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Use & Care Manual
With Installation Instructions for the Installer
Direct Vent Gas
Tankless Water Heater
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Warning: This water heater is not suitable
for use in manufactured (mobile) homes!
The purpose of this manual is twofold: one, to provide the installer with
the basic directions and recommendations for the proper installation
and adjustment of the water heater; and two, to the owner–operator,
Paloma to explain the features, operation, safety precautions, maintenance and
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Safety Information FOR YOUR RECORDS Safety Precautions . . . . . . 3–6 . Write the model and serial numbers here: LP Gas Models . . . . . . . . . . . 5 # Installation Instructions # Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 . You can find them on a label on the appliance. Inspect Shipment . . . . . . . . . . 8 . Staple sales slip or cancelled check here . Venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14 Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty. Water
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION . READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING . Be sure to read and understand the entire Use and Care Manual before attempting to install or operate this water heater. It may save you time and money. Pay particular attention to the Safety Instructions. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious bodily injury or death. Should you have problems understanding the instructions in this manual, or have any questions, STOP, and get help from a qualified service tec
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING . ! DANGER! WATER TEMPERATURE SETTING Safety and energy conservation are factors to be considered when selecting the water temperature setting of a water heater’s remote control. Water temperatures above 125°F (52°C) can cause severe burns or death from scalding. Be sure to read and follow the warnings outlined on the label pictured below. Time/Temperature Relationship in Scalds Water Temperature Time To Produce a Serious B
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DANGER! NATURAL GAS AND LIqUEFIED PETROLEUM MODELS Both LP and natural gas have an odorant added to aid in detecting a gas leak. Some people may not physically be able to smell or recognize this odorant. If you are unsure or unfamiliar with the smell of LP or natural gas, ask the gas supplier. Other conditions, such as “odorant fade”, which causes the odorant to diminish in intensity, can also hide or camouflage a gas leak. Notice: If a gas leak is present or suspected: ● W ater heaters uti
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING . ! WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life. FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Law requires that water heaters must be braced, anchored or strapped to resist falling or horizontal displacement due to earthquake motions. For water heaters up to 52 gallo
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Installing the water heater : This water heater must be installed in accordance with these instructions, local codes, utility company requirements and/or in the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of the American National Standard/ National Fuel Gas Code. A copy can be purchased from either the American Gas Association, 400 North Capitol Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001 as ANSI standard Z223.1 or National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269 as N
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C N E G R I T Installing the water heater: NOTICE: The water heater Corrosive Atmospheres should not be installed near The air in beauty shops, dry cleaning Propellants from common spray cans an air supply containing establishments, photo processing labs, or gas leaks from A/C and refrigeration halogenated hydrocarbons. and storage areas for liquid and powdered equipment are highly corrosive after bleaches or swimming pool chemicals passing through a flame . often contains such halogena
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The water heater must be installed with a 3”/5” diameter UL approved Category III Coaxial Stainless Steel appliance coaxial vent pipe and an appropriate adapter. Venting DANGER: Failure to The installation of venting must comply Notes on pre-existing vent: install the appliance vent with national codes, local codes and the adapter and properly vent YES! NO! vent manufacturer’s instructions . the water heater to the outdoors as outlined in the The water heater must be vented to the Ven
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Installing the water heater: Venting Through Closed Spaces If the coaxial vent piping passes through a closed space, a minimum clearance of 1” (2 .5 cm) when installed horizontally or 6” (15 cm) when 7/8" per foot Wall Plates downward slope installed vertically should be maintained between the coaxial vent pipe and combustibles and noncombustibles . Be sure to follow local codes 94° Elbow and vent manufacturer’s installation instructions . Fire 2’ Stop Vent Pipe (61 cm) For maint
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D E B V V L air Supply inlet area Where terminal iS nOt permitted V Vent terminal X Horizontal Vent Terminal Location The following information should be used for determining the proper location of the vent terminal for direct vent tankless water heaters . 1 2 Canadian installations uS installations A= Clearance above grade, veranda, 12 inches (30 cm) above anticipated 12 inches (30 cm) above anticipated porch, deck or balcony . snow level . snow level . B= Clearance to window or doo
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Installing the water heater: Additional Considerations Indoor Water Heater Do NOT install vent terminal under any patio or deck . T o help prevent moisture from freezing on walls and under Caulk eaves, do not locate vent terminal on the side of a building with Rising moisture will prevailing winter winds . collect under eaves . To help prevent water lines from freezing, do not locate vent If soffit vent is too close, terminal on the side of a building with prevailing winter winds . bl
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Caulk for weather seal Installing the water heater: Horizontal Vent Installation continued. Use 4 hollow wall anchors, at least Install the appliance adapter onto the 1/8 inch (0 .32 cm) in diameter and of appliance and use (4) four screws to appropriate length for the thickness of secure the appliance adapter to the the sheathing, if sheathing is particle appliance . Now attach other required board or other composite material . vent and air intake material between Inner W all Outer Wall Pl
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Support Installing the water heater: Vertical Vent Termination Location The location of the vent terminal depends on the following Only Rheem approved minimum clearances and considerations (see diagram at left): termination and parts 2 Minimum twelve (12) inches (30 cm) above roof . should be used during installation. Minimum twelve (12) inches (30 cm) above anticipated snow level . Vent Pipe Through Roof Maximum twenty-four (24) inches (60 cm) above roof level without additional supp
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Mounting the Water Heater Make sure the location of the appliance allows lower bracket to the wall (Left and Right) . CAUTION: for easy access and operation . Repeat to affix the top bracket . Reinforcement of the wall is Wall studs should be utilized when mounting The brackets can be adjusted to change the required in case the wall is the water heater to the wall . Alternately, a distance between the back of the appliance not strong enough to hold the appliance. suitable piece of wood ma
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Installing the water heater: Water Supply Connections, continued Notice: If the water flow resistance of a Be sure to connect the water inlet and the CAUTION: This water shower head is too high, the burner in the hot water outlet as shown on the water heater must only be used with water heater will fail to ignite . Keep the heater . If reversed, the water heater will the following water supply shower head clean from debris that could system conditions: not function . cause additional pres
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Relief Valve A new pressure relief valve, complying ● The end of the discharge line should not with the Standard for Relief Valves and Drain Valve be threaded or concealed and should be shown on Automatic Gas Shut-Off Devices for Hot protected from freezing . No valve of any right without Water Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22/ type, restriction or reducer coupling should tubing . CSA 4.4, must be installed at the hot water be installed in the discharge line . outlet connection of the wa
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Installing the Main Remote Control: WARNING: Do not attempt to convert this water heater for use with a different type of gas other than the type shown on the rating plate. Such conversion could result in hazardous operating conditions. Gas Supply The supplied Manual Gas Appliance Shutoff A sediment trap should be installed at the Valve must be installed at the gas connection of bottom of the gas line . the water heater at the time of installation (see Do not use excessive force (over 31 . 5
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PRIORITY °F POWER ON/OFF 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. Remote Control Installation One (1) remote control is provided with the may be subjected to oil and/or steam NOTICE: The provided water heater . Additional remote controls may from cooking . remote control will allow
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Installing the Main 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. Remote Control Installation NOTICE: Extension cable Connecting the MAIN (UMC-117 ) remote Connecting the remote control to the water can be any Type-T 18 AWG control to the water heater: heater: wire similar
