................12
“Fuel” Conversion Instructions From Natural Gas To Propane (L.P.) Gas .........................................................13,14
“Fuel” Conversion Instructions From Propane (L.P.) Gas To Natural Gas ..............................................................14
Installation Checklist ...........................................................................................................................................15
Lighting
.................................................................................................................................................16,17
Temperature Regulation
..................................................................................................18
For Your Information
......................................................................................................19,20
Start Up Conditions .............................................................................................................................................19
Draft Hood Operation .......................................................................................................................................19
Condensation ....................................................................................................................................................19
Smoke/Odor ......................................................................................................................................................19
Thermal Expansion ............................................................................................................................................19
Strange Sounds ..................................................................................................................................................19
Operational Conditions ..................................................................................................................................19,20
Smelly Water................................................................................................................................................19,20
“Air” In Hot Water Faucets ................................................................................................................................20
High Temperature Shut Off System ....................................................................................................................20
Not Enough or No Hot Water ............................................................................................................................20
Water Is Too Hot ...............................................................................................................................................20
Periodic Maintenance
....................................................................................................21,22
Venting System Inspection ...................................................................................................................................21
Burner Inspection ................................................................................................................................................21
Burner Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................................21
Housekeeping .....................................................................................................................................................21
Anode Rod Inspection .........................................................................................................................................22
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation ......................................................................................................22
Draining ..............................................................................................................................................................22
Drain Valve Washer Replacement .......................................................................................................................22
Service ................................................................................................................................................................22
Leakage Checkpoints
............................................................................................................23
Repair Parts
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