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AP18733 REV. 3.2.17
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WARNING
WARNING
Exhaust gas entering the living space can cause carbon monoxide poisoning. If exhaust gas should leak into the living space:
• Shut down the water heater.
• Close the gas valve.
• Open windows for ventilation.
Immediately call a qualied service technician to inspect the water heater and exhaust vent pipe. Any damages to the exhaust vent pipe should
be repaired immediately. Failure to do so could result in substantial property damage, severe personal injury, or death.
Storing ammable or combustible materials near this water heater could result in a re or explosion, substantial property damage, severe
personal injury, or death.
▪ 3. TROUBLESHOOTING AND GENERAL CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
DO NOT use this water heater for any purposes other than those specifically described by Rheem (to provide domestic hot water). Using this
water heater for unapproved purposes WILL VOID the warranty, and could result in property damage, serious personal injury, or death.
3. Burn Warning
Take caution when inspecting the water heater, exhaust vent, and/or water pipes. These components can get extremely hot during water
heater operation.
4. Combustibles and Flammable Material Warning
Do not store combustibles or flammable materials in the vicinity of this water heater. Do not hang clothes from the exhaust pipe.
5. Check for Water Leaks
• Do not attempt to clean the heating system. Call a qualified service technician for service.
• If you notice any leaks, immediately call a qualified service technician. Leaks in water heater or piping must be repaired at once.
If the water heater is not to be used for an extended period of time during freezing conditions, consider shutting down the system and draining it
of water. Shut off the gas and cold water supply valves.
WARNING
WARNING
DO NOT wipe the water heater or control panel with a wet cloth. Doing so may result in an electric shock, substantial property damage, premature
water heater failure, severe personal injury, or death.
DO NOT shut off the water heater for long periods of time during potentially freezing conditions. This water heater has a freeze protection function.
The ceramic heater installed inside of the heater’s heat exchanger is designed to protect the water heater from freezing.
Ensure the exposed water pipes are thermally insulated to prevent damage due to freezing conditions. If the water heater is not to be used for an
extended period of time during freezing conditions, shut down the system and completely drain the water heater.
DO NOT attempt to disassemble this water heater. Doing so could result in improper water heater operation or premature water heater failure,
substantial property damage, and/or severe personal injury or death due to electric shock, re, or explosion. If repairs are required, contact a
qualied service technician.
CAUTION
DO NOT touch the exhaust vent or hot water pipes during water heater operation. Doing so could result in substantial personal injury.
Be careful when opening a hot water faucet or draining water from the water heater. Water temperature over 125
°
F can instantly cause severe
burns, or death, from scalds. Children, disabled, and elderly are at the highest risk of being scalded. See instruction manual before setting
temperature at water heater. Feel water before bathing or showering!
DANGER
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