GE AP13787 manual

A A P P 1 1 3 3 7 7 8 8 7 7 ( ( 0 0 1 1 / / 0 0 6 6 ) ) FOR YOUR SAFETY! — D o not stor e or use gasoline or other flammable v apors or liquids or other combustible materials in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. T o do so may r esult in an explosion or fire . — WHA T TO DO IF Y OU SMELL GAS ● D o not tr y to light any appliance. ?[...]

Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your water heater properly . Just a little prev entive care on y our par t can save y ou time and money over the life of your water heater . Y ou’ll find many answers to common problems in the Befor e Y ou Call F or Service section. If you review our chart of T roubleshooting Tips[...]

3 ! ! FLAMMABLES Flammable V apors FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Can result in serious injury or death. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Storage of or use of gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance can result in serious[...]

The chart shown above may be used as a guide in determining the proper water temper ature for y our home. DANGER: Households with small children, disabled, or elderly persons may require a 120°F or lower gas control (thermostat) setting to prevent contact with “HOT” water . Maximum water temper atures occur just after the burner has shut off .[...]

LP and Natur al gas have an odor ant added to aid in detecting a gas leak. Some people may not physically be able to smell or r ecognize this odor ant. If you are unsur e or unfamiliar with the smell of LP or natur al gas, ask the gas supplier . Other conditions , such as “ odorant fade”, which causes the odor ant to diminish in intensity, can [...]

6 Have the installer show y ou the location of the gas shut-off valv e and how to shut it off if necessary . T urn off the manual shut-off valv e if the water heater has been subjected to overheating, fir e, flood, physical damage or if the gas supply fails to shut off . ● Read this manual entir ely befor e installing or oper ating the water heat[...]

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 N. Capitol St[...]

8 Installing the water heater . Combustion and V entilation Air V entilation (ambient) air temperature must be 100°F or less. Proper operation of the water heater requires air for combustion and ventilation. Provisions for combustion and ventilation air must comply with referenced codes and standards. DO NOT block or obstruct any of the combustion[...]

9 Thermal Expansion Determine if a check valve exists in the inlet water line. Check with your local water utility . It may have been installed in the cold water line as a separ ate back flow prev enter , or it may be part of a pressur e reducing v alve, water meter or water softener . A check valv e located in the cold water inlet line can cause w[...]

10 Installing the water heater . A new combination temperature and pressure relief valve, complying with the Standard for Relief V alves and Automatic Gas Shut-Off Devices for Hot W ater Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22, is supplied and must remain in the opening provided and marked for the purpose on the water heater . No valve of any type should be in[...]

11 W ARNING: 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. Leak T esting The water heater and its gas connections must be leak tested at normal oper ating pressur es before it is placed in oper ation. T u[...]

Installing the water heater . The water heater must be installed with the factory supplied blower assembly in place. V enting The water heater must be vented to the outdoors as described in these instructions . DO NOT connect this water heater to an existing vent or chimney - it must be vented separ ately from all other appliances . NOTICE: This un[...]

13 Maximum and Minimum V ent Lengths NOTICE: The mixing of 2" and 3" vent pipe is not recommended. If 3" pipe is used, a 2" to 3" bell coupling is recommended at the rubber coupling. This water heater is supplied with a two-inch Schedule 40 PVC 45° vent terminal. If you decide to vent with 3" pipe, a Schedule 40 DWV P[...]

Installing the water heater . Additional Considerations D o Not install vent terminal under any patio or deck. T o help prev ent moisture from fr eezing on walls and under eaves , do not locate vent terminal on the side of a building with prev ailing winter winds . D o Not terminate vent pipe directly on brick or masonry surfaces . Use a rust-resis[...]

15 NOTICE: All pipe, fittings, solvent cement, primers and procedures must conform to American National Standards Institute and American Society for T esting and Materials (ANSI/ASTM) standards. V ertical V ent Installation Once the vent terminal location has been determined, make a hole through the roof and interior ceiling to accommodate the vent[...]

16 Installing the water heater . All joints in the vent piping must be properly sealed and the following materials are r ecommended: PV C materials should use ASTM D-2564 gr ade cement. CPV C materials should use ASTM F-493 gr ade cement. ABS materials should use ASTM D-2235 gr ade cement. Cleaner-Primer and Medium Body Solvent Cement: Cut pipe end[...]

17 Wiring If local codes permit, the water heater may be connected to electric service with the power cor d provided (DO NOT use an extension cor d). A grounding r eceptacle is requir ed. If local codes do not permit the use of cor d connections , a 120 V , 50/60 Hz power supply , with suitable disconnecting means , must be connected to the black a[...]

18 Insulation Blankets Insulation blankets , available to the gener al public, for external use on gas water heaters are not necessary . The purpose of an insulation blanket is to r educe the standby heat loss encountered with stor age tank heaters. This water heater meets or exceeds the National Appliance Ener gy Conservation Act standar ds with r[...]

F or increased ener gy efficiency , some water heaters have been supplied with two 24” sections of pipe insulation. Please install the insulation, accor ding to the illustr ations above, that best meets your r equirements . DO ❑ DO check inlet gas pressur e to ensure that it is within the r ange specified on the r ating plate. ❑ DO provide ad[...]

20 Installation Checklist A . W ater Heater Location B. W ater Supply C. Gas Supply D. Relief V alve E. V enting ❑ Close to area of v ent. ❑ Indoors and protected from fr eezing temper atures . ❑ P roper clear ance from combustible surfaces observed and water heater not installed on carpeted floor . ❑ Sufficient fresh air supply for pr oper[...]

Local codes or plumbing authority r equir ements may vary fr om the instructions or diagrams provided in this manual and take pr ecedent over these instructions . T ee fitting for vertical hot water supply lines Combination Potable and Space Heating Application T ee fitting must be installed as shown. This ensures that any air in the water lines wi[...]

22 Lighting the water heater . Before operating this water heater , be sure to read and follow the instructions on the label pictured below and all other labels on the water heater , as well as the warnings printed in this manual. F ailure to do so can result in unsafe operation of the water heater resulting in property damage, personal injury , or[...]

DANGER: Hotter water increases the Potential for Hot W ater SCALDS. Households with small children, disabled, or elderly persons may re quire a 120°F or lower gas control (thermostat) setting to prevent contact with HOT water . ! W ater T emper atur e Setting The temper ature of the water in the water heater can be regulated by setting the temper [...]

24 Operating the water heater . W ater T emperature Setting… Maximum water temper atures occur just after the burner has shut off . T o determine the water temper ature, turn on a hot water faucet and place a thermometer in the water stream. The lar ge refer ence mark on the rim of the temper ature dial, r epresents an approximate water temper at[...]

25 Care and cleaning of the water heater . Draining the W ater Heater CAUTION: Shut off gas to the water heater at the gas control (thermostat) gas cock or manual shut-off valve before draining water . DANGER: Before manually operating the temperature and pressure relief valve, make certain no one will be exposed to the hot water released by the va[...]

26 V enting System Inspection The water heater’ s internal flue must be inspected annually to be certain it is clean by removing the blow er assembly and flue baffle. When reinstalling the flue baffle make certain it is hung securely by its hanger at the top of the flue way . Reinstall the blower assembly . Inspect the gas venting system and the [...]

27 V acation and Extended Shut-Down If the water heater is to remain idle for an extended period of time, the power and water to the appliance should be turned off to conserve ener gy and prev ent a build- up of dangerous hydrogen gas . The water heater and piping should be dr ained if they might be subjected to freezing temper atur es . After a lo[...]

28 Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Condensation This usually happens when  This is normal. After the water in the tank warms a new water heater is up , the condensation will disappear . If , howev er , the filled for the first time. condition persists , examine the piping and fittings for possible leaks . Moisture fr om the products  This[...]

29 P P r r o o b b l l e e m m P P o o s s s s i i b b l l e e C C a a u u s s e e s s W W h h a a t t T T o o D D o o Rumbling noise Scale and sediment  Clean tank. in tank. Relief valve P ressur e build up  This is an unacceptable condition and must be producing popping caused by thermal corrected. Contact the water supplier or plumbing noi[...]

1 1 s s t t F F l l a a s s h h , , P P a a u u s s e e 1 1 s s e e c c o o n n d d 2 2 n n d d F F l l a a s s h h , , P P a a u u s s e e 3 3 s s e e c c o o n n d d s s P P o o s s s s i i b b l l e e C C a a u u s s e e s s W W h h a a t t T T o o D D o o Slow Flash N/A Normal oper ation. Standby Mode. ● No problem. F ast Flash N/A Normal ope[...]

31 Replacement P arts. F or 40 and 50 gallon models using natur al or LP gas. Instructions F or Placing a P arts Order All parts or ders should include: The model and serial number of the water heater from the r ating plate. Specify type of gas (natur al or LP) as marked on the r ating plate. P art description (as noted below) and number of parts d[...]

Customer Service T roubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Notes. 32[...]

Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting Tips Customer Service 33 Notes.[...]

34 IF Y OU NEED SERVICE 1. Should you hav e any questions about your new water heater , or if it requir es adjustment, repair , or routine maintenance, it is suggested that y ou first contact your installer , plumbing contractor or pr eviously agreed upon service agency . In the event the firm has mov ed, or is unavailable, r efer to the telephone [...]

Rheem Manufacturing Company W arranty Registr ation D epar tment P .O. Box 34070 Louisville, KY 40232-4070 Please place in envelope and mail to: ✁ Cut here ✁ Cut here 35[...]

36 ✁ Cut here Consumer Product Ownership Registration F ollow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment: If you require service, call 800-431-1549. 12 3 Model Number Serial Number Consumer Product Ownership Registration Model Number W ater Heater Serial Number Important Mail T oday! First Name Mr . ■ ■ Ms. ■ ■ Mrs . ■ ?[...]