Part No. AP13079 (12/02) Pub. No. 49-50102 12-02 JR
Manufactured under trademark license by:
Rheem Manufacturing Company
P.O. Box 244020, Montgomery, AL 36124-4020
FOR YOUR SAFETY!
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors or liquids or other combustible materials
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
To do so may result in an explosion or fire.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
● Do not try to light any appliance.
● Do not touch any electrical switch; do not
use any phone in your building.
● Immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions.
● If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
● Do not return to your home until authorized
by the gas supplier or fire department.
— Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can cause injury,
property damage or death. Refer to this
manual. Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.
WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.
The purpose of this manual is twofold: one, for the installing contractor, to provide requirements
and recommendations for the proper installation and adjustment of the water heater; and two,
for the owner-operator, to explain the features, operation, safety precautions, maintenance and
troubleshooting of the water heater. This manual also includes a parts list.
It is imperative that all persons who are expected to install, operate or adjust this water heater
read the instructions carefully so that they may understand how to do so.
Any questions regarding the operation, maintenance, service or warranty of this water heater
should be directed to the entity from whom it was purchased. If additional information is
required, refer to the section on How to Obtain Service Assistance.
Do not destroy this manual. Please read carefully and keep in a safe place for future reference.
Recognize this symbol as an indication of Important Safety Information!
Proposition 65: This appliance contains fiberglass insulation. Respirable particles of
fiberglass are known to the State of California to cause cancer. Exhaust gas from this
appliance contains chemicals, including carbon monoxide, known to the State of California
to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Residential 40 and 50 Gallon
Use & Care Manual
With Installation Instructions for the Contractor
Printed in USA
Water Heaters
Gas Residential
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